U.S. President Donald Trump says China is renegotiating a trade deal
because they'd get a more favorable agreement with a Democrat in the
White House.
The U.S. accuses Beijing of reneging on commitments made during trade
talks between the world's two largest economies.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
ROYAL BABY REVEALED TO THE WORLD
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared the first glimpse of their newborn son.
During the introduction at Windsor Castle the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they're thrilled to have their own little "bundle of joy."
Holly Hudson reports.
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Pressure Mounting on UK PM To Signal Departure Date
Pressure is mounting on UK Prime Minster Theresa May to set a date for her departure from the role.
But a spokesperson for the Prime Minister says Mrs May have no intention of setting out a timetable.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports
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Uber drivers strike ahead of IPO
U.S. ridesharing drivers for the services Uber and Lyft have gone on
strike to demand more pay and better working conditions.
It comes at a time both companies are going public, making huge
amounts of money for their owners and investors.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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strike to demand more pay and better working conditions.
It comes at a time both companies are going public, making huge
amounts of money for their owners and investors.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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LIVERPOOL STUN BARCELONA TO REACH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken of his disbelief following his side's historic 4-0 win over Barcelona to reach the Champions League final.
Liverpool's 4-3 aggregate victory is being described in Britain as one of the greatest football comebacks of all time.
Holly Hudson reports.
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POMPEO IN UK FOR TALKS OVER IRAN, HUAWEI
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in the UK for talks as tensions rise over Iran's nuclear program.
His visit also comes with the US concerned over the UK's reported decision to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei a role in its 5G network.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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TAX CUTS FOR GREECE
The Greek Prime Minister has announced tax cuts and a boost for pensions after years of austerity.
Alexis Tsipras has made the pledges just weeks before European Parliament elections and Greek local elections.
Briohny Williams has more from Brussels…
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Tencent Replaces Blockbuster Mobile Game with More Compliant Title
Tencent has pulled the test version of its best-selling video game in China having failed to gain commercial approval for the shoot 'em up, along with many other titles.
Industry insiders say PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds could have raked in as much as a billion dollars for the tech titan had the company been allowed to generate an income from it.
Patrick Fok reports, from Beijing.
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India plans second moon mission in July
After repeated delays, India says its second lunar mission is slated to take off in two months.
If the mission succeeds, India will become the first country to ever land a rover on the lunar South Pole.
If the mission succeeds, India will become the first country to ever land a rover on the lunar South Pole.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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One dead after US school shooting
One teenager has been killed and seven others injured after two pupils opened fire at a US school in Denver, Colorado.
Both attackers have been arrested. Police say they don't believe anyone was specifically targeted.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
US Secretary of State makes surprise trip to Baghdad as tensions mount with Iran
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made a surprise visit to Iraq, meeting with the country's Prime Minister and President.
His visit comes as the US moves extra military firepower into the Middle East, sparking an angry reaction from Iran.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:
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EU criticises Turkish authorities' decision to re-run Istanbul mayor election
The EU has criticised Turkish authorities' decision to re-run the election for Istanbul's mayor.
President Recep Tayip Erdogan's AK Party lost the tight race to opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu.
The AKP says there were irregularities in the voting, but Germany's Foreign Minister called the decision to re-run the election in June, "incomprehensible."
Mr Imamoglu, though, has vowed to win again:
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Democrats threaten to hold US Attorney General in contempt of Congress
Democrats are threatening to hold US Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for not releasing the full Mueller report.
That's as the Trump administration also refuses to hand over President Donald Trump's tax returns to the House of Representatives.
Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster has the details:
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Iran condemns US aircraft carrier move
Iran has condemned the US decision to move aircraft carriers to the
Middle East, calling it "psychological warfare".
American said the deployment was to counter "troubling" signs from Iran.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Middle East, calling it "psychological warfare".
American said the deployment was to counter "troubling" signs from Iran.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Britain will take part in European Parliament Elections
The British Government has announced it will take part in European Parliament elections, despite previously saying it hoped it could get a Brexit deal agreed before the 23rd of May.
Meanwhile cross party talks with the opposition Labour Party have resumed, however now compromise on Brexit has yet been agreed
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has the latest
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BRITISH SOLDER DIES IN MALAWI ANTI-POACHING OPERATION
A young British soldier has died during an anti-poaching operation in Malawi.
It's understood Guardsman Mathew Talbot was on a patrol, when he was killed by an elephant.
Holly Hudson reports.
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Mike Pompeo and Sergei Lavrov to meet in Russia
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to travel to Russia next week for talks with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. It will be the third in-depth conversation between the two men this month, as divides deepen over Venezuela, nuclear arms control, and a host of other international concerns. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.
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'MISTAKE NOT TO INTERFERE IN BREXIT VOTE' SAYS JUNCKER
EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says one of his mistakes during his term in office was trusting the British Government in the run-up to the Brexit referendum.
Mr. Juncker made the comments at a press conference in Brussels on Tuesday - as he looked ahead to an informal EU27 Leaders meeting in Romania on Thursday.
Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels…
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EX CATALAN LEADER CAN RUN IN EU ELECTIONS
The former leader of Catalonia Carles Puigdemont can run as a candidate for election to the European Parliament later this month - according to a court ruling in Madrid.
It comes after Spain's central election commission tried to block Puigdemont and two other Catalan politicians - Toni ComÃn and Clara Ponsatà - from running in EU elections.
The commission agreed because all three did not reside in Spain their names couldn't be on the ballot paper - but the latest ruling overturns this decision.
Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.
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Liu He Headed to Washington Despite Trump Trade Threat
China has confirmed it will go ahead with planned talks in Washington to try and bring an end to the trade war.
That's despite President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, which could kick in as early as Friday.
Patrick Fok reports, from Beijing.
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