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8. April 2017, 21:58

Iran talks face deadline

Talks aimed at reaching a preliminary agreement on Iran's nuclear programme are continuing in Switzerland. Foreign ministers from 6 countries and their Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif are taking part in the meeting which is aimed at restricting Tehran's nuclear programme in exchange for relief from sanctions. A deadline had been set for today. Mark Fitzpatrick is an analyst from the International Institute for Strategic Studies: "I'm beginning to think that we won't get the deal today. March 31st was a self-imposed deadline. And it can be self-postponed. But I do think we'll see a deal in the next week."

Donor summit for Syria

An international donor summit on the humanitarian crisis in Syria is underway in Kuwait. Representatives from around 70 countries are taking part. The United Nations, which is holding the meeting, says aid is needed to help millions of people in Syria and across the region. According to UN figures over 220,000 people have died in the conflict - which is now in its fifth year - and 11 million people displaced.

Vote counting continues in Nigeria

Partial results from Nigeria's presidential election appear to put former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari in the lead ahead of the incumbent Goodluck Jonathan. A final tally is expected later today. Johnnie Carson is the head of the international monitoring team: "the people have spoken clearly for democracy. It's important that their political leaders understand that the interests of the country and the interests of the people are more important than their own personal interests."

17 die in heavy rains in Kashmir

Officials in Kashmir say 17 people have died in heavy rains and a landslide. Emergency teams are continuing to rescue those who've been stranded in the Himalayan region.

US to announce climate pledge

Reports coming out of the US say the Obama administration will promise to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 28% as part of a global treaty aimed at preventing the worst effects of climate change. So far only the European Union, Switzerland and Mexico have unveiled their pledges on global warming. An international agreement is due to be finalized at a meeting in Paris at the end of this year.

Power outage in Turkey

Dozens of cities and provinces in Turkey have been affected by a massive power cut which has brought transportation to a standstill. It's being described as the worst power outage in the country in several years.

The weather

Very stormy winds forecast for this afternoon - especially on the northern side of the Alps with gusts of up to 120 kilometres per hour. It'll become increasingly cloudy with showers. The south will get most of the sunshine. Highs between 8 and 19 degrees.

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