Facebook CEO to Testify on Cryptocurrency

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in Washington on Wednesday, about his company's planned move into cryptocurrency. He's expected to say he supports delaying the launch of Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra until the company can address regulatory concerns.

Meanwhile, New York's Attorney General has announced a state-level antitrust investigation into Facebook now has the backing of a bipartisan group of 47 attorneys general. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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UK PM PAUSES BREXIT BILL FOLLOWING COMMONS DEFEAT

UK MPs have dealt a fresh blow to Boris Johnson by rejecting his plan to fast-track his Brexit deal through parliament. 

The House of Commons voted 322 to 308 against the timetable to implement the government's withdrawal agreement bill. 

It now means the UK is unlikely to leave the EU by the current 31st October deadline and an early general election may be called before Christmas. 

Holly Hudson reports from London. 

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BREXIT DEAL LEGISLATION 'PAUSED'

UK lawmakers have stopped Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal in its tracks.

MPs voted against a rapid timetable for the Withdrawal Agreement Bill to make its way through Parliament in time for an October 31st exit from the EU.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Trump orders US troops to remain in Syria

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a reversal of his own Syria
policy, saying a small number of troops will remain after previously
ordering their withdrawal.

The decision two weeks ago to remove US soldiers allowed Turkey to
begin its offensive into northern Syria.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Amazon boss bids to build NASA moon lander

Billionaire Jeff Bezos has announced his space company is bidding for
a NASA project to take humans back to the moon.

Blue Origin is teaming up with major aerospace firms to build a
spacecraft that could land on the lunar surface.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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US President Donald Trump calls impeachment inquiry a "lynching"

US President Donald Trump has called the impeachment inquiry in the US Congress a "lynching."

Democrats, who are investigating President Trump's request for Ukraine to investigate a political rival, immediately called for the tweet to be deleted.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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India releases its annual crime report data

India has released its official crime records for 2017 after a year-long delay in publication.

The annual report is facing criticism for leaving out data on mob lynchings, communal and religious murders.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more –

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Court orders forfeiture of properties belonging to Nigeria's former senate leader

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered the temporary forfeiture of some properties belonging to the immediate past senate president, Bukola Saraki, to the Federal Government over corruption allegations.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja

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South African aircraft grounded

Several South African airlines were affected on Tuesday morning, after the Civil Aviation Authority grounded some of their aircraft. Domestic flights have been disrupted while these aircraft undergo compliance verification, before being allowed back into service.
Mark Roughton has more.

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Court orders forfeiture of properties belonging to Nigeria's former senate leader

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has ordered the temporary forfeiture of some properties belonging to the immediate past senate president, Bukola Saraki, to the Federal Government over corruption allegations.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja

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French farmers protest over low prices

Farmers are protesting outside public offices across rural areas of France - saying they're sick of being ignored by the government.

They say food prices paid by supermarkets are so low they can't survive, and recent trade deals brokered by the EU with Canada and Latin American countries will undercut them further. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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Sudan Protests Call for Bashir's Party to be Dissolved.

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Protests have rocked major cities in Sudan with thousands calling for a dissolution of the former ruling party of deposed leader Omar al-Bashir.

Bashir was overthrown after a mass uprising leading to the eventual take over by the military. The country is now ruled jointly by the military and civilian administration.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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UK GOVT LAUNCHES BREXIT LEGISLATION ATTEMPT

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is mounting what could be a last chance attempt to push his Brexit deal through Parliament.

Two key votes later (on Tuesday) will determine whether his Withdrawal Agreement Bill can become law by next week.

If the government loses either vote, it may be forced to accept a Brexit delay and is likely to push for an election.

Some lawmakers are angry about the limited amount of time being offered to scrutinise and amend the legislation.

But Conservative MP Alex Chalk says it's time to move quickly.

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German defense minister proposes 'security zone' in Syria

Germany's defense minister has proposed an internationally controlled security zone in Northern Syria. The plan would eventually require German troops to deploy to the region, an idea some lawmakers in Berlin are unlikely to get behind.  

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Frankfurt.

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Urban pledges cooperation after municipal election setback

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has pledged to cooperate with
all mayors and local councils in the country if they are willing to do
the same.

The comments were made at the first session of parliament held after
local elections which saw Orban's party suffer its worst political
setback in nearly a decade.

William Denselow reports from Budapest.

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Infosys shares plunge on whistleblower complaint

Indian IT firm Infosys is investigating allegations of "unethical practices" following a whistleblower complaint.

The company's shares fell up to 16 per cent on the news in trading on Tuesday.

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Trudeau wins second term as Canadian PM

Justin Trudeau will serve another term as Canada's prime minister after his Liberal Party won a plurality of seats in parliament.

Polls predicted a tight race between Mr Trudeau and his Conservative rival in what was an ugly campaign marred by controversies.

Our North America Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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California Unemployment Rate Drops to 4%

California's unemployment rate has dropped to the lowest level in four decades. According to state officials, joblessness stood at 4% in September - with job creation seen in business services, manufacturing, and entertainment.

Jake Savitz reports from Los Angeles. 

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Some US troops may stay in Syria

The US is considering keeping some US troops in north eastern Syria - to prevent oil from falling into the hands of the Isalmic State.

Defense secretary Mark Esperanto said about 1,000 soldiers would be redeployed in the region and that some may stay in Syria.

President Donald Trump has previously pledged to bring US troops home.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.  

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Canadians Go to the Polls

Canadian voters are casting their votes as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tries to hold onto power.  

Polls suggest Canada is headed towards a hung parliament. 

North America Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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