Thursday, May 31, 2018

US hails progress at North Korea talks

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says plans for a summit between the leaders of America and North Korea are "moving in the right direction." 

It comes after two days of meetings in New York with North Korean's Kim Yong Chol. 

The talks ended on a note of optimism, despite still no word whether the planned June 12th Summit in Singapore will take place. 

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Pompeo says talks with North Korea 'moving in the right direction'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says talks with North Korea are "moving in the right direction".

His comments come after two days of talks in New York with Kim Yong-chol, the most senior North Korean official to visit the US in almost 20 years.

Mr Pompeo said it would be "nothing short of tragic" if a planned US-North Korea summit did not go ahead.

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EU REACTS ANGRILY TO US METAL TARIFFS

The United States will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the European Union, Canada, and Mexico, starting on Friday.

The EU says it will retaliate by putting reciprocal tariffs on a host of US products and take the case to the World Trade Organization.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the US move has provoked an angry response.

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Kim Kardashian meets with President Trump

Kim Kardashian West has met with President Trump at the White House, to discuss the reality television star's interest in prison reform.

Kardashian West has been lobbying for clemency for Alice Johnson, a Tennessee woman serving life in prison on drug possession and money laundering charges.

US correspondent Mary Macarthy has more:

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US Announces Steel & Aluminium Tariffs on EU, Mexico and Canada

The United States will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the European Union, Canada, and Mexico, starting on Friday.

The EU says it will retaliate by putting reciprocal tariffs on a host of US products and take the case to the World Trade Organization.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes has more...

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'Fake death' journalist was covered in pig's blood and taken to morgue

The 'back to life' journalist Arkady Babchenko has described some of the grizzly techniques he used to stage his own death. A punctured t-shirt, a trip to the morgue and pig's blood all formed part of the plot. Dan Ashby has the latest from Moscow.

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CHELSEA HALT STADIUM EXPANSION

EPL side Chelsea are putting $1.4bn plans to redevelop their stadium on hold.

It comes after delays in the renewal of a UK visa for owner Roman Abramovich.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US-North Korean meetings continue in NY

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting a high ranking North Korean official for a second day in New York, to try and salvage the planned summit between the two countries. 

Kim Yong Chol is the most senior official from North Korea to visit the US in almost two decades. 

Both sides are continuing to work towards a potential June 12th summit in Singapore, despite President Trump cancelling the meeting last week. 

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Nick Harper in New York says both sides are pushing hard for the summit to take place. 

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European Court rules Romania and Lithuania violated ban on torture

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled Romania and Lithuania violated the European ban on torture by allowing the CIA to torture al-Qaeda suspects. 

The CIA operated secret prisons in the two countries after the September 11th attacks.

Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports. 

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A million bank employees stage strike in India

Some one million banks employees are staging a strike in India to demand better pay.

This comes as India's banking sector is struggling with losses and the burden of bad loans.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Churches sign up to Australia's child sex abuse redress scheme

Four out of five child sexual abuse survivors will be covered by Australia's $3.8 billion ($US2.8 billion  GBP2.16 billion) national redress scheme, following a decision by Anglicans, Salvation Army, the Scouts and YMCA to join the Catholic church in endorsing it.
Arthur Stevens has more

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TRUMP/KIM SUMMIT TALKS CONTINUE IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Talks are due to continue in New York on Thursday between US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and General Kim Yong-chol of North Korea.

The two met on Wednesday to discuss a potential summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore next month.

The US says it wants the complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula to be the aim of any summit between President Trump and Mr Kim.

A US team is thought to be in Singapore discussing logistics for the summit on June 12th with the North Koreans.

Talks are also taking place at the border between North and South Korea.

And Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in Pyongyang, saying he wants a better understanding of North Korea's position.

Correspondent Oliver Miocic is in Seoul - he says there are lots of moving parts.

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Indian city runs dry

In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, the town of Shimla is grappling with a debilitating water crisis. Officials have been forced to distribute water under police protection to prevent water riots.

The water scarcity is being blamed on scanty rainfall and less snowfall this winter.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has the details.

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Russian Foreign Minister arrives in Pyongyang

The Russian Foreign Minister has arrived in Pyongyang to hold talks with his North Korean counterpart. Sergey Lavrov is expected to discuss all issues concerning the Korean Peninsula. Jessica King reports from Moscow. 
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CIA report suggests North Korea unwilling to give up nuclear weapons

According to US Media- the CIA believe that North Korean doesn't
intend to give up its nuclear arsenal.

