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Sep 5
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SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap

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Fifteen people have died in a streetcar derailment at a tourist hotspot in Portugal; Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has called for laws to ban burning the Australian flag; and in sport, Alex de Minaur is out of the US Open after a quarter-final loss. 
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SBS Assyrian: Weekly news wrap
Donald Trump says he could be in the middle east this weekend for Gaza ceasefire negotiations; Seven Australians who were aboard the Gaza aid flotilla have been released from Israeli prison and deported to Jordan; and in rugby league, the Brisbane Broncos have clinched victory in ... Show More
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Yesterday
Newsflash: 9 October 2025
Donald Trump says he may visit the Middle East in days to secure hostage release deal; analysts say lower rents possible as first home buyer scheme fuels demand; and in tennis, Alex De Minaur celebrates 50th tour victory and targets first Masters title. 
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Assyrian Program: 7 October 2025
In this program: episode one from an interview with the director of the winning film SON OF ASSYRIA, Frank Gilbert. A feature about the peace talks in Egypt about the war in GAZA. And in Australia Explained, travel on the road to discover Australia. 
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