Tuesday, February 7, 2017

UK SPEAKERS ROW OVER TRUMP SPEECH

The Speaker of the UK's House of Lords has criticised his counterpart in the House of Commons for announcing opposition to US President Donald Trump making a speech to Parliament.

The Lords Speaker says he retains an 'open mind' about President Trump addressing Westminster when he makes a state visit to the UK at some point later this year.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Trump travel-ban arguments to be heard in US Appeals Court


A California court will hear arguments Tuesday for President Trump's controversial travel ban.

The case against the immigration order argues it is unconstitutional, while Department of Justice lawyers say it needs to be reinstated as a matter of national security.

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

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Trump attacks media over under-reporting terrorism

US President Donald Trump says the media is failing to report terror attacks.

The White House has released a list of incidents to back up the president's claims.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Russia’s Putin orders “snap check” of the country’s armed forces

Russia's Defence Ministry announced a "snap check" of the country' armed forces is underway. The move comes amid renewed violence in eastern Ukraine along Russia's border and increasing concerns about persisting tensions between Russia and its European neighbours. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 

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AMNESTY: THOUSANDS OF CIVILIANS EXECUTED IN SYRIA

Thousands of civilians were secretly executed at a prison in Syria between 2011 and 2015 according to Amnesty International.

The UK-based rights group claims the alleged hangings were authorised by the Syrian government.

From London, Olly Barratt reports.

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Sarkozy to face trial of 2012 French presidential campaign spending scandal

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will face trial over accusations that he exceeded the legal limit for spending during his 2012 presidential campaign.

Sarkozy is accused of falsifying accounts in order to hide 20 million dollars while failing to beat current president Francois Hollande.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Suspended from IAAF, Russia may miss 2017 World Athletics Championships

The International Athletics Associations Federation has ruled Russia, suspended from the Association over doping in 2015, may not reinstate its membership before November. That may prevent Russian athletes from taking part in  this summer's World Athletics Championship. However, some athletes cleared individually by the IAAF may compete under a neutral banner. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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UK SPEAKER UNDER PRESSURE OVER TRUMP STANCE

UK House of Commons Speaker John Bercow is under increasing pressure over his opposition to a Parliamentary address by US President Donald Trump.

On Monday Speaker Bercow said 'opposition to racism and sexism' meant the Commons should not allow President Trump to speak at Westminster when he makes a state visit to Britain later this year.

Many senior Conservative MPs are angry and say he should now consider his position for breaching his neutrality and potentially harming transatlantic relations.

The opposition Labour Party has welcomed his stance.

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage says Mr Bercow is hypocritical.

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Germany’s ruling coalition agrees on anti-terror measures

Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on a series of new security measures following the terror attack on a Berlin Christmas market in December.

The measures will make it easier to deport asylum seekers suspected being dangerous.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Hungary Plans Tough Asylum Rules

Hungary says it will submit plans to the European Union to detain asylum seekers while their asylum applications are processed. 

Government officials say asylum seekers shouldn't have the right to move freely if they're not European citizens. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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IAAF keeps ban on Russian athletics

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Russian track and field athletes look certain to miss out on this year's world championships after an IAAF taskforce recommended that Russia's ban from international competition should be kept until November this year. The Taskforce acknowledged several positive developments at its recent meetings in Moscow but said there were some negative developments too.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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French candidate François Fillon apologises over wife's salary, but denies he did anything wrong

Scandal-hit French presidential candidate François Fillon has apologised to the French over the salary he paid his wife - but at the same time, he said she earnt every centime of the more than a million US dollars he paid her as a parliamentary assistant. 
Fillon has been under pressure to quit the campaign over allegations she did no work for that money.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Royal Commission calls for redress from Rome over Child sex abuse

A Royal Commission sitting in Sydney says Australian Catholics should stand up to Rome over its response to child sexual abuse and demand fair treatment for victims.
A psychiatrist who worked for the St John of God Brothers before leaving over concerns about systemic abuse and corruption, has delivered a scathing assessment of the church's response to child sex offences during evidence on Tuesday.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Conservative defection from the Australian government

Australian Liberal Party senator Cory Bernardi has officially quit the federal coalition, telling the Senate politics is failing the Australian people and a better way is needed.
Senator Bernardi will now sit on the senate cross benches as a member of his new Australian Conservatives Party.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Circuit Court Ask for Arguments in Immigration Ban Case

Three federal judges in California have asked for oral arguments (Tuesday at 3pm local time)  in one of the challenges to President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration. 

Those arguments will figure into their ruling on the fate of the nationwide temporary halt to Trump's travel ban. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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US Embassy in Iraq Reports 'Credible Threat' at Baghdad Hotels

America's embassy in Baghdad said on Monday it has limited the
movement of its personnel after receiving credible threats of possible
attacks on hotels frequented by Westerners. An emergency message
posted on the embassy's website did not provide details on the nature
of the threat.

Our US Correspondent Patrice Howard reports.

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Monday, February 6, 2017

US Chamber warns Pres. Trump on trade deal

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, America's largest business lobby, is voicing its opposition to President Trump's call to renegotiate NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The American president continues to insist that American businesses are losing out due to bad trade deals.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Pres. Trump delivers Central Command speech in Florida


Donald Trump has made his first formal address to US troops since taking office.

Speaking at MacDill air-force base in Tampa, Florida he said he would rebuild the country's depleted military and reiterated the threat ISIS posed to America.

And as President Trump struggles with ongoing legal challenges to his recent immigration orders, he said strong US borders were vital to protect against the threat of extremism...

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UK House of Commons Speaker opposes Trump Address

The speaker of the UK's House of Commons has voiced his opposition to US President Donald Trump potentially being granted the right of addressing Parliament, during a planned State visit.


John Bercow alluded to sexist comments made by Mr Trump and concerns over the US migrant ban, as reasons to consider not allowing President Trump to be given the honour of speaking to Parliament.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports



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Opposition to Westminster speech by Trump

The Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow says he is opposed to issuing an invitation to U.S. President Donald Trump to speak before Parliament.

During her visit to Washington on January 27, British Prime Minister Theresa May invited the American president for a state visit.

Our London correspondent Olly Barratt says the Speaker's opposition is getting a mixed reaction. 

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