Australia – Defence Force staff prevented by law from working for foreign powers.

Australian Defence force staff who work for a foreign power without approval could face up-to 20-years in jail, under new laws being considered by the countries Federal Parliament. 

Shaun Bindley reports.

 

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More Than 50 People Killed in Vietnamese Building Fire

More than 50 people are dead and around 40 injured following a fire in a nine-story apartment building in Vietnam's capital.

Reports say dozens remain trapped in the building.

Patrick Fok reports.

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U.S. stocks mixed on disappointing inflation data

It was a mixed close on Wall Street Wednesday following the release of
some disappointing inflation figures.

But analysts don't expect it to influence the Federal Reserve when
they meet next week.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Central European countries determined to maintain Ukraine grain ban

Central European countries say they will ban Ukrainian grain imports if the EU doesn't extend its existing restrictions, which are set to expire on September 15.
Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Poland are concerned that a flooding of the market with cheaper Ukrainian products will bring down their own grain prices, hitting domestic producers.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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Tech CEOs discuss AI safeguards on Capitol Hill

The bosses of some of the US's biggest technology companies are meeting lawmakers to discuss how to set safeguards for artificial intelligence.

The closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill will include Meta Platforms' CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla's CEO Elon Musk.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Republicans pursue Joe Biden impeachment after inquiry opened into President over business dealings

Leading Republican Party lawmakers in the US House of Representatives say their investigation into President Joe Biden is "about transparency and answers for the American people, and accountability" for what they call "the biggest corruption scandal in history."

The comments at Wednesday's Congressional press conference come a day after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the opening of a formal impeachment inquiry to look into "allegations of abuse of power and obstruction" in relation to Mr Biden and his family's business dealings.  

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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US murderer arrested after two weeks on run

A convicted murderer who has been on the run in the US for almost two
weeks has been captured by police.

Danelo Cavalcante was surrounded by several dozen police officers - no
shots were fired.

He had escaped from a prison in Pennsylvania, where he was serving a
life sentence for murdering his ex-girlfriend in front of her two
young children.

State Police Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens gave details about
Cavalcante's arrest.

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US inflation rose last month, amid surging gas prices

US data shows inflation ticked up last month, marking the largest gain
in over a year.

Consumer prices rose 3.7% in August, hotter than expected.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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CDC approves new Covid-19 vaccine

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have approved a
new Covid-19 booster shot.

The coronavirus vaccine should be imminently available for all
Americans older than 6 months.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Morocco criticised for restricting foreign aid after earthquake

Some villages in Morocco's Atlas Mountains are still waiting on humanitarian assistance more than four days after an earthquake devastated the country. 

But despite many offers of help, foreign aid has been accepted from only four countries, a decision that has been criticised by opponents of the leadership. 

Giles Gibson reports from Marrakech.

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Indian Opposition Parties to Convene for a Meeting in New Delhi

A coalition of Indian opposition parties is holding its first coordination committee meeting in New Delhi.

Political experts say, in this meeting opposition leaders are expected to discuss the bloc's strategy for the upcoming general elections in 2024.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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RUSSIAN NAVY TARGETED IN PRE-DAWN CRIMEA STRIKES

Ukraine has reportedly struck deep behind Russian lines, once again targeting Moscow's naval forces. 

Footage shared online and in Russian media showed a large fire burning at a Navy base in Crimea.  

Trent Murray has more from Berlin. 

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Niger Junta Ends Military Accord With Benin Amid Regional Standoff

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Niger's military Junta has said it would end a military pact with neighbouring Benin republic, accusing it of authorising the deployment of troops on its territory for a possible military intervention by West African bloc, ECOWAS.

ECOWAS has threatened to use force if diplomatic talks with leaders of the January 26th coup in Niger fail to restore democracy in the country.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Kim-Putin meet in Russia's Far East, say will fight 'imperalism together'

Kim Jong Un and Vladmir Putin have held delegation level talks in Russia's Far East.

Putin has said that Russia will help North Korea build satellites, after Pongyang failed twice this year to launch them.

Just before the meeting, North Korea launched two missiles - believed to be the first without Kim in the country.

Chris Gilbert has more on the talks.

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Chris Gilbert is reporting.

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Tanzania Denies Claims of Smuggling Wildlife to the Middle East

Tanzania's airports regulator has denied accusations of  the smuggling of wildlife from a park in the northern part of the country to the United Arab Emirates

Daniel `Kijo reports.

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Indian cow vigilante, accused of sparking riots, arrested

Police have arrested a self-proclaimed cow viglinate who was on the run, after he was accused of inciting riots on the outskirts of New Delhi in July.

Six people were killed and many more injured in the violence that broke out in a Muslim-majority area during a religious procession held by a far-right Hindu group.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Putin, Kim meet as Russia promises to help North Korea with space program

Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un have met in Russia's Far East, with reports suggesting the two countries could discuss an arms deal for Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Putin said the two leaders will also discuss Pyongyang's space program. North Korea has failed to put spy satellites into orbit twice so far.

Just ahead of the meeting, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan - the first without Kim in the country.

Chris Gilbert is reporting.

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China tells life story of convicted American spy

CUE: China’s given details of the life and career of a 78-year-old US citizen who was jailed for life earlier this year for spying for America. 

Beijing said he gathered information on Chinese Americans in the United States, and spied in China itself. 

Here’s Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

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Indonesia Arrests 43 Over Riots Against Relocation Plans from Rempang

Police in Indonesia have arrested 43 people for rioting on the island of Rempang in Riau province.

They were among hundreds protesting against a plan to relocate thousands of residents to make way for a multibillion-dollar Chinese glass factory.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Google trial opens in Washington DC court

Google is trending … for the wrong reasons. 

It's locked in a legal battle with the US Justice Department, which accuses the American tech giant of making calculated and illegal efforts to gain dominance in the market. 

Google has had a monopoly on search engines for 12 years and handles about 90% of general search queries. 

The weeks-long trial kicked off on Tuesday – Benji Hyer has been following developments unfolding at a courthouse in the nation's capital. 

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