PARIS BRACED FOR MAY DAY PROTESTS

Thousands of police officers are on duty in Paris for May Day demonstrations.

This year's May 1st protests come days after some in the so-called 'yellow vest' movement dismissed government reforms put forward by President Emmanuel Macron.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Ghana launch malaria vaccine

Ghana has become the second country to roll out  the world's only proven malaria vaccine for children.
Last week  Malawi became the first country to do so.
Malaria kills hundreds of thousands of people each year, mainly in Africa, and it is hoped a vaccine will bring down the toll.
Our Ghana Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports. 

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May Day demonstrations kick off in Berlin

More than ten thousand demonstrators are expected to take to the streets in Berlin Wednesday for the city's annual May Day protests.

While the demonstrations have remained under control the past few years, there are worries that a new route could inflame tensions between protestors and police.

Ira Spitzer reports from Germany's capital.

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LANDMARK SPORT CASE

One of the biggest decisions in modern sport takes place in the Swiss city of Lausanne on Wednesday.

The Court of Arbitration in Sport is expected to announce a verdict on - South Africa's Caster Semenya - and her right to compete as a woman.

Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.

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NEW ZEALAND: Man charged in Christchurch over explosives

New Zealand police have charged a man after the discovery of a suspected explosive device prompted the evacuation of homes in Christchurch.
Arthur Stevens filed this from Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA: Guilty over meat grinder terror bomb plot

A Sydney man who claimed he was trying to prevent a terrorist attack has been found guilty of plotting to blow up an Etihad plane with a bomb hidden in a meat grinder.
Arthur Stevens reports

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MADURO CLAIMS COUP PUT DOWN

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro claims he's put down what he says was a military coup.

President Maduro's used a tv address to claim opposition leader Juan Guaido had failed to turn the armed forces against him.

But Mr Guaido says the President is losing control of the military and that a transition must now take place.

Both men have continued to call for their supporters to take to the streets - after clashes on Tuesday.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says President Maduro had been preparing to flee.

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Russia criticises 'radical opposition' as Venezuela prepares for second day of protests

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused Juan Guaido's Venezuelan opposition of 'escalating the conflict', as Caracas braces itself for another day of protests. Dan Ashby has more from Moscow. 

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Shiv Sena calls for burqa ban in India following Sri Lanka attacks

A key ally of India's ruling party has called for a public ban on burqas in India. This comes after the Sri Lanka announced it was considering a ban following the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Colombo and around the country.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Mumbai.

 

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Mueller objects to US Attorney General's conclusions on Russia investigation

Robert Muller, the Special Counsel in charge of the Russia investigation has written to the US Attorney General, William Barr, objecting to the way he characterised the report.

The Washington Post reports that Mueller said that Barr did not "fully capture the context, nature, and substance" of the investigation or its conclusions.

Barr is due to give testimony to US lawmakers for the first time since the publication of the Mueller report on Wednesday.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Former US policeman guilty of murdering unarmed Australian woman

A former policeman in the US state of Minnesota has been found guilty of murdering an unarmed Australian woman.

Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond as she approached his patrol car to report a possible sexual assault behind her home in July 2017.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Revealed: Mueller objected to Barr précis of Special Prosecutor's investigation

It's been revealed that Robert Mueller, the Special Prosecutor who investigated ties between the Trump campaign and the Russians, wrote to President Trump's Attorney General complaining about his claim that investigators had exonerated the President.

The revelation is leading to calls for William Barr's resignation, with Democrats saying they may move to impeach him.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Venezuela Opposition Juan Guaido Declares "Final Phase" in Effort to Oust Maduro

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido is declaring what he calls the "final phase" of his campaign to oust President Nicholas Maduro.

He's calling on the country's armed forces to support him during Wednesday's planned May Day protests.

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John Bolton, the White House National Security Adviser thinks a group of Cubans is propping up Maduro, as our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes explains...

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Trump sues two banks, to block investigation into his finances

Donald Trump is suing two banks, in an effort to block a Congressional investigation into his finances. 

The president and his three oldest children, who are also named as plaintiffs, say the probe serves no purpose other than to harass them. 

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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White House Supports "Peaceful Transfer of Power" in Venezuela, but Warns Maduro

The Trump administration says it supports a peaceful transfer of power in Venezuela, supporting Juan Guaido.

But the White House says 'all options are on the table' and warns the Maduro government not to attack civilians.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Democrats and Trump agree to infrastructure plan

Democrats say President Trump has agreed to pursue a two trillion dollar infrastructure plan to transform America's roads, bridges and internet.

Details of the plan remain vague - but congressional Democrats emerged from a White House meeting with the president sounding optimistic.

From Washington Harry Horton reports.

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Trump Administration Supports Guaido's Attempt to Seize Power

The United States is supporting attempts by Venezuela's Juan Guaido to seize power.

President Nicholas Maduro says he has the 'total loyalty' of Venezuelan armed forces.

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Russia denies interference in Venezuela

Russia says its servicemen will not interfere in the situation in Venezuela, as tensions continue to build there. Opposition leader Juan Guaido has called for a military coup. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow. 

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Trump monitoring "coup" in Venezuela

President Trump is said to be monitoring events in Venezuela from the White House.

The US officially recognizes opposition leader Juan Gaido, who announced the coup attempt this morning, as the country's President.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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University of Cambridge to investigate historical slavery links

The University of Cambridge is to investigate its own historical links with slavery.

It's aim is to examine whether the university gained from the slave trade and what its connection to it was.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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