This comes as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting a top ranking
official from North Korea in New York.

Washington and Pyongyang are seeking to arrange a summit between the
two nations on June 12th.

But the U.S. asserts that the priority is for North Korea to dismantle
its nuclear weapons.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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U.S. Secretary of State meets senior North Korean official

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has shared a meal in New York with
a close aide of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Kim Yong Chol is seen as the most senior official from North Korea to
visit the U.S. in 18 years.

This comes as both sides continue to work towards a potential June
12th summit in Singapore which could see President Trump meet the
North Korean leader.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Grand jury indicts Harvey Weinstein

New York prosecutors have announced Harvey Weinstein has been indicted
on rape and criminal sex act charges.

The Manhattan district attorney said it brings the Hollywood producer
a "step closer to accountability" for his alleged crimes.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

China threatens trade war retaliation at surprise US tariffs

China has warned the United States it's ready to enter a trade war if Washington goes ahead with a new raft of tariffs.

Meanwhile, the US Commerce Secretary has said he's still hopeful America can strike a deal with Europe even if tariffs come into effect.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Number of migrant children in US custody surges

The number of migrant children held by the US federal government has surged 21% over the past month.

The Department of Health and Human Services says it currently has close to eleven thousand minors in its custody.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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US military: more than 50 Taliban commanders killed in strike

More than 50 senior Taliban commanders have been killed in an artillery strike on a meeting in Afghanistan, according to the US military.

The gathering of commanders in Helmand province was reportedly a planning session related to the insurgents' annual spring offensive, which was launched last month.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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'MURDERED' RUSSIAN JOURNALIST ALIVE AND WELL

Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who'd been reported murdered in Kiev on Tuesday, has appeared alive and well at a press conference.

Ukraine's security services say the murder was staged to expose a Russian plot to assassinate Mr Babchenko, who is a high-profile critic of the Kremlin.

Moscow had denied any involvement in Mr Babchenko's reported death.

Moscow correspondent Dan Ashby says it's a stunning development.

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North Korean official travels to New York to meet US diplomats


A top North Korean official is travelling to New York to meet with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

The US and North Korea are hoping to get a planned summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-Un back on track. Last week President Trump cancelled the summit, citing "tremendous hostilies" from North Korea.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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British white supremacist sentenced over gay pride plot

A 20-year-old far-right sympathizer has been sentenced by a British court to indefinite hospital detention after being convicted of preparing an act of terrorism.

Ethan Stables had posted messages online saying he would commit "slaughter" at a gay pride event in his hometown of Barrow. 

Paul Barber reports from London. 

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Liege attack investigations focus on whether attacker had support

Belgian authorities say their focusing their investigations into the attack in Liege on whether the assailant had additional support.

The attacker of Belgian origins stabbed two police officers before stealing their guns and shooting them, and another man, dead.

Jack Parrock reports that while their treating it as a terrorist attack, now organisation has yet claimed responsibility.

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Financial markets tumble on Italy crisis

Financial markets around the world are taking a tumble as Italy's political crisis spread to wall street.

Fresh elections in the country are projected for the summer after Italy's president rejected a minister in a eurosceptic coalition.

From Brussels, Jack Parrock reports.

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India, Pakistan agree to curb border violence

Pakistan and India have agreed to implement in entirety a ceasefire agreement that was signed by the two countries in 2003.

Under the agreement, the New Delhi and Islamabad will ensure they don't violate the ceasefire along the Line of Control- a de facto border that divides the state of Jammu and Kashmir into India and Pakistan administered territories.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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LONDON POLICE TO TREAT VIOLENT VIDEO UPLOADERS 'LIKE TERRORISTS'

London police say they plan to treat people who post videos on social media inciting violence, in the same way as terror suspects.

It follows a spike in gun and knife crime in London, and growing concern about so-called 'drill videos' online which involve gangs and threatening lyrics.

Amelia Cox reports from London.

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GRENFELL RESPONSE 'BADLY FLAWED'

The response to the Grenfell Tower disaster in London was 'badly flawed', according to a new report.

The local authority, Kensington and Chelsea council, displayed 'weak leadership' and left volunteers 'on the front line', according to the review.

The fire at Grenfell Tower killed 72 people on June 14th last year.

