AUSTRALIA: Polls Close on election day

The polls are closing in Australia as the federal election draws to a close, and counting begins immediately.
Arthur Stevens has more

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US, Canada and Mexico agree deal to end tariffs on metal imports

The US has reached a deal with Canada and Mexico to end tariffs on metal imports.

Last year the Trump administration slapped tariffs on Canadian and Mexican aluminium and steel, citing national security reasons.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Boeing Completes Software Update to 737 Max

Boeing says it has completed a software update for its 737 Max planes. 

Aviation authorities have grounded the jets around the world, following two crashes that killed everyone on board. 

Rachel Silverman has more. 

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White House puts breaks on auto tariffs

The White House is delaying a decision on whether to slap tariffs on
imported cars and auto parts for six months.

The Trump administration has warned that auto imports pose a national
security threat and the President faced a Saturday deadline on whether
to impose tariffs.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Starbucks rival Luckin Coffee soars on IPO

China's answer to Starbucks has gone public in the United States,
beating expectations and analyst predictions.

Luckin Coffee is hoping to open more stores in China than its main
rival by the end of 2019.

Nick Harper reports.

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UK Foreign Office Warns British-Iranian Dual Nationals From Travel To Iran

All British-Iranian dual nationals have been warned against travelling to the country, because of the Iranian government's "continued arbitrary detention and mistreatment" of them.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Popular internet cat 'Grumpy Cat' dies

The popular internet cat, Grumpy Cat, has died aged 7.

Grumpy Cat's permanent frown became one of the world's most popular online memes.

Harry Horton reports.

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BRITAIN'S CROSS-PARTY BREXIT TALKS COLLAPSE

Britain's cross-party talks to find a compromise on Brexit have collapsed.  

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has written a letter to the Prime Minister saying the discussions have gone "as far as they can." 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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CROSS-PARTY TALKS ON BREXIT SET TO CLOSE WITH NO DEAL

Britain's cross-party talks to find a compromise over Brexit are set to end without an agreement.

According to reports the Conservative and Labour party's negotiating teams will now look at holding more indicative votes in parliament. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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Taiwan's Government Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage in First for Asia

Lawmakers in Taiwan have passed a bill legalizing same-zex marriage in a historic first for Asia.

It comes two years after the region's Constituional Court ruled existing law, deeming specifically that marriage was between a man and a woman, was unconsitional.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Taiwan's Government Legalize Same-Sex Marriage in First for Asia

Lawmakers in Taiwan have passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in a historic first for Asia.

It comes two years after the region's Constitutional Court ruled existing law, deeming specifically that marriage was between a man and a woman, was unconstitutional.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Famed Louvre Pyramid Architect Dies Aged 102

The architect behind the glass pyramid outside the Louvre Museum has died.

I.M. Pei was one of the most prolific architects of the 20th Century and was famed for his iconic structures world wide.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Russia says it will mirror human rights sanctions

Russia has vowed to reciprocate a new round of American sanctions. The U.S. Treasury on Thursday imposed sanctions against a number of Russians accused of human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow. 

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RPTS: Trump not seeking war with Iran amid growing tension

Donald Trump wants to avoid war with Iran, that's according to US media reports that claim the President told close aides that a military conflict is not the intention

Recent tensions have threatened to boil over after the US deployed warships to the region and ordered the evacuation of US staff from the American embassy in Iraq

In Washington Kevin McAleese reports...

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Architect I.M.Pei - Dead at 102

The Chinese-born American architect I.M.Pei has died. 

He was 102 years old. 

Rachel Silverman reports. 

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US state of Missouri considers new restrictions on abortion

State Senators in the US state of Missouri have passed a controversial law that would ban abortion after 8 weeks of pregnancy.

The bill still needs to be voted on and ratified by state representatives and the governor.

It comes on the heels of a similar measure just signed into law in Alabama.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Trump lays out immigration plan

U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants the country's immigration
system to be more heavily based on merit.

The proposal has been largely rejected by Democrats and the issue is
expected be in sharp focus during the 2020 election campaign.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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MAY AGREES TO SET OUT DEPARTURE TIMETABLE

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has promised she'll specify next month when she's stepping down.

Many of her own MPs want her to stand aside so they can elect a new leader.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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BORIS TO RUN

Former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's confirmed he will run for leader of the Conservative Party after Prime Minister Theresa May stands aside.

She's promised to go once the first phase of Brexit is delivered but has been under pressure to name a specific leaving date.

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NYC Mayor joins race for President

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced he's running for the
position of US President.

There are now two dozen Democrats looking to topple President Trump in
the 2020 election.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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