Tuesday, March 14, 2017

UN accuse Syrian air force of committing war crime

A United Nations Independent Commission of Inquiry has found that the
Syrian air force intentionally targeted a water source near the
capital Damascus.

The strike cut off water for around 5.5.million people and the UN say
the move constitutes a war crime.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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MAY: BREXIT TO BE TRIGGERED BY END OF MONTH

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she remains on course to trigger formal Brexit negotiations by the end of this month.

It follows the passage through Parliament of the government's so-called 'Brexit Bill' which gives her the authority to invoke Article 50.

That will lead to two years of talks with Brussels on the UK's future relationship with the EU.

And the Prime Minister told the House of Commons the process is going according to plan.

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Storm Stella dumps snow & ice on US

Thousands of flights have been cancelled as Storm Stella takes aim at the East Coast of the United States.

The massive late winter storm has shut schools and delayed the operation of the U.S. government.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Top EU court upholds employers right to ban headscarves

Europe's top court has ruled employers are allowed to ban their staff from wearing political, philosophical or religious signs - including the Islamic headscarf.

The case was started when a firm in Belgium and another in France fired female staff for wearing a headscarves at work.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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BREXIT BILL BECOMES LAW

The UK's Brexit legislation has passed Parliament.

It means Prime Minister Theresa May can now trigger Article 50 which will start formal negotiations with the European Union on the UK's exit from the bloc.

She's expected to do that at the end of March.

UK correspondent Theo Usherwood says the timeline has changed because of the SNP's demand for a new Scottish independence referendum.

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Critics of the government say it hasn't done enough to reassure EU citizens living in the UK about their rights after Brexit but Conservative MP Ian Duncan-Smith says the issue can be rapidly addressed.

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Tensions between Turkey and the Netherlands Keep Escalating

Turkey says it will retaliate after its ministers were barred from holding a rally in the Netherlands.

And that retaliation includes not allowing the Dutch ambassador to Turkey to return to Ankara.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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First Merkel-Trump meeting postponed

The first meeting between German chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. president Donald Trump has been postponed due to a snowstorm on the east coast of the United States.

The two leaders could still meet this Friday though, amid questions about trade relations and the future of transatlantic security cooperation.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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South Australian backpacker trial hears horrific stories of attacks

A court in South Australia has heard that a backpacker who was allegedly hit with a hammer four times and rammed with a 4WD at a remote beach was drenched "head to toe" in blood.
But when Salt Creek roadhouse owner Adam Stewart held the young woman, looked into her eyes and told her she was safe, the badly injured tourist smiled.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Third round of Syria talks due in Astana

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Syrian rebel factions said they would not attend a new round of negotiations with Syrian government figures due to start in the Kazakh capital. The third round of talks on Syria are due to take place on 14-15 March in Astana.  Russia, Turkey and Iran, the main organisers of the talks, have pressed ahead despite a request from Syrian opposition to delay the meeting. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Trump Administration Softens Obama Wiretap Claims

The White House says that US President Donald Trump's recent claims that he was 'wiretapped' by Barack Obama, were not meant literally.

Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Mr. Trump had meant 'surveillance and other activities' went on, and wasn't specifically accusing his predecessor.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Monday, March 13, 2017

DPRK to keep pursuing nuclear capability if US-South Korea drills continue, says UN ambo

Pyongyang will continue to pursue nuclear capability as long as the US and South Korea carry on their joint military exercises, the North Korean ambassador to the United Nations told journalists Monday.


Ambassador Kim In Ryong said Pyongyang has the right to defend itself, and that UN Security Council sanctions are devoid of legal ground. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.


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New footage sparks protests in Ferguson

Fresh footage has emerged of Michael Brown hours before the unarmed
black teenager was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson,
Missouri back in 2014.

Police at the time released footage that appeared to show Brown
robbing a convenience store shortly before his death but this new
video raises questions about the incident.

His death sparked huge demonstrations across the country with people
taking to the streets to protest the police's use of force against
African Americans.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UK BREXIT BILL PASSED

The UK government's Brexit legislation has passed through Parliament, meaning Prime Minister Theresa May is now able to start negotiations on leaving the European Union.

However, she's not expected to hit Article 50 to trigger formal talks with Brussels until the end of the month.

The approval of Parliament came just hours after Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called for a new referendum on independence. 

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's an important moment in the Brexit build-up.

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Northeastern US Braces For Blizzard

The north east of the US is bracing itself for a fast-moving winter storm to hit on Tuesday, with airlines pre-emptively cancelling around 4000 flights and mayors ordering many schools to stay closed.

The National Weather Service has issued storm or blizzard warnings for parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Connecticut, covering some 50 million people.

Forecasts are predicting up to 2 feet (60cm) of snow in some areas by early Wednesday, and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency.

He says there are 2000 National Guard troops ready to help deal with the effects of the storm, which is predicted to be historic:

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Congressional Budget Office says millions of Americans to lose health insurance under Republican plan

Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their access to healthcare according to an independent review of Republican plans approved by President Trump.


The Congressional Budget Office says the proposed changes to "Obamacare" could see as many as  24 million Americans lose health insurance over the next 10 years.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Intel Buying Mobileye

The computing giant Intel has confirmed it's acquiring a company that's a leader in computer vision for driverless vehicles. Intel is paying $15.3 billion for Mobileye. 
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US President Donald Trump holds first cabinet meeting

American President Donald Trump has held his first cabinet meeting, promising a major increase in military spending and a continued clamp-down on migration.

While not all his cabinet nominees have been confirmed, Mr Trump told reporters he was on track to fulfilling election promises, including replacing the healthcare system. He also claimed credit of an for an additional 500 thousand jobs since he took office a month ago.

On immigration, Mr Trump said there had been a 40 percent decrease in illegal migration across the Mexican border since he took office, and said there would be increased vetting of migrants from other countries.

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Mr Trump continues to face court challenges against his executive orders targeting mainly Muslim countries.

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Unidentified Bodies in Mass Grave at Venezuelan Penitentiary

The Venezuelan public prosecutor has confirmed 14 corpses have been found in a mass grave in Venezuela's largest prison. 

 The General Penitentiary of Venezuela was closed in October after a series of violent clashes between inmates, and it is now undergoing renovation. 

Juan  Lamas reports from Caracas. 

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Donald Trump inviting Chinese President to visit the US in April

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to meet meet American President Donald Trump in Florida next month, in an attempt to defuse tensions between the two countries.

Relations between Washington and Beijing are strained over issues including trade, the South China Sea islands dispute, and America's decision to deploy a missile system in South Korea.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will seek to organise the meeting during his upcoming trip to Asia.

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Poland to pursue extradition of Minnesota man for WWII war crimes

Poland says it will pursue the arrest and extradition of a Minnesota man for war crimes committed during World War II.

The Associated Press first confirmed in 2013 that Michael Karkoc (kar-Kosh) was a commander in the (Schutzstaffel)  SS-led Ukrainian Self Defense Legion.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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