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Monday, June 24, 2019

Pompeo meets Saudi King to discuss Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has met with Saudi Arabia's leader to discuss rising tensions with Iran.

Iran is accused by the US of being responsible for explosions on board two oil tankers in the Gulf of Hormuz.

Last week they shot down a US drone they claimed was in Iranian airspace.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports from Washington…

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Two Eurofighter jets collide over Germany

Two German Eurofighter airforce jets collided during a training exercise in Northeast Germany,

One pilot was killed in the crash while the other parachuted to safety.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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U.S. set to impose “major” additional sanctions on Iran

The United States is expected to impose major sanctions on Iran as
tensions between the two countries mount.

President Donald Trump called off a retaliatory strike on Iran
following the downing of a U.S. drone.

And on Monday Iran announced that U.S. cyber attacks against them had failed.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US-backed conference for investment in Palestinian business lacks Israeli and Palestinian presence

Investors are gathering in Bahrain this week for a US-backed conference to boost financing for Palestinian business.

However, there's unlikely to be either Palestinian or Israeli representatives at the conference.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports

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Bodies of missing climbers retrieved in the Himalayas

Nearly a month after eight climbers went missing while scaling the Nanda Devi peak in India, seven bodies have been retrieved.

The men and women had been attempting to climb India's second-highest peak when they were reportedly caught in an avalanche.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Thousands Flee Ethnic Violence in DRC

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Ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province is causing a flood of refugees to Uganda.

The UN refugee agency reports more than 300,000 people have been displaced this month.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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JOHNSON UNDER PRESSURE OVER POLICE INCIDENT

Boris Johnson is under mounting pressure to explain why police were called to his home after an alleged altercation with his partner.

His Conservative leadership rival Jeremy Hunt, has called him a coward for not facing up to public scrutiny.

It comes amid suggestions MPs are already plotting a no confidence vote in Mr Johnson were he to become the UK's next Prime Minister.

Holly Hudson reports.

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Nigeria's Super Falcons Protest Unpaid Bonuses

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Nigeria's senior women football team, the Super Falcons staged a protest in France over unpaid bonuses and allowances after crashing out of the World Cup.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, tells us more.

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France braces for extreme heatwave

A heat wave with temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius is expected to hit France this week.

If the mercury reaches that high it will break records for the hottest temperature in June.

Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic explains what precautions are being taken by the Parisian authorities.

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India central bank deputy governor resigns

The Indian central bank's deputy governor Viral Acharya has suddenly resigned.

Mr Acharya sparked a controversy last year when he delivered a speech suggesting that the government shouldn't meddle with the Reserve Bank of India's work.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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BORIS FACES CALLS FOR MORE SCRUTINY

Boris Johnson is under pressure to allow more scrutiny as he campaigns to be leader of the Conservatives and the next UK Prime Minister.

His rival Jeremy Hunt says Mr Johnson needs to 'man up' and agree to a televised debate this week.

Boris Johnson has so far refused to comment on his private life after police were called to a row with his girlfriend last week.

Media lawyer David Banks says the former Foreign Secretary shouldn't be surprised the media want to ask him about it.

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Georgian president welcomes Russian tourists amid standoff

Georgia's president has called for Russian tourists to continue visiting her country despite a ban on flights due to come into effect on July 8th. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree preventing Russian citizens from flying to the Caucasian country after protests in the capital Tbilisi. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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US, China Trade Teams Gear Up for Trump-Xi Talks

US and Chinese trade teams are gearing up for a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 gathering of world leaders in Osaka at the end of this week.

Ahead of the talks, China has said both sides need to make compromises to try and end the trade war.

Patrick Fok reports.

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AUSTRALIA: GoFundMe cancels Rugby star funding appeal

US to impose further sanctions on Iran; Pompeo in Saudi Arabia for talks

US President Trump says he will impose fresh sanctions on Iran on Monday.

Tensions between the US and Iran are high after the Trump administration accused the Islamic Republic of shooting down an unmanned US drone.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has travelled to Saudi Arabia for talks about how to counter what the State Department describes as "malign Iranian influence in the region".

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US to impose further sanctions on Iran; Pompeo in Saudi Arabia for talks

US President Trump says he will impose fresh sanctions on Iran on Monday.

Tensions between the US and Iran are high after the Trump administration accused the Islamic Republic of shooting down an unmanned US drone.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has travelled to Saudi Arabia for talks about how to counter what the State Department describes as "malign Iranian influence in the region".

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Friday, June 21, 2019

Trump says he Halted Strikes on Iran

President Trump says he gave a last-minute order to stand down from striking Iran on Thursday.

The strikes were intended to respond to the shooting down of a US drone earlier in the day.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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EU says Brexit withdrawal agreement not up for renegotiation

The presidents of the European Council and the European Commission have reiterated that the UK cannot renegotiate the Brexit withdrawal agreement.

Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker made the comments at the end of a summit attended by all 28 EU leaders.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Brussels.

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China's Xi Cements Lasting Ties with N.Korea Ahead of Trump Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping has departed North Korea following a two-day summit filled with pomp and ceremony.

The visit has helped cement ties between the old allies and secured leverage for Xi ahead of a crucial meeting with Donald Trump at the G20 gathering in Japan.

Patrick Fok reports.

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TORY MP ACCUSED OF ASSAULT BY GREENPEACE

Greenpeace has accused a Conservative MP of assault after he pushed a female activist out of a black-tie event in London.

Foreign Office Minister Mark Field has apologised unreservedly over the incident and referred himself to the Cabinet Office for investigation.

He's now also facing a policy inquiry.

Holly Hudson reports.

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