Friday, March 3, 2017

Trump defends AG Sessions over Russia row

US President Donald Trump is supporting his Attorney General over
claims he misled Congress about his meetings with a Russian official.

Trump defended Jeff Sessions by saying he is "an honest man".

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UK PM Pro-Union Speech to Scotland

In her first official speech as Prime Minster to Scotland's Conservatives, Theresa May has told a conference in Glasgow that keeping Scotland in the UK would be her personal priority.

It comes amid speculation that Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon could ask for a second Scottish independence referendum, following the Brexit vote.

Our UK Correspondent tNatalie Powell reports…


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Tanzanian Court hands poacher 12 year jail term

A notorious African poacher who was given the Swahili nickname for 'The Devil' has been handed a 12 year jail sentence.


It's understood the poacher was arrested and found with 118 tusks, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.


Our Correspondent in Tanzania, Dan Ashby, reports


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Bomb threat after German town cancels Turkish rally

Local officials in the German town of Gaggenau [GAH GA NOW] evacuated city hall after receiving a bomb threat.

The news comes a day after the town cancelled a campaign speech by Turkey's Justice Minister.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Investigators Raid French Presidential Candidate's Home

French investigators are pushing forward with their probe into presidential candidate Francois Fillon by raiding his Paris home.

He's under investigation for allegedly paying his wife public money—even though it appears she did little to no government work. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels. 

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Russia says opposition trying to wreck peace talks

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Russia has accused the main Syrian opposition delegation of trying to wreck peace talks in Geneva.  The Foreign Ministry says that talks are raising questions about the ability of representatives of the Syrian opposition to do a deal. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Bail for Wife of Orlando Nightclub Shooter

A California judge has ordered the wife of Orlando nightclub gunman Omar Mateen to be released on bail. The judge says she poses little risk to the public. 
Rachel Silverman reports from Oakland. 
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Thursday, March 2, 2017

US Attorney General steps aside from Russia investigation

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has stepped aside from an FBI investigation into alleged Russian influence in the US election.

His decision comes after it emerged Mr Sessions met with the Russian Ambassador during last year's campaign.

Democrats are calling for his resignation.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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US Attorney General will recuse himself from probe into Russia Trump contacts

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will recuse himself from any inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the US 2016 presidential election.

Calls for him to step aside from a probe- and resign completely- mounted after it emerged he had met Russia's envoy to Washington- which appeared to contradict earlier statements under oath.

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed total confidence in his justice chief, despite the deepending scandal over his administration's alleged contact with Russia.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US AG Sessions says Russian Ambo gossipy

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he did not discuss American politics with the Russian ambassador.

He has now recused himself from any investigation into possible Russian interference in the U.S. elections after confirming he did meet briefly with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak.

He now recalls the meeting in his Senate office as covering a trip to Russia over 25 years ago, terrorism and Ukraine, but not the presidential camapaign.

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AG Sessions recuses himself from investigations

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is recusing himself from any role in investigations into whether the Russians had inappropriate contact with Russian officials. 

Congressional lawmakers are trying to find out how far American intelligence agencies and the FBI have gotten into their investigation into how the Russians tried to influence election 2016.

The Washington Post reportered that counter to what then Senator Jeff Sessions told the Judiciary Committee, he did speak with Russian officials at least twice.

He says he didn't try to mislead anyone.

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Now U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he will recuse himself from all investigations.

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U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions admitted at the end of the press conference, he should have answered more carefully.

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Pres. Trump remains confident in AG Sessions

U.S. President Donald Trump says he thinks then Senator Jeff Sessions testified truthfully about his contacts with the Russian Government.

Calls are increasing on Capitol Hill for the now U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from any investigation into Russian attempts to meddle in American politics and Democrats want him to resign.

During a tour of a new aircraft carrier, reporters asked President Trump if he remains confident following these revelations.

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Number of refugees fleeing South Sudan crosses 1.5 million mark

Violence and famine in South Sudan have driven more than 1.5 million people to flee to neighboring countries, the United Nations refugee agency said Thursday. 


South Sudan is now Africa's largest refugee crisis.


Our UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Pres. Trump says 'total' confidence in Jeff Sessions

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has total confidence in U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Key lawmakers have called for his resignation after the Washington Post confirmed, then Senator Sessions had at least two contacts with Russian officials when he'd told the U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee he hadn't talked to Moscow at all.

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to focus on the sailors and works of the new aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford.

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U.S. President Donald Trump wants to focus on his promise to rebuild the American military and increase defence spending by more than $50 billion.

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NASA Buys Extra Rides to Space Station on Russian Capsules

The US Space Agency NASA has contracted with Boeing for extra rides for astronauts to fly on Russian capsules to the International Space Station. 
NASA has relied on Russia to ferry crews to the Space Station sincethe US space Shuttle fleet was retired in 2011.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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U.S. Authorities Bust International Fraud Web

The US Department of Justice or DOJ has uncovered a complex network of
international fraud and money laundering that authorities say conned
six companies and over 170 people out of 13 million dollars. The DOJ
has been investigating the ring since 2011 and indictments unsealed
Wednesday reveal 16 arrests in the case.

Our US Correspondent Patrice Howard reports.

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US carries out strikes in Yemen

The Pentagon says it has carried out more than 20 strikes in Yemen, targeting the group known as Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Snap Inc. stocks soar at trading debut

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Snap Inc., the parent company of social media app Snapchat, traded
high in its opening on Thursday at over $24 dollars per share.

It's raised $3.4 billion dollars in its initial public offering.

Our New York correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Calls mount for U.S. Attorney General to step aside

Top Republicans are joining calls for  U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, to recuse himself from investigations into whether Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election.

However, they are stopping short of forcing him to quit, over allegations he lied under oath over his contact with the Russian Ambassador to Washington, last year.

Questions over the extent of the Trump administration's relationship with Russia, during the election campaign are threatening to engulf the White House.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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German cities block pro-Erdogan rallies

Two German cities have blocked Turkish politicians from holding rallies in support of changing Turkey's constitution ahead of a vote in April.

Germany is home to over a million Turks who are eligible to vote in the election.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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