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Russia's Justice Ministry has warned 9 US media outlets operating in Russia they could receive "foreign agent" status under the amended law on information and media. The bill, being rushed through the Russia, is Moscow's tit-for-tat response to what it says is Washington's unacceptable pressure on Russian media in the US. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Da Vinci painting sells for record $450m

A painting by Leonard Da Vinci has become the most expensive ever sold at auction.

A bidding war in New York saw the work top a record $450 million dollars, including buyers fees.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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The auction house Christie's had estimated it's potential value at $100 million dollars.
But the Head of Old Masters, Francois de Poortere, knew the painting had potential to garner much more.

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Loic Gouzer from Christie's says it was a rare find, after someone bought it as part of an estate sale.

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Pres. Trump pushes tax reform

U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to the U.S. Congress to push for tax reform.

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to approve its own version of the legislation, but on the Senate side, the political prospects for a different version of the same bill are faltering.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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20 ALLEGATIONS ABOUT SPACEY AT OLD VIC

London's Old Vic theatre says it's received 20 allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Kevin Spacey during his 11 years as its artistic director.

The theatre is aplogising for not having been an environment in which people felt able to raise their concerns at the time.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Boko Haram Attacks Maiduguri

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At least 20 people have died after multiple explosions in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri.

Four suicide bombers thought to be members of the extremist group Boko Haram struck in the northeastern part of the country. This follows bomb attack on mosques earlier this week which killed at least five people.

Sophia Adengo reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja:

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11 KILLED IN SERENGETI PLANE CRASH

11 people have died after a plane crashed in Tanzania on Wednesday. The flight was on its way to the Serengeti National Park on a route popular with tourists. Lucy Taylor reports from Dar es Salaam.

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British MPs warn of Brexit border chaos due to planning failures

A group of influential British MPs is warning the country's borders could be at risk if the government fails to adequately beef up its customs force when the UK leaves the European Union.

The Home Affairs Committee says government plans to hire 300 more Border Force staff is inadequate amid fears staff could be diverted from crucial security functions to cope with an increase is custom checks. From London, Catherine Drew reports.

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MPs URGE INVESTIGATION INTO RUSSIAN INFLUENCE OVER BREXIT VOTE

There are growing calls from British MPs for a full investigation into claims Russia tried to influence the Brexit referendum.

It follows a study from British academics which claims thousands of Russia-bases twitter accounts sent pro-Brexit tweets in the hours around the EU referendum last year.

MPs from both main parties now say the influential intelligence and security committee at Westminster must now hold hearings into the issue.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says that could be an important moment.

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WADA decides not to re-instate Russia over state-sponsored doping

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The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Thursday that Russia remains 'non-compliant' with its Code and has decided not to re-instate Russia's anti-doping agency RUSADA. It was banned in 2015 over allegations of a state-sponsored doping programme uncovered by Richard McLaren. Russia denies these allegations. WADA's decision puts in danger Russia's participation in next year's Winter Olympics. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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ZIMBABWE AWAITS MILITARY'S NEXT MOVE

President Robert Mugabe is thought to remain under house arrest in Zimbabwe as the country awaits the military's next move.

The Southern African Development Community regional bloc is holding emergency talks to discuss the situation.

Troops and armoured vehicles were deployed at parliament and other key buildings in the capital Harare on Wednesday.

The ruling ZANU-PF party had become split over who might succeed 93 year-old President Mugabe and the military insisted it was not carrying out a coup - but moving to halt a 'purge'.

Opposition politician Tendai Biti says that's not true.

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Dr Knox Chitiyo is an Africa expert at international affairs think-tank Chatham House.

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GRENFELL TOWER DEATH TOLL: 71

70 people died in the Grenfell Tower fire in London in June, according to a final death toll from police.

Officers say a baby was also stillborn after the blaze, so 71 people lost their lives as a result of the disaster.

Tom Watts reports from London.

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MEPs Cancel on Theresa May

Just 24 hours after it was announced, members of the European Parliament have canceled a planned meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May.

Their reason: they don't want to stay in town on a Friday to meet with the PM.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels

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Two weeks on, air pollution levels in Delhi improve marginally

US plans to reverse ban on elephant trophies from Africa

The Trump administration plans to lift restrictions on importing trophies of elephants killed in Zimbabwe and Zambia.

The move would reverse a ban put in place by President Barack Obama in 2014.

Animal welfare groups say the decision is absurb.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Australian diplomat dies after falling from balcony in New York City

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An Australian diplomat who died after falling from a New York balcony
is being remembered as a fine young man who was exceptional at his
job.

Thirty year old Julian Simpson died after falling from the seventh
floor of a Lower East Side building in the early hours of Wednesday,
local time.

Our New York correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Trump Insists Asia Trip Has Restored American Leadership

Donald Trump has declared that his Asia trip has restored American leadership, security, and confidence.

The President delivered lengthy remarks on his visit during a televised address upon his return to the White House.

Critics of the President say he achieved very little during the two-week trip and has eroded US influence in the region.

But Trump insisted the trip was a great success.

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But Trump says US allies and trading partners are now more confident in American leadership.

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Democrats introduce impeachment articles against Pres. Trump

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have formally introduced articles of impeachment targeting U.S. President Donald Trump.

Republicans who control both chamberes of the U.S. Congress are unlikely to allow impeachment hearings to proceed.

Representative Steve Cohen says the bigger problem is that Donald Trump is failing to uphold his oath of office and defend the U.S. Constitution.

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UN officials, diplomats call for calm, restraint amid Zimbabwe crisis

United Nations officials and diplomats are calling for calm in Zimbabwe following reports of a military takeover.

President Robert Mugabe is said to be under house arrest, and the First Lady Grace Mugabe — a potential successor — has reportedly fled to Namibia.

UN spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters in New York that the UN is trying ascertain the facts, and the Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for restraint.

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The UK ambassador to the UN Matthew Rycroft also weighed in about his concerns.

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Africa Union Commission chair: military not engaged in "coup" in Zimbabwe

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission says the AU has been assured that the military is not engaged in a coup d'etat in Zimbabwe, and he's expressed optimism that SADC, the Southern African Development Community, can help maintain stability in the country.

Moussa Faki was speaking in Washington DC, where he and other AU officials are due to spend the next 2 days engaging with the Trump administration.

He spoke through an interpreter,

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