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Trump said he is "100 per cent" certain that Christine Blasey Ford named the wrong person.
Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court justice
Big win for President Trump as he installs second Supreme Court justice in as many years.
Senate races right, House races left after political fallout
The nomination fight over Kavanaugh has injected new volatility into midterm elections.
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The countdown to Brett Kavanaugh's final confirmation is underway.
Comment: New Kavanaugh claim shows what utter madness this is
COMMENT: We are flying totally blind, and it's outrageous.
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Trump's 36-second off-script jeremiad proved a key turning point.
Max Boot: Donald Trump is the worst person ever to be president
Trump's reported violations of law mirror his violations of the norms of human decency.
Ricin sent to Trump: Envelopes containing poison intercepted
A third envelope containing ricin was said to have been addressed to the White House.
Australia's political instability unhelpful
Australia is caught up in its own domestic politics.
Democrats question Kavanaugh's credibility, temperament
Democrats raise new doubts as investigators talk to key witnesses.
Explosive texts rock Brett Kavanaugh case
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'The trauma for a man': Male fury rises in defense of Kavanaugh
Donald Trump Jr. says he worries more for his sons than his daughters in the #MeToo era.
Kavanaugh questioned by police in 1985 over Yale bar fight
US Supreme Court nominee involved in bar fight after he couldn't let a man's comment pass.
'You don't think': Trump lashes out at female reporter
Trump has been deemed a "bully" over his tense exchange with reporter over question.
Third Kavanaugh accuser has history of legal disputes
Legal documents provide a partial picture of a woman who stepped into the media glare.
Mines removed as Koreas move to ease tensions
It comes amid international diplomacy aimed at ridding North Korea of its nuclear weapons.
FBI contacts Kavanaugh Yale classmate in its investigation
Investigators contact judge's second accuser.
Cher wished for honour in another era
Singer is no fan of the current President and ranks among the most outspoken celebrities.
Trump orders FBI to reopen Kavanaugh investigation
Trump orders FBI to reopen the investigation of Brett Kavanaugh's background.
Disturbing truth behind Supreme Court drama
A dramatic day in Supreme Court controversy has exposed an infuriating double standard.
GOP advances Kavanaugh after Flake calls for FBI probe
Brett Kavanaugh is one step closer to the Supreme Court after his nomination was advanced.
Struggle over trust, sexual politics and consensus
Yesterday's showdown on Capitol Hill was a raw, scorched-earth confrontation.
Marvelly: A far cry from the folly of youth
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Rob Crilly: Trump's legacy on line in Kavanaugh battle
COMMENT: So much for the lofty ideals of the Founding Fathers.
Iran hits back at Netanyahu claim
Israeli leader says Tehran deceiving the world over nuclear programme.
Bitter Senate battle for the truth
Passions run high as Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser testify.
Live: Brett Kavanaugh denies Ford accusation, sees 'disgrace'
Ford said she is "100%" certain that Kavanaugh is person who assaulted her in their teens.
PM Jacinda Ardern preps for New York minute
COMMENT: Other world leaders let their views of Trump be known, Ardern was more guarded.
One key word the world missed while laughing at Trump
Everyone was too busy laughing at Trump's UN speech to pick up on something important.
PM calls for new holiday, defends Australia Day
Morrison wants a new public holiday to recognise the history of indigenous Australians.
Hong Kong bans party of separatist
Authorities in Hong Kong have taken an unprecedented step against separatist voices.
Haley tells Iranian President to 'look in the mirror'
US and Iran have become locked in a war of words over an attack on Iranian military parade