Austrian threatens to rebuild borders with Slovenia in the EU's border-free zone amid refugee crisis

The Austrian government is warned it may put up a controversial, "technical barrier" on its border with Slovenia.

The two countries are in the European Union's border-free schengen zone but are struggling to cope with the thousands of refugees and migrants arriving every day.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Russia confirms death of its first military staff member in Syria

Moscow confirmed the first death among its military personnel in Syria. The relatives of the Russian contractor rejected allegations the young man had committed suicide. Russia, who's been bombing Islamic militants in Syria since September 30, continues to deny it has boots on the ground. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Prince Harry visits US

The UK's Prince Harry will meet US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama today (Wednesday). He's visiting Virginia and Washington on a one-day visit to the U.S. 

He is there to promote the 2016 Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style championship for injured military personnel. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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US Federal Reserve to Decide on Rate Hike

The US Federal Reserve is meeting to decide whether to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade.  

Markets are not expecting a rate rise,  given uncertainty over the severity of the global downturn.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Apple and Twitter post quarterly earnings

For the 12th quarter in a row Apple's earnings have beaten Wall Street
estimates with profits up at 31%.

But while sales of the iPhone missed some analyst expectations, Apple
say they are continuing to win customers from their major competitors.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US open to Iran participating in Syria talks

The Obama administration is now indicating it is open to Iranian representatives participating in the upcoming talks on Syria.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is set to travel to Vienna for these talks.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Médecins Sans Frontières Hospital Struck In Yemen, UN Responds

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition that on Monday hit a hospital in Yemen, run by medical aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres and supported by the World Health Organization and UNICEF. Mr. Ban is calling for a full investigation of the incident.
Patrice Howard reports from UN Headquarters in New York.

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US Votes Against UN Cuba Resolution

The US has voted against a resolution at the United Nations condemning the American trade embargo on Cuba, the only member country to do so apart from Israel.

Washington usually does vote down the annual measure, but following Barack Obama and Raul Castro's recent moves towards normalising relations, it was thought it may abstain this year.

Lorna Shaddick reports from the UN in New York.

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EU refugee crisis deepens

European Union leaders are warning member states the refugee crisis threatens the cohesion of the EU. 

More than 700,000 refugees have crossed EU borders this year according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees as European leaders continue to seek a united response.  

Our Europe correspondent Anna Brugmann reports.

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US Defense Secretary Commits to More US Raids Against ISIS

The US Defense Secretary has laid out changes in the US strategy to counter the Islamic State organization, on battlefields in Iraq and Syria.

He's told a US Congressional committee says it will include intensified airstrikes and special forces raids.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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EU ends mobile phone roaming charges

The European Parliament has voted through measures to end data roaming charges for mobile phone users within the European Union.

Mobile phone operators have opposed the plan over fears of major losses of revenue.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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China brands US warship's passage "illegal"

A US warship which passed close to disputed Islands in the South China sea has been branded 'illegal' by Chinese officials.

The USS Lassen, a guided-missile destroyer, sailed within 12 nautical miles of the islands in the Spratly archipelago where China has been building several artificially created reefs.

In Washington Kate Fisher reports...

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Alibaba beat Wall St. estimates

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has posted it's earnings for the
second quarter with revenue beating Wall Street estimates.

It's welcome news for the company that has seen it's stock fall over
25% so far this year.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Church of Scientology goes on trial in Belgium

Belgium's branch of the Church of Scientology is in court for charges of fraud, extortion and running a criminal organization. 

If found guilty, the church faces a ban in Belgium.  

Our Europe correspondent Anna Brugmann reports

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Greece told to speed up reform measures under bailout deal from creditors

The European Union is warning the Greek government there is no time to lose in bringing in reforms demanded in the country's recent bailout.

Greece's 86 billion euro bailout plan is receiving its first review by the creditors with senior officials meeting in Athens.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Russia publishes fresh Syria airstrike video

Russia's Defense Ministry has published fresh video of air strikes in Syria purporting the missiles hitting the Islamic State infrastructure.

The US claims Russia mainly targets the opponents of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Yet there are indications Moscow and Washington may continue talks on political resolution for the Syrian conflict later this week.

Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital...

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BRICS Global Uni summit underway in Moscow

The Brics global university summit is underway in Moscow...

More than 400 representatives from leading Brics universities will discuss issues concerning education in Brics countries.

Julia Lyubova reports...

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"No time for mayday" in Canada whale watching tragedy

It's reported the Canadian operator of a whale-watching boat which sank says the vessel went down so quickly there was no time to send a mayday call...

Five British nationals died and an Australian citizen remains missing.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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US Plans to Warship Sailing Close to Chinese Artificial Islands

The US Navy is planning to send a destroyer ship to some artificial islands built by China.

The USS Lassen will sail within 12 nautical miles of a reclaimed area of the South China Sea, a direct challenge to China's territorial cliams. 

The islands have been built on in the archipelago known as the Spratleys.

US State Department Spokesman John Kirby wouldn't comment on the plan, but maintained the US position on freedom of navigation.

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Russia carries out more strikes in Syria as Lavrov and Kerry discuss political settlement

LEAD: Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov discussed Syria with US Secretary of state John Kerry on Monday in a phone call. This comes as Russia's Defense ministry said its air force carried out more than 164 sorties in the last three days. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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