Thursday, August 4, 2016

Trump claims Republicans "never more united" behind him

Donald Trump says Republicans are more united around his Presidential candidacy than ever.


He's dismissing reports that senior party figures are trying to find ways of persuading him to bow out of the Presidential race.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Venezuelan General Indicted for Drug Trafficking Appointed Justice Minister

Venezuela's new interior and justice minister has been indicted on drug trafficking charges by US authorities.
President Nicolás Maduro  appointed General Nestor Reverol to the positions just one day after New York prosecutors filed  charges against him.

Our Latin American correspondent Juan Carlos Rivas Lamas reports.

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Birmingham Church Bomber Denied Parole

An Alabama parole board has denied the last surviving Birmingham church bomber’s first attempt to get out of prison. 

86 year old Thomas Edwin Blanton Jr. wont’ be able to apply for parole again for another five years. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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US State Department: Classifies Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Mohamed Abrini 'Specially Designated Terrorists"

The US State department has classified a Taliban splinter group and an
alleged IS member as Specially Designated Terrorists. It's an
Executive Order that imposes sanctions on foreign persons and groups
determined to have committed, or pose a significant risk of
committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the US.

US correspondent Mimi Chiahemen reports

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Burundi rejects UN plan to send 288 police to monitor situation on the ground

INTRO: The Burundian government has rejected a United Nations plan to
send almost 300 police to the country.

Burundi has said the decision to keep UN personnel out, is an issue of
sovereignty.

UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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SAATCHI AND SAATCHI BOSS RESIGNS OVER 'SEXIST COMMENTS'

An advertising boss at Saatchi and Saatchi will leave the company after starting a row over gender diversity.

Executive Director Kevin Roberts has resigned after saying the lack of women in senior roles in the industry was not a 'problem'.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Zika vaccine trial to start in US as disease spreads

With growing concern about the spread of the Zika virus in the United States, American medical authorities have announced the launch of a clinical trial of a vaccine against the disease.

As our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, public health authorities have taken the unprecedented step of issuing a travel warning in part of the Florida city of Miami.

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White House insists Iran $400 million cash payment was not "ransom" for hostages

The White House is pushing back against Republican claims that a $400 million cash payment to Iran amounted to "ransom" in exchange for the freedom of American prisoners jailed by Tehran.


President Obama's spokesman says the money was a refund of cash paid by Iran to the US in 1979 in exchange for military equipment that was never subsequently supplied.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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White House spokesman Josh Earnest.


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UN warns thousands of Yazidis missing or captive

The United Nations has warned thousands of Yazidis are still missing or held captive two years after a purge by the so-called Islamic State.

The news comes as fighting intensifies in the Syrian city of Aleppo.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Nicaragua: President Ortega chooses wife as running mate

Nicaraguan President, Daniel Ortega has chosen his wife, Rosario Murillo as his future Vice President for his re-election in November 6. 
The move has sparked criticism from many who now accuse him of nepotism. 


Andrea Arenas reports. 

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IS Names New Boko Haram Leader

IS Names New Boko Haram Leader


The Islamic State -IS has announced a new leader for the West African terror group Boko Haram.

Boko Haram is responsible for over ten thousand deaths and 2- million internally displaced persons in Nigeria's northeast.


Sophia Adengo reports:

 

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BoE expected to cut interest rates


The Bank of England is  expected to cut interest rates on Thursday for the first time in 7 years. Data showed that the UK economy experienced a downturn following a vote by the British public to leave the European Union.

Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England, could also announce further measures to boost the British economy.

Our UK correspondent Natalie Feary reports.


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DC transit cop arrested on ISIS related charges

The US FBI has arrested a DC area transit officer for allegedly trying to provide material support to ISIS.

This is the first time a US law enforcement officer has been accused of aiding the group.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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South Africa's ANC Faces Challenge in Local Council Polls

South Africans are voting in local council elections but predictions are that the ruling African National Congress- the ANC - could lose support in major towns.

ANC leader Jacob Zuma has faced many scandals causing divisions within the party and lack of trust.

Our Africa correspondent Isabel Nakirya reports:

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US Urges North Korea to Avoid Further Actions Following Provocative Missile Launch

The US is urging North Korea to avoid further provocative military actions.

It follows the firing of a ballistic missile which landed very close to Japan.

From Washington,  Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US ‘Sent Cash To Iran’ As Prisoners Freed

The US sent 400 million dollars in cash to Iran at the same time as four Americans being held in Tehran were released in January - that's according to the Wall Street Journal newspaper.

Quoting officials briefed on the operation, the paper says the money was part of an earlier settlement over the non-delivery of American arms purchased by Iran's last Shah.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Donald Trump says Barack Obama is worst president ever.

Donald Trump is continuing his attacks and refusing to apologize, as more Republican leaders turn their backs on him.

Earlier, U.S. President Barack Obama said the Republican nominee is unfit for the Oval Office.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Sport underway at Rio ahead of opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the 2016 Olympics in Rio may be scheduled for
Friday but the games will already be underway.

On Wednesday football will unofficially kick off the games with 58
matches to get through.

William Denselow reports from Rio.

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Decisions over Russia's Rio 2016 team to go to the wire

Russia has reportedly set a deadline of Thursday for the selection of its Olympic teams - as athletes continue to wait to hear if they'll be allowed to compete in the Rio Games...

The Court of Arbitration for Sport - which has set up a temporary base for hearings in Rio de Janeiro - threw out an appeal by 17 Russian rowers who are banned on Tuesday.

Our correspondent in Rio Dan Whitehead reports...

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More armed police to patrol London

London's Metropolitan Police have announced plans for more armed police to be put on the streets of the British capital.


It comes in the wake of attacks in Western Europe, though the Met Police commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe says the move is not a result of any intelligence received to say an attack is expected shortly.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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