Tuesday, October 4, 2016

US State South Carolina Evacuates 1.1 Million People ahead of Hurricane Matthew

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The US state of South Carolina has ordered the evacuation of over 1
million people ahead of Hurricane Matthew's arrival.

The storm is currently battering Haiti. Weather experts are predicting
that winds could reach a 100 miles per hour.

Our US Correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Google Moves from Software to Hardware

Google has launched an aggressive challenge to consumer electronics companies known for their hardware, like Apple and Samsung.
At an event in San Francisco software giant Google showed off a handful of new hardware.
Tech Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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UN Plans First Space Mission

The United Nations is planning to launch its first mission to space.

The idea is to help developing countries without their own space programmes send experiments into a zero gravity environment.

Here's our correspondent at UN headquarters in New York, Lorna Shaddick.

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WH: Actions of Philippine President 'at odds with shared values'

The US and the Philippines launched their annual joint military drills on Tuesday under a cloud of uncertainty.

Bilateral ties between the allies have been strained by a number of recent inflammatory remarks made by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

The firebrand leader has threatened to end future military drills between the longstanding allies as well as aiming personal, verbal attacks towards President Obama.

White House spokesperson Josh Earnest said the two nations have a longstanding relationship... 

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However, he said the outbursts from the Filipino Leader are at odds with the countries' shared values...

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Josh Earnest said the US will continue to insist that Human Rights are respected...

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Burundi Rejects UN Investigation on Human Rights Violations

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The government of Burundi has rejected a United Nations plan to investigate human rights abuses in the country with officials calling the investigation "biased".

This follows a UN human rights council report released in September, which had identified a list of suspects in the murder and torture of government opponents.

UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin has more from New York.

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Syria talks move to Berlin

Senior officials from the United States and several European allies are set to meet in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss the conflict in Syria.

Earlier in the weeks the U.S. broke off ceasefire talks with Russia, who is supporting the Syrian government in the civil war.

Ira Spitzer reports from the German capital.

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As US-Russian Syria talks on hold, UN presses on to deliver aid, seek accountability


As the US and Russia suspend bilateral talks on Syria amid escalating clashes in Aleppo, the United Nations continues to press for humanitarian aid access to besieged areas, pursue a political solution, and seek to hold accountable those who may be committing war crimes. 

Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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IMF Warns on Populist Economic Protectionism

The International Monetary Fund is warning that the rise of anti-globalization politics in the west could impact global growth worldwide.

The Fund says overall global growth is flat-lining with figures of 3.1% this year and 3.4% in 2017.

But the IMF's Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld says sluggish prospects combined with income inequality is  fueling populist sentiment.

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But the IMF's Chief Economist Maurice Obstfeld says without more proactive economic action, slow growth will create more negative sentiment.

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IMF Warns of Impact of Anti-Globalization Politics on Growth

The IMF is predicting global growth will remain sluggish, hitting 3.1%  this year and 3.4% in 2017.

The Fund  is also warning that the rise in anti-globalization politics could make things worse.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US warships arrive in Vietnam

For the first time in 21 years, two US Navy warships have stopped in Vietnam's Cam Ranh Bay. 

The visit is part Washington's efforts to enhance naval ties with Vietnam. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 


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Maria Sharapova can return to tennis in April next year

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced Maria Sharapova's two-year meldonium ban by nine months on Tuesday. The former world number one said she could not wait to return to international tennis next April. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Clinton pulls ahead in Presidential polls

New polls show Hillary Clinton pulling ahead of Donald Trump in the
race for the White House.

Data following last week's Presidential Debate shows Clinton five
points clear of her rival.

US Correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Candidates prepare for VP debate

The second tier of the presidential race have their chance to shine tonight in the vice-presidential debate.

Tim Kaine and Mike Pence have reportedly been preparing for the debate for days - but the event is unlikely to have a significant impact on the election.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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US-Philippines war games launch amid strained ties


The Philippines and the United States launched their annual joint military drills on Tuesday under a cloud of uncertainty.

Bilateral ties between the allies have been strained by a number of recent inflammatory remarks made by Phillipine President Rodrigo Duterte

Kevin McAleese has more from Washington...

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Hurricane Matthew reaches Haiti - could hit US

People in Haiti are sheltering as the most powerful Atlantic hurricane
in nine years makes landfall. For one of the poorest countries in the
Western Hemisphere, Hurricane Matthew could leave another
humanitarian crisis in its wake. Our US correspondent Mimi Chiahemen
reports.

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US Secretary of State describes Russia’s role in Syria as “irresponsible”

US Secretary of State John Kerry has described Russia's backing of the
Syrian President as irresponsible and profoundly ill-advised.

The United States broke off talks with Russia on Monday accusing
Moscow of not doing enough to stop the fighting in Syria.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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British-born scientists awarded Nobel Prize in Physics

Three British scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.


Their 8 million kronor ($900,000) prize was awarded for their discoveries about strange forms of matter.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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No 'October Surprise' from Wikileaks

The website Wikileaks celebrated its 10th anniversary with a press conference in Berlin featuring a video appearance by its founder Julian Assange. 

Damaging information some had expected him to announce regarding Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign never materialized though.

Our reporter Ira Spitzer was at the event in Berlin

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JO COX ACCUSED REFUSES TO PLEAD IN COURT

The man accused of killing British MP Jo Cox in the days before the country's EU referendum has refused to enter pleas in court.

Thomas Mair faces four charges over Mrs Cox's death in her constituency in West Yorkshire in June.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Pound falls as business fears Brexit will lead to single-market restrictions

The British pound has fallen to its lowest level against the dollar in 31 years - as the country's Prime Minister warns of turbulence during the UK's exit from the European Union...

Financial markets are digesting speeches given at the Conservative Party Conference which is taking place in the UK.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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