No charges against police over Eric Garner death

The US Justice Department says it will not bring federal charges
against any police officer responsible for the death of unarmed
African American Eric Garner.

The news comes five years after his killing sparked the Black Lives
Matter movement.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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CANDIDATE FOR EU TOP JOB BOOED BY BREXIT PARTY MEPS

The woman hoping to become the first female president of the EU Commission has been booed by Brexit party MEPs after suggesting she would back another extension to the withdrawal deadline. 

Ursula von der Leyen was speaking in front of the EU Parliament in Strasbourg before a vote to confirm her as Jean-Claude Juncker's replacement in the top job.

Holly Hudson reports. 

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French environment minister resigns over expenses scandal

The French environment minister has resigned, after a scandal over his expenses.

The investigative website Mediapart reported last week François de Rugy spent tens of thousands of public money on luxurious dinners and home renovations. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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EU PUNISHES TURKEY FOR CYPRUS DRILLING

The European Union has approved measures to punish Turkey over its drilling off the coast of Cyprus. 

EU Foreign Ministers decided to pull millions in financial aid and stall high level talks for what it describes as "illegal activities" by Ankara. 

Responding to the moves the Turkish Foreign Ministry said their drilling operation would not be affected "in the slightest" and there's no need to take the EU's steps seriously. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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Iran confirms arrest of French-Iranian scholar

Iran's judiciary has confirmed that a French-Iranian scholar has been arrested. 

On Monday French officials raised the issue with their counterparts in Tehran but said they had not received a satisfactory response. 

Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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Johnson and Hunt Criticise Trump over Tweets

The candidates vying for the position of British Prime Minister, have condemned tweets by Donald Trump, in which he told congresswomen of colour to 'go back'.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, who are going head-to-head in a leadership contest, said the remarks were unacceptable and offensive.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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US and Russia to discuss new nuclear treaty

The US plans to discuss a new nuclear arms control agreement with Russia this week, according to Reuters news agency.


The new accord could eventually include China. Discussions will take place at Geneva consultations on Wednesday and Thursday.


From Moscow, Harry Horton reports.


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'TULIP' PLANS REJECTED

London's Mayor is rejecting plans to build a new skyscraper in the British capital, known as 'the Tulip'.

The 300m tower in the City of London would have been the second tallest building in western Europe, designed by Norman Foster's practice.

Its backers said the structure would attract 1.2 million visitors a year to its viewing areas.

But the Mayor of London's office says it's not of sufficient quality for a prime location, and would harm views of the city's skyline.

Paul Finch from the Architect Journal says the decision doesn't make sense.

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AUSTRALIA: United Patriots Front appeal thrown out of court

Australian Right-wing activist Blair Cottrell has failed in his bid to elevate his racial vilification appeal to a higher court in Melbourne.
The Supreme Court of Victoria has refused his appeal, but will stay in the County Court as per usual process.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: Controversial miner demands names of scientists reviewing coal mine

Controversial Coal Miner Adani has requested the names of scientists who reviewed plans for the Queensland Carmichael Mine.
And they've received support from Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack who says he understands why Adani wanted the names.
Arthur Stevens reports

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AUSTRALIA: West Indies Cricketer's defamation by Fairfax Media upheld

International cricketer Chris Gayle's $300,000 defamation win has been upheld in Sydney despite judges finding his barrister went too far in linking a massage therapist's eating disorder to her credibility.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Nigeria Police parade 13 alleged kidnappers of influential community leader

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The Nigeria Police have paraded paraded 13 suspects in Abuja, alleged to be involved in the kidnap of the district head of Daura, in Katsina state north west Nigeria. 

From Abuja the nation's capital, Phil Ihaza reports. 

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Millions displaced as floods ravage South Asia

Floods and landslides have claimed more than 100 lives across Nepal, India and Bangladesh. Over four million people have also been displaced. 

The death toll is the highest in Nepal where 67 people have died.

Officials say the worst is far from over, with more rainfall expected in the days ahead. 

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Seoul pressured toward steps that would agitate trade row with Tokyo

South Koreans demanding reparations from Japan have again raised their voices. What they want would only further enflame the trade war between Seoul and Tokyo.

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US lawmakers introduce resolution condemning Trump tweets as racist

US lawmakers have introduced a resolution condemning President Trump's tweets targeting four congresswomen of colour, as racist.

He called on the women, who are all American citizens, to go back to where they came from.

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Trump Says "You Can Leave"

US President Donald Trump is doubling down on his attacks on four first term Democratic congresswomen.

The attacks are widely seen as racist. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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Tropical depression Barry expected to bring more heavy rain

Heavy rains are expected across several southern U.S. states after
Hurricane Barry made landfall over the weekend.

Barry has now been downgraded to a tropical storm but meteorologists
warn of life-threatening flash flooding.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UN: global hunger levels rising

World Hunger is still a growing issue according to the latest figures
from the United Nations.

More than 820 million struggled last year to find enough food to eat -
an increase on 2017's figures.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Row over "xenophobic" tweets from President Trump intensifies

US President Donald Trump has accused several Democrat Congresswomen of spewing "racist hatred"...just a day after tweeting that they should "go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came."

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details

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France says Iran has arrested dual national

The French foreign ministry says a Franco-Iranian academic has been arrested in Iran and denied consular access.

The arrest comes as France, along with other European nations, scrambles to save the 2015 nuclear deal.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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