Key impeachment witness against trumped escorted from White House by security

One of the key witnesses who testified at the impeachment investigation of President Trump has been fired from his job at the White House and escorted by security out of the building.

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman told Congress that he was surprised and alarmed when he heard President Trump pressure the Ukrainian leader to dig up dirt on former Vice President Joe Biden, the man who hopes to be the Democrats' candidate in this November's US election.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Pete Buttigieg leads Bernie Sanders in Iowa, U.S. media questions accuracy of count

Pete Buttigieg has a wafer-thin lead over Bernie Sanders in the Iowa causcuses, with 100% of precincts now reporting.

But multiple media outlets are questioning the accuracy of the count in the first state to choose the Democratic candidate for November's U.S. election.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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Warm weather boosts U.S. job growth

Job growth in the United States far exceeded analyst expectations in
January thanks to unseasonably mild weather.

Some 225,000 thousand jobs were created last month and will help fuel
President Donald Trump's claims that the economy is performing well.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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World Health Organization Warns of Medical Supply Shortage Against Coronavirus

The World Health Organization warns that there is a chronic shortage of protective medical gear in the fight against the deadly coronavirus.  It comes as the number of confirmed cases globally surpasses 31,000.

Jillian Wolf has more from New York. 

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Macron calls again for more joined-up European defence

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, has called for a more co-ordinated European defence strategy in a key speech to graduating military officers in Paris on Friday. 

The departure of Britain from the EU leaves France as the bloc's only major military power, and President Macron wants to work more closely with other countries on defence. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Chinese national falls sick on a flight, being tested for coronavirus in India

A Chinese national travelling on India's national carrier Air India was deboarded after he fell ill in New Delhi.

He's now being tested for possible exposure to the coronavirus.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Indian government extends preventive detention for local Kashmir leaders

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The Narendra Modi led Indian government has extended the detention of two past chief ministers of Kashmir.

The two leaders have been under house arrest since August 2019  when Kashmir was stripped of its autonomy.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi. 

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Russia repatriates children from Syria

Russia has repatriated 26 children of Islamic State fighters from Syria. Another nine are being housed at a Russian air base in Syria awaiting the necessary paperwork. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Kenya's Giant 'Tusker' Elephant Dies At 50

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One of Kenya's oldest and celebrated elephants has died of natural causes.

Big Tim's carcass as he was fondly called was discovered in Amboseli National Park.

Tim was named by a researcher who called each elephant in a herd they were monitoring by a letter for easy identification.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Coronavirus slashes Thai Tourism

For the first time in a decade the Thai tourism sector is predicting a contraction due to the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Chinese tourists are the most important single source market for the industry in Thailand with just under 11 million visiting in 2019.

Daniel Quinlan reports from Thailand

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3RD UK CORONAVIRUS CASE 'CAUGHT IT IN SINGAPORE'

The third confirmed case of coronavirus in the UK is thought to have caught it in Singapore.

He's being treated at hospital in London.

Rachel Venables reports from St Thomas's Hospital.

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Alcohol flows from kitchen taps in building in Kerala

Residents in an apartment block in south India were surprised to discover they had beer on tap when they went to their kitchen sinks for water.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun has more on the story.

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Yemen Al -Qaeda leader killed in US Strike

An Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen has been killed in a US airstrike at the direction of the President, the White House announced on Thursday.

Qasim Al-Rimi was the leader of the Islamist group in the Arabian peninsula.

Our Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details

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Trump celebrates impeachment “total acquittal”

US President Donald Trump has celebrated what he's called his "total
acquittal" from the impeachment charges.

Speaking at the White House he attacked the inquiry as "evil" and
called leading Democrats "vicious".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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THIRD CASE OF CORONAVIRUS IN UK

A third person has been diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK.

The Chief Medical Officer for England released a statement saying the individual did not acquire the virus in Britain and is being transferred to a specialist health centre.

It comes as the World Health Organisation asks for $675 million to try and stop the outbreak.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.

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China cuts tariffs on U.S. imports

China has announced it's cutting tariffs on 75 billion dollars of U.S. imports.

The measures will take effect from February 14th and comes in the wake
of the recent trade deal signing between the two countries.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Death Toll Reaches New Heights in China, as U.S. Offers Final Lifeline

The death toll in China reached new heights Thursday, soaring to 563,  as the country battles to contain the coronavirus. It comes as the U.S. State Department offers stranded Americans a last lifeline, to evacuate the epicenter of the outbreak.  

Jillian Wolf has more from New York.

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Trump attacks Democrats over impeachment

US President Donald Trump has blasted Democrats, saying their attempt
to remove him from office was an attack on America.

He was speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast - a nonpartisan event
built around the idea of unity.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU diplomats call for tougher protections on UK fishing rights

European countries who fish in British waters are calling for tougher protections for their fishing crews, ahead of trade talks with the UK due to begin in March. 

Earlier this week, the EU's Chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said there was an "inextricable link" between fishing rights and any free trade deal with the UK. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has the details: 

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Taskforce established to assist Belgian businesses with coronavirus supply issues

A task force intended to help Belgian companies deal with the potential consequences of the coronavirus will be established, it was announced by two government ministers on Thursday. 

The task force is set to examine the difficulties local businesses might face who are supplied by China. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels: 

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