Kremlin critic’s foundation branded ‘foreign agent’

Russia's Anti-Corruption Foundation has been blacklisted by the Justice Ministry as a 'foreign agent'. The non-profit organisation is affiliated with Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and its staff were involved in a series of protests in Moscow this summer. Julia Chapman has more.

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AUSTRALIA: Foreign Minister concerned about rescue of Australian women and children from Syria

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne says extracting Australian women and children from camps in Syria is a dangerous, complex and time-consuming task.
The comments come as Australia works to extract women and children trapped in northeastern Syria, even as Turkey prepares to launch a military incursion of the war-torn region.
Arthur Stevens reports

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AUSTRALIA: Australia and Netherlands shoulder to shoulder in hunt for MH17 terrorists

Australia and the Netherlands have declared that they "will not rest" until they feel justice has been served over the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, according to the the Dutch prime minister.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Nigerian president presents record $34 billion budget for 2020

President Muhammadu Buhari has presented his proposal for Nigeria's 2020 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja. The bill estimated at $34 billion is the highest ever in the country's history.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza in Abuja reports

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EU, UK stand ground over Johnson's plan, Brexit talks near collapse

Brexit talks appear to have all but collapsed after more world leaders have piled on the growing criticism of Boris Johnson's latest deal. But the British PM maintains this is his final offer and his country won't accept an extension to talks.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.

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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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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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