Comedian Jon Stewart excoriates Congress over 9/11 victim funding

Comedian Jon Stewart has issued a blistering attack on the US congress during a hearing on healthcare funding for 9/11 first responders.

Many lawmakers on the panel did not attend, which the former late night TV host described as "shameful".

He said their failure to follow public statements through with real legislative action showed "callous indifference' and rank hypocrisy".

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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US Team - Biggest Ever World Cup Win

The US women's team has started the World Cup with a record setting rout.  

The US team is defending its 2015 World Cup title in France.  

Rachel Silverman has more. 

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U.S. Engages with Worsening Crisis in Sudan

The Trump administration is sending its top diplomat on African affairs to the crisis-hit country of Sudan.

Experts fear a massive crackdown on the protest movement which ousted longtime President Omar al-Bashir. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Report criticises Oxfam over handling of Haiti sexual misconduct claims

The charity Oxfam has been issued with an official warning over its mismanagement of claims of sexual misconduct by its staff in Haiti during the 2010 earthquake.

An official investigation was launched into the charity's handling of allegations its staff sexually exploited victims. 

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Iran releases US resident after 4 years

A US resident imprisoned in Iran since 2015 has been released.

Nizar Zakka's release comes during a period of heightened tensions
between Washington and Tehran.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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ALTAF HUSSAIN ARRESTED IN LONDON

The founder of one of Pakistan's biggest political parties has been arrested in London.

Altaf Hussain is a UK citizen after initially requesting asylum in the 1990s.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US Secretary of State Pompeo announces India visit

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced plans to visit New Delhi at the end of this month.

This comes after President Trump recently ended certain trade benefits for India.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Thousands to join march in support of arrested anti-corruption reporter

Eight thousand people have said they will join an illegal march in Moscow tomorrow to protest against the detention of an investigative journalist in a controversial drugs case. Ivan Golunov has been accused of drug dealing, but his supporters say the drugs were planted because of his work.

Dan Ashby has more. 

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FIRST FULL DAY OF CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN

Several more contenders for the leadership of the UK's Conservative Party are launching their campaigns (TUESDAY).

It's the first full official day of campaigning to take over from Theresa May as party leader and UK Prime Minister.

Andrea Leadsom, Mark Harper and Rory Stewart launch their campaigns on Tuesday after making it onto the list of ten candidates.

Conservative MPs will whittle the list down to a final two over the next two weeks - with former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson the current favourite.

International Development Secretary Rory Stewart says his rivals aren't being honest with their campaigns.

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Indian court orders release of journalist

India's Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of a journalist who was detained for allegedly defaming the chief minister of the state of Uttar Pradesh.

The country's Editors Guild has said this is an "effort to intimidate" the media. India dropped two places on a global press freedom index to be ranked 140th out of 180 countries this year.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Lee Hee-ho, wife of late Pres. Kim Dae-jung, dies at 96

The wife of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has died at 96. Lee Hee-ho was known for her dogged pursuit of inter-Korean reconciliation and peace.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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Tree given to Trump by Macron dies

A tree that French President Emmanuel Macron gave to US president Donald Trump as a gift to symbolise the friendship between their nations, has died.

The men planted it on the South Lawn of the White House during the Mr Macron's state visit last year.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Tree given to Trump by Macron dies

A tree that French President Emmanuel Macron gave to US president Donald Trump as a gift to symbolise the friendship between their nations, has died.

The men planted it on the South Lawn of the White House during the Mr Macron's state visit last year.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Trump Will Tariff China if Xi Doesn't Turn Up to G20 Summit

President Donald Trump says he will impose tariffs on Chinese goods if President Xi Jinping doesn't attend the G20 meeting later this month.

Trump is threatening 25% tariffs on an additional $300 billion of Chinese goods.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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BREAKING: Chopper crash-lands on Manhattan high-rise; pilot killed

A helicopter crash-landed on top of a building in midtown Manhattan Monday afternoon.

Authorities say the pilot was killed in the crash. 

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TORY LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES CONFIRMED

The final candidates for the Conservative Party leadership race have been confirmed.

10 MPs, including former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Environment Secretary Michael Gove, are in running to become the next U.K. Prime Minister.

Holly Hudson reports. 

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US CEOs Campaign for Abortion Access

Dozens of CEOs in the United States have signed an open letter arguing that restricting access to abortions is bad for business. 

They say access to abortion is an issue of workplace equality and economic prosperity. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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More than 180 CEOs signed the letter declaring it's time for companies to stand up for reproductive health care. 

They argue limiting access to comprehensive care, including abortion, threatens the health, independence and economic stability or employees as well as customers. 

The letter appears as a full page advertisement in the New York Times.

Those who signed it include chief executives in businesses racing from tech to fashion, entertainment, and finance.  

UN: Up to 2 million Syrians could flee to Turkey if fighting intensifies

The United Nations is warning that up to two million Syrians could flee into Turkey if fighting worsens in northwest Syria.

The flight of refugees could come as aid funding for the Syrian crisis depletes to dangerous levels.

Our U.N. correspondent Liling Tan has the details.

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Almost 100 killed in Mali village attack

Armed men in Mali have killed around 100 people in an apparent
ethnically-motivated attack on a village in the Mopti region.

Mali's government said "suspected terrorists" attacked the village of
the Dogon ethnic group during the night.

The attackers murdered a third of the village's inhabitants and burned homes.

It's unclear if members of a jihadist group were responsible or
semi-nomadic Fulani herders, who have clashed frequently with Dogon
hunters.

The Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Eri Kaneko, gave
more details about the United Nations' response to the attack.

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UN nuclear chief fears Iran tensions

The head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog has expressed concern
over rising tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program.

The United States is pressuring countries to cut ties with Tehran and
has increased sanctions against the country.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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