N. Korea claims to test new "state-of-the-art" tactical weapon

North Korea claims to have successfully tested a new tactical weapon. The test comes as there appears to be growing frustration in both Washington and Pyongyang amid stalled talks.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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North Korean state media called the weapon "state-of-the-art."

The report said this tactical weapon will completely protect North Korea and strengthen its army.

The report, however, didn't identify the weapon.

But it did say the project was spearheaded by Kim Jong-un's father and former leader Kim Jong-il.

The current leader hasn't publicly tested any weapons since last November.

But this latest claim by Pyongyang comes amid growing calls from the U.S. for North Korea to give up its nuclear arms.

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US Officials Concerned Over Spread of Ebola in DRC

US officials are 'greatly concerned' about the trajectory of the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. 

A group of unnamed officials speaking to reporters in Washington say security problems are hampering efforts to contain the virus.

From the US capital, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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UK PM defends draft Brexit deal amid resignations

British Prime Minister Theresa May continues to defend her draft Brexit deal, despite a number of resignations from her party, including one from her Brexit Secretary

The Prime Minister has faced 3 hours of questions from MPs in parliament over the proposal, with concerns growing louder about the agreement.

There's also speculation that she could be facing a vote of no confidence in the coming days.

However the prime minister insists she is going to see her Brexit draft deal through.

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California Fires: Dozens of People Still Missing

Dozens of  people remain missing as fire continues to sweep through parts of California.

Searchers continue to look for victims.

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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Khashoggi murder: US sanctions 17 Saudis

The Trump administration is imposing sanctions against 17 Saudi
Arabian nationals it believes were involved in the murder of Saudi
journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

It comes as Riyadh announced it is seeking the death penalty for five
men who allegedly carried out the killing.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Khashoggi murder: Saudi seeks death penalty

Saudi Arabia is seeking the death penalty for five men it says
murdered Washington Post journalist and Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi.

Saudi's public prosecutor also says an intelligence officer ordered
the killing rather than the country's Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Salman.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Rees-Mogg sends letter of no confidence in Theresa May

Arch Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg, who leads rebels in Theresa May's Conservative party has submitted a letter of no-confidence in her leadership.   This follows the resignation of several government ministers including the former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab amid anger at the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement with the EU. 

Rees Mogg chairs the European Research Group, a grouping of Brexit-supporting MPs, who have advocated leaving the European Union without a deal. 

A number of MPs are believed to have submitted letters of no-confidence.   48 are needed to trigger a vote in Theresa May's leadership. 

Speaking to reporters, Jacob Rees-Mogg denied he was orchestrating a coup. 

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Speaking to reporters, Jacob Rees-Mogg said Theresa May,  who had originally voted for the UK to remain inside the European Union, had been the wrong person to lead these talks.

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European court finds that Russian opposition is unfairly arrested and controlled

The European Court on Human Rights has fined Russia 64 thousand euros for repeatedly detaining the leader of the opposition, Alexey Navalny. As Dan Ashby reports, it is a major blow to the credibility of Russian democracy. 

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UK Ministers Quit Over Brexit Draft Agreement

Two government ministers have quit British Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet, saying they cannot support the draft withdrawal Brexit agreement, which was the subject of a five hour cabinet meeting on Wednesday. 

There are also suggestions that Conservative backbenchers could force a no-confidence vote in her leadership.  From London, Natalie Powell reports. 

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Theresa May defends draft Brexit agreement despite high level Ministerial resignations

British Prime Minister Theresa May has told the parliament that the country risks no Brexit deal at all unless MPs get behind her draft withdrawal agreement.   She's facing questions from MPs about the deal which was given cabinet backing after a tense five hour meeting Wednesday.  However Thursday saw a flurry of resignations of ministers and junior ministers, including the man who oversaw much of the negotiations with the EU,  Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab. 

There are also suggestions that Conservative backbenchers could force a no-confidence vote in Theresa May's leadership.  

However Mrs May has told the Parliament her deal is the best way forward.

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However leader of the opposition Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn said the government is in chaos and the proposed deal not fit for purpose.  

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UK BREXIT SECRETARY QUITS

The UK's Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has quit Theresa May's cabinet over the deal reached with the EU on Britain's exit from the bloc.

It comes after the UK Prime Minister announced on Wednesday that her cabinet had agreed to the deal.

And it now means that deal is in doubt according to UK correspondent Olly Barratt.

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"Long road ahead" on Brexit says EU negotiator

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says there's still a long road ahead with lots of intense work to do over the coming days.

It comes after a deal was agreed by the UK and the European Union on how Britain withdraws from the bloc.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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India advances space programme with launch of latest satellite

India's space agency has successfully launched its heaviest satellite, weighing almost three and a half tonnes.

This is seen as a significant step in the country advancing its space programme. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Deputy National Security Adviser Mira Ricardel forced out of White House

The White House has confirmed that Deputy National Security Adviser Mira Ricardel is leaving her job, but will "transition to a new role in the administration."

Her exit from the West Wing follows public criticism of Ricardel from First Lady Melania Trump.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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May wins cabinet backing for draft Brexit agreement but many sides furious

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the cabinet have taken the decisive step to back a Brexit draft withdrawal agreement which will enable her to finalize the deal with the European Union in the coming days. 

It follows a lengthy cabinet meeting which ran to nearly five hours, however many sides on the Brexit argument remain unhappy with the proposed agreement as Catherine Drew reports from London.  

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May says cabinet taken decisive step to back draft Brexit agreement

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the cabinet have taken the decisive step to back a Brexit draft withdrawal agreement which will enable her to finalize the deal with the European Union in the coming days. 

It follows a lengthy cabinet meeting which ran to nearly five hours, in which ministers were shown the draft agreement and asked for their support.   

Leaked details of the draft agreement have emerged provoking furious reactions from Brexit supporting MPs, those from the DUP party of Northern Ireland who prop up Mrs May's government in parliament, as well as Remain-supporting lawmakers.  Meaning cabinet approval is just the first small hurdle for this draft agreement. 

After the meeting, Mrs May made a statement outside Downing Street to say tough decisions had been taken. 

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US could lose a war against China or Russia according to new report

The US could lose a war against China or Russia according to a new bipartisan report.

The National Defense Strategy Commission says the US has lost its military edge to a dangerous degree.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports

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Splinter Group of Central American Migrants Reaches US-Mexico Border

Hundreds of Central American migrants travelling through Mexico to seek asylum in the United States have reached the US-Mexico border. 

This group includes LGBTQ migrants, who broke away from the larger caravan in Mexico City.

Rachel Silverman reports from California. 

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United Nations lift sanctions on Eritrea after nine years

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to lift
sanctions and an arms embargo on Eritrea.

These measures have been in place for nearly a decade but Eritrea has
significantly improved relations with Ethiopia and Djibouti in recent
months.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Pence Calls on Suu Kyi to Release Journalists

US Vice President Mike Pence has pressed Myanmar's civilian leader to pardon two Reuters journalists.

They were jailed for reporting on the military's ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya people.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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