Devastating Cyclone Mocha Batters States in India

One of the strongest storms to ever hit Myanmar has left a train of destruction in its wake.

Cyclone Mocha brought wind speeds of almost 250 kmph, devastating a number of countries.

In India, 9 deaths have been reported in the state of West Bengal.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more.

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FRESH AIR STRIKES ACROSS UKRAINE

Air raid sirens have been sounding across much of Ukraine - with several explosions in the capital, Kyiv.

It follows President Zelensky's trip to visit several western allies in recent days, receiving pledges of further military support.

And it comes ahead of an anticipated counter-offensive by Ukraine against Russian forces.

Tobias Ellwood - chair of the Defence Select Committee in the UK's Parliament says Kyiv needs long-term backing from allies.

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China tries to boost birthrate amid ageing population

China is experimenting with new ways to encourage women to marry and have more children. The population shrank last year for the first time since the early 1960s, and the very low birth rate is causing concerns over how to support the ageing population. 

Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong

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78-year-old US citizen jailed for life in China over spying charges

A Chinese court has sentenced a 78-year-old US citizen to life in prison for spying. The ruling comes as Beijing is strengthening nationwide rules to combat espionage. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Cambodia Bars Sole Opposition Party from July Elections

Cambodia has disqualified the only opposition party that was slated to contest elections in July.

The country's election commission disqualified the Candlelight Part for failing to submit the right paperwork.

Patrick Fok reports

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Pressure mounting on G7 host Japan over LGBT rights

Japan is coming under mounting international pressure to improve LGBT rights ahead of this week's G7 summit in Hiroshima. 

The government has declined to respond to a video by 15 diplomatic missions calling on it to take action on marriage equality. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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FBI criticized over Trump investigation in new report

The FBI's probe into alleged ties between Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and Russia has come under heavy criticism in a new report.

However the new investigation  - carried out by a special counsel appointed by Trump's attorney general William Barr - has only resulted in only one conviction.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

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Debt-ceiling dominates sentiment on Wall Street

There were gains on Wall Street Monday as traders wait for the next
round of debt ceiling talks.

President Joe Biden says talks will resume Tuesday on whether a deal
can be reached to prevent the U.S. defaulting on its debt.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Congressman's staffers attacked with baseball bat

A man looking for a US congressman has allegedly attacked two of his staffers with a metal baseball bat at his district office.

Virginia democrat representative Gerry Connolly said his staff were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

Police say the suspect is in custody.

Kate Fisher reports 

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US Debt meeting scheduled for Tuesday

US president Joe Biden is scheduled to hold talks at the White House
on Tuesday to try and avert a debt ceiling crisis.

The US Congress must increase the amount it can borrow by June 1st or
risk defaulting on its debts.

Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.

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The EU predicts it has avoided a recession

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The European Union is forecasting better than expected growth for this year and next according to its Spring Economic forecast. Despite positive expectations for growth, the forecast also predicts that inflation will remain doggedly persistent, creating yet another dilemma for central banks

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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Vice Media files for bankruptcy

Vice Media has filed for bankruptcy to facilitate its sale to a group of lenders.

The struggling company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York's Southern District Court.

The media group publishes several news, technology and lifestyle websites including Vice and Refinery29.

Sally Patterson reports.

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Migrant crossings unexpectedly drop after Title 42 is dropped

The number of migrants crossing the US southern border has unexpectedly dropped after Title 42 expired last Thursday.  Officials had anticipated upwards of 14,000 migrants a day after the policy - which allowed border agents to immediately expel migrants, lifted. Toni Waterman has more

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UN marks Nakba for first time

The United Nations is marking the Palestinian Nakba for the first time
in the body's history.

Organizers say it serves as a reminder of the injustices suffered by
Palestinians but Israel and the U.S. are among the nations boycotting
the event.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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SENIOR DOCTORS IN ENGLAND TO VOTE ON STRIKE ACTION

Senior doctors in England are set to vote on whether to take strike action in protest over pay. The British Medical Association says take-home pay has declined 35% since 2009 - and that talks with the government have not resolved the dispute. Members of the BMA will be asked to support action when a ballot opens in June. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports from London.

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US citizen jailed in China

A US citizen has been jailed by a Chinese court for spying.
The 78 year old John Shing-Wan Leung was sentenced in a closed court on Monday.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Turkey's presidential candidates to face run-off vote

Turkey will hold a run-off presidential election after Sunday's vote failed to produce a conclusive winner.

With most of the votes counted, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received just shy of the 50% threshold for an outright victory.

The result has defied polling and expectations that Erdogan had lost political capital over a cost-of-living crisis and the government's handling of an earthquake in February.

Trent Murray reports from Istanbul.

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Cyclone Mocha Makes Landfall in Myanmar

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A powerful cyclonic storm - Cyclone Mocha has made landfall on the coast of Myanmar and Bangladesh.

At least six people have reportedly been killed in the storm in Myanmar.

Bangladesh hasn't yet reported any casualties.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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More high stakes US debt ceiling talks as deadline nears

President Biden plans to sit down with Republican congressional leaders again this week to discuss raising the debt ceiling, after a planned meeting last Friday was cancelled suddenly. 

The US risks going into an unprecedented default on trillions of dollars of debt if an agreement can't be reached.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

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Ugandan Police Arrest Man Allegedly Transporting Explosives to the DRC

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Ugandan Police have arrested a man who was allegedly transporting four containers of explosives into the North Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

DR Congo is battling insecurity from several rebel groups who are accused of carrying out atrocities in the eastern part of the country.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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