More than 100 killed in north India floods

At least 29 people have been killed in monsoon season floods in the north Indian state of Bihar.

Dozens more have been killed in the state of Uttar Pradesh over the past few days.

More intense rainfall is forecast.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Factory Blaze Puts Dampener on China Celebrations

A factory fire in China's Zhejiang province has left 19 people dead and three injured.

It's the latest in a spate of deadly incidents to hit the country's industrial sector.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Volker resigns as Trump's special envoy to Ukraine, becomes first casualty of impeachment

President Trump's special envoy to Ukraine has resigned, becoming the first high level casualty of the scandal that has thrust the White House into the middle of an impeachment probe.

Kurt Volker says he's leaving his position with immediate effect.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Pompeo documents subpoenaed as Democrats pick up impeachment pace

Democrats have issued Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with a subpoena - a legal order that compels him to hand over documents relating to President Trump's conversation with the President of Ukraine.

They've also announced that 5 key witnesses will be called to appear before them next week.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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House Moves Ahead with Impeachment Inquiry

Members of the US House Intelligence Committee plan to work through a scheduled recess next week, as Democrats try to build a case for the impeachment of President Trump.

The impeachment inquiry comes after a whistleblower complaint reportedly filed by a CIA officer who once worked at the White House.  

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Pompeo and Lavrov discuss Ukraine and the Korean peninsula at UN talks

The US Secretary of State and his Russian counterpart have held talks at the UN General Assembly.

Mike Pompeo and Sergei Lavrov discussed Ukraine, the situation on the Korean peninsula, as well as Afghanistan and the Middle East.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Security and Peace keeping dominate Prof Kabudi, UN Secretary General meeting

Mr Antonio Guterres thanked Tanzania for its significant peacekeeping contributions and reiterated United Nations readiness to support national efforts in preventing violent extremism in both Tanzania and the entire region.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.

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The leaders of Pakistan and India address the UN General Assembly

Pakistan's Prime Minister has used his speech to the United Nations to
warn that India's actions in Kashmir could bring the two nuclear
nations face to face again.

Imran Khan was speaking after the Indian Prime Minister, who made no
mention of the growing tensions between the countries in his address
to world leaders.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Latest Brexit talks don't appear to narrow gaps on a deal

The top EU and UK Brexit negotiators have held another round of talks. But the two sides don't appear any closer to breaking the Brexit deadlock. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.

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Trump cuts number of refugees allowed into US by nearly half

President Trump has cut the number of refugees being allowed to resettle in the United States by almost half.

The administration says it will only accept 18,000 people seeking protection from violence or political persecution - down from the current limit of 30,000.

Kate fisher reports from Washington.

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Prince Harry in Angola for anti-landmine campaign

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex has visited a landmine clearance charity in Angola.

He is following in the footsteps of his late mother Princess Dianna and hopes to raise awareness of the issue of landmines and those who live within the area where they are a threat.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Juncker says no-deal Brexit would be UK's fault: German daily

European Council President Jean-Claude Juncker has said it would be Britain's fault alone if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. Juncker's comments came ahead of more Brexit talks on Friday and amid growing skepticism an agreement is possible.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.

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UK BREXIT SECRETARY MEETS EU

The UK's Brexit secretary, Stephen Barclay, will meet the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier in Brussels later. [12GMT]

The two are hoping to find alternatives to the Irish backstop, a controversial insurance policy aimed at avoiding a hard border between Northern Ireland in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland following Brexit.

Stuart Smith is in London:

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Stena Impero tanker leaves Iran

A British-flagged oil tanker is leaving Iran, after being held there for more than two months.

The Stena Impero is on the move from the Bandar Abbas port, where it has been anchored since July.

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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Russian Parliament says Deutsche Welle broke law

Russia's parliament says it will ask the country's Foreign Ministry to consider revoking German broadcaster Deutsche Welle's right to work in the country for allegedly breaking Russian laws.

The broadcaster is accused of urging Russians to attend an unauthorised protest this summer- a charge it denies.

Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.

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BREXIT TALKS CONTINUE IN BRUSSELS

UK Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay's meeting EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier for talks in Brussels (Friday).

Mr Barnier told diplomats on Thursday the UK's current proposals to avoid an Irish border backstop are unworkable.

But UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists a deal can be done before the end of October.

It comes as speculation grows about the legal avenues the government is exploring to avoid requesting a Brexit extension as required by new legislation if a deal isn't reached.

Former Conservative Prime Minister Sir John Major believes that's where Boris Johnson's administration is heading.

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Nasa says India's spacecraft made "hard landing" on moon

India's unsuccessful moon mission, which saw its spacecraft losing contact moments before it due to touch down on the lunar surface, had a "hard landing", Nasa says.

India was hoping to become the first country to land on the lunar south pole when the attempt was made earlier this month.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Kurz set to return to power in Austrian elections

Austria's ex-chancellor Sebastian Kurz appears likely to return to power when Austrian voters head to the polls Sunday for the second time in three years.

The 33-year-old was ousted from office in May in the wake a video corruption scandal implicating one of his coalition partners.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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China Industrial Profits Slump as Headwinds Bite

August profits for China's industrial firms took a hit in yet another sign of cracks in the country's economy.

That's as the trade war and weak domestic demand to continue to weigh on business.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Russia slams latest US sanctions

Russia's Foreign Ministry has called the latest sanctions imposed by Washington DC 'an act that abets terrorism'.

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a firm that it claims provide jet fuel to Russian forces in Syria.

Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.

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