US Gov Charges Facebook with Discrimination

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has charged Facebook with discrimination. 

The department says the social media giant allows advertisers to restrict minorities and protect groups from viewing real estate ads. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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British MPs to vote on EU Withdrawal Bill on Friday

British MPs will vote on the Prime Minister's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement only on Friday, and it will be separated from the political declaration.

It comes as MPs try to break the deadlock over Brexit. If it doesn't pass, the UK could head towards a no-deal Brexit or a long extension.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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US President Donald Trump urges OPEC to boost oil production

US President Donald Trump says OPEC members should increase oil production.

The group of oil-producing countries has agreed to pump less oil after a sharp fall in prices at the end of 2018.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Trump says DOJ will review Smollett case

US President Donald Trump says the Justice Department will examine Chicago prosecutor's decision to drop charges against the actor Jussie Smollett.

Mr Smollett was accused of faking a racially motivated attack on himself but always maintained his innocence.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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UK MPs in Deadlock over Brexit, as Government plans Brexit debate

 British MPs are expected to debate Brexit in Parliament on Friday, though it is unlikely this would be a meaningful vote on the Prime Minister's Brexit deal.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May had told MPs that she would step aside earlier than indicated, provided they back her deal, which has already twice been rejected.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports

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Czech police arrest two on suspicion of attempted terror attack in Germany

Czech police detained two people on suspicion of helping carry out an attack on Germany's railway network.

The two men are suspected of working alongside an Iraqi man with who was arrested in Austria earlier on the week.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Rescue Vessel Reportedly Hijacked by Migrants

A tanker ship reportedly hijacked by migrants has now docked in Malta.

According to the vessel's captain, the migrants demanded they and the ship be taken to Europe.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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

Australian right wing senator Pauline Hanson is digging in and attacking the media after appearing to suggest the 1996 Port Arthur massacre was a government conspiracy.

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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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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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