May wins cabinet backing for draft Brexit agreement but many sides furious

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the cabinet have taken the decisive step to back a Brexit draft withdrawal agreement which will enable her to finalize the deal with the European Union in the coming days. 

It follows a lengthy cabinet meeting which ran to nearly five hours, however many sides on the Brexit argument remain unhappy with the proposed agreement as Catherine Drew reports from London.  

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May says cabinet taken decisive step to back draft Brexit agreement

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the cabinet have taken the decisive step to back a Brexit draft withdrawal agreement which will enable her to finalize the deal with the European Union in the coming days. 

It follows a lengthy cabinet meeting which ran to nearly five hours, in which ministers were shown the draft agreement and asked for their support.   

Leaked details of the draft agreement have emerged provoking furious reactions from Brexit supporting MPs, those from the DUP party of Northern Ireland who prop up Mrs May's government in parliament, as well as Remain-supporting lawmakers.  Meaning cabinet approval is just the first small hurdle for this draft agreement. 

After the meeting, Mrs May made a statement outside Downing Street to say tough decisions had been taken. 

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In a statement following the meeting, Theresa May said she believed the deal with in the best interests of the country as a whole. 

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US could lose a war against China or Russia according to new report

The US could lose a war against China or Russia according to a new bipartisan report.

The National Defense Strategy Commission says the US has lost its military edge to a dangerous degree.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports

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Splinter Group of Central American Migrants Reaches US-Mexico Border

Hundreds of Central American migrants travelling through Mexico to seek asylum in the United States have reached the US-Mexico border. 

This group includes LGBTQ migrants, who broke away from the larger caravan in Mexico City.

Rachel Silverman reports from California. 

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United Nations lift sanctions on Eritrea after nine years

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to lift
sanctions and an arms embargo on Eritrea.

These measures have been in place for nearly a decade but Eritrea has
significantly improved relations with Ethiopia and Djibouti in recent
months.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Pence Calls on Suu Kyi to Release Journalists

US Vice President Mike Pence has pressed Myanmar's civilian leader to pardon two Reuters journalists.

They were jailed for reporting on the military's ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya people.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Cabinet meet in crunch Brexit meeting

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the UK is significantly closer to delivering on the Brexit vote, as she faced MPs in the parliamentary chamber, ahead of crunch Cabinet meeting to pour over the details of a draft withdrawal agreement. 

Getting the Cabinet's backing with be crucial and is not a given as they meet Wednesday afternoon.  Leaks from the draft agreement have provoked angry responses from Brexiteers and members of the Democratic Unionist Party, or DUP, which props up Theresa May's government.  

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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UK PM Defends Brexit Draft Deal at PMQs

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has defended the latest draft outline on a Brexit deal during Prime Ministers Questions.

It comes ahead of a crunch meeting with her cabinet to decide the fate of the agreement she has negotiated with the EU.

The Prime Minster says the draft brings the UK one step closer to delivering Brexit and avoiding a no-deal scenario.

But she is facing resistance from some of her MPs who are concerned about the new proposal.

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ALT: While opposition Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn accuses the Prime Minster of brining back a bad deal.

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ALT: While opposition Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn accuses the Prime Minster of brining back a bad deal.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi meets Mike Pence in Singapore

US Vice President Mike Pence met with India's Prime Minister in Singapore at the sidelines of the East Asia Summit.

The meeting comes in the backdrop of the Trump administration giving India a temporary waiver to continue to import oil from Iran. However the American government is yet to give India a go-ahead for its defence deals with Russia.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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THERESA MAY SEEKS CABINET BACKING FOR BREXIT DEAL

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will try and seek support from her cabinet later (on Wednesday) for a draft Brexit deal with the EU.

Some of her ministers are known to be skeptical about the agreement.

But if Mrs May can win her cabinet's backing, there's likely to be an emergency Brexit summit in Brussels later this month to finalise the deal.

After months of difficult talks, UK correspondent Olly Barratt says this is a key moment.

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Putin and Abe to discuss peace treaty

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is meeting Asian leaders at the Association of South East Asia Nations summit in Singapore. He is expected to speak to the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe about signing a peace treaty, which has been in negotiations since the middle of the last century. Lucy Taylor reports.

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Death toll from California wildfires continues to rise

The death toll from wildfires raging in the US state of California has risen to 50.

Dozens of people are still missing in the deadliest wildfires in the state's history

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Trump targets Macron in barrage of tweets

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken to social media to berate his
French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.

In several tweets, President Trump criticized French tariffs on U.S.
wine, Macron's military plans and highlighted his latest approval
ratings.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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CNN sues US President Donald Trump after correspondent's White House access suspended

CNN is suing US President Donald Trump and several administration officials over the temporary suspension of their correspondent Jim Acosta's access to the White House.

The network's Chief White House Correspondent had his security pass taken away after a tense exchange with President Trump during a recent press conference.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details:

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El Chapo drug trial starts in NYC

The trial of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, one of the biggest drugs trials in US history, has got underway in New York.

The Mexican drug kingpin is accused of heading up the Sinaloa cartel and smuggling more than 200 tonnes of cocaine into the United States.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Russia threatens to boycott Davos

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says Russian officials and business figures will refuse to attend the World Economic Forum if restrictions remain in place.

Three Russian businessmen, all subject to U.S. sanctions, have reportedly been asked not to participate in the event.

Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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California wildfires now deadliest in state's history

The California wildfires are now the deadliest in the state's history

The number of people killed climbed to at least 44 on Monday as authorities searched for more victims.

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports.

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UNCONFIRMED REPORTS OF BREXIT 'DEAL'

It's reported UK and EU negotiators have reached agreement on a text on a proposed Brexit deal.

UK media says Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet will be briefed on the details with a view to winning their support.

Britain is due to leave the EU in March of next year but there had been a number of stumbling blocks in reaching a withdrawal deal.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it could be a significant moment - but won't be entirely conclusive.

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British Government: 'small number of issues' remain on Brexit

The British Government remains positive that a Brexit deal could be reached shortly with the EU, after UK Prime Minster Theresa May updated her cabinet on the talks.

According to Downing Street, a small number of outstanding issues remain but both sides are optimistic.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports

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Amazon Announces Two New HQs

Amazon has announced two new headquarters in New York City and Virginia.

The company says it will invest $5 billion and create 50,000 jobs.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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