Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Venezuelan Government and Opposition Accuse Each Other of Staging a Coup

The government and the opposition in Venezuela are each accusing  the other side of staging a coup. 
President Nicolas Maduro says the National Assembly has staged what he calls a parliamentary coup, while the Assembly has voted to put Maduro on trial for engaging in what it calls an ongoing coup d’etat. 

Our Latin American Correspondent Juan Carlos Rivas Lamas reports from Caracas.  

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Trump: Obama Caught in "Big Lie" Over Clinton Emails

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is calling for an investigation of Barack Obama over the Hillary Clinton email scandal.

Trump is pointing to a new document released by WikiLeaks which suggests Obama may have lied his knowledge of the issue.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Lost cause? US intel director on North Korea

The director of U.S. National Intelligence James Clapper told an audience at the Council on Foreign Relations that getting North Korea to get rid of it's nuclear weapons is probably a lost cause.

In Director Clapper's analysis, Pyongyang is sort of stuck on it's narrative, the regime is paranoid, they feel they are under seige, and requests to stop the nuclear weapons program is a non-starter.

According to the U.S. State Department, policy on North Korea has not changed, says John Kirby.

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US says nothing has changed in relationship with Philippines


The Obama administration says nothing has changed in the relationship with Manila and no policy announcements have been confirmed by the Philippine governments.

Ahead of a trip to Japan, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said his country would no longer be lead around like a dog on a leash and threatened to end U.S.-Philippine military cooperation.

U.S. State Department Spokesman John Kirby repeated that nothing has changed between Manila and Washington.

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U.S. State Department Spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. Philippine military alliance remains the same.

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Russia says pause in airstrikes for Aleppo will continue

Top Russian military officials say their jets will continue to say at least 10 kilometers (six miles) away from Aleppo, pausing the airstrikes on the beseiged city.

That said, on the ground, the Syrian army has launched fresh attacks, intended at flushing out the remaining people they deem terrorists.

At the U.S. State Department, spokesman John Kirby noted that what really needs to happen is a full ceasefire and negotiations for a political settlement.

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US condemns Quetta attack

Pakistani officials are blaming the militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi for the deaths of 61 police cadets after a trio of suicide attacks on their academy in Quetta.

Groups with ties to the Taliban in Pakistan and also to the Islamic State have also claimed credit.

U.S. State Department Spokesman John Kirby spoke of America's condolences.

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PRESIDENT OBAMA HEADS WEST

US president Barack Obama has been in California where he has been
campaigning and raising money for presidential nominee, Hillary
Clinton, as well as other Democratic candidates. He made a stop in Los
Angeles to appear on the "Jimmy Kimmel Show" where he made fun of
Donald Trump. Frances Read reports from LA.

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The Vatican to Mediate Talks in Venezuela

Venezuela’s President  Nicolas Maduro  has made a surprise visit to Pope Francis.

The Pope urged Maduro to be open to dialogue to solve the crisis in his country.  

And as our Latin American Correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas reports, the Vatican will play a role in facilitating that dialogue. 


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US judge approves $14.7 billion VW settlement

A federal judge in the United States has approved a record-breaking
$14.7 billion settlement from automaker Volkswagen.

This comes a little over a year after the German company admitted to
installing software in its diesel cars in order to cheat emission
tests.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Mediterranean death toll in 2016 ‘worst we have seen,’ says UN refugee agency

The death toll from the migrant crisis in the mediterranean is the worst the United Nations has ever seen.


The UN refugee agency on Tuesday said 3,740 people have died in the past ten months, just shy of the total number of deaths reported last year.


Here's our UN correspondent Liling Tan with the details. 


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UN abandons Aleppo evacuation plans

The United Nations has abandoned plans to evacuate patients from the
Syrian city of Aleppo saying the warring parties are obstructing its
efforts.

The UN had hoped to remove people from the besieged rebel-held eastern
part of the city during a three-day truce.

UN correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UN reports IS atrocities around Mosul

The United Nations says Islamic State militants have killed women and
children as the battle for Mosul rages.

The world body has received several reports of atrocities against civilians.

UN correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Peace talks stall between ELN and Colombian gov


Colombia's National Liberation Army or ELN, the country's second largest rebel group, has accused the government of "torpedoing" upcoming peace talks. 

Negotiations between the government and the ELN are due to begin this week, but government officials are demanding the rebels release a hostage before the meetings begin.

Andrea Arenas reports


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Justice Dept shakes up inquiry into Eric Garner case

The US Justice Department has replaced the New York officials investigating the death of Eric Garner. 

43-year-old Eric Garner died in 2014 on a Staten Island street corner after police placed him in a choke hold position. His death sparked civil rights protests across the country.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Pres. candidates campaign in electoral vote-rich Florida


Americans head to the polls in just two weeks time to elect their next President.  

Tuesday sees both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump campaigning in the key swing state of Florida. 

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese...

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US, Philippine relationship in doubt

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has made further comments,  putting his country's military relationship with the U.S. in doubt, just as he left for meetings in Japan.

The U.S. has been speaking with Philippine officials trying to figure out a way forward.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:

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EPL WATFORD INVESTIGATED OVER 'FORGED DOCUMENT'

English Premier League side Watford face a possible points deduction as an investigation is launched over claims false financial information was supplied.

It's alleged a forged bank letter was submitted as the club changed ownership before the 2014-15 season.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Aviation analysts on Heathrow expansion


The long-awaited decision has however caused divisions within the government itself, with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Education Secretary Justine Greening against the plans.


A final decision will not be made until late next year, as the decision now goes into a period of consultation before being voted on.


Paul Fairbairn the divisional director of aviation at Mott McDonald who has been involved in managing expansion at Heathrow explains why he believes a third runway will be an advantage


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Paul Fairbairn the divisional director of aviation at Mott McDonald explains why Heathrow has advantages of Gatwick.


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Chris Tarry an aviation analyst at CTAIRA explains why it has taken so long to reach this decision.


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UK Transport Secretary on Heathrow Decision

The British Government has backed plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, saying it will bring benefits to the country's economy.


The long-awaited and often delayed decision comes after a study last year recommended expanding capacity at Heathrow.


However, many members of the public and indeed several MPs have been against this decision.


There will now be a long consultation process before the decision is finalised. But UK Transport Secretary Chris Grayling told the House of Commons why the government has reached its decision and what advantages a third runway at Heathrow will bring.


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UK Government approves Heathrow expansion


The British Government has decided to back plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport, saying it will give a boost to the UK economy.


There has been a great deal of opposition to the expansion at Heathrow and and a long period of consultation will now take place before this decision becomes final.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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