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The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden plans to indict the president's 53 year-old son on a gun charge by the end of the month.
It follows the collapse of a plea deal between the justice department and Hunter Biden's lawyers in July.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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The UK Justice Secretary confirmed on Thursday that an independent investigation will take place into the prison escape of a terror suspect.
The announcement to MP's in Parliament comes as political pressure mounts on the government over the escape, and the continuing nationwide manhunt for Daniel Khalife who escaped prison on Wednesday morning.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar has admitted that the G20 summit is happening in a very turbulent global environment, as India struggles to build consensus on a joint declaration that will be issued at the end of the gathering.
He also said that Chinese President Xi Jinping skipping the meet will not affect negotiations.
Shalu Yadav has more.
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India's Prime Minister has reportedly told his ministers to avoid the controversy surrounding speculation that the country may be changing its name to "Bharat" (Pron: Bhaa-rutt)
After some official documents were shown to bear the name "Bharat" as opposed to India – opposition parties claimed that the Modi government may be changing the country's name without consultation.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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It was the country’s first success since the failed inaugural launch of the next-generation H3 rocket in March, as the country looks to catch-up in the global space race.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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US auto workers are threatening to walk off the job next week if they can't reach an agreement with the country's 'Big 3' automakers.
A prolonged strike would have a significant impact on the US economy.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Jenni Hermoso, the Spanish player who was kissed on the lips by the president of her country's football federation, has now filed a criminal complaint.
So far, Luis Rubiales has refused to step down despite widespread condemnation of his behaviour after Spain won the women's World Cup last month.
Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more from Rome.