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How a city's waterfront can be revived

Montage of waterfront redevelopments from Getty Images. (left top clockwise) Barcelona, London, San Francisco and Sydney.

How a city's waterfront can be revived

Both Dunedin and Mumbai, India, have expressed a desire to develop their waterfronts in an attempt revitalise those parts of their cities. We look at five cities around the world who revived their waterfronts visually and economically.

Trump Jr's wife hospitalised after finding powder in letter

Vanessa Trump, the daughter-in-law of US President Donald Trump, was hospitalised after she...

Trump Jr's wife hospitalised after finding powder in letter

Vanessa Trump and two other people were taken to a New York hospital after she opened a piece of mail containing an unidentified white powder that was later determined to be non-hazardous, officials said.

Wait on to see if Olympic thaw between Koreas fruitful

South Korean President Moon Jae-in talks with president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's...

Wait on to see if Olympic thaw between Koreas fruitful

The US Defense Secretary said it was too early to tell whether a diplomatic detente between the two Koreas at the Winter Olympics would lead to results, but the move had not driven a wedge between Washington and Seoul.

Wave of criticism after Polish Holocaust bill signed

Poland's President Duda speaks during his media announcement about his decision on the Holocaust...

Wave of criticism after Polish Holocaust bill signed

Poland's president signed into law a bill that imposes jail terms for suggesting the country was complicit in the Holocaust, prompting sharp criticism from Israel and the United States.

Dow Jones hit by worst fall in years

United States markets fall from their recent highs as President Donald Trump's policies take...

Dow Jones hit by worst fall in years

The Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 1,100 points today as stocks took their worst loss in six and a half years.

Arachnophobes beware: ancient spider had tail

Arachnophobes beware: ancient spider had scorpion tail

If you are not a fan of spiders, you may not like the creepy little arachnid scientists found entombed in chunks of amber from northern Myanmar. Unlike its spider cousins alive today, this guy had a tail.

Gymnastics abuser gets up to 125 more years in prison

Larry Nassar, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor, talks with his defense attorney Matt Newburgh...

Gymnastics abuser gets up to 125 more years in prison

Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to an additional 40 to 125 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts, capping weeks of horrifying testimony from nearly 200 victims.

Pressure mounts on Poland to veto Holocaust bill

73rd anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German concentration and extermination camp...

Pressure mounts on Poland to veto Holocaust bill

Poland is seeing a resurgence of anti-Semitism over pending legislation that would impose jail terms for suggestions that the nation was complicit in the Holocaust, local minority groups warned.

US guns used in crimes in the Americas every 30 mins

A bump stock device, (left) that fits on a semi-automatic rifle to increase the firing speed,...

US guns used in crimes in the Americas every 30 mins

Guns from the United States have been used to commit crimes approximately once every 31 minutes across Mexico, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean, a left-leaning US policy group said.

Victims' father charges at sex abuser in court

Randall Margraves lunges at Larry Nassar during victim statements of his sentencing in the Eaton...

Victims' father charges at sex abuser in court

The enraged father of three daughters sexually abused by Larry Nassar charged towards the former USA Gymnastics national team doctor and tried to attack him during a sentencing hearing in a Michigan courtroom.

Zimbabwe opposition leader killed in US helicopter crash

Roy Bennett, treasurer general in Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party,...

Zimbabwe opposition leader killed in US helicopter crash

Exiled Zimbabwe opposition leader Roy Bennett and four other people were killed in a helicopter crash in a remote northern part of the US state of New Mexico, officials and his political party have said.

Trump 'fit for duty'

Trump in 'excellent' overall health: White House doctor

US President Donald Trump had a normal score on a cognitive exam and is in excellent health, although he could benefit from a lower-fat diet and more exercise, the White House physician says.

Ballistic missile warning sent to Hawaii in error

The US military's Pacific Command said there was no ballistic missile threat to Hawaii after an official message was mistakenly sent to Hawaii residents' mobile phones warning them of an imminent attack.

Trump comment deemed 'racist', 'offensive'

Asked if she thought Trump was a bully, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said: "People make their...

Trump comment deemed 'racist', 'offensive'

African politicians and diplomats labelled US President Donald Trump a racist after he was reported to have described some immigrants from Africa and Haiti as coming from "s***hole" countries.

US 20-year-old claims $622m in lotto jackpot

A 20-year-old man from Florida's Gulf Coast claimed a $NZ622 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot and opted to receive a one-time payment of nearly $282 million, Florida lottery officials said on Friday.

California mudslides, flooding kill at least 13

At least 13 people died and thousands fled from their homes in Southern California as a powerful rainstorm triggered flash floods and mudslides on slopes where a series of intense wildfires burned off protective vegetation last month.

Golden Globes proves test after Hollywood scandals

Women are planning to wear black on the Golden Globes red carpet to signal support of sexual...

Golden Globes proves test after Hollywood scandals

But with the cloud of sexual harassment hanging over Hollywood's annual round of self-congratulations, the Golden Globe ceremony marks the first test of how the industry will handle the scandal live on the world's stage.

Trump seeks to ban damning book

President Donald Trump talks to chief strategist Steve Bannon during a swearing in ceremony for...

Trump seeks to ban damning book

President Donald Trump's lawyer said on Thursday he would try to stop publication of a book that portrays an inept president in a fumbling White House.

Head of New York Ballet retires after abuse claims

Peter Martins, formerly of the New York Ballet. Photo: Twitter

Head of New York Ballet retires after abuse claims

Longtime New York City Ballet chief Peter Martins said he was retiring from the prestigious dance company and from the American School of Ballet, after allegations of sexual harassment and verbal and physical abuse of dancers.

US firm hopeful of getting MH370 search contract

A US-based seabed exploration firm said it was moving a vessel closer to a possible search area for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as it soon expects to be awarded a contract by Malaysia to resume the search.

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