UK PARTY LEADERS TALK ELECTION DATES

UK opposition leaders are meeting to decide on the terms and date of a general election. 

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, tried to gain their support earlier this week, but failed.

He will offer lawmakers another chance to vote for an election on Monday.

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UK LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ELECTION DATES

UK opposition leaders are holding talks on how to respond to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's calls for a snap election.

Mr Johnson will ask lawmakers to vote again on Monday on his proposed election slated for October 15th.

But some opposition MPs believe they should force any election beyond October 31st, the scheduled date for Brexit.

It comes as legislation is expected to be approved which seeks to delay Brexit if no deal has been reached with the EU by mid-October.

Conservative MP Alok Sharma says the public should have a say.

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MUGABE DIES AT 95

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has died at the age of 95.

He had been in hospital in Singapore since April.

Mr Mugabe was removed from power in Zimbabwe in a coup in 2017.

He ruled for 37 years and was initially feted for improving healthcare and education for the country's black majority.

But he was increasingly criticised for his authoritarianism and the collapse of Zimbabwe's economy.

Zimbabwean human rights campaigner Salani Mutseyami says he should be remembered for the latter part of his time in power.

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Ukraine releases prisoner amid anticipated swap with Russia

A court in Ukraine has released a person of interest in the MH17 case ahead of an expected prisoner swap with Russia. President Vladimir Putin says a 'large scale' exchange of prisoners is imminent. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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HK Braced for Another Weekend of Flight Disruptions

Hong Kong could be headed for another weekend of transport chaos.

Protesters have threatened to disrupt links to the airport for second Saturday in a row.

It comes despite the Chief Executive on Wednesday agreeing to withdraw the extradition bill that catapulted the city into a political crisis 13 weeks ago.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Tensions Mounting at Venezuela-Colombia Border

The Presidents of Latin American neighbors Colombia and Venezuela are dialling up the accusations against each other. 

This as Ivanka Trump visits a border area in Colombia, which has been flooded with people fleeing Venezuela. 

Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas. 

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Dorian batters US east coast

Hurricane Dorian is hitting the US states of North and South Carolina,
destroying homes and creating up to 10 foot high storm surges.

It's weakened to a Category 2 storm after killing at least 20 people
in the Bahamas.

Nick Harper reports.

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Democrats battle over climate plans in marathon town hall

Democratic presidential candidates in the United States agree that the country needs to better tackle climate change but they can't find common ground on how much action is needed.

Over seven hours, ten presidential hopefuls battled it out on CNN over fracking and fossil fuels, carbon taxing and clean energy.

Liling Tan has the details from New York. 

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BORIS JOHNSON REITERATES ELECTION DEMAND

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says an election is the 'only way' to resolve Brexit.

He's been speaking in northern England after lawmakers rejected his bid for an early poll.

Mr Johnson's brother Jo has resigned as a minister and MP over the Prime Minister's Brexit position.

It comes with legislation expected to pass the House of Lords on Friday which is designed to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Boris Johnson feels boxed in.

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TANZANIA PLANE RETURN

The Air Tanzania Airbus A220-300 which was impounded in South Africa on August 23rd has now been returned to Tanzania after an order released by the Gauteng Lower Division Court in Johannesburg.

Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es salaam.

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BORIS JOHNSON’S BROTHER RESIGNS

The British Prime Minister's brother, Jo Johnson, says he will stand down as an MP at the next election.

He currently serves as the government's universities minister, but says he's been torn between family loyalty and the national interest.

Stuart Smith is in London:

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U.S. and China trade talks slated for October

The United States and China are expected to hold another round of
trade talks in early October.

An official in Beijing says lead negotiators on both sides had a good
phone and will strive for progress when they meet face to face.

This comes amid fears that a growing trade war between the two nations
could spark a global economic downturn.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Xenophobia: South Africa shuts embassy in Nigeria for fears of reprisal attacks

The South African Embassy in Nigeria have been temporarily closed to avoid retaliatory attacks. 

Both countries step up security as sporadic attacks on foreign-owned businesses in Johannesburg sparked reprisals against South African firms in some of Nigerian cities. 

 

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, brings us more from Nigeria's capital Abuja.

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DNA SHOWS LOCH NESS MONSTER LIKELY AN EEL

The Loch Ness Monster is most likely an oversized eel, according to an international team of scientists studying the Scottish loch.

The research has been led by geneticist Professor Neill Gemmell from the University of Otago in New Zealand.

Stuart Smith has more from London:

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BORIS JOHNSON HOLDS FIRM ON CALL FOR ELECTION

The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is still calling for a general election, despite opposition parties voting against one on Wednesday.

It's very unusual for the Opposition to decline an election, but they fear a trap by the Prime Minister.

Stuart Smith is in London:

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Uganda & Rwanda Form Discussion Committees

Uganda and Rwanda have started the process of implementing issues agreed upon by the two countries in Angola in July.

The ministries of foreign affairs and defence of the two countries will head the process.

Rwanda closed its border with Uganda for seven months now following a long standing diplomatic row.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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BORIS JOHNSON CONTINUES TO URGE SNAP ELECTION

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is still calling for a snap election despite MPs rejecting it on Wednesday.

He'll make an address later (approx 15G) in which he'll insist an election is the only way out of the Brexit crisis.

On Wednesday lawmakers also voted in favour of legislation designed to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

The opposition Labour Party says it won't back an election until that bill has passed the House of Lords - which could happen by Friday.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says the Prime Minister's speech later will urge an election as a direct result of the anti-no-deal legislation.

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EU's Chief Brexit Negotiator Says Talks Are 'In A State Of Paralysis'

In a leaked diplomatic note, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barner has described the Withdrawal discussions between the EU and the UK as being 'in a state of paralysis'.

This after a six hour meeting with his British counterpart David Frost, aimed at finding a solution to the controversial Irish backstop.

Our Correspondent in Brussels, Natalie Powell, reports.

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Russia is warming faster than rest of world

A report from Russia's environment ministry has found that temperatures are rising in the country faster than elsewhere in the world. The ministry has warned that radioactive substances could be released as the Arctic region melts. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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San Francisco Calls NRA a Terrorist Organization

The city of San Francisco has passed a resolution calling the National Rifle Association a domestic terrorist organization. 

The declaration urges the city to examine its financial relationships with companies that do business with the NRA. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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