GERMANY SAYS RUSSIAN OPPOSITION LEADER POISONED

The German government says Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was "without doubt" poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent.

He's being treated in Berlin, after falling ill on a flight from Siberia to Moscow.

The nerve agent is the same substance used to kill former Soviet spy, Sergei Skripal, in the UK in 2018.

Russia's denied being involved.

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U.S. adds 428,000 private sector jobs

The U.S. economy added 428,000 private sector jobs last month, well
shy of analyst estimates.

But the job gains far exceed the tepid growth seen in July.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US agency buries Russian campaign to discredit Biden health

The US government withheld information about a Russian campaign to
push allegations that US presidential hopeful Joe Biden is in "poor
mental health".

That's according to documents obtained by US media.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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LOCAL COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS REMAIN FOR PARTS OF NORTHERN ENGLAND

Local coronavirus restrictions will continue in parts of England to combat the spread of COVID-19, despite expectations they would come to an end.

UK Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, says additional rules will remain for people in areas around the city of Manchester in northern England.

Local leaders agree it's a sensible move in light of rising numbers of cases.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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UK government considers quarantine measures in England on arrivals from Greece and Portugal

Tui, the largest travel company in the world, has cancelled holidays to the resort of Laganas on the Greek island Zante because customers were failing to follow coronavirus safety measures. 

The Anglo-German firm's decision comes after half a dozen clusters of cases were linked to flights from the island.

Tui halting trips to Zante coincides with growing pressure on the British government to reconsider England's quarantine rules for Greece. 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Uganda COVID-19 lab locked Over Tenancy Disagreement

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Operations of a COVID-19 laboratory in the capital Kampala have come to a halt after the owner of the premises shut it down.

The Pathologist in charge of Lancet Laboratory says the landlord was concerned about the safety of housing a COVID-19 testing center in his building.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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QUARANTINE MEASURES IMPOSED ON GREEK ARRIVALS

The UK government is considering imposing quarantine on arrivals from Greece, after several clusters of cases linked to the island of Zante.

Scotland and Wales have already introduced measures for people returning from Greece.

And travel company TUI has cancelled holidays to a party resort on Zante, saying customers there are not following coronavirus safety advice.

The UK is also considering whether to remove Portugal from its quarantine exemption list - after a rise in cases there.

Travel editor of the Independent Simon Calder says officials may be over-reacting.

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Fourteen people stand trial over Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris

Fourteen people are standing trial in France, over a terror attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in which 12 people were shot dead. A further three people were killed at a Jewish supermarket.

The attack happened more than five years ago- the defendants are accused of assisting the militant Islamist perpetrators.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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Indian Defense Minister to meet Russian and Chinese envoys in Moscow

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The meeting comes as the border tensions between India and China are heating up again.

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Australia - Australian economy crashes as recession confirmed.

The release of GDP figures for the June quarter shows the Australian economy went backwards by 7 per cent.
Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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Australia - Australian economy crashes as recession confirmed.

The release of GDP figures for the June quarter shows the Australian economy went backwards by 7 per cent.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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Uber lobbies Hong Kong government after court defeat

Ride hailing firm Uber is stepping up its lobbying of the Hong Kong government, after losing a critical court case on the legality of its business model in the city.

Richard Kimber reports. 

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Japan’s LDP gets ready for election

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is moving ahead with plans to elect its next leader. An election will take place in two weeks. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.

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US refuses to join international Covid-19 vaccine effort because of WHO

The United States says it won't be a part of an international project to develop a covid-19 vaccine because of the involvement of the World Health Organisation.

US President Donald Trump has criticised the WHO for its handling of the pandemic, calling it "China-centric".

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington

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Another record close on Wall Street to start the month

Wall Street has started the month strongly with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq
closing at new record highs.

It was another good day for the tech sector and traders are also
keeping tabs on Covid-19 stimulus talks.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Facebook Takes Down Accounts Run by Russian Operatives

Facebook says it has taken down a network of fake accounts and pages associated with Russian operatives, trying to influence the US election. Twitter has also announced  it has suspended five accounts related to the operation. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.

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NYC School reopening delayed

The reopening of New York City schools is being pushed back to allow
more time to ensure safety precautions are in place.

The country's largest public school system was set to return to
in-classroom learning on September 10th but the teachers union has
threatened strikes.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Chadwick Boseman: final film preview postponed

A preview of the final film made by Chadwick Boseman has been delayed
by Netflix.

The Black Panther star died from cancer last week.

Sarah Walton reports

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McDonalds sued for discrimination

52 former McDonalds franchise owners are suing the burger chain
accusing it of racial discrimination.

They allege that the company directed them towards stores based in
less affluent areas.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Trump to visit Kenosha despite calls not to

US President Donald Trump is due to visit the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin on Tuesday after the police shooting of a black man sparked protests in which two people were killed.

But local officials have urged Mr Trump not to go, fearing his presence may reignite unrest that has calmed down in recent days.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports.

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