Death toll rises in Indian state of Odisha from Cyclone Fani

The state of Odisha in India has confirmed that there were 21 more deaths due to Cyclone Fani (PRON: FORNI) which hit the coast of ten days ago with wind speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour. 

This brings the death toll in the state up to 64. Millions of people are still without power and water,

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Chinese and Russian foreign ministers to meet over key issues

The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov later for talks over Syria, Venezuela and Iran, among other issues. Dan Ashby has more.

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Top White House economic contradicts Trump, says US 'will pay' for new China-tariffs

We're right where we want to be with China' the message from the US President on Sunday as the trade dispute between the world's two largest economies continued to escalate

The sides failed to agree terms last week in the latest round of negotiations, just as Mr Trump announced a major tariff hike on $200 billion dollars worth of Chinese goods.

The White House has now begun the process of slapping Beijing with an additional set of levies on a further $300 billion dollars of products.

China has threatened unspecified countermeasures in response

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The next round of talks are due to take place in Beijing though no date has been announced.

North Korea 'coal ship' seized by U.S. arrives in American Samoa for inspection

A North Korean cargo ship, seized by officials on suspicion of violating U.S. sanctions, has arrived in American Samoa for inspection

The vessel, The Wise Honest, was escorted to the US territory before docking at the port of Pago Pago 

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports...

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India's penultimate phase of polling as elections draw to a close.

The sixth phase of polling in India has 59 constituencies across six states and the national capital voting.

In the last general election in 2014, Prime Minister Modi's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party had won 45 of these seats. 

The last phase of polling will take place on May 19, with votes counted on May 23. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Anti-Boko Haram militia in Nigeria releases nearly 900 children - Unicef

The anti-Boko Haram militia known as the Civilian Joint TaskForce in northeast Nigeria has released nearly 900 child soldiers.

The United Nations Children's fund Unicef said the release is part of an agreement by the armed group to end the recruitment of children.

Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details

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Jeff Bezos announces ambitions goals for lunar travel, space colonies

Jeff Bezos has announced ambitious new goals for his space exploration company, Blue Origin.

The founder and CEO of Amazon said his immediate goal is to improve access to the moon.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:

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China-US Talks End in No Deal, as Trump Escalates Trade War

China and the United States have ended the latest round of fraught trade talks with no deal.

Without a resolution, President Trump's decision to ramp up tariffs may lead to a major escalation in the trade war.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Uber shares drop on stock market debut

Ride-hailing app Uber has gone public on the New York Stock Exchange
with shares falling in early trading.

It struggled as global markets continued to drop over the US-China
trade dispute.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Trump in "No Rush" over US-China Trade After Escalating Trade War

Donald Trump says he's in no rush to reach a deal with China, after ramping up tariffs and rattling global markets.

China says it will retaliate even as the country's top negotiator continues with talks in Washington.

From the US capital, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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SCIENTISTS IN ENGLAND TEST WAYS TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

The University of Cambridge in England plans to set up a new research facility to explore ways to combat climate change. 

Scientists would investigate radical proposals such as refreezing the Earth's poles and removing CO2 from the atmosphere. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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UK GROWTH QUICKENS IN Q1

UK economic output picked up pace in the first quarter of 2019 according to new figures.

Part of the acceleration in growth is being attributed to manufacturers stockpiling ahead of Brexit.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Royals Launch Mental Health Text Message Service

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) have teamed up with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan) to launch a text message service for people experiencing mental health problems.

The 'Shout' service would offer cubical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has been funded by their combined Royal Foundation.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Russia and Japan hold new round of peace talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono is in Moscow holding peace talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. The two countries are trying to make headway on a treaty, which is being hampered by a territorial dispute. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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India's richest man buys iconic British toy retailer Hamleys

The world's oldest toy retailer is now owned by Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man. 

His company Reliance Industries bought the 250-year-old chain from China's C Banner International for an undisclosed sum.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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McDonald's to temporarily close 169 India outlets following legal battle

McDonald's is closing more than 160 of its restaurants in India for two weeks following a legal battle with a former partner in the country. 

This move has been made as the US fast food chain has reached a settlement and acquired full ownership of the joint venture.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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US increases China tariffs

US tariffs on two hundred billion dollars worth of Chinese products have more than doubled after US and Chinese negotiators failed to reach a deal.

China has vowed to retaliate. The International Monetary Fund says the row poses a "threat to the global economy".

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Uber prices shares at $45 for IPO, raising $8.1 billion

Uber has priced shares for its blockbuster IPO at $45, raising $8.1 billion.

The share price, though, was at the low end of its previously announced $44 to $50 range.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Baseball team visit to White House creates racial divide

Nearly all the non-white members of the Boston Red Sox are turning
down a visit to the White House.

It's tradition for the winners of the baseball World Series to meet
the President of the United States.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US seizes North Korean cargo ship

The U.S. navy has seized a North Korea cargo ship is says violated
sanctions by exporting coal.

It's the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries after
Pyongyang carried out two missile tests.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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