AWARDS FOR NUCLEAR SPECIALISTS KILLED IN BLAST

Five nuclear specialists killed in a rocket explosion at a naval test range are set to be conferred with Russian state awards.

The blast happened four days ago in the north-west of the country.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Seoul to remove Japan from list of preferred trade partners

South Korea has announced it's removing Japan from its list of preferred trading partners after Japan did the same to Seoul earlier this month. It's the latest move in a deepening trade and diplomatic conflict between the two countries.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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More than 170 people killed in floods in India

More than 170 people have been killed in floods in India over the past five days.

Several people are still missing following landslides that occurred during heavy rains in the south Indian state of Kerala.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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S. Korea respond to N. Korea insults over drills with U.S.

 South Korea says North Korea's latest, crude criticism of its government over military drills will not help inter-Korean relations. South Korea launched the drills with the U.S. last week, and North Korea has been responding with words and weapons tests. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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Jeffrey Epstein commits suicide in New York prison

Officials have confirmed Jeffrey Epstein has killed himself in a New
York prison while awaiting trial.

The financier was charged with sex trafficking involving underage
girls and faced a possible 45 years behind bars.

William Denselow reports from New. York.

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Thousands set to gather in Moscow for protests

Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets of Moscow for the fifth weekend in a row. They're calling for opposition figures to be allowed to run in upcoming local elections. Julia Chapman reports from the Russian capital.

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US and China feud over picture of American diplomat in Chinese media

The US has called China a "thuggish regime" after Chinese state media published the name and photo of an American diplomat in Hong Kong.

Beijing has accused Washington of interfering in Hong Kong's affairs after weeks of protests in the city.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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U.S. sanction will hurt Venezuelan population: UN

The United Nations human rights chief has criticized the latest U.S.
sanctions imposed on Venezuela.

Washington has tightened sanctions in a bid to force President Nicolás
Maduro to step down.

But Michelle Bachelet warns the move will hurt millions of Venezuelans.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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US immigration raids cause outrage, 300 released

US officials say they have released around 300 people arrested during
one of the largest ever anti-immigration raids.

Officers detained almost 700 workers at food processing plants in
Mississippi, for allegedly living and working in the US illegally.

Nick Harper reports.

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Trump says NRA should be "respected" as Congress moves on gun reform

US President Donald Trump says the National Rifle Association's views on gun reform should be "respected" as Congress considers taking action on gun laws after last weekends mass shootings.

The NRA issued a statement on Thursday saying government should focus on the causes of violence, not on restricting guns.

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UK GDP Shrinks for the first time since 2012

The UK's economy has contracted for the first time since 2012.

If the economy shrinks in two consecutive quarters, it will be in recession.

But the UK's Chancellor has said he doesn't expect that to happen.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Concern No Confidence Motion Could Still Result in No-Deal Brexit

The leader of the UK's opposition party is urging the country's top civil servant to intervene and stop a no deal Brexit, if Prime Minister Boris Johnson loses a vote of no confidence.

MPs may table a no confidence motion of the government looks set to take the UK out of the EU without a Brexit deal.

UK. Corresponds Natalie Powell reports

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Bayer shares soar on report of $8bn settlement

Shares of German pharmaceutical company Bayer soared on Friday following a media report that the company has proposed to pay eight billion dollars to settle a series of lawsuits in the United States.

Several U.S. courts have ruled that that the company's glyphosate-based weedkiller product Roundup causes cancer.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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S. Korean police raid office in Ronaldo fraud case

South Korean police are investigating a local company, football Club Juventus … and Cristiano Ronaldo on fraud charges. This, after the star forward never took the pitch in a friendly match in South Korea last month.

 

Bruce Harrison tells us more. 

 

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5 days on, India eases restrictions in Kashmir

Five days after a complete information blackout was put in place in Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir, officials suggest that the restrictions have been eased to some extent.

Internet and phone lines have been shut in Kashmir prompting criticism of the government's move- however New Delhi says the measures are necessary for the security of the region's population after Parliament ratified the revocation of Kashmir's special status.

Neha Poonia reports.

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Radiation rises after engine explosion in northern Russia

Two people were killed and a rise in radiation was reported after a rocket engine exploded at a testing site in northern Russia. Environmental groups have appealed to authorities for more details on the radiation levels. Julia Chapman reports.

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Venezuela Protesting US Sanctions

Venezuela's government is skipping planned talks with the opposition in Barbados in protest against U.S. sanctions.

Norway has been sponsoring negotiations between the two sides to try to find a solution to the country's political crisis.

Our Caracas Correspondent Mary Triny Mena reports.

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Climate change threatens world food supply: United Nations

The United Nations warns that climate change is increasingly impacting
the world's food supply.

According to the report compiled by over 100 experts, the window to
act is closing quickly.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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UK Prime Minster wants to relax visa restrictions on top scientists

The UK looks set to ease visa restrictions for scientists after it leaves the European Union.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to introduce the measure avoid a no-deal breast harming the UK's research reputation.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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NRA pressures Trump not to back gun control laws

The National Rifle Association is warning President Trump not to push for stricter gun control in the wake of last weekends two deadly mass shootings.

The president told reporters on Wednesday there was "was great appetite for background checks", but has yet to detail what legislation he would support.

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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