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The New York Times is reporting that President Trump asked the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to help investigate the origins of Robert Mueller's inquiry into ties between the Trump campaign and the Russians.
A transcript of a recent telephone conversation between the two leaders is reported to have been classified at an unusually high level by the US government.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Another meeting between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan has begun in Sudan to seek a solution on the dispute over Ethiopia filling and operating a new dam on River Nile . For 8 years Egypt has been opposed to Ethiopia building the dam on the river claiming it will reduce watsr into Egypt and affect its livelihood.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Prince Harry is guest editing National Geographic's instagram account to launch a new environmental campaign.
It comes following his comments that protecting nature should not be dismissed as "hippy."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently on an official tour of Southern Africa with their son Archie.
Our London correspondent Holly Hudson reports.
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Members of European Parliament have again blocked two nominees for the next European Commission. The decision marks the beginning of an uphill battle for European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen as she attempts to form her team of commissioners.
Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.
In Germany, a court case opened Monday, pitting 450,000 Volkswagen owners against the carmaker over its rigging of diesel emissions - the largest-ever case of its kind in Germany.
The company has already had to pay out more than 30 billion US dollars worldwide over the so-called 'dieselgate' scandal.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) campaigners in Ghana are criticizing the government's introduction of Comprehensive Sexual Education in public schools. They say it will replace advocacy for abstinence with sex participation at any age. The Ghana Education Service (GES) is expected to introduce sex education into the curriculum of basic schools to equip pupils to know and experience their sexuality from next term.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.
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France is holding a national day of mourning for President Jacques Chirac, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 86.
A minute of silence will be held in schools and public offices.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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President Trump's special envoy to Ukraine has resigned, becoming the first high level casualty of the scandal that has thrust the White House into the middle of an impeachment probe.
Kurt Volker says he's leaving his position with immediate effect.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Democrats have issued Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with a subpoena - a legal order that compels him to hand over documents relating to President Trump's conversation with the President of Ukraine.
They've also announced that 5 key witnesses will be called to appear before them next week.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Members of the US House Intelligence Committee plan to work through a scheduled recess next week, as Democrats try to build a case for the impeachment of President Trump.
The impeachment inquiry comes after a whistleblower complaint reportedly filed by a CIA officer who once worked at the White House.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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The top EU and UK Brexit negotiators have held another round of talks. But the two sides don't appear any closer to breaking the Brexit deadlock.
Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.
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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex has visited a landmine clearance charity in Angola.
He is following in the footsteps of his late mother Princess Dianna and hopes to raise awareness of the issue of landmines and those who live within the area where they are a threat.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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European Council President Jean-Claude Juncker has said it would be Britain's fault alone if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. Juncker's comments came ahead of more Brexit talks on Friday and amid growing skepticism an agreement is possible.
Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.
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A British-flagged oil tanker is leaving Iran, after being held there for more than two months.
The Stena Impero is on the move from the Bandar Abbas port, where it has been anchored since July.
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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Austria's ex-chancellor Sebastian Kurz appears likely to return to power when Austrian voters head to the polls Sunday for the second time in three years.
The 33-year-old was ousted from office in May in the wake a video corruption scandal implicating one of his coalition partners.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced sanctions against Cuba's former President Raul Castro.
Pompeo says the sanctions are because of Castro's support for the government of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, and for his involvement in human rights abuses.
Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas.
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President Trump says the officials within his White House who provided information to a whistleblower are close to being "spies" and he's demanding that they be unmasked.
He suggested to a group of American diplomats in New York that in earlier times the whistle-blower and his sources might have faced the death penalty for treason.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Honduras has signed a deal with the United States to accept migrants applying for asylum in the US.
Gang wars in Honduras have ruled waves of mass migration and multiple caravans to the United States.
USCorrespondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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President Trump says the officials within his White House who provided information to a whistleblower are close to being "spies" and he's demanding that they be unmasked.
The President also says he ought out to have the power to halt the impeachment probe now underway on Capitol Hill.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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The Congolese government and international aid agencies have launched a huge measles vaccination campaign in six of the DRC's provinces.
The aim is to stem the world's largest measles outbreak. Health officials have recorded close to 200,000 cases and 3,667 deaths since the beginning of the year. Chris Ocamringa has that story from Kinshasa.
Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa.
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The whistleblower alleging serious misconduct by President Trump is claiming the White House operates a secret electronic storage system where records of his conversation with the Ukrainian President were hidden.
The complaint alleges that multiple White House officials were so worried by the President's discussions with the Ukrainian leader that they locked records of the conversations away.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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A carbon offset project run by Hadza tribe who are hunter-gatherers in Tanzania has been awarded the UN's Equator Prize for conservation and sustainability in New York, along with 21 other indigenous groups that are using natural solutions to combat climate change.