Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Indian prime minister Modi and China's Xi to meet at summit

Chinese president Xi Jinping will visit India this Friday and Saturday to meet prime minister Narendra Modi.

These talks come as relations have become strained because of the dispute region of Kashmir.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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BREXIT TALKSS CONTINUE DESPITE PESSIMISM

Brexit talks continue between the UK and EU despite what Ireland describes as 'big gaps' between the two sides.

On Tuesday the UK government briefed that German Chancellor Angela Merkel had signaled a position which made a Brexit deal almost impossible.

And Irish leader Leo Varadkar says it will be 'very difficult' for a deal to be reached ahead of October 31st.

However, he's due to hold face-to-face talks with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson later this week.

Telegraph Brussels correspondent James Crisp says the EU is not looking favourably on Mr Johnson's proposals.

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Extinction Rebellion Protesters Block Berlin Bridge

Hundreds of climate activists in Berlin have occupied a bridge near Chancellor Angela Merkel's office as protests continue for a third straight day.


They're part of the Extinction Rebellion movement, which has been staging similar actions around the world this week.


Ira Spitzer has more from Germany's capital.


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Russia calls for caution in Syria

Russia says it was not informed in advance by the United States or by Turkey about America's plans to pull back some troops from Syria's northeastern border.

The Russian President has also urged caution by all sides with efforts underway to find a political resolution to the now eight-year long civil war.

Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.

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Beijing Calls US Sanctions on Officials a Made-Up Pretext

Beijing has hit back at a US decision to place sanctions on Chinese officials over the treatment of Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.

It says the US is making up excuses to interfere in China's affairs.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Trump confirms Erdogan White House visit as Turkish forces move on Syria border


President Trump said the U.S. isn't turning its back on Kurdish allies in northern Syria amid a strong backlash from his own party over his decision to withdraw American troops from the area.

The removal of US troops comes ahead of a long-planned military incursion by Turkey

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California Prepares for Massive Power Shutdown

Hundreds of thousands of Californians are bracing themselves for  an electrical power grid shutdown.

State utility companies are planning to shut off power as a precautionary measure amid high risk of wildfires. 


Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 



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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

White House withdraws all co-operation from impeachment probe sparking Constitutional standoff

The White House says it won't co-operate with the Democrats impeachment investigation of President Trump, describing it as an attempt to overturn the result of the 2016 Presidential election.


The move came shortly after President Trump moved to block the US Ambassador to the EU from testifying on Capitol Hill about the President's communications with Ukraine.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Boeing to Invest 20 Million in Commercial Space Travel

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The American aerospace manufacturer Boeing is looking to invest 20 million dollars into the commercial space flight company, Virgin Galactic. The two companies say they are preparing for commercial flights into space as early as next year - as Jake Savitz reports from Los Angeles.


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Tanzanian scientists call for more action on climate change


Scientists attending a climate conference in Tanzania have
called for more action on climate change in Africa.

Reports point to Africa being most vulnerable to climate change due to its dependence on rain-fed farming.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es salaam.

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Top US Court Hears LGBTQ Workplace Rights Cases

The United State Supreme Court is considering whether a civil rights law that bars workplace discrimination applies to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Protesters from both sides gathered outside the court as arguments began.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.

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China state TV halts broadcast of NBA games

China's state broadcaster has said it will not show two US National Basketball Association pre-season games being played in the country - as the row over a US team executive's support of Hong Kong protesters intensifies.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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North Korea warns UN over missiles meeting

North Korea has warned the United Nations not to hold a meeting about
its recent missile tests, suggesting more launches should it go ahead.

The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold discussions later on Tuesday.

Nick Harper reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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US-China trade deal looks unlikely

Expectations of a trade deal being reached when the US and China meet later this week are getting dimmer and dimmer…And questions are swirling around whether the talks will be cut short. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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White House blocks impeachment interview

The Trump administration has blocked its European Union ambassador from speaking to House Democrats leading impeachment inquiries.

President Trump said Ambassador Gordon Sondland would be "testifying before a totally compromised kangaroo court".

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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India to remove travel ban for tourists to Kashmir after two months of crackdown

The Indian government has announced the lifting of a travel advisory on Kashmir that has been in place for over two months.

It also said it will gradually remove restrictions on movement in the disputed region.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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BREXIT TALKS ON BRINK

Brexit talks between the UK and EU appear close to breaking down.

The UK claims German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Northern Ireland will have to remain in Europe's customs union for there to be a deal.

London says that would be unacceptable.

Britain's due to leave the EU on October 31st, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson may be forced by legislation to request another Brexit delay.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says prospects for a deal don't appear high.

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Merkel’s Office Declines to Comment on Call with British PM

German chancellor Angela Merkel's office has declined to comment on a British report that she told UK prime minister Boris Johnson that a Brexit deal was highly unlikely if Northern Ireland leaves the EU customs union.


The EU and the UK are trying to agree on a Brexit deal before a meeting of EU leaders next week, a scenario that looks increasingly unlikely.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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President Buhari presents Nigeria’s 2020 budget to National Assembly


Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is set to present the country's 2020 budget to the National Assembly on Tuesday.

Phil Ihaza from Abuja, reports



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Ghana Law students protest leaves two injured and nine arrested by police.

Nine law students have been arrested and two others left injured in Ghana following a clash with the police during a protest.
Thousands of law students in the country are demanding a reform of the legal education system. 
It comes after a mass failure of candidates who sat for an entrance exams to study a two-year professional course at the Ghana law school.
From Accra, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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