Wednesday, July 26, 2017

N. Korea Could Have Long-Range Missile Capability in 1 Year

A US intelligence agency has concluded that North Korea is likely to have a reliable long range missile capability within one year.  

There's growing alarm about missiles having the capability of reaching parts of the United States. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Death toll in Gujarat floods reaches over 100

The death toll caused by floods in the state of Gujarat in western India has reached more than 100.

The Indian government has announced a 5 billion rupee relief package for the state.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Senators continue debating health care

U.S. Senators voted down replacement legislation on health care, as their debate on what to do about what is 17 percent of the American economy continues.

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated an early vote which allowed debate to go forward, but so far, senators have not found much to compromise on.

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

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Trump bans transgendered from serving in US military

US President Donald Trump says he's banning transgendered people from serving in the US military.


He made the announcement in a series of messages on Twitter.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Democrats moved swiftly to condemn the President's announcement, which reverses a policy implemented during the Obama administration.


Congressman Ted Lieu of California told CNN the move will backfire.


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US Energy Secretary speaks to Russian comedians posing as Ukraine's PM for 22 minutes


US Energy Secretary Rick Perry spoke to two Russian comedians for 22 minutes after being tricked into believing they were the Ukrainian Prime Minister and a translator.

Vladimir Krasnov and Alexei Stolyarov have previously pranked singer Elton John by posing as Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In Washington, Giles Gibson has more:

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EU warns US over Russian sanction concerns

The European Commission is urging the United States to consider the impact of Russian sanctions on European energy security. 

The commission warns it will take action if the US does not take its concerns into account. 

Our Europe correspondent Jasmine Ramirez reports.

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UK Economy Grows Modestly in Second Quarter


The latest figures show the UK economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2017.


The modest rise is in line with average forecasts, indicating a slowdown this year, while the UK's year on year growth is estimated to slow to 1.7% from 2%.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Top European court says asylum seekers can be sent back to first country they arrived in

The EU's top court has ruled that a law requiring refugees to seek asylum in the first European country they reach applies even in exceptional circumstances.
The case was brought by Austria and Slovenia - who want to be able to keep sending migrants back to the country where they entered the EU, usually Greece or Italy.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.  

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Moscow says US sanctions to hamper ties normalisation, mulls retaliation

US sanctions are a 'step towards destroying' chances to improve ties, Moscow said after US House of Representatives nearly unanimously approved the bill. It is designed to punish Russia for meddling in US elections, its actions in Ukraine and continued support of the Syrian regime. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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JUDGE TO DECIDE ON CHARLIE GARD'S FINAL DAYS

A judge is due to decide later (Wednesday) whether terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard can be taken home by his parents for his last moments.

The hospital where he's on life support says adequate treatment can't be provided at his parents' house in London.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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French Forest Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate

Wildfires continuing to rage in southeastern France have now forced at least ten-thousand people out of their homes. 

The forest fires are burning in a holiday hot spot—and have forced vacationers out of campsites.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.

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UK TO BAN PETROL AND DIESEL ENGINES

The UK government is to ban new diesel and petrol cars and vans from the year 2040.

It's part of attempts to tackle air pollution.

The move follows a High Court decision that existing government plans would not go far enough.

But motoring journalist Quentin Wilson says the shift to hybrid and electric engines will be expensive.

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LONDON POLICE INVESTIGATE NEW 'ACID ATTACK'

London police are investigating another suspected acid attack in the British capital.

Two men were targeted in the incident in Bethnal Green, which appears to be the latest of its type in London.

London correspondent Tim John reports.

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Trump blasts Iran at rally in Ohio [CLIPS]

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran to adhere to the terms of
a nuclear deal they signed with world powers in 2015 or else face,
"big problems."

Speaking at a rally in Youngstown Ohio, Trump said that Iran has
become emboldened since that agreement came into effect.

Now around six months into his presidency, Trump told supporters he's
staying true to his pre-election message.

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Trump told supporters that he's serious about his immigration
proposals and plans to build a wall along the southern border with
Mexico.

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On Tuesday U.S. lawmakers voted to start discussing a new healthcare
bill to replace the Affordable Care Act. Trump told supporters it's a
significant step.

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Trump issues threat to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran to adhere to the terms of
a nuclear deal they signed with world powers in 2015 or else face,
"big problems."

The agreement was backed by former President Barack Obama and Trump
has previously called it the worst deal ever.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Catholic Cardinal George Pell in Melbourne court

The Vatican's third senior cleric, Cardinal George Pell has appeared briefly in a Melbourne court to face historical sexual offence charges involving multiple complainants.
Pell was confronted with a massive contingent of Australian and international media on his arrival at court.
Arthur Stevens has more

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US votes in favour of sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea

The US House of Representative has voted in favour of sanctions
against Russia, Iran and North Korea.

It was backed by both Republicans and Democrats - although not by
President Donald Trump.

US correspondent, Frances Read reports.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Senate panel drops subpoena for Trump campaign manager

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has dropped its subpoena to compel testimony from Paul Manafort the former Trump campaign manager.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is disappoined in how his U.S. Attorney General has handled the ever-expanding investigation into Russian meddling in American politics.

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

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Study finds that 99% of former NFL players suffered brain disease

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A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows
that 99 percent of professional American football players tested
positive for a brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head.

The disease is know to cause memory loss and mental health problems.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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US Navy Fires Warning Shots Near Iranian Ship in Persian Gulf

A US Navy ship fired warning shots near an armed Iranian patrol boat
Tuesday in the northern end of the Persian Gulf. US defense officials
confirm the incident was sparked when the Iranian vessel ignored US
warnings to stop. It's the the latest in a series of close encounters
between ships from the US and Iran.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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