Over 120 countries have signed up to support global efforts to tackle
the international drugs trade.
At a special, high-level meeting at the United Nations world leaders
discussed the rising problems of trafficking and drugs use.
At the event called the 'Global call to action on the World Drug
Problem' countries also looked at different ways to better engage the
issue and find solutions.
The Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all countries to help.
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US President Donald Trump highlighted the rising problem.
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Monday, September 24, 2018
Bill Cosby sentencing begins over sexual assault conviction
American Comedian Bill Cosby faces sentencing Monday after he was found guilty back in April of drugging and sexually assaulting a women in 2004.
The 81 year-old could receive anything from a lengthy prison term to probation.
Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese has the details....
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Trump: 2nd North Korea summit may happen "soon"
US President Donald Trump says a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may happen "soon".
It follows the historic meeting between the two leaders in Singapore in June.
Speaking to reporters at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump said progress had been made on the planned denuclearization.
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President Trump says threats from North Korea have eased compared to this time last year when Trump called Kim "Rocket Man".
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It follows the historic meeting between the two leaders in Singapore in June.
Speaking to reporters at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump said progress had been made on the planned denuclearization.
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Trump arrives at UN for busy week
US President Donald Trump has returned to the United Nations General Assembly for a week in which he's expected to attack Iran and work on denuclearization in North Korea.
Later on Monday he'sll meet the President of South Korea to sign a trade agreement between the two countries.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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Later on Monday he'sll meet the President of South Korea to sign a trade agreement between the two countries.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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Trump calls latest claims against SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh "totally political".
President Trump says claims that his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh exposed himself at a party when he was a student at Yale University are "totally political".
Democrats are demanding an FBI investigation of the judge's behavior, and more delays to his confirmation hearings.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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France to cut €25 billion worth of taxes next year
The French government has announced a 25 billion euro tax cut for households and businesses in next year's budget.
It will be the lowest tax level in France since 2012.
But the measures will increase the country's deficit even higher, and close to an EU limit.
Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.
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Russia to supply Syria with S-300 anti-missile system
Russian Defence Minister said Moscow will supply its advanced S-300 anti-missile system to Damascus - despite previously halting delivery upon Israel's request. The announcement comes a week after the ministry accused Israel of causing the downing of a Russian military plane in Syria. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Melbourne golfing plane crash caused by pilot - report
Widows of four American men killed in the worst air disaster in 30 years in Australia's southern state, Victoria are expected to pursue millions of dollars in damages against the pilot's estate after he was blamed for the tragedy.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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Round the world yachtsman in trouble in the Indian Ocean
A french fishing vessel is expected to reach a stricken yacht in the Indian Ocean shortly after an Indian sailor was seriously injured during the Golden Globe Round the world yacht race.
Arthur Stevens has more
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This story is no longer available. Refer report from Rebecca Bundhun in Mumbai
Arthur Stevens has more
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Injured Indian sailor rescued after being stranded for three days
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A seriously injured Indian sailor has been rescued after he was stranded in The Indian Ocean while taking part in a round the world race.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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MAY UNDER PRESSURE OVER BREXIT STRATEGY
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's meeting her cabinet (on Monday) for the first time since her Brexit plans were rejected at last week's EU summit in Salzburg.
She's reportedly facing growing pressure from some ministers to drop her Chequers proposals, and work towards a Canada-style trade weal with Brussels.
She's reportedly facing growing pressure from some ministers to drop her Chequers proposals, and work towards a Canada-style trade weal with Brussels.
The government is denying it's making plans for a snap election within weeks.
Opposition Labour MP Chris Williamson says the Conservative government's strategy is wrong.
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Last Mediterranean migrant rescue ship to be deflagged
The last private rescue ship saving migrants in the Mediterranean Sea is being forced to end its operations.
Panama has revoked the registration of the rescue ship Aquarius meaning it will be de-flagged the next time it docks.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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Russian opposition leader detained upon jail release
The Russian opposition leader has been detained again for allegedly violating protest laws.
As he walked out of jail on Monday, Alexei Navalny was then taken to a police station.
Jessica King reports.
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Indian government launches 'world's largest' healthcare scheme
India has launched a new scheme that will provide free healthcare insurance to 500 million people.
Popularly known as 'Modicare', after India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the scheme promises poor families a cover of roughly $7000 for secondary and tertiary medical care.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Popularly known as 'Modicare', after India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the scheme promises poor families a cover of roughly $7000 for secondary and tertiary medical care.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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World Leaders Prepare for Mandela Peace Summit
Members of the United Nations are expected to adopt a Political Declaration on Monday which calls on world leaders to make the impossible possible.
This is set to take place during the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit- the first major high-level event during this year’s UN General Assembly.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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This is set to take place during the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit- the first major high-level event during this year’s UN General Assembly.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Sunday, September 23, 2018
Accuser of Supreme Court nominee set to testify on Thursday
A woman accusing U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual
assault is set to testify on Thursday.
Kavanaugh is accused of sexually assaulting Professor Christine Blasey
Ford at a party back in 1982.
He denies the allegation but the incident has delayed him being
confirmed to the Supreme Court.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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assault is set to testify on Thursday.
Kavanaugh is accused of sexually assaulting Professor Christine Blasey
Ford at a party back in 1982.
He denies the allegation but the incident has delayed him being
confirmed to the Supreme Court.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Friday, September 21, 2018
Paypal joins other tech giants, bans InfoWars
PayPal says it is cutting off its service to American conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
The online payment site is following in the footsteps of other tech giants including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Apple in banning Jones.
As US correspondent Steve Mort reports, PayPal says Jones' InfoWars website violates its "acceptable use policy."
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The online payment site is following in the footsteps of other tech giants including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Apple in banning Jones.
As US correspondent Steve Mort reports, PayPal says Jones' InfoWars website violates its "acceptable use policy."
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Deputy Attorney General of US denies plotting to record, overthrow Trump
The US official overseeing the investigation into Donald Trump's ties to the Russians is denying a report that he once suggested secretly taping the US President, and launching a plot to oust him from power.
Rod Rosenstein (PRON: ROSEN-STEEN) is the Deputy Attorney General of the United States, and reportedly hatched the plan - which was never implemented - shortly after President Trump fired the Director of the FBI.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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China wants US to revoke sanctions over Russian military equipment
China has told the United States to remove sanctions imposed over Beijing's purchase of Russian military equipment, or face consequences.
The US sanctions were put in place in response to allegations of Russian meddling in US elections.
Our U.S. correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Trump Tweets Attack on Accuser's Credibility
President Trump has unleashed a twitter attack against the woman who has accused his Supreme Court nominee of sexual assault.
And the President says nominee Brett Kavanaugh is under assault by radical left wing politicians.
Rachel Silverman has more.
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