UK PM: "BODY OF INFORMATION" UKRAINIAN PLANE SHOT DOWN

UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, says information suggests the plane which crashed near Tehran earlier this week, killing four Brits, was brought down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile.

He joins Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, and US officials, who also believe the plane was shot down.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports from London.

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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, flies back to Canada after decision to step back from royal duties

Meghan Markle has returned to Canada amid ongoing discussions over her and her husband Prince Harry's future role in the UK Royal Family.

It comes as the Queen, Charles Prince of Wales and Harry's brother, William Duke of Cambridge, asked staff to find a workable solution after the couple signalled they will be stepping back as senior royals, a decision that's said to have "hurt" the family. 

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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European foreign ministers hold emergency talks in Brussels on Iran crisis

European foreign ministers will hold emergency talks on Iran crisis in Brussels today, following the US killing of the country's top general. 

The meeting will also be attended by the NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. 

The EU says it will spare no effort in trying to preserve the Iran nuclear deal. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels: 

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MEGHAN FLIES TO CANADA

The Duchess of Sussex has flown to Canada after she and Prince Harry announced they would step down as senior Royals.

The Queen has asked officials to find a solution to the issue, after being surprised by the statement from the couple.

Harry and Meghan say they want to find a 'progressive' new role in the British monarchy and work towards financial independence.

Royal commentator Phil Dampier says the Queen wants a rapid solution.

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Gunmen invade Catholic seminary in Kaduna, abduct four students

An unknown number of gunmen have broken into a Catholic Good Shepherds Seminary in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state on Thursday, abducting four students.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.

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India's Supreme Court says Kashmir restrictions 'unconstitutional'

India's highest court has ruled that an indefinite internet shutdown in place in Kashmir is unconstitutional.

The government cited national security concerns while imposing a communications lockdown in the region last year after revoking Kashmir's autonomy.

Neha Poonia reports.

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House votes to limit Trump powers to use military force against Iran

President Trump used his first Campaign Rally of 2020 to defend his decision to take out Iran's top general in a recent drone strike in Iraq

Trump delivered his speech as House Democrats voted to pass a War Powers Resolution to limit his powers to engage with Iran militarily

In Washington here's Kevn McAleese

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Video shows Ukrainian plane being hit, as Trudeau claims Iranian missile caused its downing

The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is evidence that the Ukrainian Airlines plane that crashed near Tehran airport was hit by an Iranian surface to air missile.

And The New York Times has now published video that appears to show a missile hitting the plane shortly after it takeoff - all 176 people on board died.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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China confirms US visit next week

It's official. China has confirmed that top negotiators will travel to Washington early next week to sign the phase one trade deal with the United States. This comes two weeks after President Trump said the agreement would be signed on Jan 15th.  Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Facebook Doubling Down on Ad Policy

Facebook is doubling down on its political ads policy….

The social media company has been under pressure from the US Congress to adjust its policies. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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U.S. Officials Reportedly Believe Ukrainian Passenger Jet Shot Down By Iran

U.S. officials reportedly believe that the Ukrainian jetliner, which crashed Wednesday killing all 176 people onboard, was shot down by Iranian missiles.  U.S. satellites reportedly detected two surface-to-air missile launches, shortly before the plane went down.

Jillian Wolf has more from New York. 

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UK MPs give backing to Brexit Bill

The British House of Commons has passed the Brexit bill, which would see the UK formally leave the European Union at the end of this month. The EU Withdrawal Bill was voted for by 330 MPs, with 231 voting against. 

Benji Hyer has this reaction from London.  

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US Intelligence: crashed Ukrainian Airlines plane struck by 2 Iranian missiles

US President Donald Trump has indicated that he believes a Ukrainian Airlines jet that crashed in Tehran in the early hours of Tuesday morning may have been mistakenly shot down by Iranian missiles.

All 176 people aboard the jet died in the crash, which the Iranians have blamed on a technical malfunction.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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US ready for “serious negotiations” with Iran

The United States has told the United Nations it is ready for "serious
negotiations" with Iran.

It comes as both the US and Iran justified their military action
during the last week as acts of self defense.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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South African Plane Crash

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A South African military plane crash-landed at an airport in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo with 59 UN peacekeepers onboard.

The Spokesperson of the UN Peacekeeping Mission says no one was injured. Aviation experts are trying to establish the cause of the crash. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Weinstein lawyers call for judge to step down

Lawyers representing Harvey Weinstein in his rape case have called the
judge biased and urge him to step down.

This comes after the judge threatened to jail the movie mogul for
using his cellphone in court.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. Congressional Report Calls for Sanctions on China Before Signing of Phase-One Trade Deal

As chief negotiators get set to sign a phase-one trade deal in Washington next week,  a new congressional report is urging U.S. officials to keep rights concerns in mind. Authors of the annual report are calling for sanctions on China… as findings reveal that human rights conditions there have worsened.  

Jillian Wolf reports. 

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Mass demonstration planned as nationwide strike hits France

A nationwide strike is under way in France with transport particularly affected across the country.

The walkout comes on what is now the 36th day of a rolling transport strike over pension reforms.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris, where a mass demonstration is planned.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step down as senior members of Royal family

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have decided to step down as senior members of the UK Royal family, whilst pledging to continue supporting Her Majesty The Queen. 

The Royals are said to be "hurt" and "disappointed" by the announcement. It's thought that Buckingham Palace was not consulted before the unexpected statement was released on Wednesday evening (GMT). 

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

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US OFFERS IRAN TALKS

The US says it would take part in 'serious negotiations' with Iran 'without preconditions' to try and safeguard international peace.

The offer's been made in a letter to the United Nations, but Iran says it's 'unbelievable' for the US to make such an offer after last week's air strike on the country's top military commander.

The killing of General Qasem Soleimani in Iraq is justified by the US in its letter to the UN as an act of self-defense.

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab's been holding talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington.

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