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A major survey has revealed that Russians have become more xenophobic, despite hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup which saw hundreds of thousands of people visit the country for the first time. The report authors found that increased migration and a fight for jobs was making more people turn against foreigners. Dan Ashby reports.

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Canadian negotiators due to rejoin NAFTA talks after U.S. and Mexico reach deal

Canadian negotiators are due to return to talks with their American and Mexican counterparts in a bid to renegotiate the 25 year-old North American Free Trade Agreement.

US President Donald Trump, a frequent critic of the existing pact, announced on Monday that the US and Mexico had reached a new deal after five weeks of bilateral discussions.

The final outcome for NAFTA remains in doubt with Canada, the third signatory, due to rejoin talks on Tuesday.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Monday, August 27, 2018

Trump backs down, will lower White House flag to honor McCain

President Trump has backed down and ordered the flag at the White House to be lowered once again in honor of Senator John McCain who died over the weekend.

The President caused a storm outrage by refusing to sign a proclamation that would have kept the flag at half mast.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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U.S. announces new trade deal with Mexico

President Trump has announced that the US and Mexico have reached a new trade deal — one he says will replace the 1994 trade deal known as NAFTA or the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The announcement comes as trade negotiations have dragged on for over a year.

LA correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Myanmar's military officials must face genocide charges: UN report

A report released by the United Nations calls for six senior military
leaders in Myanmar to stand trial and be investigated for genocide.

At least 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled parts of Myanmar over the past year.

The UN calls for the case to be referred to the International Criminal
Court and sharply criticizes Nobel Peace Prize laureate and de-facto
leader Aung San Suu Kyi for not doing more to stop the violence.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Body of climber, who died 31 years ago, found on Mount Elbrus

The body of a woman who died 31 years ago while climbing Mount Elbrus in Russia's North Caucasus, has been found on the mountain slopes.

Officials say the woman was quickly identified, because her documents were still intact.

Jessica King reports.

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White House flag no longer lowered to honour of John McCain

The American flag is no longer flying at half-mast above the White House in memory of Senator John McCain.

The decision to return the Stars and Stripes to its normal position came after President Trump failed to sign a proclamation ordering it remain lowered until the Senator's burial in a week's time.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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First asylum seeker boat arrival in Australia since 2014 - Government

A boat that ran aground in Australia's far north Queensland is the first
people-smuggling operation to reach the Australian coast in almost four
years, according to the Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
Border Force officials caught 15 people after the boat ran aground off
Cape Kimberley, near the Daintree River, on Sunday but between 15 to 30
others, including the vessel's captain and first mate, are reportedly
still on the run.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Close to 1,000 people killed in monsoon floods in India this year

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There have been close to a thousands deaths so far during this year's monsoon season, according to newly released figures.

About 400 people have been killed in Kerala alone as a result of torrential rains as the south Indian state experienced its worst flooding in a century.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Rouble faces more pressure as new US sanctions come into effect

It's expected to be another rollercoaster moment for Russia's currency, as new US sanctions come into force in Moscow. Already the Rouble has sunk to two-year lows, and the Central Bank has suspended its purchases of foreign currency. Dan Ashby has more.

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Several dead and injured in shooting at Florida video game tournament

Several people are dead after a shooting at a shopping and dining complex in Florida.

A number of people were also wounded in the incident during a video game tournament at a restaurant in Jacksonville.

Here's our Florida correspondent Steve Mort

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Our Florida correspondent Steve Mort says there has been speculation in local media as to the gunman's motive.

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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Global tributes paid to Senator John McCain, dead at 81

Worldwide tributes have been offered following the death of Senator John McCain in the United States.

He was 81 and had been battling brain cancer.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Senator John McCain, dead at 81

Senator John McCain, one of the most widely-admired figures on the American political scene, has died at the age of 81.

He'd been battling brain cancer.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Senator McCain's final public speech was made last October as he received the Liberty Medal from America's National Constitution Center.

He used the occasion to launch a blistering attack on populist leaders like President Donald Trump.

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Senator McCain's final appearance on the floor of the US Senate took place in July 2017.

He returned to Washington from medical treatment to cast a pivotal vote AGAINST repealing Obamacare.

It was a bitter blow to President Donald Trump.

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Senator McCain's final appearance on the Senate floor took place in July 2017.

He'd been a fixture on Capitol Hill since 1982.

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Senator McCain was a persistent critic of President Trump….faulting him for his populist policies and his refusal to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The antipathy between the two men was mutual.

In July 2015, then-candidate Donald Trump belittled the Senator's war record at an appearance on the campaign trail in Iowa.

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Senator McCain would later criticize President Trump, though not by name, mocking the President's medical deferment that saved him from serving in Vietnam.

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Senator McCain's greatest political error took place in 2008, when he was the Republican candidate for President.

He revealed his choice as his running mate….a decision that he later said he regretted.

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

US Democrats make big changes to process of picking Presidential candidates

Democrats in the United States have voted to make a substantial change to the way in which they pick a Presidential candidate.

Leading members of the party will have their influence over the process dramatically reduced in time for the 2020 US election.

Our Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Friday, August 24, 2018

McCain ends his brain cancer treatment

US Senator John McCain is stopping his treatment for brain cancer.

The Republican, who has been a frequent critic of Donald Trump, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease last year.

McCain ran for President in 2008 but was defeated by Barack Obama.

Our US correspondent Steve Mort reports.

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