A Chinese court has ordered Apple to stop selling older versions of the iPhone.
This comes after the tech giant was found to have infringed on two
patents held by Qualcomm.
The move is seen as another volatile issue as relations between the
U.S. and China continue to splutter.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
Voyager 2 spacecraft reaches a new milestone
The spacecraft that took the famous "Pale Blue Dot" photo of earth from the edge of the solar system has reached another milestone.
NASA's says its Voyager 2 probe has left the so-called heliosphere and entered interstellar space.
Steve Mort reports.
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NASA's says its Voyager 2 probe has left the so-called heliosphere and entered interstellar space.
Steve Mort reports.
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UN agrees first global migration pact
Around 150 countries have adopted a new pact on how to deal with
migration at a United Nations conference in Morocco.
That's despite several countries, including the United States,
withdrawing amid anti-immigration domestic policies.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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migration at a United Nations conference in Morocco.
That's despite several countries, including the United States,
withdrawing amid anti-immigration domestic policies.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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UK BREXIT VOTE POSTPONED
The UK government is postponing a crunch Tuesday vote on the Brexit deal it had reached with Brussels.
Prime Minister Theresa May was facing a heavy defeat in the House of Commons.
She says she'll now ask for further 'assurances' from Brussels on the issue of the Northern Ireland border backstop.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mrs May is not giving the sense a new breakthrough will be made imminently to allow a vote.
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mrs May is not giving up completely on her agreement with Brussels.
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BREXIT VOTE 'OFF'
The UK government is understood to be postponing a crunch Tuesday vote on the Brexit deal it had reached with Brussels.
Prime Minister Theresa May was facing a heavy defeat in the House of Commons.
She's been briefing cabinet ministers on calls she's had in recent days with EU leaders.
Mrs May may try and ask the EU for changes to the agreed deal, and will brief the House of Commons later on her next steps (1530G).
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says she was being advised by some cabinet ministers to avoid an embarrassing defeat.
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ECJ says UK can stay within EU without agreement from other EU countries
The European Court of Justice has ruled that the UK government can decide to remain within the EU without other countries agreeing.
It comes ahead of a crucial vote on the Brexit deal in the British parliament.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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UK GOVT: BREXIT VOTE TO GO AHEAD
The UK government insists it is going ahead with a vote in Parliament on Tuesday on the Brexit deal it's reached with Brussels.
This despite UK Prime Minister Theresa May facing a heavy defeat in the House of Commons.
She's been briefing cabinet ministers on calls she's had in recent days with EU leaders.
Mrs May may try and ask the EU for changes to the agreed deal if it's voted down in Westminster on Tuesday.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says a decision from the European Court of Justice that the UK can unilaterally cancel Brexit, may not change much.
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MACRON HOLDS YELLOW VEST CRISIS MEETINGS
French President Emmanuel Macron is holding crisis meetings as he tries to deal with the ongoing yellow vest protests.
Macron will then address the nation this evening.
It follows a fourth weekend of demonstrations which saw violence on the streets and over a thousand people arrested.
Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more.
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ECJ: UK CAN REVOKE BREXIT UNILATERALLY
The European Court of Justice has ruled the UK could revoke its decision to leave the EU unilaterally.
And the ECJ says the cancelling of Brexit would see Britain staying in the European Union on existing terms.
It comes as the UK government insists it is going ahead with a vote in Parliament on Tuesday on the Brexit deal its reached with Brussels.
This despite UK Prime Minister Theresa May facing a heavy defeat in the House of Commons.
Conservative MP Maggie Throup says she's backing the Prime Minister to make sure Britain doesn't crash out with no deal in place.
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UK court to decide on Kingfisher tycoon Vijay Mallya's extradition
A UK court will on Monday decide if Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallaya, best known for the Kingfisher drinks brand, will be extradited to India.
Mr Mallya is accused of fleeing to Britain in 2016, with his company owing hundreds of millions of dollars to banks in India.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Former jailed newspaper editor takes landslide victory in Armenia election
Armenia's acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is on course to cement his authority after his party won a landslide in the country's parliamentary election. He has promised a crack-down on corruption and close ties with Moscow. Dan Ashby has more.
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Trump Trade representative: Chinese Huawei arrest unrelated to the trade-dispute talks
The man leading Washington's trade talks with Beijing says the arrest of a top Chinese telecoms executive in Canada won't influence negotiations
Robert Lighthizer said Meng Zhadou's arrest, at the request of the United States, was an unrelated criminal justice matter
In Washington Kevin McAleese reports
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Friday, December 7, 2018
Huawei Exec Faces Fraud Charges
A senior Chinese tech executive faces fraud charged related to business dealings with Iran. The case has shaken financial markets and raised questions about the current trade truce between China and the U.S.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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Germany's CDU party elects new leader to replace Merkel
Germany's ruling party, the Christian Democrat Union, has selected Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to replace Angela Merkel as head of the party.
It's the first time the CDU has had a new leader in almost two decades.
Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Hamburg, where the vote took place.
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US Jobs Growth Remains Robust Despite Trade Concerns
US employment increased by 155,000 jobs in November, and unemployment was maintained at a low level, of 3.7%.
It's a sign of continuing stability in the economy despite raised concerns about trade tensions with China.
Daniel Ryntjes reports from Washington.
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Trump nominates former AG William Barr to fill role again
President Trump says he's nominating former Attorney General William Barr to fill the position again, and will also nominate Heather Nauert to become UN ambassador.
As Attorney General, Mr Barr will likely oversee special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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French interior minister warns of violence ahead of protests
The French interior minister says Yellow Vests anti-government protesters have « created a monster » and « radical elements » could infiltrate demonstrations planned for Saturday.
Paris is braced for further violence after last Saturday saw the city's worst rioting in 50 years.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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MAY STRUGGLES TO WIN SUPPORT FOR BREXIT VOTE
An attempt from the UK government to win over MPs opposed to Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, appears to have made little impact.
A proposed amendment, understood to have Downing Street backing, which would have given UK lawmakers more of a say over the controversial Northern Ireland backstop, has not won widespread support.
Which, as UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports, means Theresa May still looks set to lose a parliamentary vote on her deal on Tuesday.
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British Government Continues To Seek Support For EU Withdrawal Agreement
The British Government is attempting to find compromises to help it win over support for the EU Withdrawal Agreement, with a vote on the draft proposal expected to take place on Tuesday.
MPs have tabled an amendment which would give them more say over the issue of the Northern Ireland backstop - which has been designed as a temporary measure to avoid a hard border between Norther Ireland and the Republic of Ireland following Brexit- if a trade deal with the European Union is not agreed in time.
But, as our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports, many Brexiteers are still unwilling to agree to the Brexit proposal
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Latvia becomes latest EU country to pull out of UN migration pact
Latvia is the latest European Union country to reject a UN pact on protecting the rights of migrants.
EU chiefs in Brussels say they're disappointed so many countries are withdrawing support for the deal with Europe despite Europe having faced high numbers of arrivals over the past few years.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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