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A criminal investigation has been launched in Britain after a suspected drone hit a commercial airliner that was on its descent into London's Heathrow Airport.

The British Airways Airbus 320 was landing at the end of a flight from Geneva when an object struck the front of the plane.

Licensed commercial drone pilot Alan Jacks says there are clear rules about drones operating near

Britain's airports.

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Licensed commercial drone pilot Alan Jacks says drones are increasingly used in the UK by amateur flyers.

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Stage set for tough talks between Obama and Saudis, Gulf leaders

US President Obama will travel to Saudi Arabia, Britain and Germany this week for a series of meetings that will focus on the battle against Islamic extremism.

He’ll start in Riyadh for a summit meeting with Gulf leaders.

It’s expected to be dominated by a discussion of regional conflicts, sectarian violence and the ongoing effort to combat the threat posed by Islamic State.

US Secretary of State John Kerry, speaking in Bahrain, said the Riyadh summit is coming at a critical moment.

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Analyst Jim Lindsay of the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations says President Obama has a steep mountain to climb at the Riyadh talks.

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Analyst Jim Lindsay of the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations says the Saudis and Gulf leaders remain deeply critical of President Obama’s new opening to Iran.

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US Supreme Court to hear crucial challenge to Obama immigration plan

The US Supreme Court is poised to hear a case that challenges President Obama’s plans to allow millions of undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States.

The state of Texas is bringing the legal action.

It will test the President’s landmark decision to try and reform the country’s immigration laws.

Analyst Robert McMahon is with the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations.

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Analyst Robert McMahon with the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations says many US states are supporting the request from Texas to have the President’s plan declared unconstitutional.

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Remains of "extraordinarily well-preserved" Roman villa found accidentally in Britain

Remains of one of the largest Roman villas ever unearthed in Britain have been accidentally discovered in the southern county of Wiltshire.

Workmen were laying an electricity cable underneath a back garden when they dug up some pieces of mosaic.

Archeologists now say the find is among the most significant ever made in the UK, and they call the 1800-year old site extraordinarily well preserved.

Luke Irwin is the owner of the house where the remains were discovered, and says at first local authorities didn't believe it.

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Luke Irwin is the owner of the house where the remains were discovered and says archeologists were stunned by the find.

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Death toll in Ecuador quake raised to 235, expected to go higher

The death toll in Ecuador has risen to 235 after a 7-point-8 magnitude earthquake struck the northwest of the country on Saturday.

Officials say the death toll is likely to go higher, as rescue efforts continue in a bid to reach the worst hit areas.

The country's President, Rafael Correa, declared a state of emergency and cut short a visit to Europe in order to take charge of the response to the disaster.

Reporter Rafael Hernandez says in some areas survivors are facing increasingly tough conditions.

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The earthquake comes at a tough time economically for Ecuador.

Reporter Stephen Kerfner who is there says the country's pain is being magnified by its financial position.

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Reporter Stefan Kerfner who is in Ecuador says it’s the country’s worst quake since 1979.

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Ecuador's Vice President Jorge Glas visited one of the worst-hit cities and promised relatives of those missing a full-scale government response.

He speaks here through an interpreter.

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US transfers nine Yemeni prisoners from Guantanamo

The United States says it has transferred nine Yemeni prisoners from the Guantanamo Bay detention camp to Saudi Arabia.

US President Barack Obama has made it a top priority of his to close the prison before he leaves office.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Plane "hits drone" on approach to Heathrow

A British Airways aircraft has reportedly struck a drone while on its final approach into London's Heathrow Airport...

An investigation is underway.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Russian athletes await doping decision

Russian athletes are set to find out this week whether their suspensions from competition for using meldonium will be relaxed.
On Monday, scientists will announce the results of tests on how long meldonium stays in the body - while Maria Sharapova will find out if she'll be allowed to play again later in the week.

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Indonesia's President to visit Germany

Indonesia's President will conduct a working visit to Europe this week and first stop is Germany.

He'll be accompanied by a business delegation and several ministers and is expected to deliver a key note speech at the Indonesia-German Business Forum.

Our Correspondent in Berlin, Natalie Powell has the latest.

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Over 130 countries to sign Climate Accord in New York

New Yorkers Set To Go To the Polls In Crucial Primary

New Yorkers are preparing to go to the polls in crucial primary votes for both Republicans and Democrats.

Former New York senator Hillary Clinton’s squaring up to Brooklyn boy Bernie Sanders, while Donald Trump is favourite to beat Ted Cruz and John Kasich in his home state.

Here’s our New York correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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These protestors waiting to greet Donald Trump at a midtown Manhattan hotel say he doesn’t share THEIR ‘New York values’:

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Nadia Savchenko’s health deteriorates

The health of Nadia Savchenko, the Ukrainian pilot jailed in Russia on murder allegations, is reportedly in critical condition. She has gone on full hunger strike protesting the guilty verdict issued on charges she had denied. Moscow has ignored repeated calls of the international community to release the woman.

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Friday, April 15, 2016

Helen Clark Emerges 'Among Frontrunners' For UN Secretary General Job

US Defence Secretary visits aircraft carrier in South China Sea

The US Defence Secretary, Ash Carter, has visited an American aircraft carrier in the contested waters of the South China Sea.

Tensions in the region have been high in recent years, with China expanding its military presence in the area.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Aggression only furthers North Korea's isolation - US

The U.S. says it is prepared to defend itself and it's allies against any aggression by North Korea.

North Korea reportedly tried to launch a medium range missile which could have potentially flown as far as Guam or Alaska's Aleutian islands.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, North Korea only keeps making itself further isolated.

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White House Spokesman Josh Earnest says the Obama adminstration is pleased that China wants keep the pressure on their ally, Kim Jong Un.

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US health officials weigh advising against pregnancy due to Zika

U.S. health officials are considering an extraordinary recommendation - that women in several American states do not get pregnant due to possible Zika virus infection.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is convinced Zika virus causes microcephaly and other birth defects.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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