Thursday, June 8, 2017

US Politician apologizes for reported assault of journalist & agrees to donate to non-profit

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The newly elected US representative from (the state of) Montana has
written an apology to a journalist he reportedly assaulted on the eve
of his election.

Republican Greg Gianforte has also agreed to donate 50 thousand
dollars to a non profit that promotes press freedom.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Sure Pres. Trump under investigation - Comey

James Comey has confirmed to the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee he's sure U.S .President Donald Trump is under investigation for possible obstruction of justice.

He's also said if there are tapes of their interactions, then he is giving blanket permission to release them.

James Comey told Senator Angus King special counsel Robert Mueller is taking the lead on sorting out obstruction of justice.

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James Comey told senators that his testimony should be considered as a whole.

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COMEY LEAKED INFO TO MEDIA TO PRESSURE TRUMP ADMIN INTO APPOINTING SPECIAL COUNSEL

Former FBI director James Comey had a friend pass information to the media in order to pressure the Trump Administration into appointing a special counsel to lead the Russia investigation.

Speaking before the Senate Intelligence committee Thursday, Mr Comey said he took the action after President Trump threatened to release taped recordings of their conversations.

Mr Comey said he wasn't bothered by the idea of recordings being released, but he was worried President Trump was trying to influence the course of the investigation.

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Comey's electrifying testimony grips Washington

Former FBI chief James Comey says the pressure he came under from U.S. President Donald Trump began early.

James Comey's testimony before U.S. lawmakers, investigating possible collusion between the Trump administration and Russia, paints a picture of a bullying president.

But some Republicans have challenged James Comey over why he didn't sound the alarm earlier.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Comey challenged by Republicans over why he didn't speak up earlier

Former FBI chief James Comey says the pressure he came under from U.S. President Donald Trump began early.

James Comey, testifying before U.S. lawmakers, investigating possible collusion between the Trump administration and Russia, paints a picture of a bullying president.

When challenged by Republican Senator Marco Rubio, on why he hadn't raised the alarm earlier- nor told the president at the time his behaviour was inappropriate- he said he didn't know.

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U.S. considers laptop ban extension

The United States is considering whether to extend its ban its on the
use of laptops and large electronic devices on flights.

In March the U.S. imposed the restriction on flights originating from
eight Muslim-Majority nations citing concerns that a bomb could be
concealed within those devices.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Comey kept notes because he was scared Trump would lie about his meetings

A fear U.S. President Donald Trump might lie about his one-to-one meetings with fired FBI director James Comey led him to write detailed notes of all subsequent encounters.

That's the testimony from the former FBI chief who is on Capitol Hill giving evidence before U.S. lawmakers tasked with investigating possible collsusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

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James Comey Begins Testimony Accusing Trump of Lying

The former Director of the FBI has accused Donald Trump of lying at the start of testimony in the US Senate.

James Comey is testifying that the U.S. President tried to persuade him privately to drop a part of his investigation into ties with Russia.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes report...

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JAMES COMEY CONCERNED OVER FIRING; SLAMS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR DEFAMING THE FBI

Former FBI Director James Comey has expressed anger and confusion over his treatment by President Trump, and said he's increasingly concerned that he was fired for his continued pursuit of the investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia.

His testimony came in a hearing before the US Sentate Intelligence Committe, the day after Mr Comey submitted a written statement outlining repeated interactions in which the President pressured him to ease off the investigation.

He said President Trump repeatedly told Mr Comey he was doing a great job - before abruptly firing him.

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The former director expressed anger that the Trump administration tried to dirty the reputation of the FBI.

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Senate Intelligence Vicechairman Mark Warner stressed that this investigation is a serious, nonpartisan attempt to uncover the truth.

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Cholera Epidemic Reaches 100,000 in Famine Struck Yemen

More than one hundred thousand people in Yemen have contracted cholera, according to the World Health Organization.

Seventeen million Yemenis are at risk of starvation. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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TIGHT SECURITY AT UK POLLS

Voters in the UK are casting their ballots amid tight security after the country was hit by a third terror attack at the weekend. In London, every borough will have a dedicated police team during election day. And there is a larger specialist team ready to respond to emergency calls. Lucy Taylor reports.


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European Union watches Britain's general election

European officials are watching closely as Britain goes to the polls for the 2017 General Election to see who will take the British lead during Brexit negotiations.

The votes comes just over a year after Britain voted to leave the European Union. 

Our Europe correspondent Jasmine Ramirez reports.

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Car Boot Sale Diamond Ring Sells For Almost $850,000


A diamond ring that was bought at a London car boot sale for the equivalent of 12 dollars, has sold at auction in the UK for almost 850 thousand dollars.


It was initially expected to sell for half of that amount when it went under the hammer at Southerby's auction house.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports



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Focus of Comey testimony turns to questions of obstruction of justice

Speculation is building that the testimony of fired FBI director, James Comey, could turn a Russia investigation by U.S. lawmakers into questions of presidential obstruction.

The highly anticipated testimony on Capitol Hill [Thursday] is expected to go beyond his already published opening statement.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Three new arrests in London Bridge terror investigation

Police in London have made three new arrests in connection with the London Bridge terror attack of the weekend.    

This brings to five the number of people in custody.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Greece calls on lenders to break bailout deadlock

Greece is calling its European lenders to come to a deal to break the deadlock on the country's bailout.

Some european lenders and the International Monetary Fund disagree on a number of issues with a crucial meeting on the matter taking place next week.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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India's presidential election to take place next month

India will have a new president next month.

The country's election commission has announced that the election for India's fourteenth president will be held on July 17.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Notre Dame Attacker Identified

French media have identified the attacker who assaulted a police officer with a hammer outside the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. 

But it's still unclear how the young man became radicalized.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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Kazakhstan hosts SCO enlargement Summit

India and Pakistan are set to join the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. SCO leaders gathered in Kazakhstan to endorse new members and discuss regional security and cooperation. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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25 killed in explosion at cracker factory in India

Twenty-five workers were charred to death at fire at a cracker factory in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Initial reports suggest that a cigarette thrown on the premises may have triggered the explosion.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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