Delhi Air Quality drops to 'Poor' for the fifth straight day

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Residents in Delhi woke up to the hazy Monday morning as the Air Quality Index in Delhi dropped to "Poor" in the national capital.
The city regularly tops the list of the most polluted cities in the world.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Postpaid mobile and internet services are restored in Kashmir

After more than two months of an unprecedented lock down of Jammu and Kashmir, mobile phone services were restored on Monday.

The Indian government removed Jammu and Kashmir of its special status in August, and split the state into two union territories.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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French foreign minister cancels plans to attend Euro 2020 qualifier against Turkey

The French foreign minister Jean-Yves le Drian has cancelled plans to attend France's Euro 2020 qualifying game against Turkey on Monday night in Paris, amid controversy over Turkey's offensive in Syria, which France has strongly condemned. 

The match will take place among heavy security, with thousands of Turkish supporters expected.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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German companies call on Brussels amid Brexit fears

A new survey shows that hundreds of German companies are asking Brussels for support as they prepare for the fallout from Brexit. They're also facing challenges from the US-China trade war and as the economy slows globally.

Bruce Harrison reports from Frankfurt.

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BREXIT TALKS CONTINUE

The UK government says it's 'optimistic' a Brexit deal can be agreed by the end of the month.

UK and EU negotiating teams are continuing talks in Brussels ahead of a key summit later this week.

Chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier says a 'big gap' remains over customs arrangements for Northern Ireland.

Britain is due to leave the European Union on October 31st.

Pro-Brexit Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith says the controversial Irish border backstop issue can be resolved.

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Amnesty International: 119 Nigerians on death row in Malaysia

At least 119 Nigerians are on death row in Malaysia, according to Amnesty International. They were arrested over drug-related offences and later convicted.  

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.

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Poland’s Ruling Conservatives on Track for Election Win

Poland's ruling Law and Justice Party appears set to increase its majority parliament according to preliminary election results.

The Conservative party has come under criticism in the EU for its broad judicial reforms in recent years.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Opposition wins mayoral race in Budapest in blow to Orban’s government

Voters in the Hungarian capital Budapest have delivered a major blow
to Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his ruling Fidesz party.

The city's incumbent mayor is backed by Orban but lost out to a
candidate backed by several opposition parties.

But the municipal elections show that support for Orban remains robust
elsewhere in the country.

William Denselow reports from Budapest.

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At least 11 people killed in India in cooking gas cylinder blast

At least 11 people have been killed after a cooking gas cylinder exploded in a home in north India in Uttar Pradesh.

The blast caused the building to collapse and has left many people injured.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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President Putin visiting Saudi Arabia

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia on Monday for the first time in more than ten years. His trip signals the increasingly close relationship between Moscow and Riyadh, despite Russia's ties with Iran. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Russia brokers talks between the Kurds and Assad government

Russia has helped broker talks between the Kurds and the Bashar al-Assad government in Damascus. This will pave the way for Syrian government forces to take position along the country's border with Turkey to confront Ankara's military offensive.

Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.

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Trump criticised for full Syria troop withdrawal; weighs sanctions on Turkey

US President Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism for his decision to order a withdrawal of virtually all U.S. forces from northern Syria. 

It's as the Turkish military offensive intensifies against Kurdish fighters who had been working alongside American forces.

Kate fisher reports from Washington


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Hungary heads to the polls in municipal elections

Municipal elections are taking place in Hungary as opposition parties
hope to curb the power of Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz
Party.

Some 3,100 mayoral and 16,000 councilors positions are up for grabs
across the country.

It's been a bitterly fought race fueled by the release of sex tapes
and accusations that several candidates have taken drugs.

William Denselow reports from Budapest where one of the tightest races
is being fought.

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US and China reach 'Phase One' deal

The US and China have agreed to a partial trade deal, marking the largest breakthrough in an 18 month long trade war. The deal still needs to be written up and President Donald Trump hinted he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could sign the pact at the APEC Summit in Chile next month. Toni Waterman reports from Washington.

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Fire Causes Mandatory Evacuations Near Los Angeles

More than 100 thousand people are under mandatory evacuation orders near Los Angeles. 

Fire officials say a wildfire in the San Fernando Valley exploded overnight. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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Court orders Trump tax returns release

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump's
accountants must hand over eight years of his tax returns.

But it doesn't mean those records will automatically be made public.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Prince’s estate unhappy Trump played Purple Rain...again

Donald Trump has been accused of breaking a promise not to use music
by Prince at his campaign events.

The late singer's estate has complained after Purple Rain was played
at a rally by the President in the US last night.

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Limited US-China trade deal likely

Markets are optimistic the latest US-China trade talks could end in a
limited deal.

US President Donald Trump says "good things" are happening ahead of
his meeting with China's Vice Premier.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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BREXIT TALKS 'TO ENTER TUNNEL'

EU member states have agreed that negotiators should enter into more intensified Brexit talks.

It's a possible sign of progress towards a deal after UK Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay met EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels.

Boris Johnson's UK government has promised Britain will leave the EU on October 31st.

The intensified Brexit negotiations come ahead of a crucial EU summit in Brussels next week.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's a significant moment.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says if a deal materializes, October 19th becomes a key date.

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5 People Stabbed in Manchester, UK

Five people have been stabbed in a shopping centre in the British city of Manchester.

One man has been arrested, no fatalities have been reported.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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