US Sephora stores to close for diversity training after racial profiling accusation

The beauty retailer Sephora is to close all its US stores on June 5 for diversity training after the singer SZA accused one outlet of racially profiling her.

Last year the coffee chain Starbucks also underwent racial bias training after a similar allegation sparked by the arrest of two black men in a Philadelphia branch.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more…

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Pompeo: US tariffs on China “level the playing field”

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says America is trying to "level the
playing field" by imposing tariffs on China.

President Donald Trump meanwhile says companies are moving from China
to the US, helping America makes billions of dollars.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US President Donald Trump Arrives in UK

US President Donald Trump has arrived in the UK for an official state visit.

The three day visit includes ceremonial meetings with members of the Royal Family, bilateral talks with the UK Prime Minister and attending a D-day anniversary event.

But, the visit is also being met with criticism from some politicians and several protests are taking place across the country.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has more.

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Kremlin wants to see detained investor attend economic forum

The Kremlin says it would like to see an American investor under house arrest attend Russia's biggest economic forum this week. Michael Calvey was detained in February, accused of embezzling money from a Russian bank. Julia Chapman reports.

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UN Cuts AMISOM Troop Numbers

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Uganda is calling for caution following the United Nations Security Council's recent decision to draw down troops from the African Union's Mission in Somalia.

The security council ordered a reduction of a thousand troops from the Peace Keeping Mission as part of the plan to gradually transfer responsibility to the Somali forces.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Lyon parcel bomb suspect reveals motives

The man suspected of detonating a parcel bomb in May in the French City of Lyon has revealed his motives to police investigators.

Local media report that the alleged attacker wanted to spread fear ahead of the European Elections. 

14 people, including a child, were lightly injured by the explosion. 

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US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP ON UK STATE VISIT

US President Donald Trump is arriving in the UK for an official State Visit.

Over the next three days he will meet with members of the royal family, the UK Prime Minister, business leaders and attend a special D-Day anniversary event.

But not everyone will be rolling out the red carpet, with protests expected during this visit.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has more.

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German coalition faces questions after SPD leader resignation

Germany's coalition government faces questions about its future after the leader of its junior partner, the Social Democrats, announced her resignation.

The Social Democrats suffered their worst national election performance in history in the recent European elections.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Top official appears in KCNA report after purge rumors

A North Korean official rumored to have been purged by leader Kim Jong-un has now reportedly appeared at a concert in Pyongyang.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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FAA identifies faulty Boeing parts

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has identified a potentially
faulty part in more than 300 Boeing commercial airliners.

It's the latest problem for the company whose 737 Max planes were
grounded in March following two crashes that killed nearly 350 people.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump on UK state visit

US President Donald Trump is on his way to the UK for his first State
visit where he's expected to face thousands of protesters.

It comes after he called Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex "nasty".

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Mexico: border tariffs won't provoked country

Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador says his country will
not be provoked by the US government's decision to impose tariffs on
all Mexican goods.

American President Donald Trump made the surprise trade announcement,
saying it was in response to illegal immigrants entering the US.

Nick Harper reports.

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US markets in the red from Trump's Mexico tariff threat

US stock markets opened Friday in the red, rocked by US president Donald Trump's threat to impose a 5-percent tariff on all Mexican imports.

Wall Street's losses followed a tumble in global equity markets, with shares of carmakers taking much of the hit. 

Here's our New York correspondent Liling Tan with the details. 

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Report: North Korea executes nuclear envoy to US

North Korea has executed its nuclear envoy to the US, according to a South Korean newspaper.

The report says Kim Hyok Chol and several other officials involved in the Hanoi summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were put to death.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Measles cases reach record high

The number of measles cases in the United States has reached a record high - with this year's total the highest since 1994.

The disease was declared effectively eliminated in the US in 2000 but health officials fear the country could now lose that status.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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UN EXPERT SAYS WIKILEAKS FOUNDER JULIAN ASSANGE HAS SUFFERED PSYCHOLOGICAL TORTURE

A UN expert on torture says Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, has suffered prolonged exposure to psychological torture, including violent threats against him.

It comes as Assange is facing extradition to the US over leaking confidential documents after his asylum at the UK's Ecuador Embassy was revoked.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports

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The Confederation of British Industry warns against no-deal Brexit

A British Business lobby group has warned a future leader of the Conservative party, and therefore Prime Minster of the dangers of a no-deal Brexit.

The Confederation of British Indsutry says the option of a no-deal should be taken off the table by whoever comes in to replace Prime Minister Theresa May.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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ISIS Schoolgirl Lawyer Blames UK Authoriites

Representatives for The British Schoolgirl who fled to Syria in 2015 have written tot he UK Home Secretary, saying that she had been groomed by the Islamic State and that authorities had failed to protect her.

Shamima Begum wants her British citizenship reinstated. After it was taken away after she was discovered living in a Syrian Refugee camp.

Holly Hudson has more.

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French police officers to be tried over Yellow Vest protests

The public prosecutor in Paris says a number of police officers will face trial over complaints of violence during the yellow vest protests. 

Several videos on social media show riot police using heavy handed tactics which have left protesters injured. 

Alleged police violence has been a core complaint of the yellow vest movement. 

Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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Pompeo, Merkel expected to discuss defense spending during Berlin visit

United States secretary of state Mike Pompeo started his five day European trip with a visit to Berlin where he meets German chancellor Angela Merkel as well as foreign minister Heiko Maas.

They're expected to discuss issues of contention including military spending and Germany's dealings with the Chinese telecom firm Huawei.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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