BREXIT TALKS SET TO CONTINUE IN UK

Cross-party talks in the UK have still failed to reach a Brexit deal - five days before Britain is due to leave the European Union.

Opposition Labour wants the government to agree to a customs union with the EU.

But that's fiercely opposed by many Conservative lawmakers.

Prime Minister Theresa May is due to outline updated plans for Brexit at a summit in Brussels on Wednesday.

Shadow Attorney General Shami Chakrabarti says she's pessimistic an agreement can be found with the government.

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India rejects Pakistan's claims of renewed aggression

India has called Pakistan's claim that New Delhi is planning a fresh military attack this month as 'irresponsible and preposterous'.

The Indian Foreign Ministry claims this is an attempt to 'whip up war hysteria in the region'. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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US to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard terrorists

The United States is expected to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard
as a "terrorist organization".

It would be the first time the US has labeled a foreign national armed
force in such a way and could have significant implications for
American foreign policy.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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White House will ”never" release Trump tax returns

The White House says President Trump will "never" hand over his tax
returns despite a new Democrat push for their release.

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney argues that voters
settled the issue in the 2016 election as they elected the President
knowing he would not make his returns public.

The Democrats have formally requested six years of the President's
personal tax returns and some of his business returns.

Speaking on Fox News Mulvaney said that would never happen.

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the returns.

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Trump's controversial Director of Homeland Security resigns

President Trump's Director of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen, has resigned.

She orchestrated the President's tough anti-immigration policies, including the forced separation of babies from their illegal immigrant parents.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Man arrested over alleged terror plot

A man has been arrested in the United States after allegedly telling a
federal informant that he was plotting a terrorist attack.

The 21-year-old is accused of wanting to join ISIS and was taken into
custody after showing up at a gun range.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Consensus reached on U.S.-China trade: Chinese officials

China's Vice Premier says new consensus has been reached on a trade
agreement between Washington and Beijing.

A Chinese trade delegation has been in the United States this week as
efforts continue to end a trade war between the world's two largest
economies.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US Renews Calls for Russia to Withdraw Military from Venezuela

The US has renewed calls for Russia to withdraw military personnel from Venezuela. 

The Kremlin has rejected those calls…..as the US and Russia take opposing sides in Venezuela's ongoing political crisis.

And as America's Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, that crisis will see Venezuelans taking to the streets this weekend. 

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Trump pick becomes new head of the World Bank.

Trump official David Malpass has been approved as the new President of the World Bank.

In his previous position, he pushed reforms of the institution and is a critic of multilateralism.

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France sets up historical commission to investigate French role in Rwandan genocide

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a commission of historians to investigate the role played by French troops in the Rwandan genocide.

He made the announcement as he met survivors in Paris to mark the 25th anniversary of the atrocity on Friday.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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Boeing Admits to Second Software Problem

Boeing says it has identified a second software problem with its 737 Max aircraft after apologizing to the families and friends of 346 killed in two air crashes.

It is unrelated to a fault in the stabilization system which has been deemed responsible for last month's Ethiopian Airlines crash.  

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US jobs data rebounds in March

The US economy added 196,000 jobs in March, representing a
considerable increase on February's dismal data.

However, wage growth slowed further.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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BOEING ADMITS TO FAULT IN ETHIOPIA MARCH PLANE CRASH

American aircraft manufacturer Boeing says it will rectify the control problem in its 737 max 8 aircrafts that appears to cause an uncontrollable nosedive.

This is after a  preliminary report by Ethiopia into the Ethiopian airlines crash showed that the aircraft developed control issues.

The plane crashed about 6 minutes after take off from the Addis Ababa International airport on 10thMarch , killing all the 157 people on board.

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Release of Narendra Modi biopic deferred in India

The makers of a biopic on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have deferred the release of the film after opposition parties raised objections to it.

The opposition says the film violates election rules, as it comes just a week before India goes to the polls.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Russia urges dialogue in Venezuela crisis

Russia's Foreign Ministry has called for dialogue to help solve the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.

It comes amid growing fears that Russia will intervene militarily to ensure the continuity of Nicolas Maduro's presidency.

Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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UK REQUESTS NEW BREXIT DELAY

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's written to the EU, seeking a further extension to Brexit to June 30th.

Brussels sources suggest European Council President Donald Tusk is considering offering a 12 month delay - but giving the UK the ability to leave the bloc sooner if its Parliament passes a deal.

In the UK, the Conservatives and opposition Labour Party continue talks to try and find a Brexit compromise.

Britain is currently due to leave the EU on 12th April.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the new delay request from the EU is a shorter one than Brussels may offer.

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BREXIT FLEXIBLE EXTENSION

European Council President Donald Tusk is likely to offer the U.K a flexible Brexit extension of up to one year - with the option of leaving the EU sooner if a divorce deal is passed.

An emergency EU leaders summit to discuss Brexit is held on April 10th where possible ways forward will be discussed.

Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.

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S. Korea battles wildfires that have killed one and injured dozens

South Korea is battling fatal wildfires along its eastern coast that have shocked a typically peaceful part of the country known for its hiking and ocean views.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul, where the president has declared a national emergency.

 

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More than four-thousand people have been evacuated in cities not far from the border with North Korea.

 

Officials say at least one person has died and dozens of others were injured.

 

The blaze tore through hundreds of homes and other buildings overnight.

 

The government says the main fire is now under control but other smaller fires are still burning.

 

The military deployed thousands of soldiers and dozens of helicopters and fire trucks to battle the inferno.

 

One of the affected cities, Gangneung, hosted events during last year's winter Olympics.

 

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Poll: Majority of Germans reject increased defense spending

According to a new poll, fifty three percent of Germans are against increasing defense spending, in spite of repeated criticism from U.S. officials.

Earlier this week, U.S. Vice president Mike Pence blasted Germany's financial support of the NATO alliance as 'unacceptable'.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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UK PREPARES BREXIT DELAY REQUEST

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing a letter to the EU, seeking a further extension to Brexit.

Brussels sources suggest European Council President Donald Tusk is considering offering a 12 month delay - but giving the UK the ability to leave the bloc sooner if its Parliament passes a deal.

In the UK, the Conservatives and opposition Labour Party continue talks to try and find a Brexit compromise.

Britain is currently due to leave the EU on 12th April.

Former UK Foreign Secretary Lord Owen hopes a further delay to Brexit isn't necessary.

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