Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Talks to get underway between US-Mexican officials

Talks are getting underway in Mexico between US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and members of Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's administration.

The visit comes the day after the US Department of Homeland Security vowed to step up deportations of undocumented immigrants.

The meetings could be tense, with Mexico's foreign minister telling the press earlier Wednesday that his country does not have to accept provisions imposed by other countries, that are not in Mexico's interests.

From Washington, Andrea Arenas reports.

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Top US General warns more troops might be needed to defeat ISIS

More American troops might be sent to Syria to try to defeat the self-declared Islamic State group.

The top US commander for the region, General Jospeh Votel, told reporters in Jordan that the escalation might be necessary to supplement the work of local forces.

More from our Washington correspondent John Clarke.

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Muslim-Americans raise more than US$85K to help repair vandalized Jewish cemetery

In a show of solidarity with the Jewish-American community, Muslim activists in the US have raised over eighty-five thousand dollars to help repair a Jewish cemetery that was vandalized.

Vandals on Monday destroyed a hundred and seventy headstones at the Chesed Shei Emeth Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Our US correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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Venezuela's Vice President Rejects US Accusations

Venezuela's  Vice President Tareck El Aissami has taken out a full page advertisement in the New York Times to respond to accusations by the US Department of Treasury that he is a drug kingpin. The US imposed economic sanctions on El Aissami last week. 

As Latin American Juan Carlos Lamas reports, the Vice President is the highest ranking Venezuelan official to be sanctioned by the US.

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US parks service investigating banner on Statue of Liberty

The US National Parks service says it is investigating, after a 20-foot banner reading "Refugees Welcome" was hung across the observation deck of New York's iconic Statue of Liberty on Tuesday.

The banner was quickly taken down by officials.

Our US correspondent Andrea Arenas has more.

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US Supreme Court Blocks Execution Due to Racially Discriminatory Testimony

The US Supreme Court has blocked the execution of a Texas man because of racially discriminatory testimony. 

The ruling means the defendant, who was convicted of murder, may now apply for a new sentencing hearing.  

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Supreme Court orders Russian activist freed from jail

Russia's Supreme Court has ordered opposition activist Ildar Dadin to be freed.

Dadin was the first person to be sentenced under a new set of protest laws.

He's been in prison since December 2015 - but the Supreme Court says he has the "right to rehabilitation."

Our Moscow correspondent Steve Mort has more on the court's decision.

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Mr Dadin says he's been tortured while in prison. Our Moscow correspondent Steve Mort reports

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Trump administration to lift transgender bathroom guidance

The Trump administration is planning to revoke federal guidelines telling public schools to let transgender students use bathrooms matching their chosen gender identity.

It would reverse President Obama's directive requiring public schools to grant access even if the student's chosen gender identity isn't the same as what's in their student record.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer said the issue should not be decided by the national government.

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Water, life possible on newly discovered exoplanets

Researchers working with NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope have found three planets that are exactly the right size and position to support water, and perhaps even life.

In total, seven exoplanets orbit the star in the Trappist-1 system, some 40 light years from Earth.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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NASA confirms 3 exoplanets in habitable zone

The scientists of the Spitzer Space Telescope project are confirming, they've found seven planets in the Trappist-1 system that are the right size to support life, and three of them are in the habitable zone.

Since 1995, thousands of exoplanets - planets orbiting other stars have been discovered - and its thought dozens are in the right spot to support life.

Thomas Zurbuchen is an associate administrator for NASA was very excited by the research:

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The scientists looked at the size, spacing and other features of the exoplanets. 

 Michael Gillon, the lead researcher and a professional at the University of Liege, says one of the 3 planets holds an essential ingredient for life.

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Thomas Zurbuchen runs the Science Mission Directorate for NASA.

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US-led coalition moves to take International airport from ISIS

US-led coalition forces are attempting to take control of the strategic Mosul International Airport from the so-called Islamic state group

The operation to drive out IS fighters and recapture Mosul city is now in its fourth day.

Kevin McAleese has more from Washington...

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Trump: Federal budget is 'out of control'

US President Donald Trump says the federal budget is "out of control" and vowed to cut waste when he submits his spending plan to Congress.

An outline of the budget could be released as early as mid-March.

In a lunchtime meeting with staff on Wednesday, President Trump complained that the national debt had doubled over the last eight years.

He told reporters that there would be "no more wasted money".


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UN seeks $1B for aid in northeast Nigeria

Millions of people in Nigeria's northeast region are facing the risk of starvation, and the United Nations is calling on donors to help fund a one-billion dollar effort to provide life-saving aid. 

Famine has beset the region devastated by the Boko Haram insurgency. 

Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports. 

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Britain's most senior police officer to be a woman


Britain's most senior police officer is to be a woman for the first time in its 188 year history.  

Cressida Dick, a former Acting Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police is taking over as the head of Scotland Yard for a five year term. 

Her appointment is not without controversy.   Ms Dick was in charge of a flawed police operation that saw the shooting dead of a young Brazilian man mistaken for a suicide bomber after London's 2005 terror attacks.

Ms Dick, who takes charge at a time when Britain's terror threat level stands at severe, meaning an attack is highly likely,  said she was thrilled and humbled by the appointment. 

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Britain's Home Secretary Amber Rudd who made the appointment says she's  Ms Dick is the right candidate to face the challenges of policing London. 

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China tests Trump in the South China Sea

China has set an early test for US President Donald Trump. 
According to a report by the Reuters news agency, China is building almost two dozen structures that appear designed to house long-range surface-to-air missiles on artificial islands in the South China Sea.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Worst storm this winter hits UK this weekend

The UK is bracing for what looks like the biggest storm to hit the country this winter.  

As storm Doris approaches,  the Met Office upgraded it's warning to amber, saying there would be the threat of snow in Scotland.  

Eliza Powell has more from London…


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Scotland Yard gets its first female Commissioner

London's Metropolitan police force is to be headed by a woman for the first time in it's 188 year history.  

Cressida Dick will become the most senior police officer in the country when she takes over from Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe for a fixed five-year term.

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Mexican man commits suicide after being deported from US

A Mexican man appears to have taken his own life after being deported from the United States for the third time.

45-year-old Guadalupe Olivas Valencia jumped from a bridge just half an hour after being deported to Mexico.

His death comes as The White House issues new, expanded guidelines on deporting undocumented immigrants from America.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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UK ANNOUNCES FAMINE AID FOR SOMALIA AND S. SUDAN

The UK has announced new aid packages to fight famine in Somalia and South Sudan.

It's also calling on the international community to do more to support the two countries before it is 'too late'.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK PM commends street party events to remember MP Jo Cox

The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has commended the work done by the husband of late MP Jo Cox who was murdered a week before the EU Referendum last year.


The Jo Cox Foundation is organising street parties in June, in memory of the MP who was shot and stabbed in her constituency by a far right supporter who shouted 'Britain First' as he attacked the mother of two.


The aim of the events is to bring communities together and unite divisions in society, which Theresa May is a fitting tribute to the MP



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