Friday, June 2, 2017

CONSERVATIVES ROCKED BY 2015 ELECTION CHARGES

A Conservative Party candidate in Thursday's UK general election has been charged for alleged overspending during the 2015 poll.

The charging of Craig Mackinlay is a new blow for Conservative leader Theresa May in what's been a difficult campaign for her already.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK election campaigning latest

Campaigning continues in the UK with less than a week to go before the snap general election.


The ruling Conservative party is concentrating on immigration to win over voters, while the opposition Labour Party is promising investment and job creation.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Merkel: US decision on Paris accord “extremely regrettable”

Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel called the American decision abandon the Paris climate accord 'extremely regrettable', her first public comments since that decision was taken.

However she reiterated Germany's commitment to the agreement and pledged 'more decisive action than ever' on climate change.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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EU and China set to recommit to Paris climate accord at summit in Brussels

The European Union and China are expected to make a show of unity on climate change issues as they hold a summit in Brussels.

It comes after US president Donald Trump decided to pull America out of the Paris climate change accord.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Russian President and Indian PM to be quizzed at the St Petersburg Economic Forum

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Russia's Vladimir Putin, Indian PM Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern will take questions from NBC host Megyn Kelly on issues ranging from challenges of the global economy to hacking and Russia's alleged interference in the US election.  The discussion is part of the second day of the St Petersburg Economic Forum.  This year the Forum is attended by 250 foreign companies as Russia looks towards a fragile recovery despite tensions with the West. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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President Macron: Make the Planet Great Again

After President Donald Trump announced he's pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement, French President Emmanuel Macron again urged American climatologists to come to France. 

Since taking office just a few weeks ago, President Macron has made it clear he won't follow the lead of the Trump administration.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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GLOBAL CONDEMNATION OF US PARIS WITHDRAWAL

French President Emmanuel Macron is leading international condemnation of the US withdrawal from the 2015 Paris climate deal.

And he says the rest of the world will deliver on the agreement.

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The move by US President Donald Trump has also prompted criticism from the United Nations, the European Union, and a series of American and global business leaders.

The US coal industry and senior Republican leaders in Washington have backed the decision to withdraw from a deal which President Trump says is unfair on America.
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Indian stock markets rally to record high

Indian stocks rallied to record highs on Friday, despite data released this week which revealed weaker-than-expected economic growth in the country. 

Indian equities are being boosted by the spillover of positive sentiment from global markets.

From Mumbai, Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Ahead of Modi's visit to the US, Trump accuses India of trying to 'extract billions' for climate deal

US President Donald Trump has said that the Paris Accord unfairly favours countries like China and India. He's also alleged that India is demanding billions to participate in the climate deal.

These comments come just weeks ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States. This will be the first bilateral meeting between the two since Trump came to power.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

Executive priviledge could stop Comey testimony

Former FBI Director James Comey's testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee could be halted if U.S. President Donald Trump invokes executive priviledge.

The U.S. Senate's Intelligence Committee has confirmed former FBI Director James Comey will appear before the panel next week (Thursday, June 8 in DC).

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Paris Agreement withdrawal: Europe reaction

Germany, Italy and France say the Paris climate agreement cannot be renegotiated.

The governments of the three countries have released a statement after US president Donald Trump has announced America is turning its back on the deal.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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Donald Trump pulls US out of Paris climate change deal


In a speech at the White House on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said his country will withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement.

Environmental groups immediately condemned the decision, with President Trump also announcing that the US will look to renegotiate the Paris pact or perhaps broker a new deal.

In Washington, Giles Gibson has more:

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Pres. Trump's climate decision quickly criticized

U.S. President Donald Trump is facing harsh and quick criticism for announcing the U.S. wants to withdraw from it's obligations under the Paris Climate Accord and renegotiate.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama issued a statement saying the Trump administration has rejected the future, one of many statements criticizing the current President's decision.

As an American representative, Ali Zaidi participated in the original negotiations in Paris

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Ali Zaidi now works on environmental regulation issues for Morrison and Foerster and he says other nations will take the lead in what is a truly global concern.

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US monitoring Manila situation

Resorts World Manila is on lockdown after reports of gunfire and an actual blaze broke out at the complex near the Filippino capital.

Resort workers were working with police and fire fighters to thoroughly search the complex, with one official confirming shots were fired.

The U.S. State Department warned Americans to stay away, with U.S. President Donald Trump issuing this statement.

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Donald Trump: US to withdraw from Paris climate change deal, will try to renegotiate or do new deal


In a speech at the White House on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said his country will withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement.

Environmental groups immediately condemned the decision, with President Trump also announcing that the US will look to renegotiate the Paris pact or perhaps broker a new deal:

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US out of Paris Climate Accords

The United States is pulling out of the Paris Climate Change Accords.


President Trump made the announcement at the White House, saying it's his "solemn duty" to protect the country from an agreement that he says will disadvantage America's workers.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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NBA Star LeBron James Speaks Out About Racism

Police in Los Angeles are investigating the spraying of a racial slur on a home owned by basketball star LeBron James. 

Police are investigating the incident as an act of vandalism and a possible hate crime…

Rachel Silverman reports.

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Homelessness Soars in parts of USA

The number of people living without a home has grown significantly in
parts of the USA.

In places like Los Angeles the homeless population has grown by almost
25 per cent.

Frances Read reports from California.

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US & Japan begin naval exercises off North Korea

The United States and Japan have begun three days of naval exercises to put pressure on North Korea to stop its ballistic missile program.

The exercises are taking place in the body of water between Japan and the Korean Peninsula.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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White House says it is delaying moving US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem


US President Donald Trump has officially delayed moving the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel but many countries, including the US, have kept their embassies in Tel Aviv to avoid conflict with Palestine.

Palestinians and Israelis have long clashed over their claims to the city, and moving the US embassy would be hugely controversial.

In Washington, Giles Gibson has more:



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