Thursday, May 25, 2017

Indonesian Police link Jakarta suicide bomb to IS

Two suicide bombers who attacked Indonesia's capital are believed to be linked to Islamic State and could have been inspired by recent terrorist attacks overseas, according to police.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne

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UK officials furious over Manchester bombing leaks

British Prime Minister Theresa May is to raise the issue of unauthorized leaks of sensitive information about the Manchester bombing to US media when she meets President Donald Trump later today. 

UK authorities say the unauthorized disclosure was a breach of trust which could undermine their hunt for a terror network.   From Manchester, Catherine Drew reports. 


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NATO summit gets underway in Brussels

US president Donald Trump will attend a summit of the NATO military alliance in Brussels and will set out his plans for US involvement within the organization.

The president will take part in the opening of a memorial to the 9 eleven attacks at the new headquarters in the Belgian capital - and has also been meeting the Belgian King, Queen and Prime Minister.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Republican candidate accused of assaulting journalist

Police in the US state of Montana after a Republican congressional candidate was accused of assaulting a reporter.

Greg Gianforte reportedly 'body slammed' Guardian journalist Ben Jacobs and left him with broken glasses after being questioned on the Republican's healthcare bill.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

UN says Trump's funding cuts would make it "impossible" for org to continue essential work

As the United Nations marked the International Day of UN peacekeepers by paying tribute to the 3,500 men and women killed in the line of duty, concerns grew over US plans to cut funding to the organization. 


The UN said that US President Donald Trump's bid to cut contributions could make it "impossible" for the UN to carry on its work.


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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In major intelligence leak, NYTimes publishes crime scene images of Manchester attack

The New York Times has published a series of leaked photographs revealing evidence gathered at the scene of the Manchester attack.

The move comes just hours after Britain's Home Secretary Amber Rudd called US officials to express her "irritation" with intelligence leaks about the investigation.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Britain’s Defence Secetary Michael Fallon, in an interview before the New York Times disclosure, said leaks of intelligence are damaging to the ongoing investigation into the Manchester attack.

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Britain’s Defence Secetary Michael Fallon, in an interview before the New York Times disclosure, said leaks of intelligence are damaging to the ongoing investigation into the Manchester attack.

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Images of Manchester bomb evidence published by NY Times

The New York Times has published leaked pictures of the backpack bomb allegedly used in the Manchester blast that killed 22 people on Monday.

The move comes hours after the U.K. expressed mounting irritation with U.S. officials, for leaking intelligence relating to the terrorist attack.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Father and brother of Manchester suicide bomber arrested

The father and younger brother of the Manchester suicide bomber that killed 22 people after a pop concert have been arrested in Libya. 

Salman Abedi's younger brother Hashem has reportedly been detained for alleged links to the so-called Islamic State.  From Manchester, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Uber Underpays New York Drivers Millions of Dollars

Uber has admitted it has underpaid its New York drivers millions of
dollars over the last three years.

It's another problem for the ride-hailing company which is already
facing a number of lawsuits.

Anya Chapman reports from New York.


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Pres. Trump promises to focus on terror fight

U.S. President Donald Trump is promising to focus on the fight against terror, calling the recent attack in Manchester, England "horrible."

The American president has arrived in Brussels, ahead of the NATO heads of state meetings, an organization he once called obsolete.

Earlier, he called people who carried out terror attacks "losers," but in a meeting with Belgium's prime minister, his words were more measured.

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Ahead of the NATO meeting, but after meeting Belgium's King, President Trump said that the fight against terror is his first priority.

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July Elections for Venezuela Constituent Assembly

Venezuela's election authorities have started to release details for  the election of a citizens' assembly.President Nicolas Maduro says the citizens' assembly is his vision for solving the political and economic crisis affecting the country. 

Opposition leaders have dismissed the election as unconstitutional and they're calling Venezuelans to continue taking to the streets in protest. 

Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas. 


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UK General Election Campaigning to Soon Resume

After a pause to respect the victims of the Manchester attack, general election campaigning will soon resume in the UK.

As somewhat as a sign of a return to normalcy, campaigning will be back in full force by Friday.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from London. 

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Fifth man arrested in connection with deadly Manchester bombing

A fifth man has been arrested by police in Manchester in connection with the suicide bombing at a pop concert that killed 22 people. 

The arrest came as police authorities confirmed officers were investigating a terror network.   From Manchester,  Catherine Drew reports. 


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NEW ARREST OVER MANCHESTER ATTACK

Another man's been arrested in connection with Monday's bombing in Manchester which killed 22 people.

Police say he was detained in Wigan with a package which is now being 'assessed'.

It brings the number of arrests to five, as Olly Barratt reports.

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Flynn to be subpoenaed over Trump-Russia links

The American House intelligence committee is to subpoena former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn after he refused to hand over documents demanded of him.

As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the move is part of mounting pressure on the Trump administration over its alleged ties with Russia.

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US fails to keep track of $1 Billion worth of arms transfer to Iraq

According to a now declassified Department of Defense audit, the U.S. Army failed to keep track of at least $1 billion worth of arms and other military equipment in both Iraq and Kuwait. 

The government audit dates back to September 2016.

Andrea Arenas reports

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Pres. Trump promises to "not forget" Pope Francis words

U.S. President Donald Trump is promising he won't forget what Pope Francis told him, during their visit at Vatican City.

Pope Francis has criticized Donald Trump in the past, but neither man made their differences public.

Later, President Trump made clear he was impressed by the leader of the Catholic Church.

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New Mosul bridge to aid final Iraqi assault

The Iraqi military has created a floating bridge over the River Tigris
ahead of the final assault to force the Islamic State out of the city
of Mosul.

Seven months ago the US-coalition destroyed all five bridges spanning
the river to stop IS-militants crossing over.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Vladimir Putin meets Macedonia's President amid political crisis in the republic

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Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Macedonian counterpart Gjorge Ivanov in Moscow on Wednesday.  The meeting comes weeks after a mass protest outside the Parliament in Macedonia turned violent.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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New WHO chief optimistic over U.S. support

The newly elected head of the World Health Organization says he's
hopeful that U.S. lawmakers will show their support for global health
projects.

The U.S. is a substantial donor to the WHO but President Donald Trump
has pushed for deep budget cuts that would slash funding for aid
agencies.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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