US imposing extra tariffs on China, as UN warns of "friction"

The US is imposing additional tariffs on China, 10% on $300 billion
dollars worth of goods starting on September 1st.

It comes on the same day the UN Secretary General said he was
"troubled by growing friction" between the two countries.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Iran criticises US sanctions on Foreign Minister as "childish"

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described US sanctions on his foreign minister as "childish".

The US implemented the measures on Wednesday saying it was a response to provocation by Iran.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the latest…


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Pompeo criticizes 'Chinese Coercion' after meeting top Beijing diplomat

The U.S. Secretary of State has urged Asian countries to speak out against Chinese coercion in the South China Sea

Mike Pompeo, a strong critic of Beijing, made the remarks during his stop in Thailand where he met with regional allies...

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

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DR Congo Accuses Rwanda of Closing Border Over Ebola

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Rwanda has denied claims by the Democratic Republic of Congo that it closed the border between the two countries over Ebola fears.

 

The Kinshasa Government alleges Rwanda closed the border after the death of an Ebola patient in the Eastern DR Congo City of Goma - bordering Rwanda.

 

The DR Congo says the move by Rwanda goes against the recommendations by the UN World Health organization to keep boundaries open.

 

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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UK INCREASES FUNDING FOR NO DEAL BREXIT

The British Government is doubling the amount of spending it has set aside this year for no deal Brexit preparations.

The announcement was made by UK Chancellor Sajid Javid and follows Prime Minister Boris Johnson's commitment to take the UK out of the EU 'come what may' by October 31st.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports

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ENGLAND BID TO RECLAIM ASHES

The biggest series in world cricket, the Ashes, has begun with the first test taking place at Edgbaston in Birmingham. 

World Cup winners England are battling Australia to reclaim the urn. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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AUSTRALIA: Spy organisation detain powers extended

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation will have its rarely-used powers to detain and question terror suspects extended for another year.
Australia's spy agency will retain powers to detain and question terror suspects under legislation which has cleared parliament.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: Rugby star Folau begins legal action

Australian Rugby star Israel Folau has begun legal action against his former employers Rugby Australia and the New South Waratahs for unfair dismissal.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Indian court to probe alleged threats by a ruling party leader in rape case

India's highest court has intervened in the rape trial of a teenager who has alleged she was assaulted by a regional leader of the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party.

The 19-year-old woman was critically injured in a car accident this week when a truck smashed into her vehicle. Her family alleges that the attack was carried out at the behest of the accused politician. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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TRUMP OFFERS HELP TO PUTIN OVER WILDFIRES

TRUMP OFFERS HELP TO PUTIN OVER WILDFIRES

The US president has offered assistance to his Russian counterpart in combatting huge wildfires in eastern Siberia.

Donald Trump spoke on the phone to Vladimir Putin, who said Russia will accept the offer if needed.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Biden under fire in televised debate [CLIPS]

Former Vice-President Joe Biden's track record in office has come
under heavy fire from fellow Democrats vying to be the next President
of the United States.

Biden was one of 10 presidential hopefuls to take the stage for a
televised debate in the U.S. city of Detroit on Wednesday.

This was the second night in a row that Democratic candidates have
squared off in an attempt to become the party's challenger to Donald
Trump in the 2020 election.




The former Vice-President came under siege from California Senator
Harris for his stance on issues including women's rights, race and
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Despite a crowded Democratic field Joe Biden has been the frontrunner
from the outset. After taking a number of political punches in last
month's debate he said he'd be less polite.

At this debate he again defended his long record in public service.

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New Jersey Senator Corey Booker who got the third most amount of
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The prize these Democrats are fighting for is the chance to take on
President Trump at the next election. A fight Joe Biden says Democrats
can't afford to lose.

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N. Korea claims to test new rocket system

North Korea says it's tested a new rocket system less than a week after it claims to have tested ballistic missiles. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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US: Osama bin Laden's son killed

US officials say Osama bin Laden's son has been killed in some kind of military strike.

Hamza bin Laden was considered a possible heir to the leadership of Al Qaeda, the terror group behind the September 11th attacks on America in 2001.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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US sanctions Iranian FM Javad Zarif

The United States has followed through on its threat to sanction Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a move likely to escalate ongoing tensions between Washington DC and Tehran. 

The US Treasury Department announce the decision late Wednesday. 

U.S. Correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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Son of bin Laden Reported Dead

US officials have confirmed a son of Osama bin Laden is dead.

Hamza bin Laden had been groomed to take the reins of Al Qaeda after his father's death, and his whereabouts had been unknown for years.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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US Fed cuts rates for first time in decade

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter percent for
the first time in a decade.

The decision was expected and comes after repeated attacks from
President Donald Trump for the Fed to reduce rates to help the
economy.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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IGAD meeting on South Sudan postponed

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South Sudan's' president Salva Kirr has postponed a trip to Ethiopia where he was expected to meet opposition leader Riek Machar.

The Intergovernmental Authority for Development, who has mediated the country's peace process since 2013, brokered the talks to try and overcome differences between the two sides in advance of the planned transitional government in November.

 

Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa: 

 

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Five EU countries agree to house rescued migrants stuck on Italian ship

A number of EU countries have agreed to take in 116 migrants who had been stuck on an Italian Coastguard ship which rescued them.

Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said he wouldn't allow the boat to dock unless other EU countries took them in.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris. 

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UK's TEN HOTTEST YEARS EVER ALL OCCURRED SINCE 2002

The UK's ten hottest years have all occurred since 2002, according to a new analysis from the country's national weather service. 

Environmentalists are calling the report from the Met Office "the latest alarm bell to go off" over climate change. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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UK PM Boris Johnson in Northern Ireland for talks

Britain's new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is in Northern Ireland for discussions on restoring the country's power-sharing government.

Northern Ireland has been without a government for two and a half years after splits between the two biggest parties.

While Johnson insists his priority is to get the government up and running, its expected that the topic of Brexit will also be discussed.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports

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