Russia offers to mediate between Turkey and Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Moscow is willing to play the role of an intermediary to resolve the latest tensions in the Middle East following Turkey's incursion into Kurdish-held areas of Northern Syria.

Experts add that Russia stands to gain from America's withdrawal from Syria- its long stated position has been that the American troops are in the region illegally.

Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.

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Turkey offensive: UN warns of ISIS "resurgence"

The European countries on the United Nations Security Council have
called on Turkey to cease its military offensive in Syria, warning it
could lead to a "resurgence" of ISIS.

After the meeting the US ambassador warned Turkey there would
"consequences" if Turkey failed to protect civilians.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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California Power Shutdown Could Cost Billions

More than a million and a half people in Northern California are in the dark , most for the second day. 

The state's biggest utility shut off their electricity intentionally, as a fire prevention measure. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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UK AND IRELAND BREXIT TALKS 'POSITIVE'

The UK and Ireland say they can now see a 'pathway' to a possible Brexit deal.

It comes after talks between leaders Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar in north-west England.

The UK's Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay will now hold discussions with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels on Friday.

A summit in Brussels next week will be key to whether Britain leaves the bloc as planned on October 31st.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the two sides could be edging closer.

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Trump lawyer associates arrested for campaign finance violations

Two men linked to US President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy
Giuliani have been arrested for using foreign money to help Trump's
campaign.

The Soviet-born men allegedly worked with Giuliani to dig up dirt on
Democrat opponent Joe Biden and his dealings in Ukraine.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Tanzania to begin local Industrial Sugar production

Tanzania's sugar board says it will start producing industrial sugar in the coming 21 months bringing hope to consumers of the product that they will finally source the product locally. 

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es salaam.

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Islamic State 'Beatles' in US custody

The US is working on extracting Islamic State fighters from Kurdish run prisons in northern Syria, as Turkey pushes ahead with a military campaign which could jeopardize their detention.  According to President Donald Trump, two high-profile fighters are already in US control.
 
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President Trump throws doubt on US-China deal

Deal or no deal? That's the question in Washington and Beijing as high-level trade talks kick off today. Expectations of a substantial deal being struck are low, although there is some hope that a mini-deal could be squeezed out. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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President Trump threatens sanctions if Turkey doesn't 'play by the rules'

At least sixteen people have been killed as Turkey's incusion into Kurdish-held areas of Northern Syria enters its second day.

US President Donald Trump, whose decision to withdraw US troops from the area has been criticised by US lawmakers, has threatened to "hit Turkey very hard financially...if they don't play by the rules"

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.


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Africa remains the most energy-deficient continent

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy was in Cape Town, to welcome delegates to the 4^th Africa Oil and Power Conference. He stressed the need to focus on resolving Africa’s energy challenge.
Mark Roughton reports.

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EU: Turkey's operation in Syria could 'endanger' bid to join bloc

The EU has threatened Turkey's bid to join the bloc over its ongoing military operation in northern Syria. Turkey has launched a ground offensive into Kurdish held territory after it heavily bombed the region.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels.

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India says will continue pursuing China lead free trade pact despite domestic pressure

Trade negotiators for the China lead Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RCEP will meet this week for talks aimed at completing the regional free trade zone. The pact looks to establish a free trade zone across 16 countries in the Asia Pacific region. India's Commerce ministry says it is actively looking at participating in the deal.

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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First tiger in the world to get a prosthetic paw

A tiger in Western India will become the first in the world to receive a prosthetic paw.

The tiger - Saheb Rao - had to go through an amputation after being caught in a poacher's trap in the state of Maharashtra.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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French interior minister admits signals missed in police terror attack

The French interior minister Christophe Castaner has told a Senate hearing the man who killed four police officers at Paris' central police station a week ago should have been flagged up as radicalized years ago.

Mickael Harpon had worked in IT at the police station since 2003, and converted to Islam around a decade ago.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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British Islamic State Fighters Moved To US Custody

Two British men who joined the so-called Islamic State and were dubbed 'The Beatles' have been taken into US custody, following instability in northern Syria.

The men were believed to be part of a terrorist cell which kidnapped and murdered western hostages in Syria.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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UK's Boris Johnson and Ireland's Leo Varadkar to meet to discuss Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar are meeting for talks to discuss the UK's Brexit proposals. 

 

Mr Johnson says he remains "cautiously optimistic" about a deal, however Mr Varadkar has suggested it would be "very difficult" for an agreement to be reached before the 31 October deadline.

 

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

 

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Ukrainian leader says President Trump did not blackmail him

The Ukrainian president has denied that his US counterpart Donald Trump tried to blackmail him in a phone call in July that helped spark an impeachment inquiry in Washington.

Volodymyr Zelensky was speaking at a news conference on Thursday morning at a market in the capital, Kyiv.

Ross Cullen has more.

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AUSTRALIA: US Commerce Secretary claims US more important than China

American President Donald Trump's commerce secretary has told Australian businesses that America is much more important to them than China.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: Prime Minister concerned about Turkey incursion into Syria

Australia is concerned that Turkey's military incursion into Syria will lead to the resurgence of Islamic State.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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JOHNSON AND VARADKAR TO HOLD BREXIT TALKS

The British and Irish leaders are meeting in England (later Thursday) for Brexit talks.

It's seen as one of the final chances to make progress towards a possible deal.

The European Union has continued to insist that British proposals don't amount to the basis for an agreement.

Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar's talks come days ahead of a crucial EU summit.

Conservative MP and former Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire says it's a crucial moment.

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