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Thursday, March 28, 2019

Former French EU minister against second Brexit referendum

France's former EU minister says she is against a second Brexit referendum as it would be anti-democratic.

On Wednesday UK politicians voted on eight alternative options to break the Brexit deadlock.

A proposal to hold a confirmatory vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal got the most support but didn't command a majority.

Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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Group threatens to take down Kim regime from within N. Korea

There's little known about the anti-North Korea group that claims to have raided the North Korean Embassy in Spain last month. But it's offered a reminder of what appears to be its main goal -- toppling Kim Jong-un's government.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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On its website, Cheollima Civil Defense said it has members inside North Korea… and it plans to rock the Kim regime down to its roots.

But that's unlikely to happen soon.

The group also says it's now suspending operations because of unwanted media attention.

This week, it claimed to have raided the North Korea Embassy in Spain.

According to a Spanish court document, the group assaulted embassy staff.

But Cheollima says there was no violence.

The court identified some members of the group as American, Mexican and South Korean.

Seoul hasn't commented about the raid or any of the members reportedly involved.

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MAY PUSHES FOR BREXIT DEAL SUPPORT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is launching a new push for support for her Brexit deal - having promised to quit if it goes through.

A number of lawmakers in her Conservative Party say they will now back her Withdrawal Agreement so a new leader can take over the next phase of negotiations.

But the DUP of Northern Ireland - which props up Mrs May's government in Westminster - says it can't currently vote for her plan.

On Thursday MPs failed to coalesce around other possible Brexit options.

Conservative MP Bob Seeley believes Theresa May's deal can eventually succeed in the House of Commons.

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AUSTRALIA: ISIS sympathiser jailed for life in Melbourne

A woman whose car was used by her ISIS sympathiser son to mow down pedestrians in Australia's Melbourne has collapsed in court as he was sentenced to life in prison.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne

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COURTESY AIR NEWS MELBOURNE

AUSTRALIA: White nationalist views to be banned from Facebook effective Monday

Any white nationalist views promoted by the likes of Australian conservative Senator Fraser Anning or other politicians will likely be banned under a new Facebook and Instagram policy to stamp out hate, according to the Internet giant.
Arthur Stevens has more

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COURTESY AIR NEWS MELBOURNE

AUSTRALIA: One Nation Senator claims Port Arthur massacre was a government conspiracy

Russia prepares for stand-off with US over Venezuela

Russia's Foreign Ministry is expected to lambast the US later after President Trump called on Russia to 'get out' of Venezuela, while hinting that military options were still on the table. Russia has sent a team of special forces and aeroplanes to Caracas in what the US believes is an attempt to prop up the Government. Dan Ashby has more.

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Weedkiller manufacturer ordered to pay $80 million to man diagnosed with cancer

A California jury has ordered Bayer-Monsanto to pay 80 million dollars to a 70-year old man diagnosed with cancer.

The jury had determined that the man's exposure to Monsanto's weed killer "Roundup" was a significant factor in the development of his cancer.

Monsanto said they were disappointed by the verdict, as US correspondent Kate Fisher reports.

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Boeing unveils safety measures for plane that crashed twice while US aviation officials defend oversight

The US Federal Aviation Administration and aerospace company Boeing have defended their oversight of the 737 Max aircraft, which has been involved in two crashes.

Boeing has unveiled software upgrades and more pilot training, while federal transportation officials promised better scrutiny during testimony on Capitol Hill

Congressional correspondent Harry Horton was at the hearing and reports from Capitol Hill

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

UK MPs REJECT BREXIT ALTERNATIVES

UK lawmakers have not reached a majority on any alternative Brexit options, in a series of votes.

It came after Prime Minister Theresa May promised her own MPs she'd stand aside if her Brexit deal passed the Commons.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK PM MAY: I'LL QUIT IF BREXIT DEAL GETS THROUGH

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's told lawmakers in her own party she'll step down if they back her Brexit deal.

Mrs May's told them she wouldn't seek to stay in charge for the next phase of Brexit negotiations.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK government spends $16 million on New York apartment

The UK government has spent nearly $16 million on a luxury apartment
in Manhattan.

The seven-bedroom will house the British Counsel general in New York
who's also the country's trade commissioner for North America.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Trade Deficit Narrows in January

New data shows the gap between what the US exports and imports narrowed in January.

But the trade deficit in goods remains high, at $51 billion for the month.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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UK PM CONTINUES TO PUSH FOR HER BREXIT DEAL

British MPs will vote today on what their preferred Brexit outcome is.

The move is an attempt to break the impasse over Brexit, with the Prime Minster's deal having been voted down twice already and the deadline for Brexit, which was due to take place at the end of the week, having been extended.

There are suggestions that the Prime Minister could offer to resign, in exchange for backbench MPs backing her deal.

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ALT: Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn however, believes the Prime Minister should change course, given her Brexit deal has been an unpopular one. The opposition Labour Party meanwhile is pushing for a Brexit which will include being part of the customs union.

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UN: Cyclone Idai destroyed "year's worth of crops"

The United Nations says Cyclone Idai destroyed a "year's worth of
crops" in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Almost two million people in Mozambique alone are now in need of assistance.

Nick Harper reports from Zimbabwe's capital Harare.

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India carries out successful anti-satellite missile test

India says it has joined the ranks of Russia, China and the United States after it successfully tested the capability to shoot down live satellites in space.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the announcement in a rare address to the nation.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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EU Leader Has Sharp Words for Brexiters

European Council President Donald Tusk has sharp words for those in the UK who find it inconvenient the country would have to participate in EU elections if there's a long Brexit extension.

He called such thinking unacceptable.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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UK MPs TO HOLD 'INDICATIVE VOTES'

UK lawmakers will vote later on a series of alternative Brexit plans, in an historic development.

MPs have taken control of the Parliamentary process with the government's Brexit deal still not having been approved by the House of Commons.

Prime Minister Theresa May remains under growing pressure to step aside as she continues to try and persuade MPs to back her Brexit deal.

That may be voted on again on Thursday or Friday.

Labour MP Stephen Kinnock says the 'indicative votes' process being run by MPs has been a long time coming.

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Former Russian presidential advisor charged in multi-million dollar fraud case

A former top Russian presidential advisor who oversaw an anti-corruption ministry has been charged in a $60m fraud case. But as Dan Ashby reports from Moscow, the arrest of Mikhail Abyzov might have political ramifications.

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EU Ignores Call to Ban Huawei in 5G Security Blueprint

Chinese tech giant Huawei is cheering a report issued by the European Commission on security recommendations for next-generation mobile networks.

Despite pressure from the US, Europe has ignored calls for a blanket ban on the supplier, although it does still face scrutiny under Brussels' guidelines.