Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Australian government nervous about the Wentworth by-election on Saturday

The Australia government is nervously awaiting the result Saturday's by-election in Sydney's wealthy eastern suburbs, triggered by the resignation of Malcolm Turnbull after he was dumped as Prime Minister, with polls suggesting an independent candidate will snatch the seat.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Extremely rare mineral Reidite found in Western Australia

An extremely rare mineral that only forms when rocks from space slam into the earth's crust with immense pressure has been found in Western Australia, the sixth discovery in the world so far.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Royal visit to Australia - day 2 - Dubbo

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan were the kind of guests Australia's country people like: warm, caring, genuine and not afraid to get their hands dirty.
They also brought gifts - home-made banana bread and a solid drenching of rain to the drought-stricken region of Dubbo.
Arthur Stevens has more

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MAY HEADS TO BRUSSELS WITH BREXIT TALKS STALLED

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will use a summit in Brussels to encourage EU leaders towards a Brexit deal, despite negotiations being stalled.

Talks broke down over the weekend over the issue of a 'backstop' solution to keep the Irish border open if the UK and EU can't reach a trade deal.

Mrs May insists a deal can still be done, but the EU says she needs to bring new ideas to the table to move talks forward.

Britain's due to leave the European Union in March next year.

Former Home Secretary Amber Rudd says she still believes Theresa May is the right person to bring home an agreement.

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Little hope of a Brexit deal as EU leaders meet in Brussels

Hopes of a deal on Brexit at a meeting of European Union leaders in Brussels seem to be dwindling.

The EU's chief negotiator is saying they might need to extend a transition period as Britain leaves the European Union.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 
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Protests as 800-year-old Indian temple opens doors to women

Security has been stepped up at an 800-year-old temple in the Indian state of Kerala where menstruating women will be allowed entry for the first time in centuries. 

This comes in the backdrop of a Supreme Court ruling that said that temple authorities cannot keep women devotees out on the grounds that the deity is 'celibate' and hence would be corrupted by the presence of menstruating women who are considered to be 'impure'.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Zika virus cases on the rise in Rajasthan

The number of people infected with the Zika virus in the Indian state of Rajasthan has risen to 80.

India's health ministry has urged people not to panic. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Russia rolls out the red carpet for President Sisi

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is in Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The Russian leader is courting the U.S. ally as he works to advance Russia's position in the Middle East.

From Moscow, Julia Chapman has more.

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Trump Saudi defense angers US lawmakers

US President Donald Trump has angered top lawmakers in his Republican
party for defending Saudi Arabia over accusations it was behind the
disappearance and possible killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Senators have called for the US to impose sanctions on Riyadh and pull
out of an upcoming investment conference.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan head to Dubbo on the latest leg of their overseas tour

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are expected to take some rainy UK weather with them to the drought-stricken Central West New South Wales town of Dubbo on their latest leg of their first royal tour overseas.
Arthur Stevens reports

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US imposes new sanctions on Iran, saying group recruits child soldiers

The United States has announced new sanctions on Iran.

They will target banks and corporations that provide financial support to a paramilitary force associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. 

The US treasury says the IRGC's Basij Resistance Force recruits and trains child soldiers.

Kate Fisher has more from Washington.

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Trump says crown prince 'totally denied' knowledge of Khashoggi disappearance

President Trump says the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia "totally denied any knowledge" of what happened to missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi Arabia is under growing pressure to explain the disappearance of Mr Khashoggi, who was last seen at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago. 

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton.

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US Experts Leave Ebola Hotspots in DRC Over Conflict

Ebola experts from the United States have withdrawn from an outbreak area of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Efforts to contain the virus are being hampered by the ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Pompeo meets with Saudi leaders over Khashoggi disappearance

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince to discuss the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday.

Mr Khashoggi was last seen at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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MAY HOPEFUL OF BREXIT DEAL, TUSK HAS 'NO OPTIMISM'

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's told her cabinet she's still hopeful of a Brexit deal, despite EU officials expressing pessimism ahead of a summit in Brussels.

Fears of a 'no deal' scenario are contributing to renewed speculation about her leadership as days tick away before Britain's exit from the bloc.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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AID WORKER KILLED IN NIGERIA

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An international aid worker has been killed in Nigeria's north-east by insurgents group Boko Haram after a deadline set by terrorists elapsed.   

Nigeria's government has strongly condemned the killings.

Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.


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Paul Allen, Microsoft’s co-founder, dies aged 65

Paul Allen who co-founded Microsoft has died at the age of 65.

His sister has described him as a remarkable individual and Bill Gates
says he is heartbroken by his passing.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Talks at DMZ target reduction of guards, weapons in border area


Military talks were held at the demilitarized zone or DMZ today (Tuesday) as North and South Korea work to demilitarize their border. The United Nations Command was also at the talks and must agree with any plan to reduce guards or remove weapons along the buffer zone.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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The meeting was the first in a series of talks between North and South Korea and the United Nations Command.

They discussed an ongoing operation to remove mines from the Joint Security Area, the only spot along the DMZ where negotiations are held.

They also discussed the reduction of guards and weapons from that area.

Seoul and Pyongyang agreed on the plans last month in an effort to maintain peace efforts.

According to South Korea, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed "discontent" with the deal.

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EU Leader Says No Deal Brexit More Likely Than Ever

European Council President Donald Tusk says a so-called no deal Brexit now looks more likely than ever.

Negotiations with the UK hit an impasse over the weekend, as both sides struggle to reach an agreement on how to keep the Irish border open.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports form Brussels. 

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Bus falls into canal in Indian state of West Bengal

At least five people have been killed and about 20 injured after a bus fell into a canal in the state of West Bengal in India. 

The bus crashed into the wall of the bridge before falling over the edge, according to reports.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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