NOBEL PRIZE GOES TO ETHIOPIA'S PM

The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

The leader who assumed power in 2018 is on a transitional period until 2020 when National elections will give him his own mandate.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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Tanzania’s President warns Burundian Refugees against crime.

Tanzania's president Dr. John Pombe Magufuli has warned Burundian refugees living in Tanzania to stop criminal acts against local residents who live near refugee camps.

President Magufuli issued the warning on various stops in his current tour of Tanzania's western region of Katavi. 

Isaac Lukando reports for Dar es salaam

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Jewish leaders in Germany call for more protection after failed synagogue attack

Jewish leaders in Germany are calling for the authorities to do more to protect their community after a failed attack on a synagogue this week.

On Wednesday, a gunman killed two people after trying to force his way into a synagogue in the eastern city of Halle.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson reports from Frankfurt

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Zuma trial set to continue

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma, and co-accused French Arms manufacturer, Thales, have failed in their application for a permanent stay of prosecution. The parties face charges of fraud and corruption, which date back 14 years.
Mark Roughton has more.

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Hungary calls for EU dialogue with Turkey despite Syria offensive

Hungary's Foreign Minister has called on the European Union to hold a
dialogue with Turkey despite the country's offensive into Syrian
territory.

Budapest is concerned that deteriorating relations could result in an
increase of migrants traveling to Europe.

William Denselow reports from the Hungarian capital.

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Nigeria to regulate online media platforms

Nigeria government says it is set to regulate online news platforms and foreign media beaming signals into the country. It also adds that stiffer penalty will be meted out to anyone responsible for hate speeches in the country.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja.

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Nobel Prize Decision Sparks Anger

The Swedish Academy's decision to award Austrian author Peter Handke [HAHND KUH]  the Nobel Prize for literature has come under criticism because of Handke's support for Serbia during the Yugoslav civil war in the nineteen nineties.

Handke was a personal friend of the late Serbian president and war criminal Slobodan Milosevic.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Russia continues to release whales from 'jail' in Far East region

Russia is continuing with a plan to release whales that have been held captive in the country's Far East region.

Another group of beluga whales will be freed next week, after 14 others were released at the start of the month.

More than 100 whales had been caught to be sold to China but an international outcry forced the authorities to release the animals.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Brexit talks resume amid fresh optimism of a deal

The UK's Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay is in town today for another round of talks with his EU counterpart Michel Barnier. Negotiations had stalled, but positive signs a Brexit deal is possible have emerged from a meeting with Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar.

Bruce Harrison reports from Brussels. 

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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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