EU Officials Consider Classifying Brexit as 'Major Disaster'

EU officials are considering classifying a no-deal Brexit as a "major disaster", with the European Commission expected to announce on Wednesday plans to increase  Brexit preparations once again.

Rumblings inside the EU, suggest no-deal is becoming the bloc's default expectation.

Our Correspondent in Brussels Natalie Powell reports.

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German minister: We committed 'genocide' in Namibia

Germany's development minister has said his country committed genocide in Namibia at the beginning of the twentieth century.

The affected tribes have long sought compensation from Berlin for its role in Africa's colonial history.

Ira Spitzer has more from Frankfurt.

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Fire breaks out at gas plant in India

A major fire broke out at a gas facility near India's financial capital Mumbai on Tuesday morning local time.

At least four people have been killed in the fire, according to reports.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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BORIS JOHNSON: 'I DON'T WANT AN ELECTION'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he 'doesn't want' an election.

He's addressed the nation from Downing Street amid speculation he may call a snap election as soon as this week.

It comes as MPs prepare to attempt to legislate to stop Boris Johnson being able to deliver a 'no deal' Brexit.

In his address Boris Johnson insisted progress is being made towards a deal with the EU, but says MPs will harm those prospects if they move towards another Brexit delay.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says election speculation grows despite the Prime Minister's speech.

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New government in Sudan delays formation

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Ousted Sudan president Omar El Bashir is battling a case of corruption in the country's courts .

But  transitional national unity government recently formed to take over him is still struggling to solidify control with the new Prime Minister  delaying the appointment of his cabinet .

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is reportedly still vetting the list of candidates that have been proposed for cabinet positions.

Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa:

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UK LAWMAKERS GEAR-UP FOR BREXIT BATTLE

The UK is gearing up for a parliamentary battle as soon as MPs return to the House of Commons on Tuesday.

Opposition MPs are trying to arrange a vote which would prevent a no-deal exit from the EU.

But some Conservative MPs have said they too would vote to stop a no-deal Brexit, against the government's, and their party's wishes.

Stuart Smith has more from London:

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Ethiopia grants referendum for cessation

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Reforms undertaken by Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have seen a push for self-autonomy among different tribes and ethnic communities, since he took office.

Now the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia has given the ethnic Sidama community- which has recently seen violence and clashes- the chance to hold a referendum in November, determining its future status.

 Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 

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Ethiopia grants referendum for cessation

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Reforms undertaken by Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have seen a push for self-autonomy among different tribes and ethnic communities, since he took office.

Now the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia has given the ethnic Sidama community- which has recently seen violence and clashes- the chance to hold a referendum in November, determining its future status.

 Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 

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No changes to Irish Backstop until after Withdrawal Agreement -Barnier

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier insists no changes will be made to the Irish backstop until after the UK ratifies the EU Withdrawal Agreement.

The British Government however says the backstop must be abolished, or a deal will not be reached.

Our Correspondent in Brussels Natalie Powell has more.

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UK MPs GEAR UP FOR BREXIT BATTLE IN PARLIAMENT

Conservative MPs in the UK are being warned they may be thrown out of the party if they rebel against the government over Brexit.

A number of Conservative lawmakers are planning to vote against the government this week to try and avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

MPs return to Parliament on Tuesday and some will attempt to pass legislation to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to rule out 'no deal'.

Mr Johnson insists he wants to reach a deal with Brussels before the scheduled Brexit date of October 31st.

Labour Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says lawmakers who oppose no deal must come together.

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Russia criticises U.S. for Idlib strikes

Russia has accused the U.S. of endangering a ceasefire in the Syrian province of Idlib. On Saturday, the U.S. Central Command said an al-Qaeda facility was targeted in the area. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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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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