China's Top Leadership Meets For Biggest Annual Meeting

Hundreds of top Chinese leaders gather behind closed doors this week to pave the Communist Party's way forward.

Analysts say China's economy is in need of serious structural reform but many expect President Xi Jinping to use the fourth plenary session to tighten his grip on power.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Russia says no proof of Baghdadi's death

Russia's defence ministry claims there's no proof that the US carried out an operation to exterminate Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

The comments come after US President Donald Trump thanked Russia for its assistance in the Baghdadi operation.

Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.

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AUSTRALIA: Serial killer dies taking details of suspected secret killings to the grave

Whilst a psychopath has met his end in Australia to the scourge of cancer, secrets may have gone with him to his grave.
Many people believe convicted murderer Ivan Milat may have killed more than the seven backpackers he was convicted for, but the man regarded as one of Australia's most notorious serial killers has died protesting his innocence.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Longest-serving African-American in Congress dies

America's longest-serving black congressman has died.

90 year old John Conyers was known for his civil rights activism but
resigned in 2017 following allegations of sexual harassment.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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180,000 forced from homes by California wildfires

A state of emergency has been declared in California as thousands of
people have been forced from their homes by wildfires.

A million people are also without electricity.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Isis leader al-Baghdadi killed

The leader of the Islamic State terror group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has been killed in a US military operation in northwest Syria.

In a triumphant and at times graphic White House address, US President Donald Trump said al-Baghdadi detonated his suicide vest after fleeing into a tunnel.

From Washington Harry Horton reports.

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Tens of thousands call for independence in Barcelona

Tens of thousands of peaceful demonstrators have marched through the
streets of Barcelona calling for independence and the release of
prisoners.

On October 14th nine separatist leaders were handed up to 13 years in
prison over a failed independence bid back in 2017.

William Denselow reports from Barcelona.

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Thousands of demonstrators march through Barcelona streets

Thousands of peaceful demonstrators have marched through the streets
of Barcelona calling for independence and the release of prisoners.

On October 14th nine separatist leaders were handed up to 13 years in
prison over a failed independence bid back in 2017.

The decision has sparked ongoing protests in the Catalan region with
another large demonstration expected on Saturday.

William Denselow reports from Barcelona.

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Russian agent Maria Butina released from jail

A Russian agent released from prison in the United States is expected to be deported to Moscow.

Maria Butina was jailed earlier this year over her attempts to infiltrate US political groups.

In Washington, Alice Anderson has this report.

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China looking for tariff rollback

Top U.S. and Chinese trade officials will take to the phones Friday as they try to hammer out the text of a phase-one trade deal. Discussions are expected to focus on American farm purchases and impending tariffs hikes. Toni Waterman reports from Washington.  

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Criminal investigation launched into Mueller inquiry

A review of the Meuller inquiry in the US has now become a criminal
investigation.

It means the Department of Justice can demand documents and testimony
from witnesses as it examines whether intelligence officers broke the
law.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Thousands of People Evacuate their Homes as Wildfires Rage Across California

Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes… as nine active fires burn throughout the state of California.  The fires are being driven by powerful winds, known as the Santa Ana winds, which are expected to worsen over the weekend.

Jillian Wolf reports. 

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RPTS: DOJ opens criminal investigation into Mueller Russia probe

The US Department of Justice has reportedly turned its probe into the origins of the Mueller inquiry into an official criminal investigation.

Trump has long condemned the Special Counsel's probe, into Russian election interference and possible collusion between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin, as a witch-hunt.

The shift has already sparked criticism that President Trump is using the Justice department to help his own political interests.

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington…

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US to strengthen troops in eastern Syria

The United States Defense Secretary says US troops will remain in
eastern Syria to protect oil fields.

It's the latest change in American military strategy in the country.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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PM Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia confirmed

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday that Prime Minister Modi will be visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on October 29th.

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Three die in flash floods in France

Three people have died in southern France after heavy rain caused flash flooding across the region.

Emergency workers have had to carry out nearly 1800 rescue operations since Sunday, according to the interior ministry. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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China Says UK, Europe Must Bear Responsibility for Truck Deaths

China has called on the UK to uncover the truth after 39 people were found dead on a truck in southeast England.

It's believe all of the victims were Chinese nationals.

Patrick Fok has reactions from Beijing.

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German consumer sentiment dips to lowest level in three years

Morale among German consumers has slipped to a three-year low. Job losses in the auto sector and financial services, as well as trade conflict, have left Germans less willing to spend, raising risks of a German recession.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Frankfurt.

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EU CONSIDERS BREXIT DELAY

EU ambassadors are meeting to consider the length of Brexit extension to grant the UK.

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has offered lawmakers more time to debate his Brexit deal, as long as they vote for a general election on December 12th.

The opposition Labour Party continues to say it will allow an election only when a No Deal Brexit has been taken off the table.

Finance minister Sajid Javid says there must be an election.

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US considers additional troops in Syria

The US is considering escalating its military presence in Syria - a dramatic reversal of President Trump's decision to withdraw troops from the country over two weeks ago.

US media reports the Defence Department wants to send additional forces to northeastern Syria to protect oil fields from ISIS.

From Washington, Harry Horton.


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