A public inquiry into the disaster is underway but Muslim Aid, which commissioned the new report - says a similar tragedy could happen again.

Madiha Raza of charity Muslim Aid says the response to the fire was chaotic.

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Russian journalist shot dead in Kiev

Russia has demanded a quick investigation by the Ukrainian authorities into the murder of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko. He died in an ambulance after being shot near his home in Kiev. Jessica King reports from Moscow. 


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4,600 killed in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria

A study conducted by Harvard University estimates that over 4,600
people in Puerto Rico were killed by Hurricane Maria.

That's 70 times more than the official death toll which put the number
of fatalities due to last year's hurricane at 64.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

ABC cancels ‘Roseanne’ after racist Tweet

The US television network ABC has cancelled its hit reboot of the popular sitcom 'Roseanne,' after its star actress published a controversial Tweet.

Comedian Roseanne Barr is no stranger to controversy - she had drawn widespread criticism for her support of President Trump.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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White House announces new tariffs on China, in major reversal

The White House said it's moving ahead with a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods, and new limits on Chinese investments in US tech industries.

This comes ahead of key trade meeting in Beijing next weekend, and as the Trump administration has been trying to play down fears of a trade war.

US correspondent Mary MaCarthy has more:

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Starbucks to close 8,000 US stores

Starbucks is closing more than eight thousand of its US stores on Tuesday for what the company calls sensitivity training.

It follows widespread protests over the arrest of two black men who were waiting for a white friend inside one of the coffee chain's locations in Philadelphia.

Steve Mort reports.

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Liege attack update

Terrorist investigators are looking into an attack in the Belgian city of Liege in which 3 people have been killed.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack and the country's national crisis centre says it will not yet be raising the terrorist alert level.

From Brussels, Jack Parrock reports.

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Senior North Korean official in US for Summit talks

A senior North Korean official is traveling to New York to discuss the
potential meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.

General Kim Yong-chol is the most senior official to visit the United
States since 2000.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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3 dead in suspected terror attack in Belgium

3 people have been killed in an incident in the Belgian city of Liege in what authorities are treating a terrorist attack.

The attacker has also been killed

Belgian prime minister Charles Michel has sent his condolences to the victims and mobilised the countries crisis centre.

Jack Parrock reports.

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England forward Raheem Sterling defends new gun tattoo

The England football player Raheem Sterling has defended a new tattoo depicting a gun after facing a barrage of media criticism.

Sterling said it had a 'deeper meaning' as it referred to the killing of his father when the Manchester City forward was a boy.

UK correspondent Paul Barber reports from London.

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Tamil Nadu government orders closure of copper plant after violent protests

The government in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu has ordered the closure of a major copper plant after 13 people were killed in recent protests. 

Residents in the port town of Tuticorin have been complaining that the plant belonging to a subsidiary of mining giant Vedanta is harmful to their health and the environment.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Australia calls on Russia to admit involvement in shooting down MH17

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has urged Russia to admit its
involvement in the downing of flight MH17, calling on the federation to
take responsibility for its actions that led to the death of all 298
people aboard.
Arthur Stevens reports

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US warns India about its defence deals with Russia

The United States has indicated that it may not sell India military equipment if New Delhi were to go ahead and purchase ballistic missiles worth $5.5 billion from Moscow.

India is one the largest defence importers globally and has close ties with both Russia and China on this front.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Moscow denies reports on interception of Israeli fighter jet

The Russian Defense Ministry has denied reports on an alleged interception of an Israeli F-16 fighter jet by a Russian Su-34 aircraft in Lebanon.

Officials said Russia's warplanes do not conduct missions in Lebanese airspace. 

Jessica King reports from Moscow. 


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Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto hits U.S.

Thousands of people have evacuated the north-west coast of Florida as the
first subtropical storm of the season has reached the United States.

Experts warn that Alberto- now downgraded to a tropical depression, could dump up to 12 inches of rain on areas stretching from Western Georgia to Mississippi.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Monday, May 28, 2018

Starbucks to close all US stores for racial bias training

Starbucks is preparing to close all of it's US stores on Tuesday for a "racial bias education day".

The coffee chain is hosting a training day for all its staff following outrage over the arrest of two black men in one of its stores in April.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Effort Underway to Revive Kim/Trump Summit

US and North Korean officials are attempting to salvage the canceled summit between Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

They had been due to meet in Singapore on June 12th but now senior diplomats are talking again. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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India's vital monsoon rains expected to hit Kerala's coast on Tuesday

The monsoon rains are expected to hit the coast of Kerala in south India on Tuesday. 

