Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Democrats accuse Trump of obstruction of justice over FBI Director's firing


Democrats in the United States are accusing President Trump of "obstruction of justice" after he fired the FBI Director who was leading the investigation into the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russia.


James Comey was ousted after misleading Congress last week in testimony relating to Hillary Clinton's use of a private e-mail server.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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US Lawmakers call for independent prosecutor after Comey firing

American lawmakers are deeply skeptical about the official reasons why U.S. President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey.

Letters from the White House say James Comey handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server improperly.

But Democratic Minority leader Senator Chuck Schumer is one of many not buying that argument.

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Democratic Minority leader Senator Chuck Schumer says an independent prosecutor must be appointed to complete the investigation into whether the Trump campaign and his associates were influenced by Russia.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Trump fires FBI Director

US President Donald Trump has sacked the Director of the FBI.


James Comey was removed from his post after misleading Congress over the number of Hillary Clinton's e-mails that were sent to an unsecured computer during her time as Secretary of State.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Pres. Trump fires FBI Director Comey

U.S. President Donald Trump has fired FBI director James Comey.

The White House said in a three sentence statement, the decision was based on recommendations from the U.S. Attorney General.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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FBI issues letter correcting Comey testimony

The FBI has issued a letter clarifying and correcting testimony to the U.S. Congress by Director James Comey.

During an oversight hearing, Director Comey said Huma Abedin forwarded thousands of Hillary Clinton emails to her husband's computer, when she only sent a few to be printed.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Sec. Tillerson, For. Min. Lavrov to meet

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is set to host Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for talks.

Ukraine and Syria top the agenda for their meeting.

Our U.S. correspondent John Clarke has a preview: 

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Emergency declared at nuclear site in Washington state

An emergency has been declared at a nuclear site in Washington state in the US, after the partial collapse of a tunnel containing highly-toxic nuclear waste.

For now it's not clear what caused part of the tunnel to cave in.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has the latest:

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Trump orders direct arming of Syrian Kurds in ISIS fight

President Trump is taking steps to arm Kurdish allies in the ground fight against ISIS in Syria

Officials said once the President's order goes through the Pentagon the US can start providing equipment directly to the Syrian Kurds...

Here's Kevin McAleese in Washington...

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Trump Considers Ramping Up Military in Afghanistan

US President Donald Trump is considering a major ramp up in the US military presence in Afghanistan.  

The White House says the priority is to target militants aligned with the Islamic State group. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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White House defends waiting 18 days to fire Flynn after warning he was vulnerable to Russian blackmail

The White House has defended its actions after then-acting Attorney General Sally Yates warned that then-national Security Adviser, Michael Flynn was vulnerable to blackmail by the Russians.

Yates told White House officials that Flynn put himself in a compromising position by offering misleading accounts of conversations he had with the Russian ambassador.  

In his daily press briefing presidential spokesman Sean Spicer called Yates a "political opponent" of the President and told reporters that it was time to move on from the Flynn story.

But he was pressed about why it took 18 days for President Trump to fire Flynn after Yates' warning.  

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WESTMINSTER TERROR SUSPECT CHARGED

A man arrested near the British Prime Minister's Downing Street residence last month has been charged with terrorism offences.

Khalid Mohamed Omar Ali was detained on Parliament Street on 27th April.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Record Donation to Help Fight Chronic Homelessness

The city of San Francisco has received a pledge for a record setting donation to help fight chronic homelessness. 

The plan is to cut the number of chronic homeless in San Francisco in half in five years. 

Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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US meeting on Paris Climate Deal delayed as divisions continue

A White House meeting Tuesday on whether the United States should remain in the Paris Climate Agreement, or withdraw from it, has been delayed, putting off again the highly-anticipated decision.


The postponement is in part due to deep divisions within the Trump administration over the landmark deal… divisions that have put businesses and the international community on edge. 


Our U.S. correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Owners of giant rabbit that died aboard United Airlines seek damages

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The owners of Simon the giant rabbit are seeking damages from United
Airlines after the hare was found dead shortly after landing in
Chicago airport.

The owners are seeking an outside investigation into the airline's
practices on animal care.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Trump financial review will miss deadline

US President Donald Trump's financial reform plan will not be
completed by June as announced.

Reports suggest the Trump administration is looking at the potential
law changes in stages over the coming months.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UN and activists fear crackdown on protests in U.S.

Over 20 states have put forward bills intended to crackdown on
protests since Donald Trump was elected president.

It's a move experts at the United Nations describe as incompatible
with U.S. obligations under international human rights law.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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US Considers Expanding Laptop Ban to European Flights

The Trump administration is considering expanding a ban on airline passengers carrying large electronic devices on board.

CBS News is reporting that official are now considering banning laptops and tablets on incoming flights from Europe.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Corbyn warns of a "day of reckoning" under Labour

Britain's Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has officially launched the party's general election campaign, saying he wants to see a "jobs first" Brexit that delivers real social change for the people of the country. 

He accused what he called the wealthy elites of trying to hijack Brexit, Britain's exit from the European Union, and warned that corporations and individuals who thought they could cheat workers would have a day of reckoning under a Labour government.  

Mr Corbyn also said the issue of Brexit had been settled.


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He accused what he called the wealthy elites of trying to hijack Brexit, Britain's exit from the European Union, and warned that corporations and individuals who thought they could cheat workers would have a day of reckoning under a Labour government.  


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Likely next South Korean president favours dialogue with North

An exit poll in South Korea strongly suggests that liberal candidate Moon Jae-in will be the country's new president.
There's concern in the US that his victory could lessen South Korean resolve to confront North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Third man arrested in German army extremist scandal

German authorities arrested a third person as part of an investigation into a far-right extremist plot that included members of the country's armed forces.

The plotters are accused of planning an attack with the intention of blaming it on refugees.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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