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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Trump says Kavanaugh allegations prove "it's a very scary time" for young men in America

President Trump, battling to save his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh from allegations of sexual assault, says it's a "very scary time" for young men in America.

The President says Mr. Kavanaugh and others are now "guilty until proven innocent".

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Melania Trump Begins Solo Visit to Africa

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has begun a solo tour of four African countries, beginning in Ghana.

The tour is aimed at broadening her interest in children's health and education.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Amazon raises minimum wage

Online retailer Amazon has announced it's raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour.

A quarter of a million US employees are expected to benefit from the increase.

Nick Harper reports.

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Chinese warship forces U.S. ship to change course

The U.S. Navy has accused a Chinese warship of sailing in an unsafe
and unprofessional manner after a U.S. vessel was forced to change
course.

The incident occurred as the American destroyer was passing by
disputed territory in the South China Sea.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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BORIS: CHUCK CHEQUERS

Former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is calling on Prime Minister Theresa May to abandon her Brexit negotiating strategy.

He's told the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham her so-called 'Chequers Plan' could boost the far-right in Britain.

Mr Johnson is thought to be positioning himself for a potential leadership challenge against Theresa May as Brexit talks head towards a climax.

And he was cheered as he suggested a change of course.

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Spectator blinded by golf ball to sue Ryder Cup

A spectator who was partially blinded by a golfball at the Ryder Cup in Paris says she plans to sue the organisers.

The woman says her eyeball exploded following a tee shot from an American golfer on Friday.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Paris

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German government agrees deal to avert diesel bans

Some diesel vehicle owners in Germany will have the option of trading
in for a more environmentally friendly model.

The German government came up with the plan to to prevent further
diesel bans, but it still faces opposition from carmakers.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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France freezes Iranian assets over alleged attack attempt

France has frozen the financial assets of the Iranian intelligence directorate and of two Iranian individuals, saying Tehran was responsible for an attempted terrorist attack on an Iranian opposition rally in the Paris suburbs in June.

The interior minister has called it a « serious act that couldn't go without a response. »

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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UK SETS OUT NEW IMMIGRATION PROPOSALS

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's setting out new immigration proposals which will prioritize workers' skills over where they're coming from.

She says low-skilled immigration will drop under a planned new visa system as Britain leaves the EU.

EU citizens won't have priority over people from other parts of the world in the proposals.

Workers wanting to stay in the UK for long periods will need a guaranteed minimum salary, and security and criminal records checks will be carried out before visits.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Britain will be able to restrict freedom of movement of people as a result of Brexit.

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It comes as the Conservative Party conference continues in Birmingham.

There's been controversy after UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt used a speech there to compare the EU to the Soviet Union over its Brexit negotiations.

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Conjoined twins arrive in Melbourne for delicate separation

EU warns Italy it will be "very strict" on high-spending budget

The European Union is warning the Italian government that it will be "very strict" on Rome's high-spending budget.

Italy has the second largest national debt within the European Union.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Australian Rugby League captain suspended 28 hours after appointment

More lion deaths in state of Gujarat in India

More than 20 Asiatic lions have died in the past couple of weeks in a national park in the state of Gujarat in western India.

The Asiatic lion is only found in India.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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DANISH AIRLINE PRIMERA COLLAPSES

Danish budget airline Primera has collapsed, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.

Most of its business revolved around Scandinavian holidaymakers making trips to destinations like Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Egypt.

But it also offered flights to North America from the UK and France.

Primera says it's had to stop operating after failing to secure long-term financing.

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Catalan Demonstrators Mark 1yr Since Failed Referendum

Tensions remain high in the Spanish region of Catalonia after nearly two hundred thousand demonstrators took to the streets.

They marked the one year anniversary of a failed referendum they hoped would lead to a clean split from Spain.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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20,000 farmers protest against Indian government

Thousands of farmers are marching towards India's capital of New Delhi, demanding that the federal government waive off their farm loans.

This is only the latest in a series of protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. According to government data, 52% of all farming families in India live in debt and an average Indian farmer only earns about $300 annually.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Victims of Indonesia earthquake and tsunami buried in mass graves

Victims of the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami are being buried in mass graves as the official death toll rises to at least 844.

Meanwhile authorities are still struggling to bring in heavy lifting equipment to help the search for possible survivors amongst the rubble.

Our correspondent Bruce Harrison is near Palu, a resort badly hit in the double disasters:

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Monday, October 1, 2018

US Sues California over Net Neutrality Law

The US Justice Department is suing the state of California to stop a net neutrality law signed over the weekend.

The law would guarantee full and equal access to the internet.

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.

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Trump says he want a 'quick and comprehensive' FBI investigation into Kavanaugh

President Trump says he wants a swift and comprehensive FBI investigation into his Supreme Court Nominee.

The bureau is looking into Brett Kavanaugh's past after several women came forward accusing him of sexual misconduct dating back decades

Kevin McAleese has the latest from Washington DC

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Tesla shares soar after Musk reaches deal with US regulators

Tesla's shares soared in early trading Monday after the company's CEO
reached a deal with U.S. regulators.

Elon Musk has been forced to step down as chair of the electric
vehicle maker but will not be made to give up his position as chief
executive.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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