Volkswagen faces historic German lawsuit over ‘dieselgate’

In Germany, a court case opened Monday, pitting 450,000 Volkswagen owners against the carmaker over its rigging of diesel emissions - the largest-ever case of its kind in Germany.

The company has already had to pay out more than 30 billion US dollars worldwide over the so-called 'dieselgate' scandal.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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INDONESIA: Delay on ban on sex outside marriage

Indonesia's parliament has officially agreed to delay to a next term a vote on a criminal code that bans sex outside marriage and penalises insulting the president's honour as protests against the bill entered a second week.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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UK OPPOSITION PARTY LEADERS MEET TO RULE OUT NO DEAL

UK opposition party leaders are meeting to discuss further measures to prevent a no-deal Brexit.

Labour, the Scottish National Party, Plaid Cymru and the Greens will look at ways to ensure the prime minister can't get around a law which blocks no-deal.

Stuart Smith has more from London:

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ANTI LGBT CAMPAIGNERS IN GHANA KICK AGAINST SEX EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AT AGE 6.

Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) campaigners in Ghana are criticizing the government's introduction of Comprehensive Sexual Education in public schools. They say it will replace advocacy for abstinence with sex participation at any age. The Ghana Education Service (GES) is expected to introduce sex education into the curriculum of basic schools to equip pupils to know and experience their sexuality from next term.            

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.        

 

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Parliament launches hearings for von der Leyen's commission picks

EU Parliament launches hearings today over European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen's picks for her Brussels team. But a highly politicized parliament suggests this will be an unusually difficult approval process.

Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels

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France holds national day of mourning for Jacques Chirac

France is holding a national day of mourning for President Jacques Chirac, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 86.

A minute of silence will be held in schools and public offices.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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Pacifying Somalia

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A high-level meeting between the African Union and the United Nations is sitting in the Somali capital – Mogadishu to guide activities and operations of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) from 2019 to 2021.  

The five-day meeting will discuss a range of issues including the AMISOM operational efficiency in the mission against terrorists in Somalia.

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala…

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SAUDI CROWN PRINCE ISSUES IRAN WARNING

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says oil prices will soar if the world doesn't take action to deter Iran.

The warning follows an attack on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities two weeks ago which Tehran denies it was responsible for.

Mohammed bin Salman's also accepted some responsibility over the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but denied ordering it himself.

He's been speaking to CBS News about the threat he believes Iran poses to the global economy.

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Thousands gather in Moscow to demand release of jailed protesters

More than 20,000 people have taken to the streets of Moscow calling for the release of jailed protesters. Several people have been prosecuted after a summer of protests in the Russian capital. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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More than 100 killed in north India floods

At least 29 people have been killed in monsoon season floods in the north Indian state of Bihar.

Dozens more have been killed in the state of Uttar Pradesh over the past few days.

More intense rainfall is forecast.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Factory Blaze Puts Dampener on China Celebrations

A factory fire in China's Zhejiang province has left 19 people dead and three injured.

It's the latest in a spate of deadly incidents to hit the country's industrial sector.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Volker resigns as Trump's special envoy to Ukraine, becomes first casualty of impeachment

President Trump's special envoy to Ukraine has resigned, becoming the first high level casualty of the scandal that has thrust the White House into the middle of an impeachment probe.

Kurt Volker says he's leaving his position with immediate effect.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Pompeo documents subpoenaed as Democrats pick up impeachment pace

Democrats have issued Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with a subpoena - a legal order that compels him to hand over documents relating to President Trump's conversation with the President of Ukraine.

They've also announced that 5 key witnesses will be called to appear before them next week.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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House Moves Ahead with Impeachment Inquiry

Members of the US House Intelligence Committee plan to work through a scheduled recess next week, as Democrats try to build a case for the impeachment of President Trump.

The impeachment inquiry comes after a whistleblower complaint reportedly filed by a CIA officer who once worked at the White House.  

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Pompeo and Lavrov discuss Ukraine and the Korean peninsula at UN talks

The US Secretary of State and his Russian counterpart have held talks at the UN General Assembly.

Mike Pompeo and Sergei Lavrov discussed Ukraine, the situation on the Korean peninsula, as well as Afghanistan and the Middle East.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Security and Peace keeping dominate Prof Kabudi, UN Secretary General meeting

Mr Antonio Guterres thanked Tanzania for its significant peacekeeping contributions and reiterated United Nations readiness to support national efforts in preventing violent extremism in both Tanzania and the entire region.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.

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The leaders of Pakistan and India address the UN General Assembly

Pakistan's Prime Minister has used his speech to the United Nations to
warn that India's actions in Kashmir could bring the two nuclear
nations face to face again.

Imran Khan was speaking after the Indian Prime Minister, who made no
mention of the growing tensions between the countries in his address
to world leaders.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Latest Brexit talks don't appear to narrow gaps on a deal

The top EU and UK Brexit negotiators have held another round of talks. But the two sides don't appear any closer to breaking the Brexit deadlock. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.

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Trump cuts number of refugees allowed into US by nearly half

President Trump has cut the number of refugees being allowed to resettle in the United States by almost half.

The administration says it will only accept 18,000 people seeking protection from violence or political persecution - down from the current limit of 30,000.

Kate fisher reports from Washington.

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Prince Harry in Angola for anti-landmine campaign

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex has visited a landmine clearance charity in Angola.

He is following in the footsteps of his late mother Princess Dianna and hopes to raise awareness of the issue of landmines and those who live within the area where they are a threat.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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