UK TERROR PLANS TO FACE LEGAL CHALLENGE

UK government plans to make terrorism offenders stay in prison for longer - are likely to face a legal challenge.

The proposed emergency legislation comes after an attack in London at the weekend by a man who'd just been released early from prison after being convicted of terrorism offences.

It would seek to end the automatic release of offenders at the halfway point of their sentences.

But Human rights barrister Adam Wagner says the proposals will be difficult to get through.

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IOWA CAUCUS RESULTS IN CHAOS

The first votes have been cast in the 2020 US presidential election, but as yet the results are still unknown after "inconsistencies" were found in reporting of the Democrats' Iowa caucus numbers.

Kate Fisher reports from the state capital, Des Moines.

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Kerala declares state calamity after the confirmation of the third coronavirus patient

Kerala has declared a state calamity after the third case of coronavirus was confirmed in India.

The patient travelled to the southern Indian state from Wuhan on Monday.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story..    

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Thai rescue flight heads for Wuhan

A rescue team departed from Bangkok to China on Tuesday to evacuate at least 144 Thai citizens from the city of Wuhan, ground zero for the outbreak of the coronavirus. The flight will return to U-Tapao airport two hours south of Bangkok.

Daniel Quinlan reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Racism increase against Asian-Australians due to coronavirus

Australian authorities say there's been an alarming increase in racist incidents across the nation as Asian-Australians are targeted during the current coronavirus outbreak.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Iowa caucus "inconsistencies" cause chaos and no winner

The Iowa caucus devolved into chaos after the Democratic party delayed
announcing the results, stating it had found "inconsistencies".

Changes this year in the way votes are counted means a winner is
unlikely to be announced in the 'first in the nation' vote anytime
soon.

Nick Harper reports from Iowa.

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S. Korea closes hundreds of schools over coronavirus fears

South Korea has closed or delayed the start of classes at hundreds of schools to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

Bruce Harrison tells us more from Seoul. 

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Senate hears closing arguments in Trump's Impeachment trial

The US Senate is hearing the closing arguments in the impeachment trial of President Trump.

The Republican majority-senate is expected to vote for Trump's acquittal as early as Wednesday

Kevin McAleese is in Washington....

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Top US talk show host Rush Limbaugh discloses lung cancer diagnosis

America's best-known talk radio host, Rush Limbaugh, has announced that he's being treated for an advanced case of lung cancer.

A close friend of President Trump, he paved the way for the resurgence of conservative Republicanism in the United States.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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China accuses U.S. of causing ‘panic’ over coronavirus

China has accused the United States of causing panic over its response
to the coronavirus outbreak.

Over 350 people have died from the virus and the U.S. is denying entry
to foreign nationals if they have recently visited China.

The outbreak originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has now
spread to over 20 countries including the U.S.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UK PM OUTLINES DESIRED EU TRADE DEAL

UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, says the UK will not agree to any level playing field agreements with the European Union.
 
The UK left the EU last week, and in a speech laying out how the future relationship would look, he said the UK will not agree to any arrangement which leaves the UK subject to EU courts.

If this cannot be agreed, he insists Britain is not afraid to walk away without a deal.
 
Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, has more from London.
 
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Turkey hitting back in Syria's Idlib

Turkey says it is hitting back against Syrian government forces in Idlib, after Turkish soldiers were killed there overnight. The incident threatens to damage the relationship between Turkey and Russia, which back opposing sides. Lucy Taylor reports. 

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US election race begins with Iowa caucus

The first US state is preparing to choose which Democrat it wants to
take on President Donald Trump in November's presidential election.

The Iowa caucus is a critical moment for the 11 remaining candidates.

Nick Harper reports from Des Moines, Iowa.

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EU Chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier outlines draft mandate for UK trade talks

Just over 48 hours after Britain's historic departure from the European Union, EU Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier has presented a draft mandate for the upcoming trade talks. 

Britain is now in a transition period, with just 11 months to negotiate a future trade agreement. 

It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivered a speech in London on his vision for post-Brexit relations. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels: 

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On the first business day since Britain officially left the European Union on Friday, the EU has revealed its opening position for the upcoming trade negotiations. 

There is an 11-month transition to determine the future relationship between the UK and the EU. 

The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said the bloc wanted to achieve an ambitious partnership with the UK- but said Britain could not become an unfair competitor: 

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UK government to unveil "fundamental changes" following terrorist attack in London

The British government is promising "fundamental changes" in response to a Islamist-related terrorist incident in London on Sunday.

The attacker, Sudesh Amman was shot dead by police on a high street in the UK capital after stabbing several people, injuring three. He had been released from prison about a week ago after serving just half of a sentence for terror offences.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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France sending 600 more troops to fight armed groups in West Africa

France is going to boost its military presence in the Sahel region of West Africa by adding 600 troops.

It's already got a 4,500-strong operation in Mali and four other countries in the region.

Ross Cullen has more.

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UK TO TOUGHEN TERRORISM SENTENCING

The UK government says it will tighten the system for dealing with people convicted of terrorism offences.

It comes after a man was shot dead in South London on Sunday after attacking people with a knife, while wearing a fake suicide vest.

Sudesh Amman was released from prison a week ago after serving half his sentence for terror offences.

It comes just months after 2019's London Bridge attack which saw two people stabbed to death by a man who'd been released from jail on licence - also after serving half his sentence for a terrorism conviction.

Former UK national anti-terrorism co-ordinator Nick Aldworth thinks the government's response is too simplistic.

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AUSTRALIA: Mass koala deaths in Victorian plantation

In Australia, there's outrage after the death of at least 40 koalas at a blue gum plantation in Victoria's south-west with the government declaring the deaths a crime, and vowing to bring to account those responsible.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA: Australians evacuated from Wuhan

The evacuation of almost 250 Australian citizens and permanent residents, including almost 90 children have been picked up from Wuhan in China, and transferred to Australia on a chartered flight.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Thai coronavirus patient responds to new drug mix

Thai doctors have successfully treated a patient with a serious case of coronavirus at a Bangkok hospital. The flu drug oseltamivir, used to treat Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) and HIV treatments lopinavir and ritonavir were used in combination producing rapid results in the patient.

Daniel Quinlan reports.

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