Support for capital punishment in the United States has fallen to it's
lowest rate in decades according to a new report.
Fewer executions have been carried out by the country this year than last year.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
UK GOVT TO MAKE BREXIT EXTENSION AFTER 2020 ILLEGAL
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he'll rule out any extension to the Brexit transition period in law.
The transition is due to conclude at the end of 2020, after the UK leaves the EU by January 31st, giving just eleven months to agree the future relationship.
But many in the European Union do not think that's enough time.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
The transition is due to conclude at the end of 2020, after the UK leaves the EU by January 31st, giving just eleven months to agree the future relationship.
But many in the European Union do not think that's enough time.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Students Oppose the New Citizenship Amendment Act
Protests against the newly passed Citizenship Amendment Bill have spread across India to several cities.
This comes after a major university in New Delhi faced a police crackdown after its students opposed this bill.
Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi
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This comes after a major university in New Delhi faced a police crackdown after its students opposed this bill.
Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi
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UK GOVT TO LEGISLATE TO AVOID BREXIT TRANSITION EXTENSION
The UK government is going to legislate to make it illegal for Parliament to extend a Brexit transition period beyond the end of 2020.
A clause will be added to the Withdrawal Agreement Bill which will be voted on by MPs on Friday.
It'll mean the UK leaves the EU on January 31st, and then concludes a transition period at the end of next year.
Critics say that's not enough time to reach a trade deal, therefore opening up the prospect of a No Deal departure.
But cabinet minister Michael Gove says Prime Minister Boris Johnson can get a trade deal in that time frame.
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Russia and China submit draft UN resolution calling for sanctions relief in North Korea
Russia and China have submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council calling for sanctions relief in North Korea to help improve the humanitarian situation.
The document suggests lifting some of the sanctions put in place to try to halt the isolated country's nuclear missile programmes.
Ross Cullen has more.
The document suggests lifting some of the sanctions put in place to try to halt the isolated country's nuclear missile programmes.
Ross Cullen has more.
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Monday, December 16, 2019
Boeing announces temporary suspension of 737 MAX production
Boeing says it's halting production of the controversial 737 MAX jet, blamed for two separate crashes that claimed 346 lives.
The company insists the production halt is only temporary, but aviation industry analysts increasingly wonder whether the 737 MAX will ever return to the skies.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Democrats call for White House aides to testify at impeachment trial; accuse President of bribery in report
The US Senate's top Democrat has called for White House aides to testify at President Donald Trump's expected impeachment trial. But Republicans, who control the Senate, want to keep it short without witnesses.
Meanwhile Democrats have accused President Trump of bribery in a new report on the two articles of impeachment.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Meanwhile Democrats have accused President Trump of bribery in a new report on the two articles of impeachment.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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U.S. envoy warns North Korea against further weapons tests
The United States envoy to North Korea has called for denuclearization
talks to resume.
Stephen Biegun also criticized recent weapons tests carried out by the
North Korean regime.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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talks to resume.
Stephen Biegun also criticized recent weapons tests carried out by the
North Korean regime.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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U.S. Praises Trade Deal as China Remains Cautious
Phase one of the US-China trade deal is yet to be signed, but the U.S. is already praising the agreement, while China remains a little cautious.
The deal, which was announced on Friday, wraps up more than two and a half years of on-and-off negotiations between the world's two biggest economies.
Jillian Wolf reports has more from New York.
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UK’s December economic stats lack festive cheer
British businesses endured their worst downturn since mid-2016 in the run-up to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's landslide election victory last week, according to a survey published on Monday.
The Purchasing Managers' Indexes says both the services and manufacturing sectors experienced a contraction for the third time in the past four months.
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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UNHCR Concerned About Uganda Refugee Clashes
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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is concerned about the recent deadly violence in a refugee settlement in North Eastern Uganda.
Four people reportedly died, and a dozen more sustained injuries after fighting erupted between the refugees and the host population following the death of a Ugandan man suspected to be killed by the migrants.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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UK PM BORIS JOHNSON WELCOMES NEW CONSERVATIVE MPS
Newly elected MPs are making their way to the UK parliament after last week's general election, which saw the Conservative party secure a large majority.
The prime minister, Boris Johnson, will carry out a minor cabinet reshuffle to fill empty positions and begin bringing Brexit legislation to the House of Commons.
Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports from London.
The prime minister, Boris Johnson, will carry out a minor cabinet reshuffle to fill empty positions and begin bringing Brexit legislation to the House of Commons.
Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports from London.
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Protests erupt all across India after the passing of the Citizenship Bill
Protests continue in India for the sixth straight day against a controversial bill that will provide citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
Protesters, critics and opposition parties claim the bill is discriminatory and are demanding the government rollback the legislation.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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Protesters, critics and opposition parties claim the bill is discriminatory and are demanding the government rollback the legislation.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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UK opposition party leadership sorry for election loss
The leader of the UK Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, and his close ally John McDonnell have apologised over the party's "catastrophic" defeat in Thursday's election, which saw them lose 59 seats.
Both men have announced they'll step down in the new year, but many Labour MPs are calling for them to resign now.
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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President Buhari lauds Chadian military over counter-insurgency campaign
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Chadian Forces over their contributions to the counter-insurgency campaign in the Lake Chad basin.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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BORIS JOHNSON WELCOMES NEW MPS TO LONDON
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is welcoming new Conservative MPs to Westminster after his landslide election win.
Mr Johnson will carry out a small cabinet reshuffle and bring legislation to the House of Commons later in the week to move forward with his Brexit deal.
Meanwhile, the opposition Labour Party has to choose a new leader after its resounding defeat last week.
Many in the party feel the next leader can't be a London MP, or someone who fought to overturn Brexit.
Theo Usherwood reports from Westminster.
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Mr Johnson will carry out a small cabinet reshuffle and bring legislation to the House of Commons later in the week to move forward with his Brexit deal.
Meanwhile, the opposition Labour Party has to choose a new leader after its resounding defeat last week.
Many in the party feel the next leader can't be a London MP, or someone who fought to overturn Brexit.
Theo Usherwood reports from Westminster.
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Moscow to put new nuclear weapons system on combat duty
Russia is preparing for the final test launches of a nuclear weapons system that could fly over the North Pole and strike targets anywhere in the world. Moscow says that the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system is about to be put on combat duty. Dan Ashby has more.
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Rescuers Hunt for Survivors in the Philippines
A powerful magnitude 6.9 quake hit the southern Philippines on Sunday, killing three and injuring at least 31.
Over 300 structures were damaged and tremors and aftershocks continue to rock the area.
Daniel Quinlan reports.
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AUSTRALIA: Mid year economic financial outlook downgraded - economy weak on all fronts
In Australia, the Labor Opposition has taken aim at the federal government's economic credentials following the release of the latest budget update which clearly shows Australia's economic growth, wages, investment and household spending have all slid since the budget back in April.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Arthur Stevens has more
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USMCA: Mexico concerned about US Labour Inspectors
The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement may have hit a stumbling block, just days after it was signed.
A senior Mexican trade negotiator arrived in Washington on Sunday to express his displeasure over the involvement of US labour inspectors in Mexico as part of the deal.
Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details…
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