Monday, July 17, 2017

US, Russian officials discuss property return

Undersecretary of State Tom Shannon and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov are discussing whether Washington will return 2 properties owned by the Russian government.

The properties were seized in retaliation for evidence the Russians meddled in 2016 U.S. elections.

Our U.S correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Kurdish top official says ISIS leader al-Baghdadi almost certainly alive

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A Kurdish counter-terrorism official has claimed ISIS leader Abu Bakr
al-Baghdadi is alive and living in Syria.

Russia claimed to have killed al-Baghdadi in an airstrike in May, and
top US military officials said last month they had seen no evidence he
was still alive.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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1 in 10 infants worldwide did not get vaccinated last year - WHO/Unicef

Nearly thirteen million infants around the world did not receive any vaccinations in 2016, according to the latest estimates by the UN Children's Fund and the World Health Organization. 


And the percentage of children who received full courses of routine immunizations over the past 6 years has stalled at 86 percent, short of the global immunization target of 90%.


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York.


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White House defends criticism of Trump 'Made in America Week'


President Trump on Monday declared it "Made in America week."

According to the White House, it's goal is to honor 'the incredible workers and companies who make 'Made in America' the world standard for quality and craftsmanship.'

Sean Spicer, the White House press spokesperson, was asked if Donald Trump's company or his daughter Ivanka's company would make any commitment to stop manufacturing their products abroad...

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Spicer was asked if the Presdient was the right person to sell the message of 'made in america' given the products he has  made outside of the U.S.

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Sean Spicer was also asked about the revelation Don Junior had met with a Kremlin-linked lawyer last year..

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Healthcare also came up during the off-camera briefing, Sean Spicer said the President  had been busy talking with Senators with more meeting planned Wednesday at the White House with Lawmakers to try and help ongoing Republican efforts to advance the Trump adiministration healthcare bill....  

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UN: Iraq situation "extremely challenging" post-Mosul

The United Nations envoy for Iraq has warned the humanitarian situation remains "extremely challenging" following the liberation of Mosul.

Briefing the UN Security Council Jan Kubis said implementing development plans and the rule of law is now essential.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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[ALT] The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Jan Kubis told the Security Council that challenges persist in the continued fight against ISIS.

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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Jan Kubis said the government must now work with the people of Iraq.

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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Jan Kubis warned retribution attacks against families of alleged militant fighters was on the rise.

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South Korea proposes talks with North Kora

South Korea has proposed holding high-level talks with North Korea's military for the first time sinc e2015.

Following a series of missile launches, the Trump administration has said all options are on the table, but has been speaking a lot about military options, including the knocking down of missiles mid-flight.

Bruce Bennett of the RAND corporation, a bipartisan think tank, says North Korea's Kim Jong Un wants to be see as negotiating from a position of strength.

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Bruce Bennett of the RAND corporation has a way to resolve the Korean standoff.

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Trump administration unveils "Made in America" week


The Trump administration has announced "Made in America" week at the White House, a theme that will focus on promoting products made in all 50 states. 

Critics have highlighted that many Trump-branded products are often manufactured outside the United States. 

Andrea Arenas reports

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Poll: More than 40% of Americans want Trump impeached, forced from office

A new poll shows that more than 40 per cent of American believe President Donald Trump should be impeached and forced to leave the White House.


The poll comes as the President continues to defend his son's decision to meet with a Russian official during last year's election campaign.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Australian woman shot dead by US police

An Australian national was shot dead by police in the US state of Minneapolis on Saturday night.

The woman had living in the US for several years and was due to marry an American next month.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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9 killed in flash flood

At least nine people including a two-year-old have been killed in the
U.S. state of Arizona after a flash flood hit a popular swimming hole.

Over 100 people were bathing at the time when monsoon-like rains
descended with little warning.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US DOCTOR IN UK FOR CHARLIE GARD CONSULTATION

An American doctor is consulting with British colleagues in London over whether terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard should travel to the US for experimental therapy.

Dr Michio Hirano has offered to treat the 11 month old whose parents are fighting a court battle and have received backing from the Vatican and US President Trump.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Teenage robotics students from Afghanistan compete in Washington despite visa issue

A team of teenage robotic students from Afghanistan whose US visas had been denied, are competing in an international event in Washington DC today (Monday) after President Trump intervened to grant them passage to the United States.

As of last week the girls' dream of traveling to what has been billed as the "Olympics of Robotics" had looked to be over despite two trips from their home in Herat to Kabul for interviews with U.S. State Department officials.

Our Washignton correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Secret Service contradicts Trump lawyer's take on 'Russia meeting'

The US Secret Service is pushing back against a claim by President Trump's lawyer that the agency would have prevented any nefarious meeting between Donald Trump Junior and a Russian lawyer.

Speaking on US news network ABC, Jay Sekulow questioned why the Secret Service would have allowed the President's son and other Trump campaign staff to meet with a Kremlin-linked lawyer last year.

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese...

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Questions of whether UAE hacked Qatar

UAE hacked Qatari media sites, sparking the regional crisis which continues today.

The Washington Post reports U.S. intelligence intercepted conversations from UAE officials discussing the hack attack.

Our U.S.  correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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EU foreign ministers discuss sanctions against Syria and Operation Sophia

The EU plans to expand its security and defense role. EU foreign affairs ministers will discuss increased sanctions against Syria over its chemical weapons. British Foreign secretary Boris Johnson wants new measures against senior military officers.

At the Foreign Affairs council, ministers plan to extend "Operation Sophia," a search and rescue operation in the mediterranean.

Our Europe correspondent Jasmine Ramirez reports.

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WILLIAM AND KATE TRAVEL TO POLAND AND GERMANY

Britain's Prince William and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge are starting a five day tour of Poland and Germany.

It's being seen as part of attempts to boost relations with European allies as the UK leaves the EU.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be joined on the trip by their two children: Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

UK ambassador to Germany Sebastian Wood says it's an important moment.

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DAVIS: 'GET DOWN TO BUSINESS' ON BREXIT TALKS

The UK's Brexit minister says it's time to 'get down to business' in negotiations on Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.

David Davis is in Brussels for the second round of formal talks on the process.

The EU says trade discussions can't start until three major issues are settled: the rights of EU citizens living in the UK; a financial settlement or 'divorce bill'; and the issue of the Irish border.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says the UK and the EU have some distance between them on London's initial offer on EU nationals' rights.

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Brexit talks resume in Brussels

The second round of negotiations for Britain's exit from the European Union are resuming in Brussels.

This round will last until Thursday and officials on both sides have until March 2019 to hammer out a deal.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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Australia moves to involve military in terror attacks

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he wants to make it easier for the nation's military to help police deal with terrorist attacks.
The PM has unveiled a raft of changes, including having special forces provide specialised training to local police officers.
Arthur Stevens has more

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US, Russian diplomats to discuss sanctions, arrested diplomatic property

Top US and Russian diplomats are set to meet in Washington on Monday to discuss the issue of Russian diplomatic facilities in the U.S. shut down last year over hacking scandal. Washington indicated conditions on which the property could be returned but Moscow rejects the idea of making concessions. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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