Venezuela's Maduro in Moscow to meet President Putin

Venezuela's leader Nicolas Maduro will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in a meeting that was announced last-minute.

Russia is Mr. Maduro's most vocal supporter and has backed his regime with loans and help for Venezuela's military and oil industry.

Our Moscow correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Democrats launch impeachment inquiry into President Trump

A formal impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump has been opened by the rival Democratic party.

The decision by top Democrat Nancy Pelosi follows claims that the president sought political help from Ukraine.

Mr Trump has denied impropriety but has acknowledged discussing political rival Joe Biden with the Ukrainian president.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Democrats launch impeachment investigation of President Trump

Democrats in the US Congress have launched an official impeachment investigation of President Trump.

They've accused him of betraying his oath of office and putting American democracy at risk.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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RPTS: Speaker Pelosi ready to back impeachment investigation into Pres. Trump

House speaker Nancy Pelosi is ready to back a formal impeachment inquiry into the conduct of President Trump, according to US media reports

Her announcement is expected just hours after Trump said he has now authorized the release of a transcript of a phone call he held with his Ukrainian counterpart back in July

The two leaders discussed former US Vice President, and current 2020 democratic candidate, Joe Biden

From Washington Kevin McAleese has the latest....

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U.S. and UK pledge better trade deal after Brexit

U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to quadruple the amount of
trade done with the United Kingdom after Brexit.

The comments came ahead of a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister
Boris Johnson on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Trump attacks China & Iran in UN speech

US President Donald Trump has attacked China, Iran, Venezuela and
globalism in a speech at the United Nations.

The muted delivery of the President, in contrast to his usual
appearances, still contained the threat that he would use military
force to defend America if he had to.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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VW executives charged with stock market manipulation over emissions scandal

German prosecutors have charged Volkswagen's CEO Herbert Diess, Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch and former Chief Exec Martin Winterkorn with stock market manipulation.

They're accused of failing to inform investors about the company's emissions cheating programme back in 2015.

As our correspondent Giles Gibson reports from Frankfurt, all three are contesting the charges

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JOHNSON TO RETURN TO UK AFTER SUPREME COURT RULING

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.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Tests on Russia's 'autonomous internet' begin at end of September

Russia's federal telecoms body says it will begin testing equipment for a so-called 'autonomous Russian internet'.

The tests will take place from late September to mid-October but have not been free from controversy.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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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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