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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

BURUNDI PEACE TALKS BEGIN IN TANZANIA

Russia and Tajikistan stage military drills

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The Russian Defence Ministry sys that Russian troops from the 201st Military Base in Tajikistan staged joint military drills with Tajik forces. The Russian group in Tajikistan is the largest Russian army base overseas. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Russia mourns pilots shot in Syria as ceasefire nears breaking point

As Russia buries two Russian pilots shot by ISIS in Syria last week, the ceasefire in Syria appears near the breaking point. US Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit Moscow this week to discuss the continuing violence jeopardizing the fragile truce. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Cameron prepares to hand over to May

British prime minister David Cameron is in his final full day is office as he prepares to hand the top job to Home Secretary Theresa May on Wednesday.

Meanwhile the opposition Labour Party will learn today if leader Jeremy Corbyn will automatically stand in a re-election contest. From London Catherine Drew reports.

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Russian attempts to break Steve Fossett's around the world balloon record

IMF Warns of Long Recovery for Italy

The International Monetary Fund is warning Italy that it faces decades of stagnant economic growth.

It's a harsh forecast for Europe's third largest economy.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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Monday, July 11, 2016

Presidents to honor fallen Dallas police officers

US Praises SA Investigators Over Foiled Plot on US Embassy

The US has praised the work of South African investigators who appear to have foiled a plot to attack the US Embassy.

Twin brothers have been charged in Johannesburg with a terrorism scheme which also included an unidentified Jewish building.

Brandon-Lee Thulsie and Tony-Lee Thulsie who are 23 years old also attempted to fly to Syria to fight for the Islamic State organization.

The court appearance came after a ten month investigation by the country's Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation.

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US State Department Spokesman John Kirby says they are working to improve security with their counterparts in South Africa.

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Venezuela-Colombia Border Closed after 35 Thousand Cross on Foot in 12 Hours

The border between Venezuela and Colombia is closed, after it was open to pedestrians for 12 hours on Sunday.

During that brief window, thousands of Venezuelans walked across the border to buy food and other necessities that are in short supply in their country.

Our Latin American Correspondent Juan Carlos Rivas Lamas reports from the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.

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Twin Brothers in South Africa Accused of Terrorism.

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A court in South Africa has accused twin brothers of planning to blow up the US mission and Jewish institutions in the country.

The suspects are believed to be working on behalf of terror group ISIL.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Brandon-lee Thulsie and Tony-lee Thulsie are accused of conspiring to commit terrorism activities in Johannesburg.

The 23 year old twins face three counts related to terrorism.

The alleged crimes date back to October 2015 and July 2016.

They appeared in court briefly and were remanded in custody. They have not pleaded guilty.

The twin brothers were arrested with two others during a raid in townships near Johannesburg.

It is alleged they had planned to go to Syria to join ISIL, just before their arrest.

South African police say they have confiscated computers and mobile phones during the raids.

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Illinois Police Chief Asks for Calm

Police in Illinois report a white police officer shot an African-American man in the chest while responding to a call that a man had a handgun.

The shooting comes after a wave of weekend protests over high profile police-involved shootings of black men in Louisiana and Minnesota and the sniper killings in Dallas last week during a protest there about police violence.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.

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THERESA MAY BECOMES CONSERVATIVE LEADER

The UK will have a new Prime Minister on Wednesday, with Theresa May replacing David Cameron.

The current British Home Secretary becomes Conservative Party leader after her rival in the race, Andrea Leadsom, pulled out.

Mrs Leadsom says she didn't have the support within the party to form a strong government.

Mr Cameron will formally tender his resignation to the Queen on Wednesday and Theresa May will move into the famous Number 10 Downing Street address in London.

Taking over as Conservative leader, Theresa May paid tribute to her predecessor and Andrea Leadsom.

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South Sudan rocked by fifth day of fighting

Unrest continues in South Sudan's capital where rival government troops have been locked in a fifth day of violence.

A U.N base where some 30'000 people are seeking refuge has also been affected by gunfire and explosions where fighting between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and opposition forces continues.

Some 300 people have so far been killed.

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US transfers two inmates out of Guantanamo Bay prison (updated)

The United States has transferred a Yemeni and Tajik inmate to Serbia from its Guantanamo Bay prison.

President Barack Obama promised to close the prison during his first year of office, but seven years on 76 prisoners remain at the Cuban detention centre.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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UN chief calls for South Sudan peace

The United Nations Secretary-General has called for calm as fighting continues in South Sudan, saying the situation is an "unfolding crisis".

He said the world's newest country had "squandered" opportunities five years after its independence.

Hundreds of people are reported to have died in four days of fighting.

Speaking at the UN in New York Ban Ki-moon condemned the latest violence.

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Ban Ki-moon heavily criticized South Sudan's leaders for failing to stop the violence.

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Ban Ki-moon appealed to the country's leaders.

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THERESA MAY TO BECOME NEW UK PM THIS WEEK

The UK will have a new Prime Minister on Wednesday, with Theresa May replacing David Cameron.

The current British Home Secretary becomes Conservative Party leader after her rival in the race, Andrea Leadsom, pulled out.

Mrs Leadsom says she didn't have the support within the party to form a strong government.

Mr Cameron will formally tender his resignation to the Queen on Wednesday and Theresa May will move into the famous Number 10 Downing Street address in London.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says events have - again - moved quickly in the UK.

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Countries issue US travel warnings

THERESA MAY TO BE UK PM ON WEDNESDAY

The UK will have a new Prime Minister on Wednesday, with Theresa May replacing David Cameron.

The current British Home Secretary becomes Conservative Party leader after her rival in the race, Andrea Leadsom, pulled out.

Mr Cameron will formally tender his resignation to the Queen on Wednesday and Theresa May will move into the famous Number 10 Downing Street address in London.

From where Olly Barratt reports.

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US orders 'partial evacuation' South Sudan embassy staff

The US state department has ordered non-essential personnel to leave the U.S. Embassy in Juba.

The decision is in response to ongoing violence between troops loyal to South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and those backing his deputy, Riek Machar. [PRO: re-ak ma-shar]

Some 300 people are thought to have died in the fighting.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington

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