Wednesday, April 19, 2017

British MPs debate surprise election

British MPs are voting on a motion authorizing an early general election, to be held on June 8th

Prime minister Theresa May surprised her political party and opponents alike with her request to hold an election 3 years early, a decision she made despite repeated assurances in the past that she would not.

The opposition Labour and the Liberal Democrat parties have pledged to back the early election, so Mrs May is likely to get the two thirds of lawmakers needed to trigger the ballot. 

Mrs May began Prime Minister's Question Time by telling MPs the Conservatives will take their vision for the future to the country. 


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Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said Labour were prepared for the fight and questioned by Theresa May has refusal to take part in television debates ahead of the vote. 

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MPs set to vote on motion to allow snap election

British MPs will vote today on a motion to allow a snap general election to be held on June 8th. 

Prime Minister Theresa May made the surprise announcement that she was seeking an early ballot Tuesday morning.  However two-thirds of  lawmakers first need to pass a motion resetting the clock on legislation which says an election should only be held every five years. 

The opposition Labour party have said they will support the measure so it is expected to pass. 

Home Secretary Amber Rudd says Prime Minister Theresa May is hoping to increase her majority in parliament, to strengthen her hand when it comes to Brexit negotiations with European Union leaders. 

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The opposition Labour party say it is ready for the election.   Shadow finance minster John McDonnell says they'll remind voters that Theresa May repeatedly said there would not be an early election. 


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British MPs debate snap election motion

British MPs will vote today on a motion to allow a snap general election to be held on June 8th. 

Prime Minister Theresa May made the surprise announcement that she was seeking an early ballot Tuesday morning.  However lawmakers first need to pass a motion resetting the clock on legislation which says an election can only be held every five years. 


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Australian workers visa changes dismissed as a con

The Australian prime minister's been defending his government's new foreign working visas, warning employers who fail to meet requirements about advertising locally will be named and shamed.
Arthur Stevens has more

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ICJ to rule on Ukraine's request for provisional measures against Russia

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The International Court of Justice is due to rule on Ukraine's request for provisional measures against Russia. Ukraine accuses Russia of financing separatist groups in Eastern Ukraine and discriminating against Crimea's ethnic Tartars. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Indian Minister & Former Deputy PM To Face Trial For Mosque Demolition

Several leaders of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party are set to face trial over the demolition of a 16th-century mosque. 

The razing of the mosque twenty five years ago sparked off violent clashes in the country resulting in the deaths of 2000 people. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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China renames Indian locations following Dalai Lama controversy

China has renamed six Indian locations into standard Chinese, in what is being seen as a sign of retaliation to the Dalai Lama's recent visit to disputed territory in the region.

China claims large parts of the north eastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh should be part of south Tibet.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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U.S. Secretary of State calls for review lifting of sanctions on Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has informed congress that the
Trump administration plans to review whether lifting sanction on Iran
is in America's national security interests.

On the campaign trail Donald Trump called the Iran nuclear deal the
worst agreement ever and threatened to scrap it.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Gunman nicknamed ‘Black Jesus’ accused of killing three white men in California

Law enforcement in Fresno California say a man nicknamed 'Black Jesus'
killed three white men before being apprehended by police.

The suspect Kori Ali Muhammad is believed to have shouted "Allah
Akhbah"- which means God is great in Arabic- whilst being taken into
custody.

The man is also suspected of killing a security guard last week.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Man gets 25 year sentence for murder of six-year-old

A man has been handed a 25 year sentence for the murder of
six-year-old Etan Patz who went missing in 1979.

Patz became one of the first missing children to appear on the side of
a milk carton and the case helped raise awareness about child
abductions.

Pedro Hernandez's lawyer says he sympathized with the Patz family but
maintains his innocence.


William Denselow reports from New York.

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US looks to strengthen trade ties with Japan

The USA says it will look to strengthen its trade relations with Japan.

The US commerce secretary, Wilbur Ross, made the comments at a meeting in Tokyo.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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America first - Pres. Trump signs executive orders

Saying it's time to put America first, U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders promoting hiring American workers and purchasing American products.

But in his Wisconsin speech at a tool factory, he probably caused more problems with allies again.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. President Donald Trump again insisted it's time to put American products and American workers first.

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Zuckerberg Speaks about "Facebook Killing"

Facebook's CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg says his company is working to prevent tragedies like the killing of a man in Ohio,  that was filmed and posted onto Facebook this week. Police revealed the murder suspect had killed himself, shortly before Zuckerberg took to the stage at Facebook's annual developers conference. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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British MPs asked to back snap general election

British MPs will vote today (Wednesday) on a motion to allow a snap general election to be held on June 8th.

Prime Minister Theresa May made the surprise announcement that she was seeking an early ballot Tuesday morning.  

However lawmakers first need to pass a motion resetting the clock on legislation which says an election can only be held every five years. 

From London, Catherine Drew reports.

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USS Carl Vinson was not - in fact - heading to Korea

It's emerged that an aircraft carrier that US President Donald Trump claimed was being sent to the Korean Peninsula was - in fact - sailing in the opposite direction.


The USS Carl Vinson now won't arrive in the waters off North and South Korea for another week.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Facebook Killer ‘Shot Himself’ in Pennsylvania

Police in the US say the man suspected of killing a 74 year old grandfather in Ohio, and posting a video of the murder on Facebook, has now killed himself.

Authorities in Cleveland say Steve Stephens, who had been on the run since the shooting on Sunday, shot himself after a short police chase.

Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams described what happened:

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Cleveland Police chief Calvin Williams said his team would have preferred a different ending:

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Cleveland Police chief Calvin Williams said the suspect was found after a tip-off from a member of the public, and thanked people, and his colleagues, for their vigilance:

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Missile tests a provocation - US officials

U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis says North Korea is trying to provoke the U.S. with its repeated missile tests.

His statement in Saudi Arabia comes after U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told Asian allies the era of strategic patience is over.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Jockeying underway in Britain's snap election

Jockeying has begun in Britain after Prime Minister Theresa May announced a General Election on June 8th.


The surprise move came with her governing Conservative Party enjoying a substantial lead in the polls, and the opposition Labour Party led by Jeremy Corbyn facing the fight of its political life.


Tim Farron leads Britain's Liberal Democrats, and he's hoping that his party benefits from concern over Labour's viability as a future government.


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Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is accusing Mrs. May of an "opportunistic" move.


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David Williams is with the bookmaker's Ladbrookes.


He says the Conservative Party is heavily favored to win a substantial victory.


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US Marines arrive in Darwin, Australia for exercises with regional forces

US Marines have arrived in Darwin Australia to conduct exercises with their Australian counterparts and visiting Chinese forces.


The six-month US deployment is part of former US President Barack Obama's pivot to Asia.


Our US correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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IMF revises global economic growth upwards

The International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook puts global growth at 3.5%, up from 3.1%

But there are concerns that a turn toward isolationism, protectionism and political conflict could hurt growth as well as possible negatives from the Brexit.

Maurice Obstfeld, is the chief economist for the International Monetary Fund:

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The IMF's chief economist Maurice Obstfeld says there are nagging concerns about China.

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The IMF's chief economist Maurice Obstfeld says weather, and political conflict have harmed some of Africa's key economies.

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