Students cut class in Hong Kong to protest against government

Monday marks the first day of school for most secondary students in Hong Kong. But many are boycotting class to help maintain momentum for the pro-democracy movement that has been rocking the city for the past few months.

Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.

 

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Date set for 9/11 plotters trial

A date has been set for the trial of five people suspected of plotting
terrorist attack on September 11th, 2001.

The men were captured in Pakistan and eventually delivered to
Guantanamo Bay in 2006.

This marks the first time a trial date has been set for those accused
of masterminding an attack that killed nearly 3,000 people.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Hundreds join Greta Thunberg in climate protest outside UNHQ

Two days after arriving in New York via a zero-emissions yacht that crossed the Atlantic, teen climate activist Greta Thunberg carried out her first demonstration in the United States.

Hundreds of protesters joined her outside the United Nations, in her calls for climate justice.

Our U.N. correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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Hurricane Dorian strengthens as it approaches Florida

Hurricane Dorian has strengthened with winds of up to 175 km/ph as it approached Florida's east coast.

The entire state of Florida is under a declaration of emergency. It's unclear exactly where the storm will make landfall - which is expected sometime on Monday.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Indian government counters rumours of arrests and deportations in Assam

On Saturday, the Indian state of Assam will publish a list of 'genuine' citizens and identity illegal immigrants.

Ahead of that the Indian government has stepped up security and is holding an information drive to tell people that they will not become stateless if they fail to qualify. 

In the last four years, Assam's 32 million residents here have been asked to prove that they or their ancestors lived in India prior to 1971- that's when the Bangladesh liberation war began and Assam saw a massive influx of people across the state's porous border.

Neha Poonia has more from Guwahati in Assam.

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UK & EU "STEP UP TEMPO" ON BREXIT TALKS

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he wants the UK and the EU to "step up the tempo" on Brexit negotiations.

It comes as the controversy over his decision to prorogue parliament continues. 

Former Conservative leader Sir John Major has now joined a legal challenge to stop the suspension.  

Holly Hudson reports. 

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France to run Brexit rehearsals

France is going to rehearse its preparedness for Brexit over the course of a month.

Customs Minister Gerald Darmanin says some large companies will trial measures to get ready for Brexit on the 31st of October. 

It comes as he is due to meet Michael Gove, the British minister in charge of no-deal Brexit planning.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris. 

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UK TO 'INTENSIFY' BREXIT NEGOTIATIONS

The UK says it is stepping up efforts to reach a Brexit deal with the European Union.

British and EU negotiators will meet twice a week from next month, ahead of a summit in Brussels on 17th October.

The EU says it still looking for the UK to make 'concrete proposals' on alternatives to the Irish backstop.

And it comes amid controversy over Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament in September and October.

Liberal Democrat MP Tim Farron says MPs will still be able to intervene to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

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Russia and Ukraine expected to swap prisoners

Russia and Ukraine are expected to carry out a prisoner swap, as hostilities slowly begin to ease between the two countries. Among those likely to be released are Ukrainian sailors and a high-profile filmmaker. Julia Chapman has more.

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Uganda Confirms an Ebola Case from DR Congo

Uganda confirms another case of ebola in its western district of Kasese.

The confirmed case is a nine year old child who traveled with her mom from the DRC. They entered Uganda through the Mpondwe border point in Kasese. 

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Hong Kong activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow arrested ahead of weekend rallies

Founders of the prominent pro-democracy group Demosisto have been arrested by police in Hong Kong. They were rounded up early Friday morning ahead of the 13th weekend of planned demonstrations in the city.  

Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.

 

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President Trump resurrects US Space Command

President Trump formally marked the re-establishment of the United States Space Command on Thursday

Standing in the rose garden of the White House the Commander-in-Chief said space plays a central role in America's national security and defense

In Washington Kevin McAleese reports

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Trump Admin to Reverse Limits on Methane

The Trump administration plans to cut back on the regulation of methane emissions. 

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas linked to climate change. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Florida's Governor declares state of emergency as Hurricane Dorian heads for US east coast

Florida's Governor has declared a state of emergency in many parts of the state as Hurricane Dorian heads for the US east coast.

It's expected to make landfall over Florida this weekend.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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Indian state of Assam to publish list of illegal immigrants

India's north eastern state of Assam will publish the results of a census that will identify the state's legal residents this weekend. 

Ahead of that, security in the region has been stepped up. The government has tried to allay concerns of mass arrests and deportations by saying that no one will be immediately stripped of their citizenship and there will be no detentions right away. 

Neha Poonia is reporting from Assam. 

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Ethiopia Makes new discovery

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Ethiopia has made a new archeological discovery.

It has recovered a skull belonging to an early human being believed to have lived over 3 million years ago.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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French economy healthier than expected

The latest results show France's economy has grown faster than expected, bucking the general trend of a slowdown in Europe.

Official second-quarter statistics show that GDP grew by 0.3%

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris.

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CONTROVERSY CONTINUES OVER PARLIAMENT SUSPENSION

Over 1.4 million people have now signed a petition against the suspension of Parliament announced by Boris Johnson's UK government on Wednesday.

There have been protests across Britain, and legal challenges have already been lodged.

The government insists it's part of the normal Parliamentary process and there will still be enough time to debate Brexit before the scheduled leaving date of October 31st.

UK lawmakers return to Parliament next week, and many are planning to mount challenges to the government's Brexit strategy before it is suspended days later.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the petition may not have a huge impact.

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ANGER CONTINUES OVER UK PARLIAMENT SUSPENSION

Over 1.2 million people have now signed a petition against the suspension of Parliament announced by Boris Johnson's UK government on Wednesday.

There have been protests across Britain, and legal challenges have already been lodged.

The government insists it's part of the normal Parliamentary process and there will still be enough time to debate Brexit before the scheduled leaving date of October 31st.

UK lawmakers return to Parliament next week, and many are planning to mount challenges to the government's Brexit strategy before it is suspended days later.

Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg denies the planned suspension is an affront to democracy.

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India's prime minister launches Fit India movement

India's prime minister Narendra Modi has launched a fitness campaign called the Fit India Movement.

The launch coincides with India's National Sports Day.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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