Friday, June 16, 2017

Trump administration rolls back DAPA

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly has announced the Trump administration is formally rescinding a plan to shield some undocumented parents from being deportated. 

The Deferred Action for Parents of Childhood Arrivals program, known as DAPA, was part of the Obama administration's strategy to keep families together, but it never took effect because it was blocked by a federal court. 

Andrea Arenas reports

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Amazon buys Whole Food in takeover deal priced at $13.7 billion

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The high-end grocery chain Whole Foods is being bought by Amazon in a
takeover deal priced at 13.7 billion dollars.

Amazon is paying $42 per share for Whole Foods, up nearly 30% from
Thursday's closing price.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Pres. Trump confirms personal investigations on social media

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he himself is being investigated, calling the whole situation a "Witch Hunt."

The American president again decided to vent his fury on social media, but may have only made the situation worse for himself.

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

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COUNTER-TERROR INVESTIGATION AFTER WESTMINSTER ARREST

A man's been Tasered outside the UK's Parliament after reaching for a knife when approached by police.

Officers say they are 'open minded' about whether the incident might have had a terrorism connection.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Investigations now include Kushner, Pres. Trump's son-in-law

U.S. President Donald Trump is again denouncing the "fake news" after the Washington Post reported his son-in-law is now party to the expanding queries of the special counsel.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has hired his own personal attorney to address the Russia investigation as well.

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

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UN press North Korea for explanation over released prisoner’s health

A human rights investigator at the United Nations is pressing North
Korea to explain why a U.S. citizen was in a coma when he was returned
home after a year in detention.

22-year-old Otto Warmbier was arrested in January last year and handed
a 15 year prison sentence having been accused of trying to steal a
propaganda sign from a hotel.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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Queen Elizabeth II visits victims of London Fire


Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William have visited victims of the fire at a tower block in London.


The death toll has now risen to 30, with police saying they expect this number to increase further.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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London Fire Death Toll Rises To 30

The number of fatalities from a fire at a tower block in London has increased to 30, with officials expecting this to increase further.


Meanwhile the Queen and Prince William have visited a refuge centre housing some of those who lost their homes and spoke to victims and the emergency services.


A number of people are still unaccounted for, but police have yet to release official figures of those missing.


The Metropolitan Police Commander Steve Cundy gave this update, explaining that the death toll has risen again.



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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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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
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