Five people killed in flooding in the south of France

Two people have drowned and three rescuers been killed in a helicopter crash after flash flooding in the south of France. 

It was the second weekend in a row of very heavy rain around Marseille and Nice, meaning the water table was already saturated.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.  

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Merkel coalition shaky after SPD leadership change

Germany's coalition government is on shaky ground after its junior partner party elected leaders who say they're prepared to walk away from the alliance.

The Social Democrats' new party chairs called for significant concessions from chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives in exchange for staying in the government.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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UK REVIEWS TERRORIST RELEASES

An urgent review's underway in the UK into the licence conditions of convicted terrorists released before the end of their sentences.

It comes after Friday's attack on London Bridge which killed two people.

The attacker, Usman Khan, was released from prison early in 2018 after serving half his sentence for plotting a terrorist attack.

Dozens of convicted terrorists are now being vetted after Friday's incident, with a number expected to be sent back to prison.

Retired counter terror detective Scott Wilson says early releases are dangerous.

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India to import 11,000 tonnes of onion from Turkey to meet local demand

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India is grappling with an eye-watering surge in the cost of a key ingredient in kitchens across the country – the onion, that is.

To stop households sweating over the matter, the government now plans to import masses of them from overseas.

Ishan Garg reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Attorney-General dragged into Angus Taylor false docs affair

Australia's Attorney General has confirmed he was with the Prime Minister when he spoke to the New South Wales Police Commissioner about an investigation into the Energy Minister.
It's led to another day of recriminations during the final week of parliamentary sittings for the year.
Arthur Stevens has more

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$400bn gas pipeline opened between Russia and China

A $400bn gas pipeline known as the 'Power of Siberia' is being officially launched on Monday between Russia and China.

The presidents of both countries, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, are taking part in a joint opening ceremony via videolink.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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S. Korea's exports down for 12th straight month

South Korea's exports have fallen for the twelfth month in a row. The prolonged slump has the government panicking over next year's growth projections. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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White House won’t take part in House Judiciary impeachment hearing

The White House has informed the House Judiciary Committee that it
won't take part in its first impeachment proceeding.

Democrats had set the Trump administration a Sunday evening deadline
on whether they'd send a lawyer to Wednesday's hearing.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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U.S. retailers bracing for record breaking Cyber Monday

Shoppers in the United States are expected to spend a record 9.4
billion dollars during the sales frenzy known as Cyber Monday.

This comes as Americans have already spent billions of dollars over
the Thanksgiving holiday.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Kremlin hopes for Putin-Zelensky bilateral meeting in Paris

Russia is hoping that a bilateral meeting between President Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky can take place in Paris next week.

The two men are due in France for the Normandy Format summit with Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel.

Ross Cullen has more.

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TWO CONFIRMED DEAD IN LONDON ATTACK BY 'CONVICTED TERRORIST'

It's been confirmed that two people were stabbed to death in London, during an incident which also saw the attacker shot dead.

The suspect is reported to be a man previously convicted of a terrorist offence.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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SUSPECT SHOT DEAD IN LONDON 'TERRORISM' INCIDENT

A suspect has been killed after what police are treating as a terrorist incident in central London.

Police were called to a stabbing attack on London Bridge.

Olly Barratt has the latest details.

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World famous free solo climber dies after fall in Mexico

A world famous free solo rock climber has died after falling off a mountain in northern Mexico.

Thirty-one-year-old US climber Brad Gobright fell around 300 metres to his death after attempting an almost sheer face on the El Toro mountain.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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US shoppers stay away from stores on Black Friday

American shoppers spent more than two billion dollars online in the
first few hours of Black Friday. It comes as retail analysts say
fewer people are heading to the stores for the annual sales.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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English football club, Arsenal, sack manager

English Premier League club Arsenal have sacked Unai Emery as manager, after just 18 months in charge. 

The Spaniard, who previously led Paris St-Germain to the French league title and won three European trophies with Sevilla, was appointed boss in May 2018. 

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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N. Korea tests new 'multiple rocket launcher' as peace process falters

North Korea is claiming to have tested a new super-large rocket launcher under the guidance of leader Kim Jong-un. South Korea and Japan quickly condemned the test, which follows a rocket launch last month. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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CONSERVATIVE PARTY ROW WITH BROADCASTER IN UK

The Conservative party in the UK have lodged a formal complaint after broadcaster Channel 4 used an ice sculpture to replace Boris Johnson during an election debate on climate change. 

The party accused the channel of "conspiring" with Jeremy Corbyn, the main opposition leader, after they refused to allow anyone to stand in for the Prime Minister. 

Our London correspondent Holly Hudson has more. 

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NPower to cut thousands of jobs

Energy firm Npower, owned by Germany's E.On is expected to cut up to 4,500 jobs in the UK as part of a restructuring plan.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Frankfurt.

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UK LABOUR LAUNCHES REGIONAL MANIFESTOS

The opposition Labour Party is setting out regional manifestos for all parts of the UK as it tries to turn around disappointing polling numbers.

Ahead of the UK's general election on December 12th, a number of poll have the Conservative Party securing a Parliamentary majority.

Labour says it will carry out an 'investment blitz' with specific pledges on transport, housing and jobs, region by region.

The Conservatives say Labour's spending plans don't add up.

But Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says they're badly needed.

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Opposition protests continue in Georgia

Demonstrators in Georgia are continuing to protest as they demand electoral reform and a snap election.

MPs rejected changing the voting system earlier this month, a move which sparked the mass demonstrations.

Ross Cullen has more.

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