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27/08/2016
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
28/08/2016 Reports EU-US trade talks have failed
Germany's economy minister says trade talks between the EU & United States have failed.
29/08/16 The United States has said fighting between Turkish and Kurdish forces in northern Syria is unacceptable
The US says fighting between Turkish and Kurdish forces in Syria is unacceptable
Apple facing 11 billion pound tax bill in Ireland
The European Commission has ruled that the tech firm's tax benefits were illegal
31/08/16 Prime Minister pledges no second referendum
Prime Minister pledges no second referendum. Doctors to stage more strikes
01/09/2016 May accuses BMA of playing politics
Theresa May accuses BMA of playing politics. 拢 rises after positive manufacturing survey
02/09/2016 Marine charged with terrorism offences
Marine charged with terrorism offences. Samsung re-call latest devices. Karimov dead.
03/09/2016 The United States and China ratify the global agreement on tackling climate change
The United States and China have joined the Paris global climate agreement.
04/09/16 Theresa May tells world leaders the UK will "seize" Brexit opportunities
US and Japan warn Britain about the impact of leaving the EU
05/09/2016 Junior doctors' strike called off
The junior doctors' strike, due to take place in England next week, has been called off.
06/09/2016 Keith Vaz resigns
The Labour MP Keith Vaz has resigned as chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee
07/09/2016 Sports Direct boss: If I fail I will go
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley says if he keeps failing he will step down.
08/09/2016 New grammar schools 'not a return to past'
The government has insisted its grammar school plans are 'not a return to the past'.
09/09/2016
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
10/09/16 Air strikes hit Syrian market
At least 25 people killed in rebel-held city hours after peace plan unveiled
11/09/2016 Brexit visa charges possible
Government says British could face EU visa charges after Brexit; Clinton taken ill in NY
12/09/2016 Syria ceasefire comes into force
The ceasefire in Syria which was brokered by Russia and the US has just come into force.
13/09/2016 Russia to guard aid convoys to Aleppo
Moscow deploys troops along a key route into besieged areas of the city.
14/09/2016 Jean-Claude Juncker calls for greater EU integration
Jean-Claude Juncker calls for greater EU integration
15/09/2016 Government approves Hinkley Point deal
Ministers have approved a controversial new nuclear power station in Somerset
16/09/2016 Diane James becomes the leader of UKIP
She was the favourite to succeed her ally, Nigel Farage
17/09/2016 UK military 'ill-prepared' for attack
A former military commander says the government's "taken its eye off the ball"
18/09/2016 New York steps up policing in response to bombing
An extra 1,000 police and national guard officers are deployed in New York.
19/09/2016 US bombing suspect arrested
Suspect arrested following a shoot-out with police in New Jersey.
20/09/2016 Syria Aid Suspended
The UN has stopped delivering aid to Syria after 20 killed in convoy attack.
21/09/2016 Hospital neglect 'contributed to teenager's death'
A coroner has ruled that failures by a mental health trust contributed to a boy's death.
22/09/2016 Syria: Aleppo Bombardments Intensify
UN aid convoy reaches rebel-held Damascus suburb; Bake Off's Mary Berry shuns Channel 4
23/09/2016 Syrian warplanes are pounding the city of Aleppo
Syrian warplanes are pounding the city of Aleppo.
24/09/2016 Corbyn wins Labour leadership
Jeremy Corbyn has been re-elected as Labour leader.
25/09/2016 US accuses Russia of acts of barbarism in Syria
The United States has accused Russia of acts of barbarism in Syria.
26/09/16 McDonnell sets out Labour's economic plans
The Shadow Chancellor, John McDonnell, has set out Labour's economic agenda.