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Hello Australia!! - The circle tightens around British PM May - Adam West who played Batman on TV is dead - Richard Hammond is hospitalized after flipping another car - China moves to fill the world leadership gap left by the orange clown - And more in your CareerSpot Global News Briefs:
World News Briefs For Saturday, 10 June 2017
Hello Australia!! - Theresa May reaches out to ultra-nationalists with links to terrorism - Trump backstabs his own Secretary of State and makes the Gulf States crisis even worse - Japan finally figures out a way to let the Emperor retire - And more in your CareerSpot Global News Briefs:
Government - May's Botched Gamble Results In Hung Parliament
UK Prime Minister Theresa May called a snap election while she was 20 points up in the polls to strengthen her hand in Parliament and in the upcoming Brexit negotiations. But after a bruising and botched campaign, the Tories lost their majority and there are calls for her to stand down.
Education, ICT - Brats Lose Their Ivy League Education
One of America's most-prestigious universities has rescinded admission offers to more than ten students after uncovering a secret Facebook group infested with racist and sexist memes.
Finance, Energy, Green - Statoil Revives Great Australian Bite Drilling Plans
The Norwegian-based oil and gas company Statoil plans to drill in the Great Australian Bight before the end of 2018, drawing concerns from environmentalists.
Finance, ICT - Cloud Company Expands In SA
The South Australian government is kicking in grant money to bring an IT company focused on cloud technology to Adelaide.
World AM News Briefs For Friday, 9 June 2017
Good Morning Australia!! - Comey gives damning testimony against Trump - Two top US officials may have been damaged by the former FBI leaders appearance before congress - Unexpected results in the UK election - And more in your CareerSpot Global News Briefs:
ICT, HR - Uber Sacks Exec After Obtaining Rape Victim's Medical Records
An Uber executive who obtained the medical records of a woman who was raped by an Uber driver is no longer with the company, in the latest scandal involving the ride-hailing service.
State Government - NSW Police To Get 'Shoot To Kill' Authorization
Police in New South Wales will be authorized to use lethal force during terrorist sieges under legislation to be introduced to the state parliament.
World AM News Briefs For Thursday, 8 June 2017
Good Morning Australia!! - Comey confirms some of the worst reports about Trump - IS attacks the Iranian capital for the first time - The conflict between Gulf state allies appears to be based on Russian lies - And more in your CareerSpot Global News Briefs:
Water - UN Chief Warns Of Water Shortages
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is urging nations to prepare to use diplomacy to prevent and resolve disputes over water resources as the world population faces shortages.
Green, Research - Global Warming And Chain Reactions
As man-made global warming melts glaciers around the world, we'll have more than rising seas to worry about. A new study says the flow of fresh water would change ocean currents, which would impact the usual weather patterns - and cause a mass migration.
HR, ICT - Uber Sacks 20+ Over Harassment
The ride-hailing company Uber has fired more than 20 employees named in a report detailing claims of harassment, discrimination, bullying and other employee concerns.
World AM News Briefs For Wednesday, 7 June 2016
Good Morning Australia!! - Trump's stunning incompetence as his Gulf allies bicker among themselves - A South Australian woman was one of those killed in London - Terror at Notre Dame - And more in your CareerSpot Global News Briefs:
Logistics, ICT - Data Management A Logistics Priority
Companies are setting their technology priorities to meet the logistics challenges of the future. The GEODIS 2017 supply chain worldwide survey found that the top five are all related to data management.
Resources, Engineering, Green, Finance - Adani Greenlights Carmichael Mine
The chairman of Indian mining giant Adani claims the company will go ahead with the Carmichael Mine in Queensland, although environmentalist opponents aren't so sure.
World AM News Briefs For Tuesday, 6 June 2017
Good Morning Australia!! - London honors the fallen in Saturday's terrorist attack - Instead of supporting his closest ally, Trump goes on the attack - The weird reason that might explain why the Gulf states are cross with one of their own - And more in your CareerSpot Global News Briefs:
Health, Research - Superantibiotic Gets Stronger
The rise of drug-resistant bacteria was threatening to overwhelm the antibiotic vancomycin, considered to be the last line of defense against disease-causing bacteria. Now, California researchers have performed a few tweaks to make it 25,000 times more powerful than before.
IT - Fireball Adware Infects Oz Computers
Computers in Australia and New Zealand are among the 250 million units around the world hit by a browser hijacker that has the potential to turn into something much worse.
World AM News Briefs For Monday, 5 June 2017
Good Morning Australia!! - Two Australians are among those hurt in the London terror attack - Police round up a dozen suspects related to the attacks in a continuing series of raids - Guess which world leader made the London attacks all about himself? - And more in your CareerSpot Global News Briefs:
World News Briefs For Sunday, 4 June 2017
Hello Australia!! - Modi puts India opposite of Trump on the Paris deal - Philippine officials release video of the casino siege - One of the world's biggest rock festivals is back on after a terrorism scare - And more in your CareerSpot Global News Briefs: