Today's Headlines: Syrian forces 'drop chlorine' on Aleppo, Yemen strikes 'kill al-Qaeda fighters', Canada judge probed over rape remarks

Syrian forces 'drop chlorine' on Aleppo

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Top News Stories Syrian forces 'drop chlorine' on Aleppo Syrian government forces are accused of dropping barrel bombs containing chlorine on a suburb of Aleppo, injuring 80 people. Yemen strikes 'kill al-Qaeda fighters' The US military says it has killed 13 members of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in air strikes in Yemen. Canada judge probed over rape remarks A Canadian judge be sacked over controversial comments he made while presiding over a sexual assault case in 2014. Australian PM issues terror warning Australia is to offer more help to South East Asian leaders to prevent terrorism amid fears of "lone wolf" attacks.   Corsica court upholds burkini ban A court on the French island of Corsica upholds a local ban on the burkini, despite a higher court ruling saying the measure violates freedoms. Stories from India Viewpoint: The myth of 'strong' British rule in India Jon Wilson revisits the history of British rule in India and concludes it was not an effective system of government, but chaotic, violent and wracked by anxiety. VIDEO: The welcome wedding crashers Tourists are paying to be guests at weddings in India - but does it make a couple's big day any less special? VIDEO: Acid attack survivor to model in NY An acid attack survivor from India is about to hit the catwalk at New York fashion week. Reshma Qureshi shares her story with the BBC.

From the BBC Cultural Calendar Now on: Siji Krishnan Delicate watercolours by the Kerala-born artist are on display at Mumbai's Galerie Mirchandani & Steinruecke until 7 October.   Find out more about exciting events around the world in the BBC Cultural Calendar.   Top Videos Oldest man? He believes he's 145 Why Russia's most famous pop star wants a Trump win Footage shows Aleppo 'chlorine gas attack' aftermath Philippine President Duterte 'regrets' Obama 'whore' jibe Magazine Is it true that periods synchronise when women live together? There are many who believe that women's periods sync together when they live in close proximity. But could it just be down to chance? Sport Djokovic into US Open semis as Tsonga retires Defending champion Novak Djokovic reaches the US Open semi-finals after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retires with a knee injury. World Cup 2018 qualifying round-up: Switzerland beat Portugal A round-up of World Cup 2018 qualifying matches, including Switzerland's 2-0 win over European champions Portugal. Wozniacki to face Kerber in US Open semis Caroline Wozniacki reaches a fifth US Open semi-final, where she will face German second seed Angelique Kerber.

Business Apple expected to reveal new iPhone 7 Apple is expected to unveil its latest iPhone on Wednesday, with speculation focusing on whether the headphone jack will survive the redesign. EU official queries Barroso Goldman role A top EU official questions the European Commission's ethics over the new role of ex-Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso at Goldman Sachs Bank.   Technology Hackers expose Brazzers porn users The names of almost 800,000 registered users of porn site Brazzers are exposed in a data breach. Apple expected to reveal new iPhone 7 Apple is expected to unveil its latest iPhone on Wednesday, with speculation focusing on whether the headphone jack will survive the redesign.

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