Wednesday, June 22, 2016

US wants to pressure North Korea to stop missile tests

The White House says it will continue to work with it's allies and other members of the six-party talks to pressure North Korea to stop testing missiles.

As Washington condemned the tests, analysts notes the Musudan rocket reached high altitude for the first time, after a series of failures.

For now, White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, the U.S. and it's allies want to pressure Pyongyang into stopping the tests.

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OUT: ...North Koreans."
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White House spokesman Josh Earnest says it would be in Pyongyang's best interest to stop testing missiles.

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OUT: ...will suffer."
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No change for US policy on Syria despite dissent

U.S. President Barack Obama is unlikely to change course on Syria, despite a dissent from top American diplomats.

A "dissent cable" signed by dozens of U.S. diplomats was published last week after being leaked to reporters.

In the cable, the diplomats call for a more agressive approach, and further criticism of White House policy on Syria.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, the current goal is to get help to Syrian civilians and keep the peace from failing.

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OUT: ...badly needed it."
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The White House says dissent is healthy.

But spokesman Josh Earnest says that so far, none of the proposals put forth by the group of diplomats is original or workable, least of all increased military action by U.S. forces.

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Senate votes down expanding FBI surveillance

The US Senate has voted against expanding the Federal Bureau of
Investigation's surveillance authority. The Republican-backed proposal
comes in the wake of the mass shooting at an Orlando gay club two
weekends ago.
Mimi Chiahemen reports

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US awaits outcome of Brexit vote

U.S. President Barack Obama will be monitoring the results of the referendum on whether the United Kingdom should stay as a member of the European Union.

The American president has also made it clear, the U.S. thinks it's better if Britain stays.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says Washington knows the U.S. could be impacted, depending on the outcome.

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest repeated President Obama's opinion that England should stay with the European Union.

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OUT: ...their country."
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Top US Republican unveils plan to repeal Obamacare

America's top elected Republican has released his party's plan to
repeal Obamacare, President Obama's Affordable Care Act.


The Republican proposal is part of a bigger blueprint that offers the
Republican alterative on policy issues ahead of the November
Presidential elections.

Our U.S. Correspondent Radmilla Suleymanova has more.

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Trump accuses Clinton of lying & profiting from politics

Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on Hillary Clinton,
calling her a "world class liar".

It comes a day after Clinton attacked her rival's business credentials.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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[ALT] Trump accused her of lying to the American people.

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Trump criticized Clinton's time as US Secretary of State.

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IMF Downgrades US Growth by 0.2%, But Concerned over Inequality

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its outlook for the US economy this year from 2.4% to 2.2%.

Saying the US remains relatively strong, the IMF is concerned about longer term trends that may drag on growth.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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UN reports uptick in civilian casualties - little movement on peace processs

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The United Nations representative in Afghanistan has reported a new
spiral of violence against civilians in the country.

The UN is calling the uptick in attacks, a new phase in the conflict
and one of vengeance and retaliation.

UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Japan warns North Korean missiles pose “serious threat”

North Korea has launched two missiles towards Japan that are believed
to have reached high altitudes before plunging into the sea.

This could mark a technological advance for the nation's weapons
program and the United States has reaffirmed their commitment to
protecting its allies in the region.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Rory McIlroy pulls out of Rio Games over Zika virus fears

Golfer Rory McIlroy, who was due to play for Ireland in the upcoming Olympic Games in Brazil has become the latest sports star to opt-out of the event due to concerns about the Zika virus.   

McIlroy said after speaking to close family he had realized being potentially exposed to the virus was not a risk he was willing to take.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Kremlin to back Hyperloop high-speed transport project

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised support a Hyperloop project which could bring the futuristic high-speed transport system for people and goods to Russia. Media reports that an American startup company signed a deal with Moscow to explore project's potential and ways to link it with existing Moscow city's transport grid. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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FINAL DAY OF REFERENDUM CAMPAIGNING IN EU

The final day of campaigning is underway ahead of Britain's in-out EU referendum on Thursday.

Prime Minister David Cameron says the UK will be stronger if it votes to Remain a member of the European Union.

Vote Leave campaigner, former Mayor of London Boris Johnson, says Thursday can become Britain's 'Independence Day'.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Last day of campaigning ahead of Brexit vote

It's the last day of campaigning ahead of Britain's referendum on whether to leave or remain part of the European Union Thursday.     

Leaders from the both Leave and Remain camps are making last-minute appeals to voters as Catherine Drew reports from London. 

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EU Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker "absolutely content" with Greece bailout deal

The president of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker raised eyebrows in Brussels after he said says he's absolutely content with the fragile bailout deal agreed between international lenders and Greece.

His comments came after the Greek government received over 8 billion dollars of bailout money earlier this week.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Russian football supporters' leader expelled from France for second time

French authorities have expelled the controversial leader of Russia's football supporters' union for a second time - after he had previously been sent home last Saturday.
Alexander Shprygin (sh-pree-gin) has been accused of organising at least some of the fan violence that marred Russia's match with England in Marseille.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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‘Clean’ Russian Athletes To Appeal Against Rio Olympics Ban

Russia's pole vaulting champion Yelena Isinbayeva has said she will lead what could become a wave of Russian athletes appealing against the ban on Russian participation in the Rio Olympics.

It comes after the International Olympic Committee announced that Russian athletes will be barred from the Games in August - unless they can individually prove they haven't been doping.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Moscow.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Fiat Chrysler to phase out air bag inflators subject to recall

Fiat Crysler will halt the use of an air bag subject to a recall.

The Takata air bag inflator can explode with excessive force and vehicles with the device must be recalled by 2019.

Our North America Correspondent Harry Horton has more.

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California ends nuclear plants

California's last nuclear power plant will close by 2025 in a deal reached by the state's largest utility, labor and environmental groups.
Arguments about the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant and its proximity to earthquake faults helped fuel the anti-nuclear power movement in the United States. 
Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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U.S embassy in Amman condemns attack on Jordan security forces

Unknown attackers detonated a bomb near Syria's border with Jordan.
That's according to Jordan's army who have confirmed that the
explosion killed six Jordanian border guards on Tuesday.


Our US correspondent Mimi Chiahemen repots

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MURDERED MP'S HUSBAND: 'SHE WAS KILLED FOR HER BELIEFS'

The husband of murdered British MP Jo Cox says he thinks she was killed because of her political views.

Brendan Cox says the Labour MP would now want the public to stand up for her beliefs.

She had campaigned for greater support for refugees, and wanted Britain to stay in the European Union.

The 41 year-old mother of two was shot and stabbed in her constituency last week.

Her husband says the public response has been helpful for his children.

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