India's supreme court says it will review Kashmir decision

India's top court says it will review the government's decision to revoke Kashmir's special status.

The disputed region has been under lockdown since the decision was made on 5th August.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Australia urges China to treat detainee in accordance with international law

Australia is urging China to treat a dual citizen charged with espionage in Beijing in accordance with international laws.
Foreign Minister Marise Payne is focused on the welfare of Chinese-Australian writer and academic Yang Hengjun as she endeavours to seek his release.
Arthur Stevens reports

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AUSTRALIA: Australia's new ambassador to Iran announced

An experienced diplomat has been named as Australia's next ambassador to Iran, amid a backlash from the Middle Eastern nation for joining an international military effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Arthur Stevens has more

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ACCUSER: PRINCE ANDREW SHOULD 'COME CLEAN'

Prince Andrew is being urged to 'come clean' by a woman who claims she was forced to have sex with him at the age of 17.

Virginia Giuffre was speaking after a hearing for alleged victims of the financier Jeffrey Epstein who killed himself in prison earlier this month.

Ms Giuffre accuses Mr Epstein of sexual abuse and told reporters Prince Andrew 'knows what he's done'.

The Duke of York has always denied the claims, but released a statement this month admitting it was a 'mistake and an error' to see Jeffrey Epstein after he was released from prison.

Virginia Giuffre's lawyer David Boies says Prince Andrew should be questioned in court.

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Tropical Storm Dorian approaching Caribbean, may strengthen into hurricane

Puerto Rico is bracing for another major storm, with Tropical Storm Dorian expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the Caribbean islands on Wednesday.

The storm could impact the Dominican Republic on Thursday and possibly Florida over the weekend.

Here's U.S. correspondent Liling Tan with the details.

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Brazil Rejects Amazon Aid from G-7 Countries

Brazil has rejected an offer by some of the world's wealthiest countries to help combat fires in the Amazon. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he'll consider accepting aid offered by G-7 nations, but first he wants an apology from French President Emmanuel Macron.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has the story. 

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Sudan wants peacekeepers out

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The African Union has rejected Sudan's call for the withdrawal of peacekeeping forces,  saying it's too soon.

The AU has reiterated concerns over the volatility in Sudan. A renewed mandate for peacekeeping forces that have been in Sudan for over a decade is scheduled to end in October.

 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

 

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Epstein accusers come forward at court hearing

A number of women claiming to be victims of Jeffrey Epstein are
expected to appear at a court hearing in New York.

Prosecutors are set to drop the sex trafficking case against the
financier following his suicide in a Manhattan jail cell.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Iran's president says he won't meet Trump unless sanctions are lifted

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says he won't meet with his American counterpart unless the US lifts all sanctions imposed on Tehran.

On Monday, US President Donald Trump said he was open to a meeting under the right circumstances.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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OPPOSITION MPs AGREE STRATEGY VS NO DEAL BREXIT

Opposition leaders in the UK say they've agreed a strategy to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

They've decided to focus efforts on passing legislation in Parliament which can head off that scenario.

The talks were called by Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn who had suggested being a caretaker Prime Minister if the government loses a vote of no confidence.

A vote of no confidence is still being considered as an option - but many opposition MPs say they couldn't accept Mr Corbyn as a caretaker PM.

It sets up a Parliamentary battle next month over Brexit, with the UK due to leave the European Union on October 31st.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Jeremy Corbyn has accepted his preferred plan doesn't yet have enough support.

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AUSTRALIA: Foreign minister concerned over Yang detention in Beijing

Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne has expressed disappointment and concern following the formal arrest of Chinese-Australian writer Yang Hengjun in Beijing.
Yang has been charged in China with spying.
Arthur Stevens reports

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AUSTRALIA: Human right commissioner calls for Australia to exempt children from counter-terrorism laws

Australia's human rights commissioner has urged the federal parliament to exempt children from proposed counter-terrorism laws that could see them spend longer in prison.
Arthur Stevens has more

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US national security adviser to visit Ukraine

The US president's national security adviser is set to make a visit to Ukraine, although no official dates have been announced.

John Bolton's trip comes after he met his Russian counterpart in Jerusalem in June.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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CROSS-PARTY TALKS TO AVOID 'NO DEAL' BREXIT

Opposition leaders in the UK are holding cross-party talks (on Tuesday) to discuss plans to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

The talks are being hosted by Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn who's suggested being a caretaker Prime Minister if Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government loses a vote of no confidence.

Labour believes a course of action should be agreed before Parliament returns from its summer recess next week.

Boris Johnson says the UK will leave the European Union on October 31st, even if no deal is in place.

Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson says she can't support Jeremy Corbyn's current proposal.

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23 days on, Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir remains cut-off

More than three weeks since India revoked autonomy for the region of Jammu and Kashmir, normal life remains paralysed with thousands of security forces still deployed on the ground.

On Monday, US President Donald Trump met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi- where the former claimed that the Indian government has the Kashmir situation 'under control'.

India and Pakistan stake claim to Kashmir in full but govern only parts of the disputed region. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay in Landmark Opioid Trial

A judge in the US sate of Oklahoma has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay more than 500 million dollars in the state's opioid trial.

This is the first ruling in the United States holding a drugmaker accountable for helping to fuel the opioid epidemic. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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Trump denies suggesting use of nuclear weapons on hurricanes

US President Donald Trump says he did not suggest using nuclear weapons to stop hurricanes before they make landfall.

Trump, the commander in chief of the US armed forces, had reportedly made the suggestion multiple times to senior Homeland Security and national security officials, according to news site Axios. 

Here's U.S. correspondent Liling Tan with the details. 

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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty in fresh indictment

Harvey Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to predatory sexual assault
and rape charges in a fresh indictment.

The former Hollywood producer's criminal trial was scheduled to begin
in September but it's now been delayed following this new indictment.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Conservative radio host challenges Trump for 2020 Republican nomination

Conservative radio host and former Congressman Joe Walsh is challenging US President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination.

He's the second Republican to launch a long-shot bid to replace President Trump as the nominee for 2020.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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Ethiopia revises electoral laws

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Ethiopia has amended its electoral Laws ahead of its 2020 national elections The opposition however , complains that the laws are restricting their participation .

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis ababa:

 

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