Supreme Court blocks 2020 census citizenship question

The Supreme Court has, for the moment, refused the Trump administration's request to include a citizenship question on the 2020 census because they did not accept the reasons given for its inclusion.

From Washington our correspondent Jagruti Dave has the latest..

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AIR INDIA JET DIVERTED OVER 'SECURITY THREAT'

Two UK fighter jets have been scrambled to escort a passenger plane into a London airport after what was initially reported as a bomb threat.

The Air India flight landed at Stansted airport en route from Mumbai to Newark Airport in the US.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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One in three children in India will be stunted by 2022, report says

Almost one in three children under the age of five in India will be stunted if current trends continue, according to a report prepared by the United Nations World Food Programme.

India needs to double its efforts to fight malnutrition, it said.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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BORIS AND JEREMY SET OUT IMMIGRATION, BREXIT POSITIONS

Front-runner to be next UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he wants to introduce an Australian-style points system for immigration.

He says voters want to see more control over immigration as the UK leaves the EU - but the UK should remain open to 'talent'.

His opponent, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, says Boris Johnson has been making promises on Brexit which will be hard to keep.

The UK's due to leave the EU on October 31st, and Mr Hunt says he would consider delaying slightly if a deal was close.

On immigration, Boris Johnson says he's positive about much of it.

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Trump attacks India ahead of G20 meeting with Modi

US President Donald Trump has once again attacked India over its high tariffs, a day ahead of his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan.

This comes after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo downplayed Indo-US trade tensions during his India visit this week.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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US Democrats battle in first President debate

In the first Democrat US Presidential debate, ten candidates argued
over immigration, healthcare, climate change and whether to impeach
President Trump.

Elizabeth Warren was the only top tier contender leaving the other
candidates to fight for air time.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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San Francisco Bans Sale of E-Cigarettes

San Francisco has banned the sale of e-cigarettes. It's the first US city to do so. 

Rachel Silverman has more. 

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Trump blames Democrats for drowning death of two migrants in Rio Grande river

President Trump has blamed the Democrats for the death of an El Salvadoran migrant and his 23 month old daughter who drowned last weekend in the Rio Grande river.

Photographs of the bodies of Oscar and Valeria Martinez have caused widespread shock in the United States.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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US aiming to restart trade talks with China after Trump-Xi meeting at G20

The US wants to restart trade talks with China after the two countries' leaders meet at the G20 summit in Osaka.

But, according to reports, the Trump administration is not willing to to make any concessions on tariffs before cutting a deal.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports

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BREXIT ROW DOMINATES CONSERVATIVE RACE

The two men vying to be next UK Prime Minister are increasingly in disagreement over Brexit.

Former Mayor of London Boris Johnson says he'll get Britain out of the EU on October 31st 'do or die', and is challenging Jeremy Hunt to make the same commitment.

Mr Hunt, the UK Foreign Secretary, says Boris Johnson is unlikely to keep that promise, and would consider extending the Brexit date if a better deal was in sight.

Conservative Party members will choose a leader by 23rd July - and that person will become Prime Minister.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Brexit remains the central issue in the race.

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NATO warns Russia over missile system

NATO's Secretary General warned Russia to destroy a new missile system that the alliance believes violates a nuclear weapons treaty signed in 1987.

The warning came at the start of a 2 day meeting of NATO defense ministers.

Ira Spitzer has more from the NATO headquarters in Brussels.

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Internet shutdown in Ethiopia

An internet shutdown in Ethiopia is into its 5th day after a reported coup attempt on Saturday.

The country's chief of military staff was also assassinated in the capital Addis Ababa.

From Addis Ababa, Coletta Wanjohi reports.

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Heatwave closes schools in Paris

Schools have been closed in parts of the Paris region on Wednesday, as France sizzles under a record-breaking heatwave.

Forecasters say all-time temperature records are expected to be beaten this week.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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AUSTRALIA: Government called on fix laws to protect press freedoms

Australia's three biggest media organisations have called on the Australian government to change the law to better protect press freedom.
But the executives have also stressed the need to convince Australians that press freedom is personally crucial to them.
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AUSTRALIA: Dying with dignity warning

In Australia, it's reported that anyone supporting a patient to access the State of Victoria's euthanasia scheme over the phone or internet could be charged with a federal crime.
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THOUSANDS FLEE NEW CONGO VIOLENCE

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Over 7,500 refugees have fled from the Democratic Republic of Congo into neighbouring Uganda since the start of June according to the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR

 The current crisis is placing strain on already badly overstretched facilities in Uganda's  refugee settlements.

Leon Ssenyange reports from Kampala

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RORY ENDORSES JEREMY NOT BORIS

Former Conservative Party leadership candidate Rory Stewart says he's now endorsing Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt to be next UK Prime Minister.

Mr Stewart shook up the race before he was eliminated, and says Mr Hunt is better suited to the role than front-runner Boris Johnson.

It comes as Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson clash over whether to commit to an October 31st Brexit.

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Pompeo meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has kicked off his two day visit to India by meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Mr. Pompeo's talks with the Indian administration will focus on issues of trade and India's defence partnership with Russia.

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NATO defense ministers to discuss Russia, Iran at 2-day meeting

NATO defense ministers are holding two days of talks on issues including Russia's alleged violation of a nuclear arms control treaty.

The U.S.'s acting defense secretary also says he plans to bring up recent tensions with Iran.

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Mueller to publicly testify on Russia report

US special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to publicly testify about
his report into Russian interference in the 2016 US election.

Mueller has reluctantly agreed to appear before two committees on the
same day after they issued subpoenas to force his testimony.

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