Wednesday, December 7, 2016

VW faces record fine in South Korea over emissions scandal

Volkswagen's problems continue to mount in South Korea, where it faces a fine of over 31 million dollars for making false advertising claims about diesel emissions.

South Korea has already suspended most sales of the German automaker since August.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Poll shows Former French PM Won't Win Presidency

He's the leading socialist candidate right now, but a new poll shows former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has little chance of winning next year's presidential election.

The crucial election will be very closely watched as a rise in populism sweeps across Europe and the US.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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UK MPs TO VOTE ON BREXIT TIMETABLE

British MPs are getting the chance to vote for the first time on the government's intention to trigger the start of Brexit negotiations by the end of March.

Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed to publish some detail to her strategy for leaving the European Union.

MPs will debate the issue later (Wednesday) with backing now expected for the government's Brexit timetable.

However, critics say Theresa May is not actually committing to releasing substantive information on her negotiating plan.

Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg that's the right position to take.

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It comes as hearings continue at the Supreme Court on whether the government needs Parliament's approval to hit Article 50 which triggers negotiations.

Constitutional expert Vernon Bogdanor says it's a crucial case.

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Russia claims significant gains in Aleppo

Russia's Defence Ministry said that the Syrian regime's forces have regained control of more parts of eastern Aleppo. The government troops' advance followed weeks of heavy bombardments that sparked heaving criticism over reports citing hospitals and schools were among the Syrian aviation's targets. Damascus said it would only agree to a cease-fire if the rebels leave the besieged city. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.
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Trump continues victory tour in North Carolina

US President-Elect Donald Trump continues his thank-you tour on Tuesday with a post-election rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina where he made made more than a dozen campaign stops after winning the Republican nomination in June. 

The state was considered a key battleground state that Mr. Trump needed to win the presidency and he thanked the crowd for helping him accomplish that feat.  Speaking near Fort Bragg  -- the nation's biggest military base, the President Elect gave special to North Carolina's military. 

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Mr. Trump used the opportunity to introduce recently appointed Secretary of Defense James Mattis and make his appointment announcement official. 

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Recently appointed Secretary of Defense James Mattis joined Mr. Trump at the rally, to make his appointment official. The President elect told crows his extensive experience as Marine general makes him the best choice for the job. 

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Keeping the topic of the military central in his Tuesday remarks Mr. Trump said he promises to strengthen the armed forces, but only to engage them in conflict when it's in the "vital security interests" of the US.  

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In what some observers viewed as a jab at the Obama administration, Mr. Trump said, under him, America would stop interfering in other countries' governance.

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Amid reported global concern from US allies that a Trump administration may mean a shift in America's foreign policy, the President Elect was open about the possibility of  "new friendships". Although he didn't name any country specifically, Mr. Trump said he welcomed the alliances of any country bent on defeating terrorism.

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The President elect continued to push his "America First" rhetoric, applauding the recent deal with United Technologies to keep 1,000 jobs in Tennessee.
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Mr. Trump mentioned the announcement -- made some  hours earlier at Trump Tower ---  that Japan's SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son plans to create invest some $50 BN into the US economy, creating 50,000 jobs.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Progress slowed in Asia's fight to end hunger, UN report finds

Progress has slowed in the fight to end hunger in Asia and the Pacific region, according to a new United Nations report.


The UN Food and Agriculture Organization said the region accounts for more than 60 percent of the roughly 800 million hungry people around the world. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Polish Supreme Court Rejects Extradition for Roman Polanski

Poland's Supreme Court has rejected a request by the Polish Minister of Justice to have film-maker Roman Polanski extradited to the United States. 

Polanski is wanted in California over a decades-old case involving sex with a minor. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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President Obama gives final national security address, defends counterterrorism efforts

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In his final national security address as Commander-in-Chief,
President Barack Obama tracked the progress of US counterterrorism
efforts in being able to form coalitions and prevent American
casualties.

Our US Correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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President Barack Obama Gives Final National Security Address as Commander-in-Chief

President Barack Obama gave his final speech on national security as
Commander-in-Chief, defending his directives over the last eight years
to form coalitions and prevent American casualties.

In his farewell address, President Obama said that while the US had
disseminated Al-Queda, the threat of terror had metastasized in the
Middle East.

President Obama, speaking to service members at a base in Florida,
urged Congress to take action on finding new strategies to end the US
15-year-long war in Iraq.

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During his final national security briefing, President Obama told
service members in Florida that there had been progress in preventing
terrorist groups from planning attacks in the US.

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President Obama delivered his last statement on national security at
an Air Force base in Florida, urging for investments in development as
a means to prevent terrorism.

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US opposes Israeli settlement bill

The Obama administration opposes legislation moving forward in the Israeli Knesset (parliament) to legitimize some 4,000 homes on the West Bank, which includes 100 homes which may have been built on private land.

The Palestinians object to the bill because it moves forward the idea that Israel might annex the West Bank.

The deputy spokesman for the U.S. State Department Mark Toner says Washington opposes the bill.

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Iran questions Trump's ability to walk away from nuclear deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is questioning whether Donald Trump can actually walk away from the nuclear deal, the JPCOA in a speech to an university.

Donald Trump has called the deal catastrophic and has vowed to renegotiate it.

At the U.S. State Department, Deputy spokesman Mark Toner said, the deal is far more than an arragement between Tehran and Washington, but it's also a wait and see for the new American government.

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Grammy Nominees Announced

The nominees for this year's Grammy Awards have been announced - with
US singer, Beyonce, up for nine awards in total.

The 59th Grammy's will be held Los Angeles with British TV star, James
Corden as host.

Frances Read reports from LA.

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US Supreme Court Rules for Samsung in Patent Dispute with Apple


The United States Supreme Court has ruled for Samsung in its multi million dollar smartphone patent dispute with Apple. 

The unanimous decisions holds that patent violators do not have to surrender profits from sales of products that use stolen designs for components. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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Trump sold shares in other companies in June

Donald Trump sold his stocks and shares in other companies back in June, a spokesman confirmed to the Washington Post.

The president-elect has not detailed how he will separate himself from his own company, the Trump Organization.

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

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New Air Force 1? Trump says: "Cancel order!"

Donald Trump says he wants to cancel a contract with Boeing for the creation of a new version of Air Force One.


He took to Twitter to declare the 4 billion dollar price tag "out of control".


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UK Government will publish Brexit Plan before Article 50

The British government has announced it will publish its Brexit plan, before triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty - which would then allow negotiations for the UK's EU departure to begin.


It comes as the UK government is appealing a legal ruling against the Prime Minister using prerogative powers to begin Brexit.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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US military could save billions - report

The U.S. military tried to hide a report which uncovered $125 billion in potential savings, the Washington Post reports.

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has vowed to improve the American military by eliminating waste at a time when the Pentagon is facing a major budget battle.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UPDATE - Merkel calls for burka ban

Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel was officially nominated by members of her Christian Democratic Party to stand as their candidate for a fourth term next year .

As part of her election strategy, she called for a so-called burka ban to be applied in Germany wherever possible.

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US plans to move fighter jet production to India

The US government is working on a deal to build American fighter jets in India.

The proposals are likely to anger President-Elect Donald Trump who
campaigned on the promise to bring jobs back to America.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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GoT ACTOR VAUGHAN DIES

Game of Thrones star Peter Vaughan has died at the age of 93.

The British actor was also well known for a series of other roles including the comedy Porridge.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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