Thursday, February 2, 2017

BERKELEY PROTESTS TURN VIOLENT

Student protests have turned violent at the University of California at Berkeley, ahead of a planned talk by a right-wing journalist.

Riot police were brought in after hundreds of students joined demonstrations against a talk by Milo Yiannopolous, an editor at the Breitbart News website.

His speech was cancelled.

LA reporter Frances Read says the event turned into a major flashpoint.

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Rex Tillerson sworn in as US Secretary of State


Rex Tillerson has been sworn in as the US Secretary of State.

Donald Trump, who attended the event in the oval office, said Mr Tillerson would bring unique skills to the role.

Despite 43 senators voting against his appointment, The former ExxonMobil CEO had earlier sealed the majority backing needed from the US Senate.

America's top diplomat takes on a full inbox of issues, from Iran, to ISIS to the ongoing border-wall dispute with Mexico but likely at top will be Trump's controversial executive orders which currently ban all refugees entering the US and deny people from mainly Muslim countries.

President Trump, speaking after Tillerson was sworn in, said the Texan would rise to the demands of the job.

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Australian PM embarrassed done deal is Trump's dumb deal

There's embarrassment in Australia's capital, Canberra after details of a phone call between Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and US President Donald Trump about a so-called Nauru and Manus Island asylum seeker "done deal" were leaked via the Washington Post.
Arthur Stevens says the term "dumb deal" may have been mistaken for the term "done deal".

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Pres. Trump in 'Worst' call with Australian PM


'The worst call by far' how President Trump reportedly described a recent phone call with Australia's Prime Minster.

According to the Washington Post Malcolm Turnball was slammed by Donald Trump over a proposed refugee asylum deal.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Record Senate opposition as Rex Tillerson confirmed as Secretary of State

The former CEO of Exxon Mobil, Rex Tillerson, has been confirmed as President Trump's Secretary of State.


But a record number of US Senators voted to oppose his appointment.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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May wins MPs backing for Brexit process

British MPs have voted overwhelmingly to allow Prime Minister Theresa May to begin the process of Brexit, the departure from the European Union. 

The legislation is being fast tracked to meet a timetable proposed by the British leader of the end of March.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Farage says no time for complacency over Brexit vote.


Nigel Farage, who led the campaign for Britain to leave the European Union for the UK Independence Party is warning there should be no complacency about the UK's path out of Europe. 

British MPs  voted overwhelmingly to allow Prime Minister Theresa May to begin the Brexit process by 498 votes to 114.  

The bill will face more scrutiny next week from both Houses of Parliament where lawmakers are likely to try to add amendments to the legislation. 

Nigel Farage welcome the bill's passage but warned Brexiteers should be vigilant.  

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Veteran Europhile Kenneth Clarke was the only Conservative MP to join with Labour rebels and others to vote against the legislation.   However he said it was right that MPs had the opportunity to have their say. 


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Rex Tillerson confirmed as US Secretary of State

US Senators have confirmed former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as the
new Secretary of State.

During confirmation hearings, Tillerson, a controversial pick by
President Trump, was questioned over his lack of experience in
international politics - and his history of cozy relations with
Russia.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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British MPs pass Brexit bill

British MPs have voted overwhelmingly to allow Prime Minister Theresa May to begin the process of Brexit, the country's departure from the European Union. 

MPs voted by 498 votes to 114 to back the governments European Union Bill,  which paves the way for the triggering of article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.

The bill will face more scrutiny next week from both Houses of Parliament where lawmakers are likely to try to add amendments to the legislation. 

The 114 who voted against it were  made up of rebel Labour MPs who voted against their leadership.    The Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party also rejected it.  

Labour MP Dave Anderson said it was a difficult decision for many of his peers. 

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British MPs back giving UK PM power to launch Brexit

In an initial vote, British MPs voted overwhelmingly to give Prime Minister Theresa May the authority to launch negotiations to leave the European Union, the so-called Brexit.

The Prime Mininster wants to start talks by the end of March, but the legislation faces further action in the Commons and the House of Lords.

The results of the vote were received with a cheer.

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Rival Cyprus leaders ask UN to prep peace talks in March - envoy

The rival leaders of Cyprus have asked the United Nations to prepare for follow-up peace talks in early March, according to the UN envoy for the country.


The last meeting held in Geneva in January failed to resolve differences.


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates alone

America's central bankers have decided to leave key interest rates alone for now, noting moderate growth in the U.S. economy.

The Federal Open Market Committee promised to keep a close eye on economic developments but offered no hint about when the next interest rate hike might happen.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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White House says Iran is now "on notice"


White House National Security Advisor Michael Flynn says the United States is officially putting Iran "on notice." 

The announcement came after Iran tested a medium-range ballistic missile on Sunday. 

Mr. Flynn did not specify what steps the US will be taking by placing Iran "on notice", but said more details are to come.



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Russia accuse several people of treason

In December, U.S,. intelligence alleged Russia's President Putin had a
direct role in hacking America's presidential campaign.

Former U.S. president, Barack Obama took action: expelling Russian diplomats.

Now, we've learned that –at the same time- two Russian intelligence
officers and a cyber-security expert were arrested and charged with
treason. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Ban Ki-moon pulls out of South Korea Presidency race

The former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has ruled
himself out of the running to become the next President of South
Korea.

Ban said he had been slandered by his country's media and was
"disappointed at the selfish ways" of politicians.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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UN chief calls for end to US immigration ban

The United Nations Secretary General has called for an end to the US
immigration travel ban.

Antonio Guterres says the Trump administration's new policy "should be
removed sooner rather than later".

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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GOP should go nuclear for Gorsuch - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks the Senate Republican leadership should use all the tools possible to get Judge Neil Gorsuch through the confirmation process to join the U.S. Supreme Court.

That includes the 'nuclear option' - changing the filibuster rules so that only a simple majority is needed, not the 60 votes required to close debate.

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed that option:

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U.S. President Donald Trump believes that the nomination and confirmation process for Judge Neil Gorsuch to join the U.S. Supreme Court should be 'elegant.'

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Sessions nomination passes out of committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Jeff Sessions to be the next U.S. Attorney General on a strict party line vote, 11-9.

Democrats remained adamantly opposed to the nominaton through the vote, and Senators have used obscure committee rules to stall other nominations, including Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin.

The vote led by Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley ended in chaos and protests. 

The voice of the committee clerk:

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In the final moments of testimony, Senator Al Franken, a Democrat from Minnesota, insisted he could not vote for Jeff Sessions because he does not believe he will uphold the U.S. Constitution.

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New U.S. Defense Secretary makes first foreign trip to Asia

President Donald Trump's defense secretary is expected to underscore U.S. security commitments to key allies South Korea and Japan when he travels to Asia this week.

General James Mattis' first trip as Pentagon chief comes as concerns mount over North Korea's missile program and tensions with China.

Kate Fisher reports

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Foreign policy expert Michael O'Hanlon from the Brookings Institution says this trip will be a chance for the new defense chief to learn about the region.

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Cool welcome for Judge Gorsuch on Capitol Hill

Reporters are asking the Senate leadership about the prospects for confirmation for Judge Neil Gorsuch, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to serve on the U.S. Surpreme Court.

Democrats have indicated, they are likely to try to block the process, partly in retaliation for the Republicans blocking the confirmation process for Merrick Garland under President Obama.

Escorted by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refused to answer reporter's questions about Judge Gorsuch's prospects during a photo call.

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