British MPs Debate Draft Brexit Proposals

British MPs will continue debating the UK Government's proposed Brexit deal after a month's delay.

In December, Theresa May cancelled a meaningful vote on the proposal to seek more assurances from the EU, as it looked like her deal would be voted down by lawmakers.

A new vote is expected to take place next week.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Controversial Indian copper plant to reopen

The Supreme Court has approved the reopening of a copper plant in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu that has faced allegations of alleged environmental pollution.

The plant was shut down last year following massive protests that saw 13 deaths.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Malta Demands EU Solution Before Allowing Rescue Ships to Dock

Malta says it will not allow two migrant rescue ships to dock, until other European states take in some of the hundreds of migrants already in the island country's care. 

Nearly 50 migrants are aboard those two ships…which have been stuck at sea since late December.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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AUSTRALIA: Suspicious packages under investigation at embassies in Melbourne and Canberra

Suspicious packages sparked a major emergency response and evacuation of
some foreign consulates across Melbourne, with embassies in Canberra
also hit.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Doping experts visit Russian lab

Russia is due to hand over data to the World Anti-Doping Agency after missing the last deadline to do so.

Access to Moscow's anti-doping laboratory was a condition of reinstating Russian athletes to competition level, a status that is now once again at risk.

Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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President Trump demands funds for border wall in primetime address

U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded funding for a border wall
describing it as a choice between right and wrong.

In a primetime address to the American people he didn't declare a
national emergency but once again blamed Democrats for the partial
shutdown of the U.S. government.

The President wants over $5 billion for the wall included in funding
package to reopen around a quarter of federal agencies.

But Democrats show little sign of backing down.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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U.S. and China make strides in trade talks

President Trump has tweeted that trade talks between the U.S. and
China are going well.

This comes as a trade delegation from Washington is in China to
discuss the ongoing trade war.

The two nations have exchanged billions of dollars worth of tariffs on
one another but a temporary truce was announced in December.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Drone sighting stops flights at London Heathrow airport

Departures at London's Heathrow airport were temporarily stopped after police said a drone was sighted near the airport.

Flights resumed one hour later. A Heathrow spokesperson said it was a "precautionary measure". Last month, drone sightings near London's Gatwick Airport caused chaos - with hundreds of flights cancelled.

Olly Barratt has more from London

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Police say they will deal with Brexit harassment of MPs in Westminster

London's Metropolitan police say they are continuing to investigate whether any crimes have been committed after a number of MPs and journalists were surrounded and shouted out by Brexit supporters in recent days.  

It comes as the Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow  called for greater police protection for MPs, amid impassioned protests from both pro and anti Brexit groups around Westminster.   

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Ministers Warn Against No Deal Brexit

Ahead of a meaningful vote on UK Prime Minster Theresa May's Brexit deal next week, British cabinet ministers have spoken out, warning of the consequences of not backing a withdrawal agreement - and therefore crashing out of the EU without a deal.

The government meanwhile is making contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Search begins for new World Bank President

With the surprise resignation of World Bank President Jim Yong Kim the debate has begun over who will succeed him.

The post has been filled by an American for 75 years but having uprooted many European alliances, President Trump may find it harder to find support for his choice of candidate.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports.

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US CO2 emissions rise by 3.4 percent

America's Carbon Dioxide emissions rose by 3.4 percent in 2018 - the biggest increase in eight years.

New analysis from the economic firm Rodium Group comes even as coal plants shut down around the US.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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UK MPs TO VOTE ON BREXIT NEXT TUESDAY

It's been confirmed British Members of Parliament will vote next Tuesday (15th) on the Brexit deal Theresa May's government reached with Brussels.

And the UK insists it remains committed to leaving the EU at the end of March, despite reports it's considering delaying the process.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Authorities say German data breach suspect acted alone

German investigators say they believe a 20 year-old man acted alone to carry out a large data breach affecting hundreds of prominent politicians, journalists and others.

The suspect, who was arrested on Sunday, has reportedly confessed and is cooperating with authorities.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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French Prime Minister targets yellow vest protests

The French Prime Minister has announced plans to punish people who take part in unauthorised demonstrations.

Violent protests by the yellow vest movement have rocked France for the past eight weeks, damaging the economy. 

Now the government wants to ban known troublemakers from taking part.

Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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German authorities arrest suspect in data breach case

German authorities have arrested a 20 year-old man in connection with a large data breach which targeted hundreds of politicians and other prominent people.

It remains unclear whether the data breach was politically motivated.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Irish PM Says UK Will Get More Assurances on Backstop

Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says the EU is willing to give more assurances on the controversial Irish backstop.

British MPs will vote on the Brexit deal that includes the backstop in one week.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more.

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REPORTS: UK CONSIDERS ARTICLE 50 DELAY

It's reported British officials have begun 'putting out feelers' with the EU for a possible extension to Article 50 to delay Brexit.

It comes as the government continues to try and persuade Members of Parliament to back the Brexit deal it's agreed with Brussels, ahead of a vote due next week.

Prime Minister Theresa May hopes to announce further assurances from the EU about a backstop solution to the Irish border issue, before the vote.

The government insists it does not intend to seek an extension to Article 50 for more time for negotiations before the Brexit date of March 29th.

And preparations for a 'no deal' Brexit continue to be ramped up - but Ian Baxter of Baxter Freight says that would be a disaster for his industry.

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Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister discuss trade and Afghanistan cooperation

Days after mocking India for its limited role in Afghanistan, US President Donald Trump spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone.

The two leaders reportedly discussed reducing America's trade deficit with India and increasing their cooperation in Afghanistan. President Trump has been seeking a more active role for India in Kabul that goes beyond reconstruction.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Japan mulling compromise on Russia peace treaty

A peace treaty between Russia and Japan could be around the corner, as Japanese media report a possible compromise. 

Signing the deal with Tokyo is one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's stated goals for the New Year.

Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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