Tuesday, May 9, 2017

EU Leader Calls Leaking Details of Dinner with UK PM a Serious Mistake

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says it's a serious mistake details of his dinner with UK Prime Minister Theresa May were released.

The account of the dinner was far from flattering for the prime minister and launched a bitter war of words between the UK and EU.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.  

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In a first, India's Supreme Court sends senior judge to jail

For the first time ever, India's top court has sentenced a sitting judge to six months imprisonment for contempt of court. The judge has been at loggerheads with India's top court, accusing several Supreme Court judges of corruption.

Just last week, the Supreme Court had even ordered a ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the judge to ascertain if was mentally ill.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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IMF forecasts rebound in India growth

The International Monetary Fund says that India's economy is expected to bounce back over the next two years following the impact of the government's demonetisation move.

India's prime minister Narendra Modi in November unexpectedly scrapped the two highest value bank notes to clamp down on black money.

Our India correspondent, Rebecca Bundhun, reports.

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Russia Pushing For Quick UN vote Backing Astana Deal

The President of the UN Security Council has said that Moscow wants a vote early this week on a deal recently signed in the Kazakh capital Astana by Russia, Turkey and Iran.

The agreement would set up four 'de-escalation zones' in Syria to try and shore up the ceasefire, but Uruguay's Ambassador, the council President this month, said consultations on a resolution backing the deal are still going on.

Here's our correspondent at UN headquarters in New York, Lorna Shaddick.

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Trump set to reverse Obama policy on Afghanistan - reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to essentially reverse Barack Obama's policy toward Afghanistan and put the U-S back on a war footing to combat the Taliban.

The Washington Post reports a policy review is pointing at military options to push back the militant group.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:

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Condi Rice Criticizes Trump's Tendency to Lash Out at Judges and Media

Former US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice is criticizing President Trump for his criticism of judges and the media. 

Rice worked for 8 years at the George W Bush Whitehouse. She's promoting a new book, and is currently a professor at Stanford University. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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Monday, May 8, 2017

Trump Travel Ban in Appeals Court

The Trump administration has been defending its travel ban in the
USA's Appeals Court.

The ban restricts travel from six predominantly Muslim countries. Many
have criticised the order saying it amounts to religious
discrimination.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Venezuelan Opposition Boycotts Meeting with Government

The Venezuelan opposition boycotted a proposed meeting with President Nicolas Maduro. He had asked opposition leaders to sit down with his education minister, to discuss his plans for a new national assembly. Instead, the opposition took to the streets.

Juan Carlos Lamas has more from Caracas. 

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Former acting US Attorney General confirms she warned White House of Michael Flynn blackmail risk


Former acting US Attorney General Sally Yates has confirmed she informed the White House of her concerns about National Security Adviser Michael Flynn 18 days before he was forced to resign.

Flynn was fired by US President Donald Trump after failing to disclose a meeting with Russia's ambassador to the US.

And speaking to lawmakers at a US Senate hearing...Yates said she first passed on her concerns about Flynn being a high profile blackmail risk on 26th January this year:

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White House plays down Obama warning to Trump over Flynn

The White House has played down Barack Obama's warning to newly elected President Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser.

President Obama's advice to his successor came just after the election during their meeting in the Oval Office.

Mr Flynn was fired by Trump after he concealed his contacts with the Russian ambassador.

President Trump's press secretary says it should come as no surprise that Obama didn't favour Flynn

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Kushner family apologizes for mentioning links to the White House

The sister of US President Trump's son-in-law and White House adviser, Jared Kushner, has mentioned her brother's political role at a sales pitch in China.

At the presentation in Beijing, Nicole Kushner Meyer urged Chinese citizens to invest in the family's real estate company, adding that they could benefit from a controversial visa program.

Andrea Arenas reports

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US President & Wall St congratulate Macron

US President Donald Trump has congratulated Emmanuel Macron for his
win in the French Presidential election.

Reaction from Wall Street has been more muted.

As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Coach acquiring Kate Spade for US$2.4 billion

Manhattan-based handbag brand Coach is buying rival Kate Spade for $2.4 billion US dollars. 


Coach hopes the acquisition would expand the company's reach to younger consumers. 


Our New York correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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MACRON ON THE MOVE

The party of incoming French President Emmanuel Macron is changing its name as it tries to win enough parliamentary seats for him to govern effectively.

The incoming President has started carrying out official duties after Sunday's convincing election win.

Olly Barratt reports from Paris.

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Pres. Obama told Trump to not hire Michael Flynn

U.S. President Barack Obama told president-elect Donald Trump to not hire Michael Flynn.

Michael Flynn was briefly National Security Adviser to President Trump, quickly fired for lying to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Over 1 million children have fled South Sudan

More than 1 million children have fled South Sudan with over a million
more believed to be displaced in the country.

Fighting in the world's newest country first broke out in 2013 and the
United Nations warn that the future of a generation is now on the
brink.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Officials confirm Afghan ISIS leader's death


US and Afghan forces have confirmed the death of Islamic State's leader in Afghanistan.

Officials say Abdul Hasib was killed in a joint military raid in the Eastern Nangahar province last month.

In Washington...Giles Gibson has more:


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Former acting AG to testify on Capitol Hill

US President Trump has taken to Twitter to express his displeasure at the congressional investigations into Russian interference in the US election and the country's potential links with his administration .

It comes a few hours before former acting Attorney General Sally Yates testifies on Capitol Hill about what and when she told the Trump White House in regard to former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn's ties to Russia.

Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Trump's travel ban faces latest test

President Trump's travel ban faces its latest legal test on Monday when an appeals court in Virginia will consider whether the executive order should remain suspended.

The federal appeals court will hear an hour of arguments as the Trump administration appeals to get the travel ban re-instated.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.


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New French President will be inaugurated Sunday


Emmanuel Macron will be inaugurated as French President on Sunday, after winning 66% of the vote in the second round of the French Presidential elections.


The centrist, pro-Europe candidate beat opponent Marine Le Pen of the far-right Front National party in the run-off, and has vowed to unite France.


But, as our correspondent Elena Casas reports from Paris, despite Marine Le Pen winning only 34% of the vote - her anti-EU and anti-single currency pledges, hit a chord with many in the country.



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