Wednesday, May 31, 2017

White House refuses to answer questions about Russia investigations

The White House is referring all questions about the investigation into possible Russian influence on the 2016 presidential election to private attorneys hired by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Questions of whether the president attempted to obstruct justice have arisen again as CNN reports former FBI Director James Comey will testify about how Donald Trump pressured him to stop the investigation.

White House Spokesman Sean Spicer has refused to answer further questions.

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White House cannot clarify climate decision

The White House cannot clarify whether U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to leave or remain in the Paris climate accord.

Earlier, U.S. officiasl told reporters that President Trump had decided to leave the global agreement, only to have the American president tweeted that his decision would be coming, in the next few days.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer had no further clarification.

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UN chief expresses "abhorrence" at Kabul bombing

The United Nations Secretary General has condemned the bomb attack in
Afghanistan's capital Kabul, in which at least 90 people were killed
and 400 injured.

A bomb hidden inside a truck was detonated in the diplomatic area of
the city, near many foreign embassies.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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NASA to launch historic probe to the Sun

NASA has revealed details of an unprecedented mission to the sun.

The US space agency says it will launch a groundbreaking probe next year to explore our nearest star's outer atmosphere.

It's expected to orbit within four million miles of the sun's surface exposing it to more radiation than any other spacecraft in history.

Steve Mort reports.

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Vietnam PM Nguyen to meet US president Trump at White House

US President Donald Trump will receive Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (sounds like "book") at the White House Wednesday.


Prime Minister Nguyen is the first Southeast Asian leader to visit the White House, at a time when both sides hope to deepen relations on the economic and security fronts.


Here's our U.S. correspondent Liling Tan on what to expect. 


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James Comey to testify publicy about Trump pushback

Former FBI Director James Comey will testify publicly about U.S. President Donald Trump trying to pressure him to stop investigating Russia's meddling in American politics, CNN reports.

Earlier, James Comey promised he would speak to the Senate Intelligence Committee, as early as the first week of June.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Man splits from wife who was his former teacher

A man from America who married his former teacher has filed for legal
separation from her.

She started a relationship with him when he was just 12 years old.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Cabinet official insists White House works continues

The Secretary of the Veterans Administration insists he's having no problem advancing the reform agenda for his agency with the Trump Administration.

The Trump administration has been plagued by growing questions of the president's seriousness following another series of confusing and inexplicable tweets, as well as growing rumors of a major staff shakeup.

Veterans Administration Secretary David Shulkin says what some see as political chaos is not affecting his work.

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Veterans Administration Secretary David Shulkin says his focus is on improving health care for those who have served in America's military.

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Tiger Woods on DUI arrest: 'found by police asleep at wheel'

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US media outlets have reported that champion golfer Tiger Woods was
allegedly found asleep at the wheel by authorities, with the engine of
his car running.

Woods was arrested for driving while under the influence on Monday in
Florida, but he maintains that he was not drunk but had a negative
reaction to a prescription drug.

Laura Cantekin reports:

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Oregon stabbing suspect appears in court

The man accused of killing two people after they intervened in his alleged anti-Muslim rant has appeared in court.

35-year-old Jeremy Joseph Christian is charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of a weapon and intimidation.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Organization of American States holds special meeting on Venezuela crisis

Foreign Ministers at the Organization of American States in Washington DC are meeting Wednesday to discuss the crisis that is gripping Venezuela.

The meeting is aimed at finding a way to force Venezuela's government and opposition leaders to hold talks and work out a path that could lead the country out of its current economic and political crisis. 

Andrea Arenas reports

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Uber fires star engineer over stolen secrets allegations

Uber has fired the lead engineer in its autonomous vehicle department
over allegations he stole secrets from his former employer, and
competitor Google.

Anthony Levandowski is accused to taking 14,000 confidential files.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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MAY DEFENDS DEBATE ABSENCE

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is defending her no-show at a tv debate later, 8 days before the country's general election.

Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn says he will now attend the seven-way debate, and is challenging Mrs May to join him.

But she says he has his priorities wrong.

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Trump poised to withdraw from Paris climate change accords

President Trump says he'll announce whether the US is going to pull out of the Paris Climate Change accords within "the next few days".


At least one report in the US says the President has already made up his mind.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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European countries oppose Turkey as host for 2018 NATO summit

Eighteen European countries and Canada want to stop Turkey from hosting the 2018 NATO summit.
They want Belgium to hold the summit for the second year in a row at the military alliance's new headquarters.
Our Jasmine Ramirez in Brussels reports. 
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Man arrested on firearms charges at Trump International Hotel in Washington DC


A man was arrested on Wednesday at the Trump International Hotel in Washington DC after police found weapons and ammunition inside his parked car.

The hotel is located just a few streets from the White House.

In Washington, Giles Gibson has more:

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European countries oppose Turkey as host for 2018 NATO summit

A number of European countries want to stop Turkey from hosting the 2018 NATO summit.

They want Belgium to hold the summit for the second year in a row at the military alliance's new headquarters.

Our Jasmine Ramirez in Brussels reports. 

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European countries oppose Turkey as host for 2018 NATO summit

A number of European countries want to stop Turkey from hosting the 2018 NATO summit.

They want Belgium to hold the summit for the second year in a row at the military alliance's new headquarters.

Our Jasmine Ramirez in Brussels reports. 

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Witch hunt! Pres. Trump on Russia accusation

U.S. President Donald Trump is repeating his claim that the invesigation into Russian influence on the 2016 election is nothing but a witch hunt.

While he posts that on social media, plans for Congressional testimony continue.

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

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European countries oppose Turkey as host for 2018 NATO summit

A number of European countries want to stop Turkey from hosting the 2018 NATO summit.

They want Belgium to hold the summit for the second year in a row at the military alliance's new headquarters.

Our Jasmine Ramirez in Brussels reports. 

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