Australia creates law to stop Russia from building new embassy near Parliament for security reasons

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Rod Mcguirk, The Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's Parliament passed legislation on Thursday to prevent Russia from building a new embassy near Parliament House on security grounds as tensions grow between Moscow and a major supporter of the Ukraine war effort. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the legislation would extinguish Russia’s lease on the site based on the advice of security agencies. “The government has received very clear security advice as to the risk presented by a new Russian presence so close to Parliament House,” Albanese told reporters. “We are acting quickly to ensure the lease site does...