BORIS JOHNSON AVOIDS LUXEMBOURG PRESSER AFTER BREXIT TALKS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's pulled out of a press conference in Luxembourg due to noisy anti-Brexit protests.

It came after talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Bangladeshi migrant workers deported from Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh's Embassy in Saudi Arabia is under fire for failing to take care of migrant workers following a crackdown on undocumented workers there.

175 Bangladeshi nationals arrived back in Dhaka on Sunday after they were deported from the kingdom.

But reports say more than a thousand are still being held at a detention camp in Riyadh.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Russia may hike security at oil facilities post Saudi attacks

In the aftermath of the drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities, the Russian government says it could increase security at domestic oil units.

A co-ordinated drone attack on Saturday hit nearly half of Saudi Arabia's oil production capacity.

Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.

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Opioid maker Purdue files for bankruptcy

The maker of prescription opioid OxyContin has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

This comes as the U.S. drug maker is facing over 2,600 lawsuits in
connection with the country's opioid epidemic.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Restore normal life to Kashmir, Indian top court tells government

On Monday, India's Supreme Court heard a bunch of petitions by activists and lawmakers challenging the lockdown imposed by authorities in the state of Kashmir.

Curbs remain on essential services such as mobile communication and reporting by local media.

Kshitij Nagar has more from Delhi.


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Juncker “always optimistic” about Brexit deal prospect

European Commission president Jean Claude Juncker said he remained "optimistic" about the possibility of a Brexit deal, ahead of talks with the UK prime minister Boris Johnson.

However the EU's top official has rejected reopening the Withdrawal Agreement agreed with Mr. Johnson's predecessor Theresa May.

Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels.

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Modi calls Trump's participation in diaspora event "special gesture"

The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will be attending and addressing a mega rally in Houston Texas  alongside Indian PM Narendra Modi on September 22. 

Officials says the two leaders are to "discuss ways to deepen their energy and trade relationship" during the meet. 

Radhika Bajaj has more from New Delhi.

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JOHNSON AND JUNCKER MEET FOR BREXIT TALKS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding his first face-to-face Brexit talks (on Monday) with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg.

The UK government insists progress is being made towards a deal and that it won't extend Brexit beyond October 31st.

But EU negotiators say they've not yet seen detailed proposals from the UK on how to avoid a hard Irish border.

James Randerson from Politico Europe in Brussels says it's starting to become clearer what the UK might be seeking.

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US SAYS INTEL SHOWS IRAN'S INVOLVEMENT IN SAUDI STRIKES

The United States says it has intelligence and data to back up its allegation that Iran carried out air attacks on Saudi oil facilities.

It's also released satellite images which it says suggest Tehran's involvement rather than the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen who initially claimed the strikes.

Iran has denied being behind the attacks on facilities at Abqaiq and Khuarais which caused a spike in global oil prices.

Oil analyst Daniel Lacalle says the situation should be normalised within days if there are no further escalations.

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Russian officials holds talks with Syrian president ahead of summit in Turkey

A Russian foreign and defence ministry delegation has held further talks with the Syrian president Bashar al Assad.

The officials have travelled to Syria to discuss the continuing war and the agenda for the summit between Russia, Iran and Turkey later on Monday.

Ross Cullen reports from Moscow.

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At least 12 people killed, many missing following south India boat accident

At least a dozen people have been killed after a boat capsized in south India.

The sightseeing boat was carrying more than 60 people.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Trump says US is "locked and loaded" in response to Saudi oil strike

President Trump says the U.S. is "locked and loaded" following an attack on a Saudi Arabian oil plant.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they are behind the attack, which cut the state oil company's production output by half.

But US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has blamed Iran.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Actress Felicity Huffman jailed for college cheating scandal

Actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison after
pleading guilty to paying $15,000 to help her daughter get into
college.

The 'Desperate Housewives' star was the first parent to be sentenced
for her part in college admissions scandal.

Nick Harper reports.

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Top ten Democrat hopefuls spar in Texas TV debate

The top ten candidates to lead the Democratic party in the 2020 US election came together for the latest TV debate, Thursday night

The hopefuls including former vice president Joe Biden sparred on multiple issues during the 3-hour event in Texas

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese has the details...

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US treasury announces new North Korea sanctions

The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions against three North Korean "malicious cyber groups".

One of the groups was allegedly involved in the 'WannaCry' randomware attack which targeted critical infrastructure, including the UK's National Health Service.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Delhi Plans to Implement Odd-Even for the Third Time

Delhi is one of the world's most polluted cities - and in attempt to clean up the air, the government will temporarily only allow cars on the streets every other day. 
That means vehicles can only drive on alternate days, depending on whether last digit of their licence plate number is odd or even. 
The rule is being applied for the third time, to fight the increasing levels of air pollution in the city.

Our correspondent Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi

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European Commission President to meet with Boris Johnson on Monday

Downing Street has confirmed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set
to meet with European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker on
Monday to discuss Brexit.

The UK's top Brexit envoy David Frost is in Brussels for talks this
week but senior EU officials say Boris Johnson's government has
offered no solutions to break the deadlock.

William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

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Paris grinds to a halt in Metro strike

Paris has been brought to a halt by a public transport strike, with 75% of staff on the city's Metro and commuter trains walking out.

They're angry at government plans to abolish their generous pension plans.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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Nigeria has the world's highest number of missing people in conflict

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says Nigeria has the highest number of registered missing people because of conflict in the world.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja

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DUP: REPORTS OF SOFTENING STANCE ARE 'NONSENSE'

The DUP party of Northern Ireland's denied it's softened its position on the controversial backstop as attempts continue to reach a Brexit deal.

Backing of DUP MPs for any agreement could be crucial if it's to stand a chance of getting through the UK's Parliament.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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