Monday, May 2, 2016

US regulators oppose $28 billion oil services merger

Halliburton and Baker Hughes have cancelled their proposed $28 billion merger following opposition from American and European regulators.

The deal would have tied up the two biggest oil field services providers and was originally valued at $35 billion.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US cruise liner docks in Havana for first time in 50 years

An American cruise liner has docked in Havana for the first time in more than 50 years.


The Adonia brought 700 passengers from Miami to the Cuban capital in what's being seen as a breakthrough for US tourists wishing to visit the communist island.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Prince's fortune to be unraveled

Lawyers in Minnesota will begin discussing what to do with the multi-million dollar estate left by musician Prince on Monday.

Prince was found dead at his home in Minneapolis last month. The dispute over who should inherit his fortune could last years, as Harry Horton reports.

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EU set to proceed with visa liberalization for Turkey

The European Union is set to open the door for visa-free travel for Turkish citizens as part of a deal between the two sides to tackle the migration crisis.

Brussels is believed to be broadly content with the measures Turkey has implemented to meet EU conditions for visa liberalization despite strong opposition from many lawmakers.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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another detainee self-immolates at the Australian detention centre on Nauru

A second refugee at the Australian detention centre on the Pacific Island of Nauru has set herself on fire, just days after a male refugee died from self-inflicted burns.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Trump accuses China of "raping" US

Republican party presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says China is "raping" the US when it comes to trade - pledging to secure a better deal if he is elected. 

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Leicester City one game away from EPL victory

History could be made in the English Premier League tonight, with Leicester City FC now just one game away from winning the title...

Following a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday, Leicester will secure the EPL for the first time ever if Tottenham draw or lose against Chelsea this evening.

David Williams from bookmakers Ladbrokes says they have 22 people who placed bets on Leicester City winning at the start of the season when odds were at 5-thousand to 1...

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Russia seeks to extend “regime of silence” in Syria

Russia said talks were underway to include the Syrian city of Aleppo in the agreement on temporary lull in fighting declared Saturday in some parts of Syria. The Syrian opposition rejected the so-called "regime of silence" calling for a wider ceasefire implementation. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Far-right German party adopts anti-Islamic platform

Germany's far-right AfD party adopted an openly anti-Islamic platform at their annual congress, calling for a ban on Muslim symbols like the public call to prayer.

The country has seen a sharp rise in its Muslim population with the arrival of over a million refugees last year.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Brussels Airport Increases Passenger Capacity

The international airport in Brussels—where two suicide bombers killed 16 during the Brussels attacks—has now reopened part of the Departures Lounge.

Airport officials hope to have the airport operating again at 100 percent capacity in just a few months.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Cruise ship departs Miami for Cuba

The first passenger cruise from the US to Cuba in more than 50 years has departed from Miami.

Carnival cruise lines' Fathom brand will sail to three ports on the island every two weeks after initially facing opposition from Cuba-born Americans.

Steve Mort reports.

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US urges Russia to "take steps" ending Syria violence

The United States has urged Russia to take steps in ending the
violence in Syria.

Of particular concern is the situation in the city of Aleppo, where
conflict escalated over the last week.

From the UN headquarters in New York, Mimi Chiahemen reports

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Train derails in Washington - car leaking chemicals

A freight train derailed in the north east quadrant of Washington DC with emergency response teams dealing with a possible chemical leak

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UK opposition leader: Labour "Absolutely against anti-Semitism"

The leader of the UK opposition Labour Party has told a May Day rally his party is "absolutely against anti-Semitism" - as a row on the issue continues to escalate...

It follows the suspension of two senior Labour party members - including an MP - over controversial comments...

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US jobs markets shows steady growth

Economic data is likely to show slow but steady growth in the US jobs market this coming week. 

New figures could also show the unemployment rate unchanged. 

Nick Harper reports from New York. 

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Campaigning Hots Up Ahead of Indiana Primary

Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will both be hoping that this week sees them into the home stretch of their battle to clinch their party's nomination to the White House.

That's because the voters of Indiana go to the polls this coming Tuesday in Republican and Democratic primaries, with large numbers of delegates up for grabs.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Saturday, April 30, 2016

Historic US cruise to set sail for Cuba

The first cruise ship to travel to Cuba from the US will set sail on Sunday from Miami [1930 GMT].

The Adonia, operated under Carnival's Fathom brand, will visit several ports on the island.

It's the first US cruise line to head to Cuba in more than 50 years.

Steve Mort reports from Florida.

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Friday, April 29, 2016

Protesters and Trump Kick off California Republican Conventions

The California Republican Party kicked off its weekend-long convention with a speech by front-runner Donald Trump. 
Getting to the banquet hall where more than a thousand republicans had gathered to hear him was not easy. 
U.S. Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from the convention. 

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US calls for full cessation of hostilites in Syria

Top U.S. officials say the most important thing is for the violence to end across all of Syria.

The Assad government has called for a regime of calm - but has excepted Aleppo, which has seen some of the worst fighting in the past few days.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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China denies US aircraft carrier entry to port

China has refused entry to a US aircraft carrier trying to dock at a port in Hong Kong, according to the US State Department.

The carrier USS John C Stennis and its escort ships were blocked from landing for unknown reasons.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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