Thursday, March 9, 2017

Refugees Who Sheltered Snowden Seek Asylum in Canada

Sri Lankan refugees who sheltered fugitive whistleblower Edward Snowden in Hong Kong are seeking asylum in Canada.


They say their lives are in danger. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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UN human rights experts ask for treaty to regulate pesticides

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The United Nations has called for a global treaty to move away from the use of
dangerous pesticides in farming and towards more sustainable practices.

According to UN research, pesticides have accounted for nearly 200,000
deaths a year due to poisoning.

UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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American environment head doubts CO2 contributes to climate change

The new head of the United States Environmental Protection Agency has stunned the scientific community and environmental groups by saying he doesn't think carbon dioxide is a major contributor to global warming.

Scott Pruitt made the comments in a television interview, raising concerns that the Trump administration will pull back from environmental protections domestically and internationally. 

More from our Washington correspondent John Clarke.

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Four states ask judge to block migration executive order

Four states are asking a U.S. federal judge to extend the block on U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order limiting immigration, to the newly revised executive order.

The revised travel ban is supposed to go into effect on March 16, but Hawaii has separately sued to block it.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Assange Boosts Trump Case for Intel Reforms

Donald  Trump's push for major reforms at the nation's intelligence agencies has been boosted by the WikiLeaks document dump.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lambasted the agency over its lack of control of its cyber weaponry. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Uber Banning Use of Secret Software Tool for Evading Regulators

The ride-hailing service Uber says it is banning the use of a secret software tool. 

The software had helped Uber evade undercover regulators. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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WikiLeaks Offers CIA Hack Information to Tech Companies

The head of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, says he will provide leaked secret document information to technology companies  to fix vulnerabilities exploited by the CIA.

The White House has not confirmed the authenticity of leaked documents describing an arsenal of cyber weapons.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Hawaii Files Lawsuit Against Trump’s Revised Travel Ban

Hawaii has become the first US state to file a lawsuit against Donald Trump's revised travel ban, at the federal court in Honolulu.

 The state says the President's new executive order, which comes into force next week, will harm its Muslim population, foreign students and its tourist industry.

 Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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FARAGE VISITS JULIAN ASSANGE'S 'HOME'

Former leader of the UK Independence Party Nigel Farage has visited the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where Julian Assange is living.

It comes after Mr Assange's Wikileaks organisation released documents claiming to show US intelligence had developed ways to hack into some Smart TVs and cell phones.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US reports drop in illegal entries under Trump

The US government says fewer immigrants have tried to enter the US from
Mexico illegally, since the new President Donald Trump took office.

Government data shows a 40% drop in entries.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Criminal investigation into CIA leaks

The FBI and CIA are coordinating on a criminal investigation into how thousands of documents were given to Wikileaks.

The documents appear to demonstrate the CIA's ability to hijack smart phones and smart televisions to gather intelligence.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Kremlin denies violating US-Russia nuclear arms deal

Moscow denied Washington's claims it has violated US-Russia nuclear arms treaty. The Kremlin assured Russia is committed to the agreement, while the US insists Moscow deliberately deployed a land-based cruise missile system to threaten NATO's infrastructure in Europe. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Queen Unveils Memorial To Afghanistan and Iraq Wars


Queen Elizabeth II has unveiled a new memorial, dedicated to those who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.


A ceremony marking the occasion was attended by other members of Britain's Royal Family and some two and a half thousand veterans.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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The US sends marines to Syria to help capture IS stronghold

Hundreds of United States marines have been sent to Syria to help
local forces recapture the city of Raqqa from the so-called Islamic
State.

The US-backed alliance is now expected to begin the assault on the IS
stronghold within the next few weeks.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Two Malaysians allowed to leave North Korea

Two Malaysians working for the United Nations have been allowed to
leave North Korea.

Relations between the two nations soured following the murder of Kim
Jong Un's half-brother prompting Pyongyang to ban Malaysians from
leaving the country.

A move that provoked a tit-for-tat response.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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EU expected to reelect Donald Tusk as European Council president despite native Poland backing withdrawn

European Union leaders are expected to reelect the European Council president Donald Tusk despite his native Poland withdrawing its backing for him.

The Polish government accuses the former polish prime minister Donald Tusk of meddling in national affairs which his position should prevent.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Sturgeon outlines date for second referendum on Scottish independence

The first minister of Scotland has identified the end of 2018 as what she called a "common sense" date for a second referendum on independence. 

The comments of Nicola Sturgeon come as British Prime Minister Theresa May prepares to officially begin the Brexit process by the end of the month.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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BIEBER IMPERSONATOR CHARGED

Police in Australia's Queensland have charged a 42-year-old man with over 900 child sex offences after he allegedly posed as Justin Bieber online to persuade fans to send him explicit images.

Natalie Livingstone has more.

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'FAKE BIEBER' CHARGES WITH CHILD SEX OFFENCES

Police in Australia's Queensland have charged a 42-year-old man after he allegedly posed as Justin Bieber online to groom young fans.

He's been charged with over 900 offences, including three of rape.

The man will appear in court in April.

Australia correspondent Arthur Stevens reports.

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Macron Continues Polling Surge

A new poll out continues to show the surge of French centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron. 

The latest figures show he is now expected to outperform far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the first round of voting set for next month.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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