US birth rate dropped to lowest rate in 32 years

The number of babies being born in the United States has dropped to its lowest rate in 32 years, according to provisional data released by the National Center for Health Statistics.

About 3.79 million babies were born in the US in 2018. That's a 2 percent drop from the previous year and the fourth consecutive annual decline.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports.

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US State Department pulls non-emergency staff out of Iraq

The US State Department is moving all non-emergency staff out of Iraq.

That's as the US military flags up possible threats to American troops in the country from Iran and tensions between Washington and Tehran mount.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports:

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Inquiry launched into reality TV in Britain after death of talk show guest

An inquiry has been launched into reality TV in Britain after the death of a guest who took part in a programme. 

The Jeremy Kyle Show has now been permanently cancelled by broadcaster ITV. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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Alabama bans abortion, imposing strictest US law

The US state of Alabama has introduced a new law banning abortion.

It's the country's strictest bill, banning terminations at any stage
of pregnancy, except where a mother's life is at serious risk.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Labor to offer First Australians a partnership

Australian Opposition leader Bill Shorten is promising indigenous Australians a "partnership" rather than paternalism and interventions should his party assume power in the federal election this Saturday.
The Labor leader wants First Australians acknowledged in the constitution and says he's open to a Voice to Parliament.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: The federal election looms with Labor holding a narrow lead over the Coalition government

It's just a matter of days until Australians go to a federal election to re-elect or replace the current Liberal/National Party coalition government.
Saturday will see a record over 16 million Australians vote for both the Upper and Lower Houses of Parliament.
Arthur Stevens has the latest

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The leaders of New Zealand and France will launch an appeal to stop violent extremist material from being shared on social media.

It follows the terrorist attack in Christchurch in March where the suspected perpetrator live-streamed his attack on Facebook.

Jeremy Ghez is a lecturer at the HEC business school in Paris.

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Emmanuel Macron and Jacinda Ardern host Paris conference on terrorist content online

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron are calling on social networks to take action on removing terrorist content - following the Christchurch terror attack, which was streamed live on Facebook by the shooter.

Senior executives from the tech giants will join the meeting in Paris.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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UK MPs TO VOTE (AGAIN) ON BREXIT

UK MPs will get to vote in early June on legislation to take Britain out of the EU.

Downing Street says the vote on the Withdrawal Agreement Bill will go ahead even if a cross-party Brexit deal hasn't been reached with opposition Labour.

Talks between Labour and the governing Conservatives continue.

And Prime Minister Theresa May's top Brexit negotiator is in Brussels for talks with European officials.

But Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry says the Prime Minister's handling of Brexit is not going to succeed.

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Violence breaks out at India election rally

Several people have been injured as violent clashes broke out during an election rally of the ruling BJP party in the city of Kolkata in India.

The six-week long general election in India runs until 23rd May, when results will be announced. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Trump administration talks down possible US-Iran conflict as tensions escalate

Both President Trump and his top diplomat Mike Pompeo talked down the chances of a military conflict with Iran on Tuesday

Their remarks came after months of increased tension between Washington and Tehran and reports the US has prepared a new military strategy to counter Iranian threats.

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

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Cybersecurity breach at WhatsApp leaves users vulnerable

WhatsApp has announced a major cybersecurity breach, and is urging all
users to update their software.

The firm, which is owned by Facebook, says the hackers were able to
get into some smartphones simply by calling them on the app -
infecting devices even if users didn't answer the call.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:


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New guidelines to reduce dementia risk

New guidelines say people can reduce the risk of dementia by getting
regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding too much alcohol and eating a
healthy diet.

The World Health Organization collected data from 80 countries to
offer the new guidelines to healthcare providers, governments and
policy makers.

Dementia is on the rise with 50 million people worldwide currently
suffering from the condition - that figure is set to triple by 2050.

Dr Neerja Chowdhary from the World Health Organization says these
guidelines will help.

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UK Remain Parties Fail To Unite Over European Elections

British political parties with a pro-remain stance on Brexit, appear to be dividing and not uniting ahead of the European elections.

There are concerns that this could see pro-leave parties like the Brexit party do better at the ballot, as the remain vote will be spread among several parties.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has more.

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North Korea accuses US of "robbery" over ship seizure

North Korea is accusing the United States as "unlawful robbery" over the seizure of a cargo ship.

The US says Pyongyang was violating international sanctions by using the vessel for coal shipments.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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US Prepares New China Tariffs, But Trump Sounds

The United States is preparing a new list of Chinese goods worth $300 billion that it will target for additional tariffs. 

But China says the two sides have agreed to continue talking.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Sudan to decide on the future of its politics

Sudan is to decide on Tuesday how long its transition period should last, and what kind of governance system will be adopted. This follows the overthrow of Omar El Bashir as president in April this year after ruling Sudan for nearly 3 decades. 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 

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BORIS JOHNSON PROSECUTED FOR BREXIT BUS CLAIM

Boris Johnson is facing a legal challenge over Vote Leave's 'Brexit bus' claim that "we send the EU £350m a week."

A private prosecutor believes the British MP and former London Mayor should be held accountable alleging he "abused public trust." 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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WhatsApp Hack

Messaging app WhatsApp has experienced a hack, in which surveillance software had been remotely installed on phones and other devices.

Newspaper The Financial Times reported the cyber attack was developed by Israeli security firm NSO Group, but the group said the technology used is licensed to authorised government agencies for the sole purpose of fighting crime and terror.

Corresponden tNatalie Powell reprots.

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Police suspect suicide in German crossbow deaths

German police say evidence points to a group suicide in the mysterious case of three people killed with a crossbow in a Bavarian hotel room.

Authorities then also found two more dead bodies at the residence of one of the victims although it's still unclear how the cases are linked.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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