Half a million coal mine workers go on strike in India

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Over half a million coal mine workers are on strike in India today. They are opposing the Modi govt's late August move that allows for 100% foreign direct investment in the coal sector. So far coal mining for commercial sale was done only by a public company called Coal India,  that's responsible for 80% of the country's coal output.

Radhika Bajaj has more from Delhi.

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BORIS JOHNSON: DISAGREE WITH SUPREME COURT

The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament was unlawful.

The Court's judges ruled unanimously that the government should not have advised the Queen to prorogue Parliament - and that, in effect, Parliament is not suspended.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he disagrees with the ruling, but lawmakers will return to Westminster.

He'll also fly back early from United Nations meetings in New York.

Mr Johnson says he still hopes to set out a new legislative agenda soon, despite the decision of the court.

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Video of HK Police Beating Sparks Outrage

A new video has become a source of division between protesters and police in Hong Kong.

It's prompted fresh accusation among some that officers have gone out of control.

Grace Lee reports.

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Thomas Cook collapse puts future of German airline Condor in doubt

The collapse of the travel firm Thomas Cook has put the future of German airline Condor in doubt.

The carrier, a subsidiary of Thomas Cook, is still operating flights but has been forced to ask the German government for financial assistance.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more from Frankfurt

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SUPREME COURT: SUSPENSION OF PARLIAMENT 'UNLAWFUL'

The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament was unlawful.

The Court's judged ruled unanimously that the government should not have advised the Queen to prorogue Parliament - and that, in effect, Parliament is not suspended.

Boris Johnson had claimed he was suspending Parliament to put together a new legislative agenda.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's a huge moment.

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UK Supreme Court Rules Parliament Suspension Unlawful

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for five weeks, in order to put through a new parliamentary session, was unlawful.

The ruling has led many to call for MPs to return to parliament on Wednesday.

Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Google wins 'right to be forgotten' case in EU court

Google has won a landmark case in a battle between privacy and free speech. The EU's top court ruled the company does not have to have to globally enforce a policy known as 'right to be forgotten.'

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.

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AUSTRALIA: Opposition leader slams Prime Minister over China criticism

Australian Labor Party Leader Anthony Albanese has lashed out at Prime Minister Scott Morrison for using a speech in the US to criticise China's adherence to international trade rules.
The opposition leader also rejected Mr Morrison's characterisation of China as a developed economy, opening a foreign policy split between the major parties.
Arthur Stevens has more

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UK awaits Supreme Court judgement

The UK Supreme Court will shortly (approx 9:30GMT) deliver its historic verdict on Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Britain's Parliament in the run-up to Brexit. 

In this landmark ruling, the nation's most senior judges will announce whether the Prime Minister broke the law by proroguing Parliament in an attempt to avoid scrutiny from MPs. 

Constitutionally, this will be one of the most significant judgments handed down by a British court in years, as Benji Hyer explains. 

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UK SUPREME COURT TO RULE

The UK's Supreme Court will rule later (approx 0930GMT) on whether Boris Johnson's government acted lawfully when it suspended Parliament.

The government has argued it is not a matter for the courts.

Opponents say Boris Johnson suspended Parliament for five weeks to avoid Brexit scrutiny.

Reporter Matthew Thompson says it's a big moment.

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German court rules hangovers are 'illnesses'

A German court has ruled that alcohol hangovers should be classified as illnesses, despite the fact that they may largely be self-imposed.

The ruling makes it illegal for companies to claim to offer hangover treatments or cures.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Steven Mnuchin Clears Doubt About Trade Talk Progress

US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says trade talks with China are scheduled to resume in two week's time.

The clarification clears up some concern about progress after Chinese officials canned a planned visit to farms in the US a week ago.

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Russia's athletics ban to stay in place

Sport's governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federation has extended its ban on Russia for the twelfth time in the last four years.

This comes just days ahead of the World Championship in Doha where Russian athletes cleared to compete will have to do so under a neutral white flag.

Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.

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Trump to address UN on Tuesday

US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday morning.

US President Donald Trump is expected to "affirm America's leadership role", according to White House officials.

From the United Nations in New York, Harry Horton reports.

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An American man drowns in Zanzibar while proposing

Steven Weber Jr. was seen in a videos  underwater trying to propose to his girlfriend, Kenesha Antoine.

He is seen displaying a paper with a handwritten message that reads: "I can't hold my breath long enough to tell you everything I love about you but Everything I love about you, I love you more every day,"

Daniel Kijo has more.

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Greta Thunberg shames world leaders at climate summit

Teenager climate activist Greta Thunberg has made an impassioned plea
to world leaders at the United Nations accusing them of failure and
betrayal.

Thunberg was speaking at the start of the Climate Action Summit in New York.

World leaders are laying out new pledges to cut greenhouse emissions.

16-year-old Thunberg spoke while sitting alongside the UN Secretary-General.

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FAA updating regulators on Boeing 737 MAX overhaul

The chief of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is due to update international air regulators on the overhaul of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which was grounded after two fatal crashes.

Representatives from about 50 nations will attend Monday's closed-door briefing to swap concerns about the US manufacturer's proposed software fixes and new pilot training.

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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UN pressures world leaders at climate summit

The United Nations Secretary General has told world leaders at a
climate change summit they have "failed in its responsibility to
protect our planet".

More than a hundred countries are expected to outline new commitments
to reducing emissions at the one-day meeting.

Nick Harper reports from the UN New York.

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Boris Johnson refusing to respond to conflict of interest claims

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is refusing to respond to claims that he failed to declare a potential conflict of interest when he was Mayor of London. 

Revelations published in the British newspaper The Sunday Times disclose how Mr Johnson allegedly gave tens of thousands of pounds to a US businesswoman.

Questions remain over his links with the woman, as Benji Hyer explains.

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EU ministers meet in Malta to discuss migration system

EU ministers are meeting in Malta today to work out a new system for migrants rescued at sea. Any deal would only be temporary … but there's hope it could help lead to a long-term solution over the refugee crisis.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.

 

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