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Forces loyal to the United Nations backed unity government for Libya have reportedly pushed Islamic State forces out of a town called Abu Grain and back toward Sirte, which remains their strong-hold.

American special forces are reportedly on the ground, trying to help advise those loyal to the unity government and help them fight the Islamic State.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest confirms, additional support and possibly weapons sales are under consideration.

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No congressional compromise on Zika funding

American lawmakers have not found a compromise on how best to fund efforts to combat the Zika virus.

Southern U.S. States are bracing for an outbreak, as the World Health Organization warns, Zika is likely in European countries as well.

With the Senate and House proposals far apart in dollar amounts, White House spokesman Josh earnest says congressmen are approaching the emergency funding request the wrong way around.

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Clashes break out between police and opposition protesters in Venezuela

Venezuelan police have dispersed an opposition protest with tear gas in the capital Caracas after rocks were thrown at them.

Demonstrators across the country took to the streets to protest fresh powers the government has given itself as part of a 60 day state of emergency and they are pressing for a referendum to recall the government of president Nicolas Maduro.

Jack Parrock reports from Caracas

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DEAL REACHED IN UK JUNIOR DOCTORS ROW

A deal has been reached between the government and representatives of junior doctors in the UK, after a row which has led to a series of strikes.

The government had threatened to impose new contracts on junior doctors as it attempts to make the National Health Service more of a seven day service.

Junior doctors said many of them would lose out in terms of overall pay, and have to work longer hours.

The British Medical Association is recommending a new offer be put to its 40 000 members, as Olly Barratt reports.

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Zika virus anticipated to spread to Europe this summer

UGANDA OPPOSITION LEADER CHARGED WITH TREASON

Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been charged again with treason following his arrest last week.

Besigye is accused of declaring himself president after losing the February presidential elections to the incumbent Yoweri Museveni

Michael Baleke reports from Uganda's Capital Kampala.

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Kiiza Besigye was brought to court in a heavily guarded prison van on Wednesday morning

He appeared briefly before a magistrate and fresh treason charges read to him.

Besigye did not take a plea and had no legal representation.

His lawyer Yusuf Nsibambi told us... their legal team was not officially informed about the court proceedings.

Besigye lost the February presidential elections.

He is accused of declaring himself the winner and purportedly taking a presidential oath.

He was arrested last week, a day before President Yoweri Museveni was sworn-in for a fifth term in office

Besigye has been remanded to prison and is expected back in court at the beginning of next month.

Michael Baleke, Kampala

Trump & Clinton trade blows as US election heats up

Deal reached over new contract for UK junior doctors

Belgian bombing suspect Abrini left will on computer, says French TV

Investigators have found a last will and testament written by Brussels bombing suspect Mohammed Abrini - according to French news channel BFMTV.

It's said to have been found on a computer left in a bin near the attackers' hideout.

Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Mark Zuckerberg to mediate with American convervatives

Protests in Venezuelan capital Caracas

Protests have broken out in the Venezuelan capital Caracas over powers given to military and police by the President under a state of emergency...

The country's opposition leader has criticised the decision by the President and has called on the public to take to the streets.

Our correspondent Jack Parrock is at a protest in the capital...

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Ecuador hit by 6.7 earthquake

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Ecuador's coast overnight on Wednesday.

Ecuador's President, Rafael Correa, tweeted there were no early reports of damage or immediate reports of injuries.

Andrea Arenas reports.

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Donald Trump would talk to Kim Jong Un

Donald Trump told Reuters he would talk with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, with no pre-conditions.

Current American policy toward North Korea is focused on that country's continued pursuit of nuclear weapons technology.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Kremlin “surprised” to be involved in Brexit debate

Fort McMurray fires rage on

Another wildfire continues to rage near Fort McMurray in the Canadian province of Alberta. It's forced rebuilding crews out of the ravaged city and caused more than 8,000 oil workers to flee camps to the north.Ross Ingram reports from Canada.

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Queen Elizabeth the Second outlines British governments upcoming legislative agenda

Britain's Queen Elizabeth the Second has laid out the government's legislative agenda during the annual State Opening of Parliament, a ceremony full of pomp which dates back to 1536.

The 21-bill agenda includes prison reforms, dealing with extremism and paving the way for driverless cars and a spaceport.

Greater powers are proposed for the governors of six major prisons, while inmates could be allowed access to technology and even be able to serve part-time sentences.

The government put on hold a controversial proposed to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights.

The Queen outlined new proposals for increasing national security and cohesion.

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The Queen said the government would continue to seek peace around the world, including in Syria

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Prison reform, driverless cars and spaceport outlined in State Opening of Parliament

Britain's Queen Elizabeth the Second has laid out the government's legislative agenda during the annual State Opening of Parliament, a ceremony full of pomp which dates back to 1536.

The 21-bill agenda includes prison reforms and paving the way for driverless cars. From London, Catherine Drew reports.

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