ISRO launches its satellite Cartosat 3 along with 13 American nanosatellites

The Indian Space Organisation successfully launched India's imaging satellite - CARTOSAT 3 along with thirteen American nanosatellites.

The launch took place from India's space centre in Andhra Pradesh.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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UN, Congo To Begin Joint Operations Against ADF Rebels

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The United  Nations Mission in The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced it will resume joint operations with government forces against the rebel group –The Allied Democratic Forces.

 

This follows the attack in the city of Beni, leading to the killing of  eight people.

 

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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US concerned Myanmar has Chemical Weapons

The Myanmar army has been forced to deny it has chemical weapons after the US said it was concerned that Myanmar retains old stockpiles, despite signing onto the Chemical Weapons Convention in 2015. The issue was raised by a US official at a meeting for Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in the Hague. 

From Bangkok, Daniel Quinlan reports

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Two killed and seven injured in a bomb blast in Kashmir

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Two people have died and seven others were injured in a bomb attack in Kashmir.T

his has been the worst attack since the Indian government stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomous status in August.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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N. Korea doubles down on threat to destroy S. Korean resort

North Korea is doubling down on its threats to destroy a South Korean resort just north of the DMZ. Pyongyang has said it wants to tear down the dated buildings and replace them with modern facilities to attract international tourism. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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AUSTRALIA: Young firefighter arrested and charged over deliberately lighting bushfires

A volunteer firefighter has performed the ultimate act of betrayal of his workmates and the Australian public, according to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service, after he was charged with deliberately lighting fires during the recent bushfire crisis.
Arthur Stevens reports

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White House official says colleagues resigned over aid freeze

A White House budget official told impeachment investigators that two colleagues resigned after expressing concerns about President Trump's decision to withhold military aid from Ukraine.

Democrats are investigating whether President Trump withheld military aid and a White House meeting to pressure Ukraine's new president to open politically beneficial investigations.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Americans Dying at Alarming Rates

The US workforce is dying faster than people of a similar age in any other country. 

That's the take-away from a comprehensive new study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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US federal judge rules White House aides can be made to testify to Congress

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that White House aides can be made to testify to Congress.

The Trump administration has repeatedly insisted that top presidential advisors are immune from Congressional subpoenas.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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U.N. urges drastic action to avoid the worst effects of climate change in annual report

The United Nations has released its annual "emissions gap" report, saying drastic action needs to be taken now to combat climate change, in order to make up for the years spent procrastinating.  The report is viewed as the benchmark in assessing the world's progress, as nations attempt to meet their commitments made in the Paris climate accord.   But the findings are very bleak.

Jillian Wolf reports.

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Three men falsely accused of murder released from prison after 36 years

Three men wrongly accused of murder have been set free after 36 years
behind bars.

In 1984 the trio of 16-year-olds were sentenced to life in prison
after being convicted for the killing of a 14-year-old junior high
school student.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Audi announces plans to cut 9,500 jobs

Carmaker Audi is planning to cut 9,500 jobs at its German production sites.

The reduction in its workforce will take place over the next five years and is aimed at freeing up billions of euros for investment in electric vehicles.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Frankfurt.

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Smog towers soon to be installed in Delhi to combat air pollution

Smog towers will soon dot along Delhi's skyline as part of efforts to combat air pollution.

India's Supreme Court ordered for them to be installed following a severe deterioration in air quality this month.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.

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Angry Crowd Burns UN Base in Beni, DRC

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Angry protestors have burnt down UN offices in Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Reports from Beni indicate, demonstrators were angered by failure by government forces and the UN to stop the killing of eight people by armed men.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Prime Minister refuses to stand down Energy Minister over forged document

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has leapt to the defence of his energy minister after a police investigation was launched into the origin of a falsified document he used to attack the Sydney Lord mayor.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Thai economy to get stimulus package

The Thai government is preparing to inject more than one-and-a-half billion dollars into the economy to boost growth. 

That's as its strengthening currency continues to put pressure on the country. 

Daniel Quinlan reports

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AUSTRALIA: Missing British backpacker's body found

The body of a British backpacker, who's been missing since the weekend has been found in Australia's southeast.
Arthur Stevens has details

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Seoul scolds Pyongyang over artillery drills in Yellow Sea

South Korea has sent an angry protest message to North Korea after it learned the North was testing artillery in the Yellow Sea. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Russia faces Tokyo Olympics ban

The compliance committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency has recommended a ban against Russia for four years. WADA says its analysis of the latest Russian anti-doping data found evidence of tampering. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Internet services conditionally restored for businesses in Kashmir

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After more than a hundred days of being cut off, the internet has been partially restored in Kashmir.

After Kashmir the region was stripped of its autonomous status in August, telecom services were shut down in the region.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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