SOUTH SUDAN PROTESTS AGAINST US SANCTIONS

South Sudan's government is protesting sanctions by the US government against senior government officials saying it's 'against peace.'

On Monday this week, the Trump administration sanctioned two South Sudanese cabinet ministers for what it describes as expanding or extending the conflict in South Sudan including by obstructing the reconciliation process or peace talks.

Patrick Oyet reports from Juba.

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UK MPs TO VOTE ON BREXIT DEAL

UK lawmakers are voting on Friday on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal.

It's the first phase of passing his Withdrawal Agreement into law so Britain leaves the EU on January 31st.

The legislation also includes a clause to ban the government from extending the transition period beyond the end of 2020.

But critics of the government say it will struggle to reach a trade deal with the EU by then.

Trade expert David Henig agrees.

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Ugandan Killed by Mob in DR Congo

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Uganda has advised its nationals to stop crossing to the DR Congo after  one person was killed and scores injured by an angry mob of Congolese.

The attack is believed to be a revenge against the Allied Democratic rebel outfit that has roots in Uganda but now based in the DRC.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Delhi's network connectivity blocked as protest gains momentum in the capital

The Chief Minister of Delhi launched free public wifi on the day internet and telecom services were blocked in several parts of the city.

The snap in connectivity was due to the massive protests taking place in the national capital against the Citizenship Law.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi

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Protests against new citizenship spread across India, two killed in clashes with the police

Intro: Violent protests broke out all across India after a violent clash between New Delhi students and the state police.

Students all across the country are on the roads protesting against the controversial new citizenship law.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Investigation under way following deadly central Moscow shooting

At least one member of Russia's domestic security service, the FSB, has been killed following an attack on the organisation's headquarters.

A gunman opened fire on the building in central Moscow on Thursday evening and an investigation is now under way into the attack.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Trump: "It doesn't feel like I've been impeached"

President Trump is hitting back following his impeachment in the House of Representatives.

He accused Democrats of being scared to put him on trial in the Senate, where he's confident he will be exonerated by the Republican majority.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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House of Representatives passes USMCA trade deal

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the USMCA trade deal, a replacement for the NAFTA agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The vote came just a day after the House impeached U.S. President Donald Trump.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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Democrats could delay impeachment trial

Democrats in the United States say the next stage of the presidential
impeachment process won't go ahead until Republicans in the Senate
agree on rules for the trial.

The House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald Trump for abuse
of power and obstruction on Wednesday.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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NEW UK GOVERNMENT LAYS OUT ITS AGENDA WITH QUEEN’S SPEECH

After winning last week's election by a landslide, the new UK government laid out its legislative agenda for the next five years with the customary Queen's Speech.

And as expected, Conservative Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, had leaving the EU at the top of the list.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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New Ethiopia Investment law faces opposition by parliament

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A new draft investment law allows foreign investors in Ethiopia to build and own a residential house in the country, 

But it is getting opposition from some parliamentarians who argue that it contravenes the supreme law of the land. 

Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa:

 

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Ugandan Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Bashir

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In Uganda the International Crimes Division of the High Court has issued a domestic arrest warrant for former Sudan President Omar Bashir if he every returns.

The court also blamed the government for failing to arrest Mr Bashir when he came to the country on three occasions.

Bashir who is now in prison in Sudan faces International Criminal Court Indictments for crimes against humanity.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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RACISM "PREVALENT" IN THE UK ARMED FORCES

"Racism is prevalent" in the British armed forces, according to the independent ombudsman who oversees complaints within the military.

Nicola Williams has repeatedly called on the UK's Ministry of Defence to commission an independent report as to why so many ethnic minorities and women are making complaints.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Vladimir Putin says Trump impeachment 'just political in-fighting'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed the impeachment of Donald Trump as 'political in-fighting'. Speaking at his annual press conference, President Putin also denounced Russia's sporting ban and denied Russian mercenaries are fighting in Eastern Ukraine. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Case for second Scottish independence referendum "unarguable," says country's First Minister

The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has once again outlined why there should be a second independence referendum for the country. 

In a document, the Scottish National Party leader lays out a "detailed case" for the vote, claiming that "consensus is growing by the day" and that there is a "clear mandate for the nation to choose its own future."

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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President Putin holds marathon press conference

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his annual press conference on Thursday. The Russian leader will field dozens of questions on domestic and international issues. Julia Chapman reports.

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QUEEN'S SPEECH AFTER CONSERVATIVE ELECTION WIN

The UK government is setting out its legislative agenda for the year in a Queen's Speech at another State Opening of Parliament.

More than 20 bills are included, along with legislation to take the UK out of the European Union on January 31st.

It comes after Boris Johnson won a majority of 80 in last week's general election.

He's promising extra funding for health services, as one of his top priorities.

Conservative lawmaker Stephen McPartland says the party can now be decisive with a raft of policies.

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Labour MP Tracy Brabin says the NHS is in poor shape.

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Police detain hundreds protesting India's new citizenship law

Pan-India demonstrations slated to be held in at least twelve Indian cities have been blocked by police with prohibitory orders being imposed last minute. 

Hundreds of protesters have turned up defying the ban and are being detained. 

Neha Poonia has more from Delhi.

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Trump impeached, setting stage for January trial in US Senate

President Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives, setting the stage for his trial in the Senate next month on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

The White House says the vote is "one of the most shameful episodes in the history" of the United States.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Trump assails impeachment debate as "assault on America"

President Trump is calling the impeachment debate underway in the House of Representatives an "assault on America".

He's expected to be impeached by a large majority when two separate votes are taken later, setting the stage for his trial in the Senate on charges of abusing his powers and obstructing Congress.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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