Monday, 20th August, 2012

Hello, here's what's been happening in the news today.

Photograph: Ed Jones

In this year's Miss World contest, Austarlia's Jessica Kahawaty finished third, while Wales' Sophie Moulds finished second, and China's Yu Wenxia finished first.

And here I was thinking that the Olympics were over.

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Photograph: Ray Strange

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott today was ejected from Parliament Question Time after Standing Order 94A was invoked by The Speaker Of The House.

I'm guessing he wishes that Order was dead, buried and cremated.

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Source: AAP









Republican Senate Candidate, Todd Akin, stated that "legitimate rape" rarely leads to pregnancy. 

So I'm guessing that's some consolation for the victim, that they can think, "Well I'm getting raped, but at least I most likely won't fall pregnant", right? God, Mr Akin, what the hell were you thinking?!

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And that's the news for today! See you next time!