Friday, April 7, 2017

Syrian missile strike: US will act when governments "cross the line"

The US Secretary of State has said the missile strikes against Syria
show President Donald Trump is "willing to act when governments"
"cross the line".

He was speaking after America fired 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at the
airbase which the US believes carried out the chemical weapons attack
in northern Syria.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US says it warned Russia ahead of Syria strikes

US officials say they warned Russia ahead of the tomahawk missile strike on Syria.

The Pentagon has released a statement saying they sent advance notice to Russian forces.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Trump launches missile strike on Syria, "in vital national interests" of USA

US President Donald Trump has launched air strikes on Syria, claiming they are in the "vital national security interests" of the United States.


The President's surprise move came just 48 hours after Syrian government forces launched a chemical weapons attack against civilians in the north of the country.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US fires cruise missiles at Syrian airbase

The US military launched more than 50 Tomahawk cruise missiles at an airbase in northern Syria - with the Pentagon saying the targets were infrastructure and the very planes which dropped chemical bombs.

The attack earlier in the week killed 86 and the Turkish medical authorities have confirmed evidence sarin gas was used.

After earlier saying something needed to be done while flying down to Florida U-S President Donald Trump confirmed he gave the order to retaliate.

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Praise, concern for Syria attacks from US Congress

American lawmakers are praising President Trump for taking action - but want to know what his plans and policies actually are to finally resolve the Syria crisis.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from the US Congress

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US launches missile strikes in Syria following chemical 'attack'

The United States has launched dozens of missiles at a Syrian airfield in response to what it believes was a chemical weapons attack by the Syrian regime.

Earlier, Donald Trump's administration said Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad should have no role in a future Syria.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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UN Security Council postpones Syria vote amid disagreement

The United Nations have been unable to agree on a proposal calling for
a full investigation into the chemical weapons attack in Syria.

They were set to vote on the resolution on Thursday evening, but
Syria's ally Russia threatened to veto.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Violent Protests in Venezuela

Opposition supporters clashed with the national police in the Venezuelan capital Caracas as part of a protest against President Nicolás Maduro's government.The protest started out peacefully as thousands of people blocked the principal highway that cuts from the wealthy eastern section of Caracas to downtown.

Juan Carlos Lamas has from Caracas

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Twitter Sues US Government for Trying to Unmask Account

Twitter is suing the US government for trying to unmask an account that has been tweeting criticism of President Trump. 

Since Donald Trump's inauguration, several unofficial deviations from federal agencies' verified online Twitter profiles — or alt accounts— have tweeted criticism of administration policies. 

Technology Reporter Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Rep. Nunes is high quality - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump says Rep. Devin Nunes is a high quality person.

Rep. Nunes has recused himself from his role as the chair of the House intelligence committee's investigation into Russia's meddling in American politics, after significant questions were raised about why he briefed the President and not the committee about information he viewed alone.

On board Air Force 1 flying down to Florida, President Trump expressed his confidence in Representative Nunes, and Representative Conaway who is taking his place.

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"Something should happen to Assad" - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump believes that something should happen to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad following the chemical weapons attack which killed dozens.

He's also indicated that military options are on the table, with Defense Secretary Mattis set to brief.

Flying down to Florida to host China's President Xi Jinping, President Trump answered a few questions from reporters.

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U.S. President Donald Trump remains horrified by the images he's seen out of Syria.

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Tillerson warns Russia over support for Assad regime

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Russia must carefully consider its support for the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad.  

Speaking in Florida, Tillerson said there was no doubt that the Syrian regime was behind the deadly chemical weapons attack in Syria

Kevin McAleese reports...

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Hollywood legend, Don Rickles, dies

The famous comedian, Don Rickles, has died.

He was best known as an insult comic, but was also in Hollywood films
and TV shows.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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North Korea tops agenda for Trump-Xi visit, Sec. Tillerson confirms

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has confirmed that North Korea's pursuit of nuclear weapons will top the agenda for the meetings between U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping.

President Trump has now arrived in Florida, a short while after President Xi landed, with the talks set to talk place at the Mar-A-Lago resort.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says one goal is to make progress on foreign policy:

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The Trump administration has rarely brought up sensitive topics  with Beijing, but now U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made a point of singling out human rights for discussion.

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Tillerson: US weighing "appropriate response" to Syrian attack; in U-turn says Assad must go

US officials say President Trump is considering the possibility of launching a military strike on Syria in the aftermath of this week's chemical attack in the north of the country.


And in a policy U-turn, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the Trump administration now believes that Syrian President Bashar al Assad must go.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump reportedly weighting military options over Syria

President Trump is reportedly considering the possibility of launching a military strike on Syria in the aftermath of this week's chemical attack in the north of the country.


The move comes after the Turkish government claimed the nerve agent Sarin was used by Syrian government forces in the attack.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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U.S. Defense Secretary General Mattis to brief Trump on Syria military options

CBS News is reporting that U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis is set to brief President Trump on options for military action against Syria.

The U.S. president is meeting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jing Ping at his Florida residence in Mar-a-Lago.

This follows an admission by Donald Trump at a news conference on Wednesday that Syria was now 'his responsibility'.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US Senate "goes nuclear" to move Gorsuch nomination forward

U.S. Senate Republicans have voted in favor of changing the rules, invoking the 'nuclear option' to move the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to join the U.S. Supreme Court to a final full floor vote.

Many expect the move to radically change politics in the upper chamber, possibility eliminating bipartisan compromise.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Senior US lawmaker steps aside from Russia probe [Clips]

The chairman of the US House Intelligence Committee has removed
himself from their investigation into Russia's alleged meddling in
last year's presidential election.

The announcement comes on the same day the House Committee of Ethics
revealed that Devin Nunes is under investigation due to public reports
that he may have made unauthorized disclosures of classified
information.

Nunes says the claims are entirely false and politically motivated but
adds that it's in the panel's best interest if he temporarily removes
himself from the Russia probe.

House speaker Paul Ryan says the Ethics Committee investigation is a
distraction but is standing by Nunes.


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The chair of the House Intelligence Committee was on President Donald
Trump's transition team and Democrats accuse the Republican senator of
being too close to the administration to be able to impartially
examine whether Trump's team had improper contacts with Russia.

Leading Democrat on the panel Adam Schiff welcomes the news.

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Nunes was criticized last month for revealing that Trump's team may
have incidentally been caught up in foreign surveillance carried out
by US intelligence agencies leading some Democrats to question whether
the Republican senator is too cozy with the Trump administration.

Leading Democrat on the panel Adam Schiff welcomes Nunes' decision to
step aside but says that the Committee has still been functioning
despite the controversy.


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First in-person meeting for Presidents Trump & Xi

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host China's President Xi Jinping for their first in-person meetings at Mar-A-Lago, Florida.

The two men have spoken over the phone and the agenda for the 24 hours of talks is expected to include dinner but not golf at the president's club.

Christopher Johnson was with the CIA focusing on Asia issues before joining the bipartisan Center for Strategic and International Studies as a China scholar.

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Bonnie Glaser is a long-time analyst on China issues with the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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Ahead of the meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media that the talks will be difficult.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has singled out North Korea as topping the agenda for the meeting with China's President Xi Jinping.

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