UK GOVT CLAIMS END TO AUSTERITY

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has declared the end of austerity, as he laid out plans for next year's government spending.

This ends the longest period of fiscal restraint since World War Two.

Stuart Smith has more from London:

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European Commission Proposes No-Deal funding to be taken from emergency funds

The European Commission is proposing using the European Solidarity Fund - which is usually reserved for disasters such as earthquakes and floods - to prop-up member states impacted by a no-deal Brexit.

It has reiterated its calls for the EU27 countries to prepare for a no-deal scenario, which the Commission says remains a possible outcome, despite the political uncertainty in Britain.

Brussels Correspondent Natalie Powell reports

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UK PARLIAMENT TO VOTE ON PREVENTING NO DEAL BREXIT

British MPs will vote later on whether to extend the Brexit deadline to avoid a no-deal.

If the vote passes, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has said he will try to call an election.

Stuart Smith reports from London:

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UK LAWMAKERS TO VOTE ON DELAYING BREXIT

UK lawmakers will vote later on whether to force a delay of Brexit to avoid a 'No Deal'.

It comes after MPs defeated the government on Tuesday so they could take control of the House of Commons agenda.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is now running a minority government and says there should be a general election in mid-October.

Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer says Labour won't give him one on his terms.

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France introduces emergency measures to tackle domestic violence

The French government has introduced emergency measures to try to combat domestic violence, after at least 101  women were killed by their partner or former partner so far this year.

The moves come at the beginning of a planned two-month consultation aimed at tackling the problem.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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Russian protesters sentenced for 'violence against police'

Two Russian protesters have been imprisoned on charges that arose during opposition demonstrations this summer. Five others who had faced criminal prosecution have been released. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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India says communication lines in Kashmir to be restored in a month

India's Interior Minister has said that the communication blackout in Jammu and Kashmir will be lifted in the next 25 days.

This as New Delhi continues to face criticism from human rights groups over keeping the region in lockdown for a month- internet remains suspended in Kashmir and a heavy police deployment is still in place.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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UK PM CALLS FOR SNAP GENERAL ELECTION

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is moving forward with plans to hold an early general election.

It comes after his government was defeated in the House of Commons by lawmakers attempting to block a No Deal Brexit.

Mr Johnson would need two-thirds of MPs to approve an election for it to be confirmed.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Search for Dive Boat Survivors Called Off

The search for survivors of a fire on a diving boat off the coast of California has been suspended. Rescue workers say all 34 people who were unaccounted for are now presumed dead.   

Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco. 

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Walmart suspends handguns and ammunition sales

America's largest retailer, Walmart, is suspending the sale of all
handguns and certain types of ammunition.

It follows a mass shooting in one of its stores that left 22 people dead.

Nick Harper reports.

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Conservative MP Defects Removing Govt Majority

A Conservative MP, Dr Philip Lee, has defected to the opposition Liberal Democrats.

The defection means the Conservative government no longer has a working majority, which could make a general election even more likely.

Stuart Smith reports from London:

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Iran, France discuss $15B bailout package to save Iran nuclear deal

France is offering a US$15 billion dollar bailout for Iran in an effort to save the 2015 nuclear deal. 

The money aims to compensate Iran for oil sanctions imposed by the US, in exchange for its return to compliance.

Here's our correspondent Liling Tan with the details.

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BORIS JOHNSON GOVT LOSES MAJORITY

A Conservative lawmaker in the UK has defected to the Liberal Democrats - wiping out the government's working majority in the House of Commons.

Phillip Lee MP says Boris Johnson's administration is pursuing a 'damaging Brexit'.

It comes ahead of a Parliamentary tussle in which some MPs hope to take control of House of Commons business to try and avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's raised the chances of an imminent election.

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5,400 troops would leave Afghanistan under proposed deal

A deal between Washington and the Taliban would see the U.S. withdraw
5,400 troops from Afghanistan within 20 weeks.

But this announcement from the U.S. top negotiator coincided with a
bomb attack that killed at least 16 people in the capital Kabul.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Dorian continues to batter Bahamas; threatens US

People in the northern Bahamas are pleading for help as Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the islands.

The storm has fallen in strength to a category 3 but is expected to move towards the US East coast late on Tuesday.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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25 bodies recovered, 9 missing after deadly California boat fire

At least 25 people are confirmed dead and nine others missing following a boat fire off the southern California coast

A total of 39 passengers and crew were on board the vessel as part of a 3-day diving trip

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports

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Warnings issued after attacks on foreigners in South Africa

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The African Union Commission condemned the violence against foreigners in South Africa , offering  to help  the country  in addressing the root causes .

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UK PARLIAMENTARY SHOWDOWN LOOMS OVER BREXIT

British MPs are expected to vote later on whether to seize control of House of Commons business to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

Opposition lawmakers are trying to stop Britain being taken out of the EU by Prime Minister Boris Johnson with no deal in place.

However, as soon as this week, Boris Johnson may seek to call a general election.

Mr Johnson would have to win the support of two-thirds of MPs at Westminster, with a possible election date of October 14th.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's shaping up to be a huge battle in Parliament.

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Russian blogger jailed for a tweet

A Russian blogger has been sentenced to five years in prison for a tweet he wrote after opposition protests in Moscow. Vladislav Sinitsa was charged with inciting hatred. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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UK PARLIAMENTARY SHOWDOWN TO PREVENT 'NO-DEAL'

British MPs are expected to vote later on whether to take control of the House of Commons, as part of an attempt to rule-out a 'no-deal' Brexit.

But it's expected that if the bill passes, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will try and call a general election.

Here's Stuart Smith, in London, with more:

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