FLIGHTS CANCELLED AS BA PILOTS STRIKE

British Airways pilots are on strike for two days over pay and conditions, with 1700 flights cancelled.

The pilots' union says BA has eroded confidence in the airline by cost-cutting and 'dumbing down' the brand.

But BA says the pilots enjoy 'world-class' salaries that are 'fair and generous'

Stuart Smith has more from London:

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BRITISH LAWMAKERS TO VOTE AGAIN ON GENERAL ELECTION

UK lawmakers will vote later on whether to back a snap general election.

But it's expected most opposition MPs will vote against an election, wanting to guarantee a law to avoid 'no deal' Brexit is implemented first.

Stuart Smith, from London:

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Iran slams EU for nuclear deal failings

The director of Iran's nuclear energy agency says his country has the
right to gradually downgrade commitments made under the 2015 nuclear
deal.

The U.S. has ramped up sanctions on Iran after withdrawing from the
deal last year.

Tehran blame Europe for not doing more to allow them access to foreign
trade since those sanctions came into effect.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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BA FLIGHTS DISRUPTED BY STRIKE

Major disruption's being caused to British Airways flights worldwide due to a two-day pilots' strike.

Around 1700 flights have been cancelled affecting tens of thousands of passengers.

Pilots' union BALPA says pay and conditions need to improve after cost-cutting at the airline - BA says investment in the company has never been higher.

Another strike is scheduled for 27th September if the dispute can't be resolved.

Finance analyst Justin Urquhart Stewart says pilots want to benefit more from BA's success.

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Fatal Berlin accident sparks SUV debate

A fatal accident in Berlin has triggered a debate about whether the use of sport utility vehicles should be restricted in urban areas.

The controversy comes as the German car industry prepares for the annual International Auto Show in Frankfurt this week,.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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UK MPs TO VOTE (AGAIN) ON SNAP ELECTION

UK lawmakers will vote again later on whether there should be a snap election.

MPs are expected to defeat the government because opposition parties want to ensure a 'No Deal' Brexit is avoided before approving an early poll.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is meeting his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar in Dublin for Brexit talks.

It comes as Mr Johnson's administration tries to find a way around legislation designed to avert a 'no deal' Brexit by delaying the process beyond October 31st.

Ian Blackford MP of the SNP says that would be outrageous.

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Russia’s ruling party suffers losses in local elections

Russia's ruling party has lost nearly a third of its seats in Moscow's city parliament. It comes after the opposition, blocked from running in the election, used a smart voting strategy in an attempt to push United Russia out of power. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Joshua Wong Released Following Airport Arrest

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been released on bail again following his arrest while trying to board a flight to Germany.

The court heard today that it was an administrative blunder that lead police to arrest him for breaching bail conditions over an anti-government protest on June 21st.

Patrick Fok reports from Hong Kong.

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India's spacecraft located on the moon

The lander from India's failed moon mission has been located on the lunar surface.

The unmanned mission ended badly when India's space agency lost contact with the spacecraft just moments before it was due to land.  

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Hurricane Dorian death toll in Bahamas expected to soar

Officials in the Bahamas say the death toll caused by hurricane Dorian could be 'staggering'

The grim assessment came as rescue and recovery efforts continue across the devastated region

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports....

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UK UPPER CHAMBER PASSES BILL BLOCKING NO DEAL

The UK's upper chamber has approved legislation designed to stop a 'no deal' Brexit.

This comes after lawmakers in the lower house approved the bill on Wednesday.

Stuart Smith, from London:

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Slowing US jobs growth raises recession fears

The US economy added fewer jobs in August than expected, raising fears
of a looming recession.

130,000 new positions were created, below the 150,000 anticipated.

Nick Harper reports.

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OPPOSITION PARTIES TO REJECT OCTOBER ELECTION

UK opposition parties have decided they will reject the Prime Minister's attempt to call for a general election on Monday.

After a meeting earlier, the leaders of four opposition parties decided they could not risk a 'no deal' Brexit.

Stuart Smith is in London:

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Scientists from Africa Discuss Conservation of Primates

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Over three hundred scientific experts from across Africa have gathered in Uganda to discuss the future of the continent's primates. They're calling for the urgent conservation of Africa's diverse monkey species. 

Leon Ssenyange reports

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India to attempt moon landing in latest space mission

India's latest unmanned moon mission will attempt to land on the lunar surface in a matter of hours.

If successful, India will become only the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UK PARTY LEADERS TALK ELECTION DATES

UK opposition leaders are meeting to decide on the terms and date of a general election. 

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, tried to gain their support earlier this week, but failed.

He will offer lawmakers another chance to vote for an election on Monday.

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UK LAWMAKERS CONSIDER ELECTION DATES

UK opposition leaders are holding talks on how to respond to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's calls for a snap election.

Mr Johnson will ask lawmakers to vote again on Monday on his proposed election slated for October 15th.

But some opposition MPs believe they should force any election beyond October 31st, the scheduled date for Brexit.

It comes as legislation is expected to be approved which seeks to delay Brexit if no deal has been reached with the EU by mid-October.

Conservative MP Alok Sharma says the public should have a say.

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MUGABE DIES AT 95

Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has died at the age of 95.

He had been in hospital in Singapore since April.

Mr Mugabe was removed from power in Zimbabwe in a coup in 2017.

He ruled for 37 years and was initially feted for improving healthcare and education for the country's black majority.

But he was increasingly criticised for his authoritarianism and the collapse of Zimbabwe's economy.

Zimbabwean human rights campaigner Salani Mutseyami says he should be remembered for the latter part of his time in power.

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Ukraine releases prisoner amid anticipated swap with Russia

A court in Ukraine has released a person of interest in the MH17 case ahead of an expected prisoner swap with Russia. President Vladimir Putin says a 'large scale' exchange of prisoners is imminent. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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HK Braced for Another Weekend of Flight Disruptions

Hong Kong could be headed for another weekend of transport chaos.

Protesters have threatened to disrupt links to the airport for second Saturday in a row.

It comes despite the Chief Executive on Wednesday agreeing to withdraw the extradition bill that catapulted the city into a political crisis 13 weeks ago.

Patrick Fok reports.

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