Friday, April 28, 2017

U.S. 1st Quarter growth weakest in three years

The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 0.7% in the first
quarter of 2017 marking its lowest rate of growth for three years.

Weak consumer spending is a large reason for the weak data but
economists do expect the economy to pickup later in the year.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Compromise in the works to keep US government running

Congressional lawmakers are nearing a compromise to keep the U.S. federal government running. 

The U.S. federal government is set to "run out of money" - the funding and spending rules - are set to expire, which would cause a shutdown.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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President sacks 9932 public employees in one go

The President of Tanzania has sacked more than 2% of his civil service in one go - telling nearly 10,000 workers that they are out of a job. He accuses them of faking academic qualifications, and promises to root out incompetence and corruption. Dan Ashby has more.

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Violent mob storms Macedonian parliament

Unrest is building in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia after masked and bare-chested men stormed the country's parliament.

Opposition leaders were badly beaten - many of whom needed hospital treatment.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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French Front National in Holocaust denial row 8 days before election run-off

The man who was supposed to take over the interim leadership of France's Front National has had to step down over statements he made denying the Holocaust.
Marine Le Pen has resigned temporarily from the party leadership to focus on the presidential race.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Russia bans opposition movement ahead of weekend protests

Russian authorities have banned an opposition political movement on the eve of nationwide anti-Kremlin protests. The "Open Russia" organization was founded by Mikhail Khodorkovsky, exiled former oligarch and one of Russia's President Vladimir Putin's most vocal critics. The movement was declared an "undesirable organization" representing a threat to the state. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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WOMAN SHOT IN TERROR RAIDS IN LONDON

A woman's been shot in an anti-terror raid in London.

The woman in her 20s is now in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Six people were arrested in total after the raid in north-west London and a related operation in Kent in south east England.

The arrests were made on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorist acts.

Police say it's not connected to an arrest in Westminster on Thursday of a man also suspected of terrorist offences.

Rachel Venables is on the street in Willesden in north-west London where armed officers swooped on Thursday.

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German parliament approves partial burka ban

Germany's lower house of parliament has approved banning full-face coverings in certain public spaces. 

The so-called burka ban has become an election issue in the country this year.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Human Rights Watch calls for legal action against India's "cow protectors"

Human Rights Watch is urging Indian authorities to prosecute self-appointed "cow protectors" who have carried out violent attacks against individuals.

There has been a increase in such incidents against those suspected of being involved in beef trade, with Hindus considering the cow to be a holy animal.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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India Mulls Reserved Jobs For Transgender Persons

The Indian Parliament has proposed reservation in the fields of education and work for transgender persons.

The community is one of the most marginalized in the country and transgender persons often struggle to get regular jobs because of discrimination. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Trump Warns of ‘Major, Major’ Conflict with N. Korea, Praises Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump has said a 'major' conflict with North Korea could be possible, amid a standoff over its nuclear and missile programmes, but added that he still wants to resolve the crisis peacefully.

Speaking to the Reuters news agency in the Oval Office, Mr. Trump also praised his Chinese counterpart for his handling of Pyongyang. 

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Venezuelan Opposition Rejects Government's Plans to Leave OAS

Venezuela's  opposition-led National Assembly staged a special session in an open air basketball arena, to reject the Venezuelan government's decision to withdraw from the Organization of American States. 
The OAS promotes democracy and human rights among member states and it has been critical of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Juan Carlos Lamas has more from Caracas. 
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Pres. Trump downplays accomplishments

U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to redefine his accomplishments in his first 100 days in office.

He signed another executive order, this time in regards to the Veterans Administration, and yet how the U.S. government will continue to be funded is an open question.

Having made nearly 20 concrete promises to voters on what he would accomplish in his first 100 days in office, now President Trump says it's no big deal.

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US Chief Justice warns against the administration's stance on immigration


Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts has warned about the Trump administration's stance on deporting naturalized citizens.

Roberts and other Supreme Court justices say that it is becoming very easy for the government to strip people of citizenship for lying about minor offenses.

Andrea Arenas reports

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United Airlines reaches financial settlement with passenger dragged off plane

United Airlines has reached a financial settlement with the doctor who was dragged off one of the company's overbooked flights earlier this month.


The airline has also unveiled new procedures to prevent the violent removal of a passenger from occurring again.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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White House blames Obama administration over Flynn scandal

The White House is defending itself against questions over whether it did proper background checks on disgraced former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

The Pentagon has announced an investigation into whether Mr Flynn, a retired military officer, broke the law by receiving money from Russia.

This follows other investigations by Congress into the payments.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer said it was appropriate for the Defense Department to investigate the matter, but he blamed the former Obama administration for giving Mr Flynn a security clearance that the incoming adminisatration relied upon.

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Mr Flynn has reportedly offered to testify about other Trump administration dealings with Russia in exchange for immunity, but this offer is yet to be accepted.




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US calls for UN Security Council pressure to stop Russia's backing of Syrian government

The US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley lashed out at Russia in the latest Security Council session on Syria. 


As the civilian casualty count climbs and the humanitarian situation deteriorates, the US says members must put more pressure on Russia to stop covering up for the Syrian regime. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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US investigation into national security compromise from imports

The US government has launched an investigation into whether metal
imports could compromise national security.

The Trump administration says aluminium imports from China and
elsewhere could undermine the USA's efforts to build military
equipment.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports

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Russia and Japan urge North Korea to avoid provocative behaviour

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Russia and Japan are calling on North Korea and other countries to refrain from any action that could exacerbate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.  Japan's Shinzo Abe held talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin on issues such Pyongyang's nuclear programme, economic cooperation and the territorial dispute between the two countries. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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US urges Venezuela to release detained American citizen


The US government is urging Venezuela to release an American citizen currently being held in the country.

Joshua Holt is in his mid-20s and was detained on weapons charges in June last year.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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