India asks Pakistan to review downgrading of diplomatic ties over Kashmir conflict

A day after the Imran Khan government announced it was expelling India's envoy to Pakistan and suspending bilateral ties with its neighbour, India has urged Islamabad to reconsider its decision.

Ties between the two nations deteriorated after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's autonomy- an area that both India and Pakistan claim in full but govern only in parts.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Clashes break out during attempted arrest of Kyrgyz ex-president

At least one person has died after security forces stormed the home of the former president of Kyrgyzstan. Footage on social media showed clashes between police and supporters of the former leader, who has been accused of corruption. Julia Chapman has more.

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Amid supply concerns, Japan approves chip making material to S. Korea

South Korea says Japan has approved the export of a key material in making semiconductors. Tokyo's move eases concerns about a global supply chain disruptions… but it's battle with Seoul over trade and history is far from over.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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Trump visits mass shooting cities amid protests

US President Donald Trump has visited two cities that experienced mass
shootings at the weekend, that left 31 people dead.

He made the trips despite calls for him to stay away and Democrats
accusing the President of stoking racial tensions.

Nick Harper reports.

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Canadian police "confident" bodies found are teenage killers

Canadian police say they are "confident" two bodies found in Manitoba
are the two teenage fugitives suspected of carrying out three murders.

Authorities have been trying to find 19-year-old Kam McLeod and
18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky since the middle of July.

Nick Harper reports.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says South Korea agreed to pay more for defence costs, Seoul says talks haven't even started

U.S. President Donald Trump says South Korea has agreed to pay "substantially more" to cover the cost of keeping American troops in the country.

However, South Korea's foreign ministry says official talks about shared military costs haven't even started.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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President Trump to visit cities mourning mass shootings

US President Donald Trump will visit two cities in mourning following a weekend of mass shootings, despite calls for him to stay away.

Thirty-one people were killed and more than 50 hurt in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Pakistan downgrades ties with India over Kashmir conflict

Pakistan's government says it is downgrading bilateral ties with India and suspending bilateral trade.

The decision comes days after New Delhi revoked a special status for Jammu and Kashmir- a region that is governed in parts by India and Pakistan but claimed in full by both.

The revocation of the special status gives New Delhi more control over Jammu and Kashmir.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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MPs SUGGEST QUEEN COULD INTERVENE IN BREXIT

Politicians in the UK have suggested the Queen may have to intervene in Brexit. 

Rebel Conservative MP Dominic Grieve insists the monarch would "have to sack" Boris Johnson if he refused to quit after losing a vote of confidence. 

London correspondent Holly Hudson reports. 

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AUSTRALIA: Former Australian Cricketer predicts Aussie Ashes whitewash

In Cricket news, It's a week late but One-time Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath, buoyed by Australia's comeback victory in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston, has delivered his trademark 5-0 series win prediction.
Arthur Stevens reports

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AUSTRALIA: Public servant fails in free speech appeal

The sacking of a public servant in Australia who sent anonymous tweets criticising the federal government seven years ago is sending a chill across the bureaucracy.
The full bench of the High Court has unanimously found Michaela Banerji breached the public service code of conduct and couldn't claim compensation arising from her 2013 dismissal.
Arthur Stevens reports

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BRITISH AIRWAYS SYSTEM PROBLEMS AT LONDON AIRPORTS CAUSING DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS

Almost 100 British Airways flights have been cancelled at London's Heathrow at Gatwick Airports due to system failures.

The issues are affecting check-in and flight departures.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell hast more

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India's central bank cuts lending rates to speed up growth

The Reserve Bank of India has cut lending rates for the fourth straight time in 2019 in a bid to boost economic growth which has been at a five year low.

The central bank has forecast a growth rate of 6.9%, down from 7%.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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Rejection of Russian opposition candidates upheld

Russia's Central Election Commission has denied appeals from opposition figures to allow their candidacy in local elections. The rejection of a number of independent candidates has sparked weeks of protests in the Russian capital. Julia Chapman reports.

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Missiles have been warning to U.S., S. Korea: Kim Jong-un

North Korea followed up its latest missile test this week with a report in state media making it very clear why it's been blasting away. Tuesday's test was the fourth in just two weeks. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

 

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US mass shootings driven by “violent ideologies"

The FBI says the gunmen in two recent mass shootings followed "violent
ideologies."

It's launched a domestic terrorism investigation into the shooting at
a California food festival that left three people dead.

And has linked the killing of nine people in Dayton, Ohio at the
weekend to "violent ideologies."

Nick Harper reports.

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U.S. won’t ‘overreact’ to North Korea missile launches

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says Washington won't overreact
to North Korean missile launches.

Pyongyang has conducted four missile launches over the past two weeks
in protest against military drills between the U.S. and South Korea.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Police officer kills colleagues in Ethiopia

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Ethiopia is investigating the circumstances under which a police officer shot and killed his commander and another police officer while on duty  in  the capital Addis Ababa:

The shooting happened at a government  office in the capital  Addis Ababa.

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Literary giant Toni Morrison dies at age of 88

Literary giant Toni Morrison, who explored black identity in the U.S. in acclaimed novels such as "Beloved" and "Song of Solomon", has died at the age of 88.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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US imposes total economic embargo on Venezuelan government

President Donald Trump has imposed a total economic embargo on the Venezuelan government.

The sweeping sanctions are a significant escalation of pressure against President Nicolas Maduro's regime.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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