Friday, July 7, 2017

Trump meets Putin in Germany

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met face to face for the first time.

Donald Trump said it was "an honour" to be with Mr Putin as the two leaders met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Germany.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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London University looking to set up Europe Campus after EU Referendum

A London university says it is considering opening up a European campus in Germany, following the Brexit referendum.


King's College London says it is discussing further collaborations with TU Dresden.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Russian opposition leader Navalny released from jail

Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny was released from Moscow jail after spending 25 days behind bars. He was detained in June for organising mass rallies in violation of local controversial law on public demonstrations. His release came on the heels of police raids on his campaign headquarters in several Russian cities. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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MAY DENIES UK LOSING GLOBAL INFLUENCE

Theresa May says it's not the case that Britain is losing global influence as it leaves the European Union.

The UK Prime Minister's been pressed at the G20 summit in Hamburg on whether political and economic uncertainty over Brexit are harming attempts to show global leadership.

Mrs May also faces ongoing speculation over her position after failing to win a parliamentary majority for the Conservative Party.

But she says Britain will continue its role on the world stage.

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US jobs market gains strength in June

The US economy added an impressive 222,00 jobs in June, easily beating expectations.

The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.4 percent.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Melania Trump stuck in Hamburg guest house due to G20 protests

U.S. president Donald Trump's wife Melania was unable to leave her residence as a result of ongoing protests outside the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany.

As many as hundred thousand people are demonstrating as world leaders gather to discuss global economic issues.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Cyprus reunification talks collapse in Geneva

Talks over the reunification of Cyprus have collapsed - despite the UN Secretary General flying to Geneva at the last minute to try and broker an agreement.
The island has been divided since 1974.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 

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India has highest number of selfie deaths in the world

In the last 18 months, 60% of all selfie deaths around the world have taken place in India. 

The India government earlier this year also launched a campaign identifying dangerous selfie spots. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Putin and Trump due to meet for the first time

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All eyes will be on the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin who are due to meet on the sidelines on the G20 summit in Hamburg.  The Kremlin said it will be a fully fledged seated event.  The two Presidents will meet personally for the first time.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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GRENFELL JUDGE UNDER RENEWED PRESSURE TO QUIT

The retired judge chosen to lead the inquiry into London's Grenfell Tower disaster is under growing pressure to stand down after meeting residents.

Sir Martin Moore-Bick has been openly criticised at a meeting with residents and survivors of the fire which killed at least 80 people last month.

Many say he's the wrong man for the job after he suggested his public inquiry wouldn't answer all of the questions locals have.

Matt Steele reports from London.

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G20 summit kicks off in Hamburg

The G20 summit featuring leaders of the world's largest economies kicked off in Hamburg as protests rocked Germany's second-largest city.

Dozens of police officers have already been injured in clashes with anti-capitalist protestors.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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POLICE CLASH WITH PROTESTERS AHEAD OF G20

76 police officers have been injured during clashes ahead of the G20 summit in Hamburg.

World leaders have gathered to discuss issues including climate change, trade and North Korea.

And ahead of their discussions police charged at masked protesters.

As John Stratford reports.

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World's most expensive tea crop impacted by Darjeeling unrest

Separatist unrest in Darjeeling in north east India has reportedly wiped out the harvest of the world's most expensive tea.

Protests in the area have meant that plucking of the premium "second flush" Darjeeling tea crop ground to a halt.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Hawaii loses court fight to exempt grandparents from Trump travel ban

A US judge rejected an appeal by Hawaii to exempt grandparents from Donald Trump's temporary travel ban.

US district judge Derrick Watson said the state could ask the Supreme Court for further clarity.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Venezuelan Soldiers Reportedly Arrested for Rebellion

Venezuela's security forces have reportedly arrested dozens of members of the armed forces for rebellion and abandonment of duty, since a wave of protests against the Venezuelan government began more than 3 months ago. The report is based on military documents obtained by The Associated Press. 

Juan Carlos Lamas has that story. 

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Stage set for first Trump / Putin meeting

President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin will hold their first face-to-face meeting on Friday.


It's taking place in Germany on the fringes of the G20 summit.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Ahead of G20 meetings, Pres. Trump favors protectionism

U.S. President Donald Trump appears be favoring a protectionist stance on economic issues ahead of the G20 summit.

The European Union and Japan announced the broad outlines of a major free trade agreement, as President Trump has complained on social media, previous administrations have made some of the worst trade deals.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US concerned that Qatar dispute at impasse

The United States is worried that the dispute between Qatar and its neighbours is at an impasse and could escalate.

Saudi Arabia and other countries have imposed an economic blockade on Qatar, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism.

Qatar denies this and is refusing demands to close a Turkish airbase, downgrade ties with Iran and close the al-Jazeera television network.

US State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert says there is a danger the dispute could worsen, but she says US diplomats are working hard with all countries involved.

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US not closer to war with North Korea - Mattis

U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis says Washington is not closer to taking military action against North Korea following Pyongyang's test of an inter-continental ballistic missile.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump said the regime of Kim Jong Un is  behaving in a very, very dangerous manner and he is considering very strong things for North Korea.

Defence Secretary James Mattis is putting the emphasis on diplomacy.

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Washington will not remove controversial interceptor missiles from South Korea

The United States says it has no intention of withdrawing its controversial THAAD missile interceptor system from South Korea, as tensions rise over North Korea's expanding nuclear and missile programmes.

Russia and China are opposed to the system, but State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert has told reporters that it's essential to protect the region and US troops in the area.

The US continues to pressure China to do more to persuade Pyongyang to stop its weapons programmes, and Ms Nauert says Washington is still hopeful that Beijing can be a strong partner.

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