Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Report: Martin Schulz will be Merkel’s election opponent

German media has reported a major shakeup in the country's second largest political party. 

The current Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel will relinquish control of the SPD party to Martin Schulz, who will face chancellor Angela Merkel in elections later this year.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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FBI Director ‘To Stay On’ Under Trump

The director of the FBI, James Comey, will be staying in the job under President Donald Trump, that's according to the New York Times newspaper.

The reports say that Mr. Comey told his senior agents at a meeting last week that he'd been asked to continue running the top law enforcement agency.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Russian planes strike IS targets in Syria's Deir al-Zor

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The Russian Defence Ministry says it launched a coordinated strike on Islamic State targets in Syria.  This comes as Russia, Turkey and Iran agreed to set up a trilateral commission to cementer and enforce the ceasefire in Syria that came into effect in December. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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UN prepares emergency aid for Mosul

The United Nations has warned it is racing to gather emergency
supplies for civilians caught up in the army offensive on the Iraqi
city of Mosul.

Government troops are trying to force Islamic State militants out of
the western part off the city, the group's final urban stronghold.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Trump keeps emphasizing jobs

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is fullfilling his promise to bring jobs back to the United States, meeting with American automakers.

His claims that factory jobs will come back to the U.S. have been scrutinized, as observers note, automation has eliminated many jobs.

President Trump promised lower taxes and fewer regulations will make the difference.

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President Trump wants to eliminate most environmental regulations, that he feels are blocking investment in the U.S.

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Syria peace talks wrap up in Astana

Russia, Turkey and Iran have announced they will be part of a
trilateral mechanism to oversea the ceasefire in Syria.

This comes off the back of indirect talks between the Syrian
government and members of the country's opposition held in
Kazakhstan's capital Astana.

William Denselow reports from Moscow.

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UK Supreme court rules against the government in Brexit case

The UK's highest court says Prime Minister Theresa May must get parliamentary approval before triggering Article 50 which will start Brexit negotiations.

By a majority of 8 to 3 Supreme Court judges said the government must get the backing of MPs to begin the process of leaving the European Union.

From London,  Catherine Drew reports


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China vows to uphold sovereignty claims in South China Sea

China is asserting what it claims is its "indisputable sovereignty" over the many islands and shoals of the South China Sea.

Under the new Trump administration, the White House claims it will protect American interests there.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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DAVIS: LEGISLATION ON BREXIT 'IN DAYS'

The UK Supreme Court has ruled parliament must be consulted over the triggering of Article 50 which starts formal Brexit negotiations.

The UK government had argued Prime Minister Theresa May had the power to start the process without putting it to Parliament.

She will now have to face a vote to hit Article 50 - which she's said she wants to do by the end of march.

Brexit Minister David Davis says the Supreme Court ruling will be respected and the government will introduce legislation 'within days'.

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Roman Polanski turns down invitation to preside over French film wards after backlash

The film director Roman Polanski won't be presiding over France's most prestigious film awards ceremony - after the French Cinema Academy's decision to appoint him caused a huge controversy. 
The director has lived in France since fleeing the US in 1977 after a 13-year-old girl accused him of drugging and raping her.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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UK MUST PUT BREXIT TRIGGER TO PARLIAMENT

The UK Supreme Court has ruled Parliament must be consulted over the triggering of Article 50 which starts formal brexit negotiations.

The UK government had argued Prime Minister Theresa May had the power to start the process without putting it to Parliament.

She will now have to face a vote to hit article 50 - which she's said she wants to do by the end of March.

Natalie Powell reports from the Supreme Court in London where the decision has just been delivered.

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Brussels talks aim to prevent armed confrontation between Serbia and Kosovo

The presidents and prime ministers of Serbia and Kosovo are meeting in Brussels as the European Union works to keep stability in the Balkans.

A number of incidents have seen Kosovo and Serbia on the edge of armed conflict in recent months.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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German minister: Trump’s protectionism would create opportunities

Germany's economy minister said that his country would take advantage of global trade opportunities if the United States imposes protectionist measures under new president Donald Trump.

Trump signed an executive order in his first day of office withdrawing the U.S. from a proposed trans pacific trade deal.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Report: Brussels Attackers Targets Americans, Jews

A new report says the terrorists behind last year's attack on Brussels airport were after US passengers and Jews. 

The report cites unreleased security camera footage that allegedly makes it clear who the terrorists were targeting. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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UK SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON BREXIT PROCESS

The UK's highest court is about to rule ((0930GMT)) on whether Parliament must vote on Article 50 which triggers formal Brexit negotiations.

The government had argued that ministers have the power to do so without putting it to Parliament.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May hopes to start talks with the EU on leaving the bloc by the end of March.

Reporter Natalie Powell in London says the government is expecting to lose the Supreme Court ruling.

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Syria talks continue in Astana

Syria's government officials and members of the opposition are in
Kazakhstan's capital Astana for a second day of peace talks.

The meeting was brokered by Russia, Turkey and Iran with the hope of
solidifying a cessation of hostilities that has been in place since
December.

William Denselow reports from Moscow.

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Australian Music Video actor shot on set by blanks

The fatal shooting of an actor on a Brisbane film set has raised serious questions about gun safety in Australia's entertainment industry.
Actor and stuntman Johann Ofner died in an underground Brisbane bar on Monday while filming a music video for hip-hop band Bliss n Eso.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Mike Pompeo confirmed as CIA director

Donald Trump's pick for director of the Central Intelligence Agency has been confirmed by the senate.
The confirmation of congressman Mike Pompeo had been delayed by Democrats unhappy about his claim that he may be open to the use of waterboarding.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Monday, January 23, 2017

US dollar, stocks slide on Trump protectionism, lack of details on spending

The US dollar and US equities continued to slide on Donald Trump's protectionist resolve and uncertainty over his plans to spend on infrastructure.


The greenback is losing ground against major global currencies and all three US benchmarks are trading in the red. 


Our US correspondent Liling Tan reports.


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White House holds first daily press briefing: Inauguration crowds, Russia and TPP

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer insists that President Trump's inauguration was "the most viewed ever", after berating reporters over the weekend for comparing the crowd at President Trump's inauguration with President Obama.

Mr Spicer said he was referring to online viewing figures combined with TV figures, and said he didn't lie about the crowd size.



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White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said the United States would be open to working with Russia to help defeat Isis.

President Trump has suggested he might work with Russia to help defeat the terrorist group in Syria.

Mr Spicer told reporters the new administration would work with any country who shared America's national interests.



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White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said the United States' withdrawel from the Trans Pacific Partnership signalled a "new era of trade policy".

Mr Spicer said multilateral trade agreements were "not always in the best interests" of the United States.

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