Tuesday, March 21, 2017

US to host summit on countering Islamic State

The U.S. State Department is set to host the Global Coalition to defeat the Islamic State.

It will be the first gathering of many American allies and the first set-piece speech by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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Trump Supreme Court nominee says he'd be prepared to rule against the President

President's Trump's nominee for Supreme Court Justice has promised a Senate confirmation hearing that he would have no problem ruling against a President if the law was being broken.

Judge Neil Gorsuch is a controversial nominee, with Democrats saying he has a record of backing the powerful against ordinary people. 

But as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, Judge Gorsuch has pledged to be fair and non-political

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'Grey cloud' lingers over Trump 'wiretap' tweet

President Trump's defenders feel there is a grey cloud hanging over the White House and his administration for his failure to apologize for the tweet claiming the Trump organization phones were tapped.

Others tell the New York Times, they feel the President is dealing in pure faith that someone will eventually come out of the woodwork to back up his claim, even as the questions about his social media posts undermine his credibility.

During a Congressional hearing Monday, FBI director James Comey directly rebutted the wiretap claims.

Asked point blank by a reporter during the White House briefing, Sean Spicer demurred again.

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Intelligence reason for US electronics ban

The White House will only say that intelligence is the reason why certain electronics have been relegated to the hold or banned for direct flights from some airports.

The Transportation Safety Administration gave 13 countries 96 hours to implement a plan to prohibit most electronics larger than a cell phone from the passenger seating - although the other limitations on lithium ion batteries in the luggage areas will complicate matters.

White House Spokesman Sean Spicer would only confirm the TSA announcement.

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White House confirms North Korea sanctions consideration

The Trump administration is confirming a broader range of sanctions aimed at stopping North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapon's technology is under consideration.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has said the situation is at a crossroads, that it could escalate toward conflict, or the parties involved cool down and try to return to diplomacy.

With North Korea testing a possible missile engine, White House spokesman Sean Spicer confirmed additional sanctions are under consideration, by reading a statement from the National Security Council.

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First US aircraft carrier returns to Gulf since Trump took office

For the first time since US President Donald Trump took office, a US aircraft carrier on Tuesday passed through the Straight of Hormuz into the Gulf. 


The transit into the strategic waterway that separates US-backed Arab states from Iran comes as tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington. 


Our US correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Nigeria's President Security Concerns

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Nigeria's president Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over security in the country
 After returning to office from seven week leave for medical treatment abroad.

Sophia Adengo reporting from Abuja, Nigeria.


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Militants stop civilian evacuation from Mosul

Iraqi government forces say they've tried to evacuate civilians from
part of the city of Mosul, but have been stopped by militant snipers
from the so-called "Islamic State" group.

As many as 600,000 civilians remain in the western part of the city -
with reports that insurgents have used civilians as human shields.

Frances Read reports.

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Google promises tough action on extremist content after top brands withdraw advertising

Google is promising to take "a tougher stance on hateful, offensive and derogatory content" after major companies withdrew their online adverts when some appeared next to extremist content on YouTube.

Several firms, including Marks and Spencer, Audi, RBS and L'Oreal have removed their advertising from YouTube, which is owned by Google.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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US bans electronic devices from cabin-luggage on certain flights

People flying direct to the US from a number of Middle east and north African nations are being banned from taking certain electronic devices into the passenger cabin.

The US government says the restrictions are being enforced to protect against a potential attack on the country's aviation sector

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

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UK FOLLOWS US IN ELECTRONICS FLIGHT BAN

The UK is to follow the US in banning certain electronic devices from cabins on some flights to Britain.

The restrictions apply to flights from a series of Muslim-majority countries.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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No man is above the law - Neil Gorsuch

Judge Neil Gorsuch told the U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee that no man is above the law, not even the American president.

Judge Gorush is on his first day of answering senators' questions as part of the nomination process for the U.S. Supreme Court.

He told the panel that the first priority for any court case is the evidence, not the politics.

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Judge Gorsuch is considered quite conservative, based on his previous rulings as a U.S. federal judge, but he promised the Senate Judiciary Committee, he will not prejudge any case.

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Neil Gorsuch told the Senate panel, he would have withdrawn himself for consideration for the nomination if President Trump had imposed any prerequisites, such as guaranteeing certain rulings on politically-senstitive issues and cases, with abortion as an example.

Senator Lindsey Grahama posed the question:

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Creator of Inspector Morse dies at 86

The author of the Inspector Morse series of novels, Colin Dexter, has died a the age of 86. 

The series of 13 Morse novels were adapted for television, bringing the characters to a worldwide audience.  From London, Catherine Drew reports.  

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Former Northern Ireland First Minster Dies

Northern Ireland's former deputy First Minster Martin McGuiness has died aged 66.


His legacy will be a divisive one, due to his early days as an IRA leader. But he is also remembered for playing a key role in the Northern Ireland peace process.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Ivanka Trump to get White House role

President Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump will get an office in the White House and will have access to classified information.

The 35-year-old will not have an official title or receive a salary. Critics say the appointment raises new questions about potential conflicts of interest.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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U.S. drone strike kills militant accused of attacking Sri Lanka cricket team

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A US drone strike in Afghanistan has killed a Pakistani militant who
was involved in a terrorist attack targeting Sri Lanka's cricket team
in 2009.

Qari Mohammad Yasin specialized in training suicide bombers in an
Afghanistan based extremist faction known as Al-Alami.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has more.

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UN investigate Australian treatment of indigenous people

Australia is again facing criticism for its treatment of indigenous people.

This comes as a United Nations investigator is looking into attempts
the country has made to improve the lives of Aborigines and Torres
Strait Islanders.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Trump Admin. mulling DPRK sanctions

The Trump administration is mulling broader and stiffer sanctions against North Korea, according to Reuters.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has also said that diplomatic efforts have failed, and military options are still on the table.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UK inflation rises higher than expected


UK inflation is now at its highest rate since September 2013, at 2.3%


The Brexit vote has caused a decline in the value of the pound, pushing the price of imported goods higher.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Father of Germanwings suicide pilot says son didn't act intentionally

The father of the Germanwings pilot who crashed a plane in the French Alps, killing everyone on board, plans to present evidence that he says proves his son didn't act intentionally.

However, families of the victims are angry about the timing of the announcement - on the two year anniversary of the crash.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin,

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