Former U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson takes stand in UAE foreign agent trial

The New York trial against global financier Tom Barrack is drawing big names, as former U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is testifying as a prosecution witness.

Barrack is accused of acting as a foreign agent for the United Arab Emirates, and trying to influence former President Trump's administration.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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South Sudan's government probes five suspected Ebola cases

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South Sudan's government says it has sent three samples out of five unconfirmed suspected cases of Ebola Viral Disease for testing in South Africa.

 The country's health ministry says one person has so far died of suspected ebola in the country.

Patrick Oyet reports from South Sudan's capital

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DRC ITURI KILLINGS

At least 14 people have been killed by suspected rebels in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Authorities say suspected fighters of the Allied Democratic Forces raided a village in Ituri province over the weekend and killed the locals with machetes. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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EU, Israel revive diplomatic talks after decade-long pause

The European Union and Israel are holding talks in Brussels hailed as an opportunity to reset relations after a decade in which the meeting format, known as an association council, was put on pause. 

The two sides are set to discuss trade, climate, energy, health and technology issues – as well as the topic which most divides them: Brussels' accusations that Israel is violating international law through settlements and policies toward Palestinians. 

Josep Borrell is the European Union's foreign affairs chief and he had this to say ahead of the talks. 

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Hurricane Ian rescue operations continue as death toll mounts

Search and rescue operations are continuing in Florida, five days
after Hurricane Ian smashed in the state.

There's still no accurate death toll but estimates put the figure at around 80.

Hundreds of thousands are still displaced and without power.

Nick Harper is in Florida.

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FRENCH MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT RESUME WORK

French MP's are back to work on Monday for the first session of President Emmanuel Macron's second term, with many items up for debate.

Here's more from Sarah Coates in Paris.

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Burkina Faso's ousted military leader agrees to step down

Burkina Faso's military leader who was ousted in a coup on Friday has agreed to step down according to officials.

The power grab marks the West African country's second military coup this year, deepening fears of insecurity and political unrest.

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Russia’s Parliament to finalise illegal takeover of four Ukrainian regions

Russia's rubber-stamp parliament is set to consider annexation documents finalising the takeover of four Ukrainian regions claimed by the Kremlin. President Vladimir Putin proclaimed Russia's appropriation of parts of Ukraine last week. Kiev and its Western supporters denounced the move as illegitimate. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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New Covid-19 vaccine drive begins in France

A new Covid-19 vaccine drive is getting under way in France, over fears of a potential fresh wave of coronavirus cases this winter.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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UK GOVT U-TURNS ON TAX

The UK government's ditching a key element of its controversial tax-cutting plans.

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng says scrappping the top rate of income tax had become a 'distraction'.

A number of Conservative MPs had suggested the measure wouldn't win the support of the House of Commons.

Kwasi Kwarteng says it shows he's listening.

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SURVEILLANCE DRONES SPOTTED OVER GERMAN ARMY BASE

National security officials in Germany are investigating reports that suspicious drones were deployed over a key army base several times over the weekend. 

The base is being used to train Ukrainian soldiers - raising suspicions that the drones may have been part of a larger surveillance effort by Moscow. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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India upholds $682 million assets freeze of Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi

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India's top enforcement body has upheld the government's decision to freeze Chinese phone maker Xiaomi's assets worth 682 million dollars.

Allegations are that Xiaomi flouted India's foreign remittance laws – a charge the company denies.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan's inflation may overshoot

The risk of overshoot in inflation is a growing concern for the Bank of Japan.

Nonetheless the bank is set to maintain its ultra-loose money policy.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Brazil presidential election goes to round 2 with Lula ahead

Brazil's presidential race will go to a second round after the former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva failed to secure the majority he needed to avoid a run-off with the far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.

The results come as a major blow to progressive Brazilians that had hoped for a resounding victory over Bolsonaro.

Dave Yin reports.

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Indonesia pledges enquiry after soccer tragedy

The Indonesian government is promising a full investigation after at least 129 people died in a stampede at a local soccer match. The game between two sides with a bitter rivalry ended in disaster as fans began rioting, and police responded with tear-gas.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Hurricane Ian makes landfall in U.S. state of South Carolina

U.S. President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for the
state of South Carolina.

After slamming Florida, Hurricane Ian intensified to a category 1
hurricane, making landfall in South Carolina Friday.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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[MARKET PREVIEW FOR MONDAY] U.S. stocks looking to rebound after brutal sell-off last week

U.S. stocks will be looking to rebound this week, as we enter the last
quarter of 2022.

Last week was another brutal one for the markets, as recession fears
continue to dominate investor sentiment.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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U.S. hits Russia with fresh sanctions after annexation of Ukrainian territory

The U.S. has announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia after the Kremlin said it would annex four regions of Ukraine.

The Biden Administration says the sanctions serve as a clear warning that there will be a price to pay for anyone who provides support to Russia's territory grab.

Toni Waterman has more.

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U.S. judge sides with Trump in documents review

A U.S. judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump does not
have to identify any evidence he claims the FBI planted at his
Mar-a-Lago residence.

The decision overrules the Special Master that the judge herself named
to review the classified documents seized by federal agents last
month.

Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.

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Eurozone inflation hits new record of 10% in September

Inflation in the Euro area hit 10% in September, a new record replacing the previous all-time high of 9.1% in August.

The rise, across the nineteen countries which use the euro currency, is partly driven by soaring energy prices amid the fallout of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels. 

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