Group condemns N. Korea for human rights crimes

In its annual report, an international human rights group has said North Korea remains one of the world's most repressive states. This comes as the U.S. and North Korea are believed to be preparing for talks in Washington this week.  

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Human Rights Watch said that summits between Kim Jong-un and the leaders of the U.S. and South Korea have failed to address widespread human rights abuses.

The group said foreign governments should not forget Pyongyang uses torture, executions and sexual violence, among other abuses, to control its people with fear.

During nuclear talks, presidents Donald Trump and Moon Jae-in avoided the topic of rights with Kim.

A top North Korean official is reportedly in Washington this week for talks about a second Kim-Trump summit.

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White House cancels Davos trip over shutdown

The White House has cancelled its delegation's trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, citing the US government shutdown.

President Trump previously cancelled his trip. The US delegation would have included Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Trump Cancels Pelosi's Trip Abroad

US President Donald Trump has postponed a trip abroad planned by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. 

This comes one day after Speaker Pelosi asked President Trump to postpone his State of the Union address because of the US government shutdown. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Trump's former lawyer Cohen says Trump directed him to rig polls

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President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen says Trump
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Cohen says he regrets what he calls his blind loyalty to Trump.

Laura Cantekin has the story.

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Prince Philip uninjured after car crash

Britain's Prince Philip has been involved in a car crash near the Queen's Sandringham estate.

The Duke of Edinburgh is reported to be unharmed, while two people from the other vehicle were treated for minor injuries.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports:

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North Korean Negotiator to Meet with US Sec'y of State

One of North Korea’s top negotiators is reportedly on his way to Washington for high level talks. 

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to meet former North Korean spy chief Kim Yong-chol at a Washington hotel on Friday.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Trump unveils plan to revamp US missile defense program

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to revamp the country's missile defense program to better combat foreign threats.

He's proposed deploying sensors into space to detect and destroy incoming missiles.

Our Washington correspondent Nina-Maria Potts has more on Mr Trump's plan:

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U.S. reportedly investigating Huawei for theft of trade secrets

According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. is investigating
whether Chinese tech giant Huawei stole trade secrets.

This comes after the company's chief financial officer was arrested in
Canada in connection with accusations that the company violated U.S.
sanctions on Iran.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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German business group warns of Brexit ‘abyss’

Germany's leading industry foundation has warned that a disorderly Brexit could leave German businesses "staring into the abyss".

The German economy is expected to suffer if the UK crashes out of the EU without a deal.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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NEW BREXIT VOTE DUE JAN 29

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is holding talks with MPs to try and find a compromise solution to Brexit.

This after she survived a no confidence vote in her government, despite her own Brexit deal being overwhelmingly rejected by lawmakers.

Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn says he won't take part in talks unless the Prime Minister rules out a 'no deal' Brexit.

A vote on a new Brexit plan has been pencilled in for 29th January.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says cross-party compromise will be difficult.

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Russia's President Putin in Serbia

Tens of thousands of people are expected to greet Russia's President Vladimir Putin on his arrival in Serbia, where he will hold talks with the Serbian leader Aleksandar Vucic. The two countries are close allies, and are expected to sign 21 deals during the meeting. Lucy Taylor reports.

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EU countries stepping up preparations for No Deal Brexit

European countries are stepping up their efforts to protect themselves in case of a no deal situation when Britain leaves the European Union.

Political leaders in the EU are waiting to hear Theresa May's Plan B after the deal she struck with Brussels was voted down resoundingly by MPs in London.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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MAY TO HOLD BREXIT TALKS WITH MPs

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is holding talks with MPs to try and find a compromise solution to Brexit.

This after she survived a no confidence vote in her government, despite her own Brexit deal being overwhelmingly rejected by lawmakers.

Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn says he won't take part in talks unless the Prime Minister rules out a 'no deal' Brexit.

Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle says Mrs May should now pause Brexit.

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AUSTRALIA: Scrub python tries to eat 14 year old boy

In Australia a couple in the far north of Queensland struggled for ten minutes to prise a three-metre scrub python off their son after it sank its teeth into his hand.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service said the snake attacked the 14 year old boy on January 8, coiling around his right arm, sinking its teeth into his hand and refusing to let go.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: General warns Europe of cyber threats

Australia's military chief has warned European officials of the ever-present threat posed by cyber espionage and intellectual property theft.
Chief of the Defence Force Angus Campbell said the "ineffectively-governed" internet had fuelled an "extraordinary up-tick" in international espionage, economic theft and corporate crime.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Criminal Indictment Expected Against Huawei

Reports suggest Huawei could soon face indictment over trade theft.

That's according to The Wall Street Journal, which published a report saying the US Justice Department it stold trade secrets from its US business partners.

Here's Patrick Fok in Hong Kong with more details.

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Financial restructuring plan mulled for India's Jet Airways

A restructuring plan is under consideration for India's Jet Airways by lenders led by State Bank of India.  

The airline has been facing financial challenges after it was impacted by the weak rupee and a spike in oil prices last year.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Indian divers spot one body in search for 15 trapped miners

A month since fifteen miners were first trapped in an illegal coal mine in India's North East, divers have finally recovered one body.

Rescue teams have struggled for three weeks now to pump out water from the 370-foot deep mine where flooding in a nearby river trapped the workers in early December.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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As Seoul chokes, Moon promises 'hydrogen economy'

Following several days of Seoul's worst air pollution on record, President Moon Jae-in has promised to turn his country in a 'hydrogen economy.' Clean cars to clear up the sky is one of his goals.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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President Moon plans to put 80-thousand hydrogen cars on South Korean roads by 2022.

According to Yonhap News, Moon made the pledge alongside the chairman of Hyundai Motors and other business leaders.

The president said hydrogen's only by-product is water, unlike carbon emitting vehicles.

Moon ultimately hopes to have 1.8 million hydrogen vehicles on roads by 2030.

This week, the amount of fine dust particles in Seoul was five times higher than deemed safe by the World Health Organization.

Seoul blames China for more than half the air pollution but admits local power plants and diesel cars are also a serious problem.

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UK PM URGES MPS TO WORK TOGETHER ON BREXIT AFTER WINNING NO CONFIDENCE VOTE

British Prime Minister has managed to hold onto her job after winning a vote of no confidence that was tabled against her government.

The motion of no confidence was called for after Prime Minister Theresa May lost a crucial vote on her Brexit deal, by a significant margin.

The Prime Minister says she will hold cross party talks to decipher what kind of Brexit deal MPs would accept, before announcing a Plan B on Monday.

Speaking on the steps of 10 Downing Street after winning the vote of no confidence, she called on MPs to work together to find a solution.

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