The rains are vital for Indian farmers and have a major impact on economic growth in the country. But flooding claims hundreds of lives each year.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Italian president faces impeachment after rejecting minister and ending coalition

There's renewed political turmoil in Italy with the country's president facing impeachment after he rejected a proposed minister for the coalition government.

The decision is set to lead to fresh elections in Italy which has been without a government since March.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Russian painting damaged in vodka-fueled attack

One of Russia's most famous paintings has been badly damaged after a man attacked it with a metal pole after drinking vodka. The canvas by Russian realist Ilya Repin, depicts Tsar Ivan the Terrible cradling his dying son. Jessica King reports from Moscow.


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Sunday, May 27, 2018

U.S. Team is in North Korea for talks ahead of potential summit

President Donald Trump has confirmed that a team from the United
States is in North Korea for talks ahead of a potential summit between
Trump and Kim Jong Un.

This comes just days after the U.S. President wrote a letter to North
Korea's leader telling him the proposed June 12 meeting was off.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Friday, May 25, 2018

UN warn further 10 million people in Yemen risk starvation

The United Nations warns that a further 10 million people in Yemen
risk starvation if food supplies aren't brought into the country at a
quicker pace.

Last year the Saudi-led coalition put a blockade on Yemeni ports.

That blockade was lifted but the UN warn that ship restrictions are
limiting food entering the country.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Court orders Samsung to pay $539 million to Apple

A Silicon Valley court has ordered Samsung to pay Apple $539 million, as damages for having infringed five patents held by Apple.

The jury's decision was unanimous, in the case that has dragged on for seven years.

US correspondent Mary MaCarthy has more:

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Trump says summit with North Korea could be back on


President Trump says the US is back in contact with North Korea and the summit between the two countries could go ahead as planned on June 12th.

It would be a remarkable turnaround - on Thursday Trump cancelled the meeting because of the "tremendous anger and open hostility" diaplayed by Pyongyang.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Movie Mogul Harvey Weinstein Charged with Rape

The former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been charged with rape and sexual assault in New York -  charges he denies.

He was granted a $10 billion bail as a grand jury considers further complaints brought by actresses. 

Our US Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports....

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Harvey Weinstein arrested in New York

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has turned himself in to police in New York after being charged with rape and sexual abuse against two separate women.

Dozens more women have made allegations of sexual misconduct against the 66-year-old. 

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Moscow rejects blame for MH17 downing

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Moscow has rejected allegations that Russian military forces were involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014.  It comes after Dutch prosecutors identified a Russian military unit as the source of the missile that shot down the plane.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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IRELAND VOTES IN ABORTION REFERENDUM

Ireland is voting in a referendum on the country's abortion laws…

Voters are choosing whether to repeal the constitution's 8th amendment, which effectively bans terminations.

Olly Barratt reports.

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Legal cases brought under EU's new data protection regulation

Legal cases are already being filed against Facebook, Google, WhatsApp and Instagram under the European Union's new data protection regulation. 

The so called GDPR comes with the ability to impose massive fines on companies that fail to comply and firms around the world are affected if they hold data in the EU.

From Brussels, our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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NORTH KOREA 'STILL READY TO TALK'

North Korea says it is ready to talk 'at any time in any form'.

This after US President Donald Trump cancelled a meeting with Kim Jong Un due to take place in Singapore on June 12th.

President Trump says there's been 'open hostility' from Pyongyang in the build up to the planned summit.

Pyongyang says the decision to cancel it is 'extremely regrettable'.

Former UK cabinet minister David Mellor says he's not surprised.

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Former UK cabinet minister David Mellor says the Americans have been mistaken to reference the 'Libyan model' when describing how to de-nuclearise North Korea.

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IED EXPLODES IN CANADA RESTAURANT

A homemade bomb's exploded at a restaurant in Mississauga in Canada, injuring 15 people.

Two male suspects fled the scene after the explosion at Bombay Bhel restaurant.

Three people have been left in a critical condition after the attack, for which the motive is unknown.

Nick Westell is a reporter in Toronto.

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Violent clashes break out in village in India over moustache twirling

Violent clashes broke out in the state of Gujarat in western India after a man twirled his moustache and some people from another community objected to the gesture.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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