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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

MAY: BREXIT MEANS BREXIT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has again ruled out holding a fresh referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union.

She's hosting a so-called Brexit Brainstorm to discuss options for the UK's exit from the EU after the country's referendum.

She's gathered her cabinet ministers at her country residence to try and encourage unity amid reports of division over the Brexit process.

Theresa May has said Article 50 - which starts a two year period of negotiations with the EU - will not be triggered this year.

And she insists her government will respect the will of the people.

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"Urgent action" needed to protect mothers in UK workplace

POLL: CORBYN OPENS WIDE LEAD IN UK LABOUR RACE

Jeremy Corbyn looks set to win a landslide victory as he bids to be re-elected leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party.

This according to a new poll from YouGov which suggests the leftist candidate has a 24 point lead over his challenger Owen Smith.

The ballot closes on 21st September, with the leader revealed three days later.

A leadership challenge was launched with many Labour MPs concerned that Jeremy Corbyn renders the party unelectable on a nationwide basis.

Kate Green is Owen Smith's campaign manager - she says they're not giving up yet.

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RUSSIAN PARALYMPIANS MAY MISS 2018 WINTER GAMES

Moscow claims the International Paralympic Committee's ban for Rio Game also extends to the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea. The IPC denied the allegation saying ready to lift suspension on Russia's membership as soon as it fulfills its obligations. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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MAY HOSTS BREXIT BRAINSTORM

A so-called Brexit Brainstorm is being hosted by UK Prime Minister Theresa May, to discuss options for the UK's exit from the European Union.

She's gathered her cabinet ministers at her country residence to try and encourage unity amid reports of division over the Brexit process.

Each minister's been asked to report on how their government department would ideally see Brexit handled.

Theresa May has said Article 50 - which starts a two year period of negotiations with the EU - will not be triggered this year.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says the meeting is a chance to regroup ahead of a new session of parliament.

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Political reporter Theo Usherwood says there are disagreements within cabinet.

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Merkel says Germany, EU Failed to Act Fast

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says EU leaders…including her…took too long to react to the refugee crisis.

She says Germany ignored the problem and ignored the need to find a solution with the EU community.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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Police Arrest Singer Chris Brown

Police arrested singer Chris Brown early Tuesday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, after a women complained that he pointed a gun at her face. The arrest at Brown's Los Angeles home took place after a standoff with police that lasted for several hours.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

UN weighs sanctions as report blames Syria for chemical weapons use

Russia has questioned a new United Nations report showing the Syria government used chemical weapons on its own people.

The Security Council are deciding if sanctions should be imposed, after hearing the joint report put together by the UN and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

The independent inquiry, which looked at nine incidents between 2014 and 2015, found the Syrian military used chlorine gas, while ISIS used sulfur mustard gas is separate attacks.

The head of the investigation Virginia Gamba said chemical weapons continued to be used, and used by more groups.

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The head of the investigation Virginia Gamba said the use of chemical weapons had to stop.

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The head of the investigation Virginia Gamba said those directly responsible must be found.

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US President Obama shortens prison time for 111 non-violent offenders

US President Barack Obama has shortened the prison time of 111
non-violent drug offenders.

The White House has now granted clemency to 674 people - the most in
the past 60 years of the US presidency.

US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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ISIS spokesman killed in Syria

China charges American businesswoman with espionage

Chinese authorities have charged an American businesswoman with spying, in a move that has further raised tensions between Beijing and Washington.

Sandy Phan-Gillis of Houston Texas, who was arrested for espionage in March last year, has been detained in China ever since, despite calls for her release.

Our U.S. Correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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California Lawmakers Pass Mandatory Prison Bill for Certain Sexual Assault Cases

Legislators in California have passed a bill that would ban probation under certain conditions for people convicted of sexual assault.

The legislation was passed in response to the backlash over a high-profile case at Stanford University earlier this year.

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.

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American faces trial in Venezuela on espionage & weapons charges

Joshua Holt is scheduled to go to trial September 15 on espionage and weapons charges in Venezuela.

His family in Utah is concerned the Obama administration is moving too slowly and has enlisted Congresswoman Mia Love to pressure the White House to do more.

With tensions mounting ahead of a major planned protest march in Caracas, the government has been cracking down, deporting three journalists from Al-Jazeera.

U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby says they are working on helping Joshua Holt.

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US confirms review of video of kidnapped Americans

The U.S. State Department is confirming it is reviewing the video which purports to show Canadian Joshua Boyle and American Caitlin Coleman, a couple who was kidnapped in 2012.

In the video, they beg the Afghan government to stop executing Taliban prisoners, warning they too might be killed.

U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby says they are continuing to work on obtaining their release.

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FRANCE AND UK PLEDGE CO-OPERATION ON CALAIS

The UK and France say they will co-operate to improve the humanitaruan situation of migrants camped in Calais.

It follows a row over whether migrants who want to claim asylum in the UK should be able to do so from France.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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US committed to TTIP talks

The Obama administration remains committed to the completion of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks, the trade deal aimed at making exports and imports between the U.S. and E.U. much easier.

Earlier, French President Francois Hollande said the deal will not be completed before President Obama leaves office, and there is an obvious imbalance, suggesting the U.S. refuses to compromise.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the trade talks are making progress.

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White House suggests EU tax bill for Apple is unfair

The White House is suggesting that the European Union's $14 billion tax bill for Apple is unfair.

Spokesman Josh Earnest would only comment on principles and not specific cases, but he did confirm top Apple officers have been in touch.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest would only comment on principles and not specific cases, but he did confirm top Apple officers have been in touch.

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest suggested the way the European Union is approaching the possible tax bill for Apple is unfair.

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Trump's model agency 'violated immigration rules'

Republican nominee Donald Trump's model agency reportedly hired foreign models in violation of immigration rules, according to a reports.

Mother Jones reports that Trump Model Management hired staff using tourist visas that did not permit them to work here.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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US military tries to hold coalition against ISIS together

The United States says it's confident the so-called Islamic State group can be defeated despite in-fighting within the coalition against the group.

Turkish forces which have gone into Syria to attack ISIS have also attacked Kurdish positions, even though the Kurds are part of the anti-ISIS coalition. Turkey regards some Kurdish groups as terrorists.

The Commander of US Central Command, General Jospeh Votel, told reporters at the Pentagon that Islamic State was on the defensive, but he acknowledged keeping the coalition united was a challenge.

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General Votel was upbeat about the chances of coalition forces defeating Islamic State in Mosul this year, and then in its capital Raqqa. He said the coalition was was in the heart of the caliphate, though he warned that Islamic State would not give up easily.

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UN: France's burkini ban a 'stupid reaction' to extremism