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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Trump Moves to Force Census Question

President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order requiring that the next national census includes a question about citizenship.

U.S. courts have already ruled against it what is widely perceived to be a political maneuver to shift power away from Latino areas.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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NYT: undocumented immigrant raids in US to begin on Sunday

The New York Times reports that raids targeting thousands of undocumented immigrants across the US will begin on Sunday.

Last month, US President Donald Trump tweeted that "millions of illegal aliens" will be deported, without providing any other details.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster has more

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Uganda and Tanzania to discuss trade barriers

Both Uganda and Tanzania's governments have confirmed a plan to discuss trade barriers affecting the flow of goods and investment between the two countries.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.

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'TOMMY ROBINSON' JAILED

British far-right figure 'Tommy Robinson' has been jailed for nine months.

He was found guilty last week of contempt of court, but his supporters are calling for protest in response.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Teachers take selfies to mark attendance in Indian schools

Teachers in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have been asked to mark their attendance daily by taking selfies.

India has a shortage of 1 million teachers and most public schools in the rural parts of the country are notorious for teachers skipping school and sub-letting their positions.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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French quadriplegic man dies after decade-long battle over right-to-die

A French man who was in a vegetative state has died following a decade-long battle over the right-to-die.

Vincent Lambert was left paralysed and could not use any of his limbs following a motorcycle accident in 2008.

As Oliver Whitfield Miocic reports, the fate of the 42-year-old man has torn his family apart and sparked a fierce nationwide debate.

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UK IS MONITORING GULF AFTER IRAN VESSEL TENSIONS

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says the country is monitoring closely the situation in the Gulf, after Iranian boats attempted to impede a British oil tanker.

It comes as tensions in the area have grown. There have been a series of incidents between Iran and the US while last week the UK seized an Iranian oil tanker.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Russia hopes for US arms control treaty extension

Moscow hopes to resolve differences with Washington over the New START nuclear arms control treaty, according to Russia's deputy foreign minister.

The treaty, which limits the number of missiles the US and Russia can hold, is due to expire in 2021.

From Moscow, Harry Horton reports.

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REPORT FINDS "SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM" WITH BULLYING IN UK PARLIAMENT

Staff working for MPs in the UK are subject to an "unnaceptable risk of bullying and harassment" according to a new report.

An independent inquiry into harassment in the House of Commons called the issue "significant problem" which required "urgent action."

Holly Hudson reports.

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France hits back at US over digital tax

The French government says its planned tax on Internet giants is entirely compliant with international agreements and it has the sovereign right to decide its own taxes, in a push back against the US administration.

On Wednesday President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into the French tax, which could lead to the US imposing trade restrictions on France in response.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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India gears up for moon mission launch

India is gearing up for its second moon mission, which will launch from its space centre in south India in the early hours of Monday morning.

This comes ahead of India aiming to send its first astronaut into space by 2022.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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FOOTBALL: Australia's Perth Glory to face Manchester United on Saturday

AUSTRALIA: Sydney family faces slavery charges - bailed

Three members of a Sydney family have been granted bail on the condition they don't contact one another after they were charged with slavery offences.
Police have alleged the trio forced a woman into domestic servitude before they deceived her into travelling to Afghanistan on a one-way ticket and left her there.
Arthur Stevens has more

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COURTESY AIR NEWS MELBOURNE

European Greens reject von der Leyen

Green party members Europe's Parliament say they won't back Ursula von der Leyen's bid to become the next European Commission president.

The could complicate the conservative German politician's chances of securing the EU's top job.

Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels

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BRITISH NAVY INTERVENES TO PROTECT TANKER IN GULF

A Royal Navy ship has intervened to protect a British oil tanker near the Gulf from Iranian boats, according to the Ministry of Defence.

The MoD says HMS Montrose drove off three boats which had approached the British Heritage tanker, and issued verbal warnings.

Tehran denies any attempt to seize the tanker close to the Strait of Hormuz.

Last week British Royal Marines assisted authorities in Gibraltar in seizing an Iranian tanker suspected of breaching EU sanctions.

Foreign affairs analyst Tim Marshall says the Navy will have been prepared for incidents like this.

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TURKEY WARNS U.S. OVER RUSSIA'S AIR DEFENCE SYSTEM

Turkey has warned the United States not to take steps that harm bilateral relations, as Ankara prepares to receive a Russian air defence system.

Washington says there will be consequences for Turkey if it deploys the S-400 system.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Seoul, Tokyo to hold trade talks amid export spat

Seoul and Tokyo will hold talks Friday over a trade dispute that could impact the South Korean tech sector.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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U.S. officials accuse Iran of trying to seize British oil tanker

U.S. Defense officials say the Iranian Revolutionary Guard attempted
to seize a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani had warned of consequences after the
UK seized an Iranian oil tanker allegedly heading for Syria.

This comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and
calls from the Trump administration to assemble an international
coalition to patrol the waters off Iran's coast.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US claims Iran attempted to seize British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

US defense officials say an American military aircraft has videotaped Iranian boats trying to force a British oil tanker into the country's territorial waters.

The "Pacific Voyager" is reportedly now being protected in the Strait of Hormuz by the British navy's HMS Montrose.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Labor Sec'y Defends 2008 Plea Deal with Epstein

US Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta is defending his role in a widely criticised plea deal with billionaire financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein more than a decade ago. Some Democrats are calling for Acosta's resignation.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.

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