Friday, June 16, 2017

Russia claims IS chief al-Baghdadi 'may have been killed' by its strikes

Russia's Defence Ministry says it's verifying whether the head of the so-called Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in one of Russian air strikes in Syria carried out in May. The Kremlin said Russia's President and Commander in Chief Vladimir Putin is informed about the ongoing investigation, but refused to confirm reports of al-Baghdadi's death. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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German Muslim groups divided over ‘anti-terror’ march

A dispute has broken out among Germany's leading Muslim organizations over whether to support an anti-terror march this weekend.

The march's organizers say it's important for Muslims to stand up against terror, but critics say the march risks further stigmatizing the community.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Eurozone finance ministers agree deal for Greece

Eurozone finance ministers have struck a deal to unlock the latest chunk of Greece's bailout money - avoiding a fresh crisis this summer.
The bailout fund will disburse 8.5 billion euros - 9.5 billion dollars - in time for Greece's next debt repayment in July. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 

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Putin avoids confirming re-election campaign

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Russian President Vladimir Putin avoided giving a direct answer when he was asked whether he would run for President in Russia's 2018 election.  Putin said only that the Russian people should decide who succeeds him.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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GRENFELL DEATH TOLL 'COULD TOP 60'

It's feared the final death toll in London's Grenfell Tower blaze may end up exceeding 60.

So far 17 people have been confirmed to have died in the fire that gutted a block of flats in West London.

Emergency services say a full search of the property could take months.

A criminal investigation has been launched into the fire, and the Prime Minister has ordered a public inquiry.

Reporter Rachel Venables is at the scene.

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Opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn says it's unacceptable that the tragedy was allowed to happen.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan says there needs to be a response before the public inquiry begins.

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India's Reliance Industries and BP invest in Indian gas block

India's Reliance Industries and BP are investing more than US$6 billion in a gas field off India's east coast.      

The injection is expected to increase production in the field by up to five times. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Indian rape survivor sues Uber for breach of privacy


An Indian woman who was raped by an Uber driver in New Delhi in 2014 has filed a lawsuit against the company for accessing and sharing her medical records.

The lawsuit names the company and Uber CEO Travis Kalanick along with two other top executives of the firm.

The woman is suing the company for breach of privacy. The case has been filed in the United States of America.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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US Congressman remains in critical condition after shooting

A US Congressman remains in critical condition after being shot during a baseball practice in Virginia on Wednesday.

Gunman James Hodgkinson wounded multiple people before being killed by Capitol Hill police. 

Meanwhile Thursday's congressional baseball game has gone ahead as planned - as US lawmakers rally through the tragedy.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Trump to unveil tougher restrictions on Cuba travel, trade

US President Donald Trump is set to unveil a tightening in restrictions on trade with Cuba, and an end to individual travel to the island.

He's expected to make the announcement during a speech in Miami on Friday.

The White House says the measures are aimed at cutting the flow of US money to the country's military and security services.

Steve Mort reports from Florida.

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Aussie PM mocks trump at a charity ball

Australia's federal government says it will have to suck up the fact the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's impersonation of US president Donald Trump was leaked from an off-the-record event.
Brushing off how it will go down with the US president, cabinet minister Christopher Pyne says he doesn't think anyone will take the speech to the Midwinter Ball too seriously.
Veteran Australian political journalist Laurie Oakes broadcast footage and audio of Mr Turnbull's address to the annual charity dinner.

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Thursday, June 15, 2017

City officials charged with manslaughter in Flint water crisis

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A US health chief in the state of Michigan has been charged with
manslaughter for failing to deal with a water crisis in the town of
Flint.

Up to 100,000 of the city's predominantly African-American residents
have been exposed to lead in the city's drinking water - and have
blamed government officials.

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US State Department used "quiet diplomacy" with North Korea on Warmbier release

The US State Department said "quiet diplomacy" helped convince North
Korean authorities to release Otto Warmbier, but that it was "not a
negotiation."

The US State Department says that officials took action immediately
after learning of Warmbier's condition, but North Korea maintains he
fell into a coma after suffering from botchulism and taking a sleeping
pill.

US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert:

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Spokesperson Heather Nauert said the State Department is considering
putting additional travel warnings for Americans wanting to go to
North Korea.

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State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told reporters that the US
believes China and other nations could do more to pressure Pyongyang.

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Congressional investigations expand, Trump furious

U.S. President Donald Trump is expressing his fury on social media as the Congressional investigations expand.

On both sides of the U.S. Congress, different panels are adding to their questions about the Trump administration.

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

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DOCTORS: Freed American Otto Warmbier suffered extreme brain injury, state of 'unresponsive wakefulness'


The American student recently released from North Korea has suffered extensive brain injury - according to the Ohio-based medical team treating him.

Otto Warmbier returned to the United States this week after over a year in prison - according to North Korea the 22-year old fell into a coma in March 2016.

After his arrival in his home state he was taken to the Cincinnati Medical Center.

Dr. Daniel Kanter says an MRI of Mr Warmbier showed extensive damage to the brain and that his current state was one of 'unresponsive wakefulness'.

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DC police issue arrest warrants for 12 Turkish security agents

Washington DC police have issued arrest warrants for 12 Turkish security agents accused of carrying out a violent attack against protesters in the US capital last month.

The assaults, which took place outside the Turkish embassy, left 9 people injured.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Cosby Jurors Sent Back For More Deliberations

The judge in the sexual assault trial of actor Bill Cosby has ordered the jurors back to the jury room to continue deliberating. 

That order came on the fourth day  of deliberations, after the jurors reported they were deadlocked.   

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 


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UN: Burundian govt torturing, killing opponents

United Nations investigators have accused security forces in Burundi of continuing a campaign of abduction, torture and murder of political opponents.

The Burundian government has strenuously denied the allegations.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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NSA links WannaCry computer worm to North Korea

The National Security Agency believes that hackers associated with the North Korean government are behind the computer worm used in a worldwide cyberattack in May, according to a Washington Post report.


The assessment is based on an internal NSA analysis that points with "moderate confidence" to North Korea's spy agency.


Our US correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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US President Donald Trump: Republican baseball team shooting will unify the country


US President Donald Trump says Wednesday's shooting incident at a Republican Congressional baseball team practice in Virginia is a unifying moment for the country.

President Trump was speaking after visiting Republican Congressman Steve Scalise in hospital on Wednesday evening

The House Majority Whip was shot and critically wounded in the incident:

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UK Government to launch public inquiry into London Fire

The British Prime Minister Theresa May has ordered a full public inquiry into a huge fire that ripped through a residential tower block in London.


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17 people have been confirmed dead, though police officials believe there will be many more fatalities.


And the name of the first victim has been revealed, Syrian refugee Mohammed Alhajali.


Our Correspondent in London Catherine Drew reports.


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