Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Billy Bush leaves NBC following Trump tape

TV personality Billy Bush has left the US network NBC after a video
emerged of him along with Donald Trump making lewd comments about
women.

The tape dates back to 2005 but since its release this month a number
of women have come forward accusing the Republican presidential
candidate of sexual assault.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Clinton leads, Trump promotes voter fraud on social media

Donald Trump's message of quote, widespread voter fraud in the American presidential race is being amplified by software, not by people, according to one analysis.

That said, the Republican candidate is trailing Hillary Clinton as the campaign days wind down.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Yemen poised for 72-hour ceasefire

The United Nations says a temporary ceasefire will start on Thursday
in the troubled country on Yemen.

The 72-hour truce comes after more than 140 mourners were killed at a funeral.

UN correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UPDATE: Belgium Prevents CETA from Moving Forward

European Union trade ministers have not signed off on the Canada-EU trade agreement—better known as CETA—during their meeting in Luxembourg.

And that's because one region in Belgium is not on board. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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Alleged rape at Houses of Parliament

A UK parliamentary aide has been arrested on suspicion of rape, following accusations of an alleged attack at the Houses of Parliament.


The incident is alleged to have taken place in the early hour of Friday and a 23 year old man has been bailed whilst further inquiries take place.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.



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Inflation rises in the UK to two year high

Britain's inflation rate has jumped to 1 per cent according to official figures, from 0.6 per cent in August.   

Economists had been keenly awaiting the the figures to assess whether the weakness of the pound following the Brexit vote is hitting households. 

From London Catherine Drew reports. 

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Iraq's FM in Brussels for meetings with EU as assault on Mosul continues

Iraq's Foreign Minister is heading to Brussels to meet with European Union official, as Iraqi forces continue their assault on the city of Mosul.

They'll be discussing how Europe can help Iraq as it continues to battle the so-called Islamic State.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Russia says it has stopped bombing Aleppo ahead of planned ceasefire

Russia says it has stopped bombing Aleppo as of 10am local time (0700 GMT) on Tuesday morning.
The Russian foreign ministry says this comes ahead of a eight hour ceasefire announced for Thursday which will allow civilians to evacuate.
Elena Casas has more from Moscow.

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Belgium Continues to Threaten CETA

European Union trade ministers are due to adopt the Canada-EU trade agreement—better known as CETA—as they meet Tuesday in Luxembourg.

But Belgium is still threatening to undermine the deal which could lead to a huge embarrassment for the EU.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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At least two dead in Germany after BASF plant explosion

At least two people are dead and another two are missing after an explosion at a factory of the BASF chemical company in Germany. 

The cause of the blast remains unknown and rescue efforts are continuing. 

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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NETFLIX REPORTS GROWING CUSTOMER BASE

Netflix has added 3.2 million new international customers in the last three months.

This was far more than analysts had been expecting and the company's share price jumped as a result.

The video streaming firm's results came after a year in which analysts had questioned whether Netflix could reverse signs of slowing growth.

But Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says the company has done just that.

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POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED RAPE AT UK PARLIAMENT

A man's been arrested over claims of rape at the Houses of Parliament in London.

Police say an alleged attack took place on the parliamentary estate on Friday.

UK correspondent Asher Carroll has more.

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Australia's strong gun laws under threat by senate loose cannon

Australia's strong gun laws are under threat with a senator demanding the federal government remove a ban on an Adler lever action shotgun, effectively watering down the gun laws.
A five shot version of the gun is permitted to be imported to Australia and Liberal Democrat senator David Leyonhjelm (LION-HELM) wants the seven shot version, which is currently banned, permitted.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Amnesty accuses Australia of allowing torture of asylum seekers on Nauru

Australia's prime minister and the head of the nations immigration department have both denied Amnesty International claims that refugees on Nauru are being deliberately tortured.
Malcolm Turnbull has flatly denied the claim, saying Australia is compassionate on border protection.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Pres. Obama to host Italian PM

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to hold what is expected to be his last big official visit, hosting Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

In addition to the usual round of speeches, lunches and meetings, the visit is expected to be a celebration of Italian culture in America.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest had a preview of the more serious discussions:

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Trump Doubles Down on Voter Fraud Claims

Donald Trump has doubled down on his allegations that the forthcoming US election on 8th November will be rigged.

The Republican presidential nominee told an audience in Green Bay, Wisconsin that studies show rampant voter fraud, even as Republican lawyers have called his claims unfounded.

Mr. Trump also alleged that procedures at polling places weren't above board:

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The New York businessman used the rally to propose a five year ban on executive branch and Congressional officials being able to join lobbying firms after they leave government:

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The RealClearPolitics average of national US opinion polls shows Mr. Trump's Democratic rival Hillary Clinton leading him by over seven percentage points, at 46 percent to 38.9 percent.
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Monday, October 17, 2016

Melania Trump Defends Husband Over Sexist Language

Melania Trump has defended her husband over his obscene comments about women caught on tape back in 2005 by 'Access Hollywood'.

In an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper, she said the Republican nominee was egged on by the programme's host Billy Bush:

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USA Today Reports Connections between Lobbyists and Clinton Family Foundation

The publication USA today is reporting a close connection between private companies, Hillary Clinton’s State Department, and the Clinton family foundations. 
According to USA today, several companies used Clinton political fundraisers to lobby the State Department on their behalf. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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UN Security Council Holds Consultations on Syria

The UN Security Council has been holding a closed-door meeting and consultations on the situation in Syria, during which it was briefed by the UN's special envoy Staffan de Mistura.

Russia's Ambassador to the UN, Vitaly Churkin, said that the parties discussed this weekend's inconclusive talks in Lausanne between the US, Russia, and regional foreign ministers - adding that the atmosphere was constructive:

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Russia's UN ambassador Vitaly Churkin told reporters that the issue of separating moderate rebel fighters from those belonging to the Al Nusra front is still of the utmost importance, and that some countries in Lausanne have undertaken to start that process:

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Vitaly Churkin said recent numbers given by Staffan de Mistura and the British foreign secretary implied Al Nusra was outnumbered, and could therefore easily be driven from Aleppo, allowing a ceasefire to begin:

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Russia's ambassador to the UN, Vitaly Churkin, said if Nusra fighters did indeed leave Aleppo, a cessation of hostilities could be indefinite:

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Republicans push back after Trump's assertions of voter fraud

Republican officials are pushing back after Donald Trump claimed there is widespread voter fraud.

The U.S. Constitution sets a national election day but elections themselves are run on a local level by states, so there are more than 50 different systems.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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