Putin woos Africa, warns against 'exploitative' West

This week, Russia will host heads of state from 47 African nations for the first ever Russia-Africa summit in Sochi.

Ahead of that, President Putin has set the tone for the summit- saying Russia can offer help to African nations without any strings attached, unlike Western partners.

Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.

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British Government in Second Attempt at Brexit Vote

The British Government says it will make a second attempt to hold a meaningful vote on Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal on Monday.

This after a vote had been meant to take place on Saturday, but beforehand lawmakers backed an amendment requiring all Brexit legislation to be passed ahead of full approval being given, and therefore forcing the UK Prime Minister to ask the EU for an extension.

But the decision on whether the vote can go ahead Monday will be down to the Speaker of the House of Commons.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Green surge in Swiss elections

Green parties have made strong gains in Switzerland's Parliamentary election. 

Initial projections show a combined vote for the two Green parties of around 20%.

Benji Hyer reports from Brussels. 

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NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY SITS TO PROTEST ABORTION LAW CHANGE

Lawmakers in the Northern Ireland Assembly are sitting for the first time in nearly three years to protest a change in abortion laws and same-sex marriage.

Northern Ireland, which makes up one of the four countries of the UK, used to have its own assembly for certain domestic affairs, but has not been active since the main political parties fell-out over how it should be run.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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BRITISH ROYAL COUPLE REVEAL STRUGGLES IN DOCUMENTARY

Prince Harry has responded to speculation about a rift with his brother, Prince William, saying "they are on different paths." 

In a documentary filmed on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's recent royal tour of Africa, Meghan Markle also revealed that it's been a "struggle" for her as a new mother under the scrutiny of British media.  

Holly Hudson reports. 

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Train service resuming in France after wildcat weekend strike

Train service is slowly returning to normal across France after a wildcat strike over the weekend led to widespread cancellations - on the first weekend of the autumn school holidays. 

Drivers walked out in protest at reduced staff numbers. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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PM Modi's visit to Turkey stands cancelled

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled a planned visit to Turkey in reaction to President Erdogan's criticism of the situation in Kashmir, according to Indian media reports.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story from New Delhi.

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German FM: Turkish offensive 'invasion' of Syria and illegitimate

Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Mass has described Turkey's military offensive in Syria as an invasion. He suggested Berlin could sanction Turkey if it keeps up the assault against Kurdish forces.

Bruce Harrison reports from Frankfurt.

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BREXIT VOTE IN DOUBT

The UK government is pushing to hold a so-called Meaningful Vote on its Brexit deal later (on Monday).

However, the Speaker of the House of Commons may not allow the vote.

On Saturday British lawmakers backed an amendment requiring Brexit legislation to be passed before full approval for Boris Johnson's Brexit deal can be given.

The Prime Minister reached an agreement with Brussels last week but it needs to be ratified by the UK Parliament.

Independent MP Ed Vaizey says he hopes the Meaningful Vote will happen soon.

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Number of dead rises to 26 in Siberia dam collapse

At least 26 people have died following a dam collapse in eastern Siberia.

Two structures on the River Seiba caved in over the weekend, flooding a mining camp in a remote area more than 4,000 kilometres east of Moscow.

Ross Cullen has more.

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India and Pakistan trade fire in Kashmir

India and Pakistan have exchanged fire in the disputed region of Kashmir.

The two countries have differing accounts of events, but reports suggest several civilians and soldiers were killed on both sides.

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AUSTRALIA: Newspaper front pages redacted in protest at government secrecy

Politicians have added their voices to a chorus of Australia's media outlets united in a massive campaign to warn against growing censorship and attacks on press freedom by the federal government.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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US troops to be redeployed to Iraq

US Defence Secretary Mark Esper says almost all of the one thousand US troops withdrawing from northern Syria will be redeployed to "help defend Iraq".

Secretary Esper said the forces would help counter any attempt by ISIS to re-establish itself.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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UK Prime Minster Forced to Ask EU for Brexit Extension

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been forced to ask the EU for an extension to the Brexit deadline, following a vote in parliament in favour of an amendment to his deal.

The so-called Letwin amendment is an insurance policy, where MPs will withhold support for the Prime Minister's deal until Brexit legislation is delayed.

The Prime Minister insists he will introduce this legislation in the British Parliament next week.

UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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DEBATE UNDERWAY IN UK PARLIAMENT OVER BREXIT DEAL

The UK Parliament is expected to vote later (on Saturday) on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit Deal.

The agreement, struck in Brussels this week, has removed the controversial Irish backstop, but replaced it with a customs border in the Irish Sea, between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. Something that many MPs feel is unacceptable. 

Mr Johnson doesn't have a working majority in Parliament and is therefore looking for support from across the benches.

But before the vote though, there will be a series of amendments, one of which has the potential of derailing the voting process.

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Dozens killed in Afghanistan mosque bombing

At least 62 people in Afghanistan have been killed in the bombing of a
mosque during Friday prayers.

The United Nations Secretary-General has strongly condemned the attack.

Sarah Walton reports from the UN in New York.

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Giant leap for womankind

It's been 35 years since the first woman walked in space. And today, history was made once again. For the very first time, NASA conducted an all-female spacewalk. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
 
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US imposes record $7.5 billion tariffs on European goods

The U.S. has imposed tariffs on $7.5billion on EU goods  -- making a long list of Europe-made goods subject to a 25% tariff.  It is the result of a 15-year battle over aircraft subsidies, paid by the EU to Airbus which have been ruled illegal by the  World Trade Organization. Those that are affected may represent a small fraction of EU imports -- but suppliers and buyers are justifiably concerned.  

Jillian Wolf reports from New York. 

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Mexican police arrest then release El Chapo son

Mexican police have released the son of drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo'
Guzmán after they were attacked following his initial arrest just
hours earlier.

Earlier this year a New York court gave El Chapo a life sentence for
drug smuggling charges.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Bangladeshi government officials meeting today to tackle an environment crisis

Government officials in Bangladesh are meeting on Friday to tackle what is being described as an environmental crisis caused by Rohingya settlements.

They are responding to an Environment Ministry report published earlier this month, saying the influx of Rohingya refugees since August 2017 has damaged the country's biodiversity.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports –


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