European Commission President sends Brexit deadline warning to UK

It will not be possible to sort out every aspect of Britain's future relationship with the EU before the current deadline, according to the President of the European Commission.

Ursula von der Leyen warns that both sides will have to "prioritise" which elements are negotiated before December 2020. That marks the end of the transition period during which the UK and EU will try to strike a free trade deal. 

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran "appears to be standing down" after missile strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump is bringing in additional sanctions on the Iranian economy.

However, during a speech at the White House, he also moved to de-escalate tensions with Iran after its strikes on military bases hosting U.S. troops in Iraq.

Our Washington correspondent Toni Waterman has more

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Carlos Ghosn slams 'rigged' Japanese justice system

Carlos Ghosn blasted Nissan and the Japanese justice system in his first public remarks since his daring escape from Japan last week. The ex-Nissan chief called his detention a 'travesty against his human rights' and outlined what he believes was a coordinated effort to bring him down. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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UN reiterates calls for peace in the Gulf

The United Nations Secretary-General has reiterated calls for
restraint and de-escalation following an Iranian attack on military
bases housing US troops in Iraq.

António Guterres says every effort must be made to avoid a war in the Gulf.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Researchers Credit Advanced Treatment as reason for Steepest Decline in U.S. Cancer Related Deaths

New numbers on the death rate among cancer patients in the U.S. show the steepest ever one-year decline.  Researchers say the advancement of lung-tumor treatments could be the cause.  

Jillian Wolf reports from New York. 

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UGANDA - RWANDA TENSION

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Uganda has released nine Rwandan nationals to ease political tension between the two countries.

The former detainees have been repatriated to Rwanda.

Hillary Ayesiga reports...

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President Trump to address US on Iran missile strikes

US President Donald Trump is due to make a live televised address
about the Iran missile attacks on American bases in Iraq in the coming
hours.

Iran fired more than a dozen missiles in response to the killing of
Iran's top military commander General Qasem Soleimani.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Nationwide Trade Unions' Strike Takes Place in India

10 trade unions all across India declared a strike to be held on Wednesday.

Thousands of people are gathering nationwide to protest against the ruling government.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi…

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State-regulated retail sales officially under way in France

The winter retail sales officially get going on Wednesday in France, with big discounts to entice shoppers.

Sales are state-regulated and take place once in the summer and once in the winter.

Ross Cullen has more.

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DR Congo Measles Deaths

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The death toll of the measles outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now exceeded 6000. Most of the deaths have been among children under five years.

The World Health Organisation has called for more funding to stop the epidemic, which it has described as the world's fastest-moving outbreak.

Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa

 

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Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala Wins African Women’s Player Of The Year

Captain of Nigeria's female football team the Super Falcons, Asisat Oshoala has been crowned as the 2019 African Women's Player of the Year.

Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja

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Mahathir calls for Muslim unity after Soleimani Killing

Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed has criticised the US strike which killed the Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. The 94 year old has regularly made inflammatory comments throughout his long political career and his willingness to be outspoken hasn't wearied with age.

Daniel Quinlan Reports

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177 dead after Boeing crashes in Iran

177 people have been killed after a Ukraine International Airlines flight crashed after take off from Iran. Dan Ashby has more from Moscow. 

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Convicts in 2012 Delhi rape will hang this month

A Delhi court has ruled that four men convicted of gangraping and torturing a woman in 2012 will hang on January 22.

This case sparked off nationwide protests in India bringing thousands of people to the streets and forced the government to strengthen rape laws but implementation has been poor and the attacks have shown no signs of let-up.

Neha Poonia reports.

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Iran: attacks on US bases in Iraq have "concluded" and were "proportionate"

Iran says its military action against US air bases in Iraq has "concluded" after around 15 cruise missiles targeted three separate US installations in retaliation for last week's American assassination of General Qasem Soleimani.

No casualties have yet been reported, and the Iranians say they are not seeking an escalation of the crisis with Washington.

At the White House, President Trump postponed plans to make an address to the nation, and writing on Twitter after the attacks said simply "all is well".

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Iran threatens to attack Israel, UAE if US responds to Iraq air strikes

President Trump is conferring with his top officials at the White House after Iran launched a surface-to-surface missile attacks on at least two US air bases in Iraq.

Iran is threatening to expand its military campaign to Dubai and Israel if the US now retaliates.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Iran claims rocket attacks on US air base in western Iraq

Iran says that it's fired surface-to-surface missiles at a US air base in western Iraq, just hours after President Trump again warned Tehran that he won't hesitate to take "retribution" for any Iranian military assault.

At least 6 missiles slammed into the Al-Asad base in Anbar Province - the same base that President Trump visited just over a year ago.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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UK placing helicopters and ships on standby in Middle East following Soleimani strike

The UK has placed helicopters and ships on standby in the Middle East to protect the country's interests "if necessary."

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says the government is taking "urgent measures" to protect British nationals in the Gulf following the killing of General Qassem Soleimani in a US drone strike.

Benji Hyer has more. 

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Facebook bans "deepfake" videos designed to mislead viewers

Facebook is banning "deepfake" videos that mislead viewers as the social network tries to crack down on misinformation ahead of the 2020 U.S. election.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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Iranian Foreign Minister denied US visa

The Iranian Foreign Minister says he has been denied a visa to travel
to the United States.

It would have allowed him to address the United Nations Security
Council about the recent killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

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