Friday, January 27, 2017

Pres. Trump supports torture

U.S. President Donald Trump is standing by his support for the use of torture, including water-boarding, to get information out of detainees.

His new Defence Secretary, retired general James Mattis is adamantly opposed to the use of torture, saying, give him a six pack of beer and a couple of packs of cigarettes and he'd do far better with information-gathering.

President Trump told reporters, he disagrees but he'll defer to general mattis.

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Pres. Trump calls for great relationship with Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump says he wants to have a great relationship with all countries including Russia.

His team says he'll be speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin (tomorrow, Saturday, January 28).

His campaign was questioned repeatedly about possible influence by Russian, following Russian hacking into American political institutions.

President Trump thinks good relations with Moscow is a positive.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to have a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says he does not know Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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New relationship with Mexico - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump says it's time for a new relationship with Mexico, after a phone call with President Enrique Pena-Nieto.

The Mexican President was the first leader from a neighboring country set to meet with the new American president, but that visit got cancelled after President Trump insisted Mexico would pay for a border wall.

Confirming an hour long phone call between Mexico City and Washington, President Trump says a new relationship is in the works.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says he has a good relationship with the Mexican people but it's time for change.

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German authorities investigating ex-Volkswagen CEO for fraud

Prosecutors in Germany said they are investigating Volkswagen's former CEO Martin Winterkorn [VINTER KORN] for fraud related to the carmaker's diesel emissions scandal.

Winterkorn has denied prior knowledge of the emissions cheating which affected eleven million vehicles worldwide. 

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 

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UK LABOUR SPLIT OVER BREXIT

The first member of the UK's shadow Labour cabinet has quit over the party's stance on legislation about Britain's exit from the EU.

Jo Stevens has stepped down as shadow Welsh Secretary as divisions emerge again under the leadership of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

As Olly Barratt reports, UK Prime Minister Theresa May will be cheered by the news as she visits Donald Trump in Washington.

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New US UN ambassador promises sweeping changes

On her first day on the job the new US ambassador to the United
Nations has promised a new American vision for the UN.

Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley joins the world body at a
time of anti-UN rhetoric from the Trump administration.

Donald Trump has threatened to defund the UN, while fighting for the
rights of US-ally Israel.

The US ambassador Nikki Haley said there would be changes ahead.

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Mexico Condemns US 20% Tax Proposal

The Mexican foreign minister has criticised a US proposal to impose a 20% tax on Mexican imports, in order to pay for a border wall planned by President Donald Trump.

 Luis Videgaray said the move would mean American consumers ended up footing the bill.

 But it comes as Mr. Trump has doubled down on his anti-Mexico stance - here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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US economy slows with Q4 1.9% growth

The US economy softened in the final quarter of 2016 according to the
latest government figures.

GDP in the fourth quarter came in below estimates at 1.9% growth.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Turkey Threatens to Scrap Migration Deal

Turkey is threatening to retaliate after a Greek court rejected an extradition request for eight Turkish soldiers. 

Turkey's Foreign Minister says that retaliation may even include canceling a migration deal with Greece.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Trump and Putin unlikely to have substantive policy discussions: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says it's unlikely that Donald
Trump and Vladimir Putin will have substantive discussions on policy
when they talk over the phone this Saturday.

The two men are optimistic they can improve bilateral ties but US
intelligence agencies accuse Russia of committing cyber attacks in an
attempt to sway last year's presidential election in Trump's favour.

William Denselow reports from Moscow.


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French presidential hopeful Francois Fillon would step down if criminal investigation launched

French presidential hopeful Francois Fillon says he'll drop out if a criminal investigation into corruption accusations is launched against him.

The allegations relate to payments made to his wife for work in the French parliament which she didn't do.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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UK Prime Minister to Meet President Trump


UK Prime Minister Theresa May will become the first foreign leader to hold face-to-face talks with Donald Trump since he became the US President.


Trade, security and intelligence sharing are likely to be high on the agenda.


As Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports….


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Trump and Putin set to speak this weekend

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russia's President Vladimir Putin is
expected to speak with US President Donald Trump over the phone on
Saturday in what's believed to be their first interaction since
Trump's inauguration.

The two world leaders have praised one another in recent months but US
intelligence agencies have accused Russia of committing cyber attacks
to try and tip last year's presidential election in Trump's favor.

William Denselow reports from Moscow.


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New German foreign minister takes reins

[NOTE: OFFICIAL CEREMONY HAPPENS AT 13:30G]

Sigmar Gabriel will officially become Germany's foreign minister on Friday, just days after stepping down as the head of the center-left SPD party.

The outspoken politician takes over the job at a time of global uncertainty.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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MAY TO MEET TRUMP IN DC

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will become the first foreign leader to hold face-to-face talks with Donald Trump since he became US President later (Friday).

Trade is top of the agenda as the pair meet with the UK hoping for a deal with the US as it leaves the EU.

They're also expected to discuss security, intelligence, Russia and the future of NATO.

Theresa May publicly criticised Mr Trump during his campaign and Downing Street was reportedly dismayed that he met former UKIP leader Nigel Farage in New York soon after his election.

Holly Harris reports.

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Russia's FM holding talks with Syrian opposition in Moscow

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is having a meeting with representatives of the Syrian opposition in Moscow.  At the start of the talks, Lavrov said that talks on the Syria crisis in Geneva had been postponed from 8 February.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Trump considers 20% import tax on Mexico

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing a 20 per cent tax on imports from Mexico to pay for a border wall.
The White House says it is one of several options being looked at to ensure Mexico foots the bill - one of Trump's campaign pledges.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington. 

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Charges Filed Against Suspect in Florida Airport Shooting

The man arrested after a deadly shooting inside a Florida airport earlier this month has been formally charged. 

A grand jury indicted Esteban Santiago on 22 counts stemming from the shooting. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Thursday, January 26, 2017

PM May confirms trade tops agenda for White House talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed that trade will top the agenda for her talks with U.S. President Donald Trump (Friday, January 27).

She was the only foreign leader invited to address the Congressional Institute's retreat for Republican lawmakers.

Prime Minister May says she's looking forward to her Oval office meetings:

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British Prime Minister Theresa May tried to reassure American lawmakers that her country is not turning its back on Europe, despite Brexit.

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Trump vows crackdown on sanctuary cities

U.S. President Donald Trump is vowing to crackdown on sanctuary cities, places around the United States where the local governments refuse to round up illegal immigrants.

Mayors from a wide range of cities have promised to not comply and to sue the White House.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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