Indian Prime Minister conferred UN's highest environmental award

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded the United Nation's highest environmental honour for 'pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of cooperation on environmental action'.

Mr Modi shares the Champions of the Earth award with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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New York State Investigates Allegations of Trump Family Tax Fraud

New York State is investigating allegations made in a New York Times article of massive tax fraud in which Donald Trump was a beneficiary.

The President's lawyer says the claims are 100% false. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Melania Trump Begins Solo Visit to Africa

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump has begun a solo tour of four African countries, beginning in Ghana.

The tour is aimed at broadening her interest in children's health and education.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Amazon raises minimum wage

Online retailer Amazon has announced it's raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour.

A quarter of a million US employees are expected to benefit from the increase.

Nick Harper reports.

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German government agrees deal to avert diesel bans

Some diesel vehicle owners in Germany will have the option of trading
in for a more environmentally friendly model.

The German government came up with the plan to to prevent further
diesel bans, but it still faces opposition from carmakers.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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EU warns Italy it will be "very strict" on high-spending budget

The European Union is warning the Italian government that it will be "very strict" on Rome's high-spending budget.

Italy has the second largest national debt within the European Union.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

 

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20,000 farmers protest against Indian government

Thousands of farmers are marching towards India's capital of New Delhi, demanding that the federal government waive off their farm loans.

This is only the latest in a series of protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. According to government data, 52% of all farming families in India live in debt and an average Indian farmer only earns about $300 annually.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Trump Announces Trade Deal to Replace NAFTA

The US, Mexico, and Canada have agreed on a replacement to the North American Free Trade Agreement.

President Trump says the new deal, subject to approval by Congress, covers nearly $1.2 trillion in trade between them.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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White House denies limiting FBI Kavanaugh inquiry

The White House has denied claims it is deliberately limiting an FBI investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

The Senate is due to vote on his nomination in the coming days.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Former soviet states unhappy about Hunt's EU comparison

Senior European ministers and leaders are reacting angrily to a suggestion by the British foreign minister that the European Union is acting like the Soviet Union.

Jeremy Hunt accused the EU of trying to punish a member for wanting to leave.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

 

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