Wednesday, September 7, 2016

UK PM says there'll be "no running commentary" on Brexit negotiations

The UK's Prime Minister Theresa May says the British government will not provide a running commentary on Brexit negotiations...

Updating MPs following the G20 summit, she said a number of countries - including India, Singapore, Mexico and Australia - had expressed interest in forging new trade deals.

The British government says it does not intend to trigger Article 50 - starting the two year countdown to Brexit - until the start of next year at the earliest.

Theresa May says the UK's exit from the EU must work for all...

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Theresa May said the decision by the British people must be respected...

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Theresa May said many countries wanted to begin trade negotiations...

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Irish finance ministers defends his country's tax system in fallout of EU Apple ruling

The Irish finance minister says criticism of his country's tax system is outdated and unfair after the European Union ruled against a tax agreement between Ireland and Apple.

Parliamentarians in Dublin have been recalled early to debate the EU ruling which orders Apple to repay the Irish government over 14 billion dollars.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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UK and Australia discuss new post-Brexit trade deal

The UK and Australia have begun "preliminary talks" about a free trade deal...

The talks are among the first the UK has engaged in post-Brexit vote, but a formal deal is some time away as no separate trade agreements can be signed until the UK leaves the EU.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Russian para athletes lose another court appeal against 2016 Rio ban

More Russian Paralympic athletes failed to win yet another appeal against the International Paralympic Committee's ban to perform at Games in Rio de Janeiro opening on Wednesday. Russia is launching alternative competitions for the blacklisted athletes outside Moscow this week. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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PARALYMPICS TO OPEN IN RIO

The 2016 Paralympic Games get underway in Rio later, with the opening ceremony in the iconic Maracana Stadium.

The build-up to the Games has been dogged by uncertainty over budgets, facilities, a lack of volunteers and slow ticket sales.

But UK Prime Minister Theresa May has sent a message of good luck to the Paralympics GB team.

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Corsica Court Rules to Keep Burkini Ban

Despite a national court ruling the burkini ban violates basic freedoms, a court on the French island of Corsica has ruled the ban can stay.

It's a major loss for France's Human Rights League—which has been challenging the burkini ban.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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UK TO BUILD A 'BIG WALL' AT CALAIS

The UK is to construct a large wall in the French port town of Calais to prevent migrants causing disruption while trying to get to Britain.

The wall will go on either side of the main road leading to the ferry port at Calais.

It's part of a package of measures agreed by Britain and France to deal with an ongoing migrant crisis in and around the town.

Earlier this week locals protested about the effects of the so-called 'Jungle' migrant camp at Calais which holds thousands of people.

UK reporter Theo Usherwood says the wall will be big.

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UK immigration minister Robert Goodwill says it will beef up security in the area.

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New iPhone Likely Not to Have Headphone Jack

Apple will be showing off its latest products at an event scheduled in San Francisco (Wednesday)
Analysts say Apple will answer a question at the event that it hasn’t had to address in years. 
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman tells us the big question is what kind of headphones Apple will put in the box containing its latest iPhone. 


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Man Admits Killing 11 Year Old Jacob Wetterling Over Two Decades Later

A man in the US state of Minnesota, who led authorities to the buried remains of an 11 year old last week, has now admitted to abducting and killing him - nearly 27 years after the boy disappeared.

53 year old Danny Heinrich from Minnesota made the admission while pleading guilty to charges over child abuse images, in court in Minneapolis.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Cosby trial date set for June 2017

Entertainer Bill Cosby will stand trial on charges of sexual assault
in June 2017- that's the date set by a judge in Pennsylvania at a
pre-trial hearing.

At least 50 women have accused Mr Cosby, including one who says the
79-year-old drugged and molested her at his home in Philadelphia.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US condemns possible use of chlorine gas in Syria

Civilian rescue workers are accusing the government of Bashar al Assad of dropping barrel bombs full of chlorine on a suburb of Aleppo.

The Assad regime has denied the use of chlorine gas in the past, although two United Nations investigations have confirmed poison gas has been used in the past.

U.S. State Department deputy spokesman Mark Toner said the U.S. is investigating.

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The U.S. and Russia were unable to reach an agreement that would lead to a cease-fire for Syria, but U.S. State Department deputy spokesman Mark Toner says Washington is still motivated despite the complicated situation.

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UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile launch

The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned missile
launches carried out by North Korea at the weekend.

The Council threatened "further measures" if the country refused to
stop its missile and nuclear testing program.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Trump talks foreign policy as new poll puts billionaire ahead of Clinton


Donald Trump discussed some of foreign policy ideas during a Town Hall event in Virginia, Tuesday.

He touched on the Iran nuclear deal, North Korea, and ISIS among other issues.

The billionaire's latest campaign-stop came as a new CNN/ORC poll gave him a narrow national lead over his democrat rival Hillary Clinton.

Speaking in Virginia beach, Trump said Iran had grow stronger under the Obama administration...

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On the fight against ISIS in Syria, Trump suggested Moscow and Washington join forces...

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Trump also offered his take on North Korea's recent provocative military actions...

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US-Philippines Ties Frayed by President Duterte's Offensive Language

The President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has expressed regret for using offensive language to describe his US counterpart. 

Duterte referred to Barack Obama as a "son of a bitch", which led to the cancellation of an expected bilateral meeting between the two leaders.

President Duterte has pushed back against US human rights concerns following the killing of some 2,400 people since Duterte took office two months  ago, as part of his anti-drugs strategy.

US State Department Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner says such comments don't help the relationship....

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Clinton talks tax returns and foundation during plane presser

Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton once again called on her Republican rival Donald Trump to release his tax returns.

Clinton and her running mate Tim Kaine released their tax returns last month. Speaking to press on her plane, Hillary Clinton said she wouldn't stop raising the issue until Mr Trump followed suit.


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Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton says that her daughter Chelsea Clinton's involvement in the Clinton Foundation charity will be decided after the US election.

Clinton has come under increasing pressure to clarify what will happen to the Clinton Foundation if she becomes president.

Donald Trump has accused Mrs. Clinton of giving favourable treatment foundation donors when she was Secretary of State.

Speaking to press on her plane, Hillary Clinton says the foundation has always been transparent.

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Another close encounter between Iranian and American ships in Gulf, officials confirm

A ship belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps sailed
dangerously close to US military ship in the central Gulf over the
weekend, US officials said. It comes just weeks after a similar
incident in the strait of Hormuz.

US correspondent Mimi Chiahemen reports.

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The UN estimates goal of primary education will be pushed back to 2042

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The United Nations has said the 2030 goal of ensuring all children
will attend primary school is likely to be pushed back.

This marks the third time the UN will have to reset its target of
achieving universal primary school education.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Moscow and Washington compete for influence in Uzbekistan

Russia and the United States are vying for influence in the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan, following the death of its longtime leader, Islam Karimov.

Russian president Vladimir Putin has flown to Uzbekistan to pay his respects to Karimov, who died without an obvious successor, but as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the United States wants to maintain its ties with the strategically important country.

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Trump wins backing of 90 former military officials

Nearly 90 top military figures in the United States have announced they're supporting Donald Trump in the race for the White House.


Their letter of support for the Republican candidate comes as polls show he's closing the gap with Hillary Clinton.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Newton slams into Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Newton has slammed into the Mexican luxury resort town of Cabo San Lucas on the country's Pacific coast.

The storm made landfall packing winds of up to 90-miles-per-hour [140 kph], before moving inland where it's expected to dump as much as 12 inches [30 cms] of rain.

Steve Mort reports.

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