UK SPEAKER OF HOUSE OF COMMONS RUELS OUT BREXIT DEAL VOTE

The UK's Speaker of the House of Commons has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson cannot bring his Brexit deal for a meaningful 'yes or no' vote on Monday, as it would equate to brining back the same motion twice - which is not allowed under UK law.

On Saturday, parliament sat to vote on the Brexit deal, but the vote was pulled after an amendment was tabled to withhold approval of the deal until all legislation was passed first.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has more.

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Drug firms settle to avoid trial

Four drug companies have reached a last-minute settlement over their role in the opioid epidemic hours before opening arguments were meant to start  in the American state of Ohio.  The $260 million deal freezes what would have been the first federal trail over the crisis, but does not resolve the more than 2,600 other lawsuits filed across the United States. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Africa Failing To Honors Its Human Rights’ Bodies

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A new report by Amnesty International says African governments do not fully value the human rights' institutions they have established over time.

The African Union has three bodies concerned with human rights: the  African Commission, the African Child Rights Committee, and the African Court.  

These organisations say a lack of commitment from governments is making them ineffective.

 Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa

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Major damage caused by Dallas tornado

A tornado has caused widespread damage in Dallas, Texas.

Thousands of people have been left without power after the storm
travelled for about seventeen miles across the city.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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US reduces Afghanistan troops by 2,000

The United States has reduced its number of troops in Afghanistan even
though a peace deal with the Taliban is yet to be signed.

Pentagon officials have confirmed 2,000 troops have been pulled out of
the country over the last year.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Johannesburg mayor resigns

Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba has resigned from South Africa’s official opposition party, the Democratic Alliance. This comes a day after former party leader Helen Zille was elected chairperson of the DA’s federal executive council.
Mark Roughton reports.

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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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