Thursday, May 18, 2017

MSF consults over Ebola vaccine after DRC outbreak

The charity Medecins Sans Fontieres may deploy a new Ebola vaccine to the Democratic Republic of Congo after 9 suspected cases emerged. One case of the disease has already been confirmed and 3 people have died. Dan Ashby has the latest.

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EU Slaps Facebook with Fine

The European Union is fining Facebook 110 million Euros (or 122 million USD)for misleading regulators over its purchase of WhatsApp.

EU regulators say when when the merger was under review several years ago, Facebook wasn't honest with having the capability of matching users' data between the two apps.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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CONSERVATIVE MANIFESTO PROMISES IMMIGRATION CURB AND SOCIAL CARE CHANGES

The UK Conservative Party is promising to curb immigration if it wins June 8th's general election.

It's proposing raising charges for companies which hire non-EU immigrants for skilled jobs - using the revenue to train UK workers.

And the party's manifesto launch also contains plans to revamp social care in the UK.

Opposition Labour revealed a tax-and-spend manifesto earlier in the week, with extra funding for health and schools.

Ashleigh Carroll says the Conservatives are promising to focus on the rising costs of social care.

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Massive tax fraud uncovered in Australia - Tax official implicated

Senior Australian tax official Michael Cranston has been linked to a criminal conspiracy which allegedly stole $165 million from taxpayers to fund the lavish lifestyles of a group of Sydneysiders including his son and daughter.
Officials have seized a haul of luxury items including two planes, sports cars, jewellery, artwork, firearms and at least $1 million cash found in a safety deposit box.
Arthur Stevens has more

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North Korea launches ferry service to Russia's far east

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A ferry service from North Korea to the Russian city of Vladivostok has been launched to develop links and boost economic cooperation between the tee two countries.  The ferry service is expected to carry up to 200 passengers and 1000 tonnes of cargo six times a month between Vladivostok and North Korea. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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India's environment minister dead at 60

India's environment minister, Anil Dave (PRON. DAH-VAY),  has passed away, aged 60.

He was understood to have been unwell in recent months, although official details of the cause of his death have yet to be revealed.

Our India correspondent, Rebecca Bundhun, reports. 

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DOJ appoints Special Prosecutor to oversee Russia probe

The US Department of Justice has named a Special Counsel to take over the FBI inquiry into ties between President Trump's election campaign team and the Russia.

The President released a statement denying any collusion with Russians and calling for the probe to be resolved quickly.

Kevin McAleese reports...

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ICJ verdict on Indian national's execution today

The International Court of Justice will today rule on a death sentence handed out to an Indian national by a Pakistani military court.

The Indian national has been sentenced to death by Pakistan over charges of spying. India accuses Pakistan of convicting Kulbhushan Jadhav in a 'farcical' trial.

The verdict could be another flashpoint between the two nuclear armed neighbours.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Dozens of MS-13 Gang Members Nabbed In LA Raids

Twenty-one people accused of being part of the notoriously violent
MS-13 gang were arrested in Los Angeles Wednesday, in an early morning
sweep that came after a more than two-year racketeering investigation.
Those detained were among 44 gang suspects facing federal charges
including murder and racketeering. Last month President Donald Trump
singled out MS13 as "one of the gravest threats to American safety."

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Australian Tax Official implicated in $165 million fraud

The Australian Taxation Office Deputy Commissioner Michael Cranston will be charged over a major tax fraud allegedly involving his son.
Mr Cranston has been issued with a court attendance notice for allegedly publicly abusing his position as a public officer in a senior official of the Commonwealth of Australia, according to the Australian Federal Police.
Mr Cranston's 30-year-old son Adam and eight other people have been arrested over a $165 million tax fraud investigation.
Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Operations Leanne Close has fronted a press conference.

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Special Counsel Appointed to head Trump-Russia Investigation

The American Department of Justice has appointed a special counsel to head an investigation alleged Russian influence on the Trump election campaign.

The announcement of former FBI head Robert Mueller comes following mounting pressure on President Trump and lawmakers over the extent of the Russian links, and whether Mr Trump tried to shut down investigations into it.

More from our Washington correspondent John Clarke

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Special Counsel Appointed to Investigate Russian Meddling

The US Justice Department has named a special counsel to oversee the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. 
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller to the position. As US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 until 2013.  

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

In huge blow to Trump, Department of Justice appoints Special Counsel to investigate ties with Russia

The US Department of Justice has named a Special Counsel to take over the FBI inquiry into ties between President Trump's election campaign team last year and the Russians.

It's a devastating blow to the White House, as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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US markets fall sharply amid doubts about Trump's future

American stock markets have had their worst day for months, amid ongoing fears about the stability of the Trump administration.


The former FBI Director James Comey has been invited to testify on Capitol Hill next week about his claim that President Trump tried to derail the bureau's investigation into his campaign team's ties with Russia.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Wall Street Plummets As US Political Uncertainty Grows

Stock markets in the US have seen their worst falls for months amid the continuing political turmoil surrounding President Donald Trump.

The major indexes saw sustained rallies after Mr. Trump's election, with investors hoping he would bring in tax reform and lighten Wall Street regulations.

But the row over the firing of FBI Director James Comey has seen the dollar erase most of the gains it made since November's election, and our New York correspondent Lorna Shaddick says there's a new mood of investor pessimism.

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State department condemns Turkey over violent attack on Washington protesters

U.S. police in the nation's capital say eleven people were injured on Wednesday night, when supporters of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan (and his bodyguards) charged a group of protestors outside the Turkish embassy.

The city's police chief described the attack as 'brutal' - condemned by the State department as an assault on free speech.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US Imposes Sanctions Re Missile Technology Sold to Syria

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned seven entities in Iran and China for selling missile systems to the Syrian government. 
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says the US government is committed to cracking down on individuals and businesses that support Syrian President  Bashar al-Assad's government. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Sen. Maj. Leader wants to hear from James Comey

The leader of the U.S. Senate Mitch McConnell is telling the Wall Street Journal he wants to hear from James Comey.

This comes shortly after the House issued a formal invitation for the former FBI director to testify to the oversight committee next week.

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

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Comedian Bill Cosby says he will not testify at sexual assault trial

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American comedian Bill Cosby says he will not testify in court during
his trial in Pennsylvania next month, after being accused of sexual
assault.

More than 50 woman have brought sexual assault allegations against
Cosby but he maintains that all of the encounters were consensual.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has more.

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Venezuelan President Extends Emergency Order

Two more people have been killed in Venezuela as a result of violent demonstrations and clashes with police. That brings the official death toll to 43 people, during six weeks of near daily demonstrations against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. 
Our South American Correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas has more.
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