Thursday, July 27, 2017

STUDY TO ASSESS IMPACT OF EU MIGRATION ON UK

The UK government is commissioning a major study into the costs and benefits of EU migrants.

The Migration Advisory Committee will look into current trends in migration and attempt to work out what impact will be felt by a cut in numbers after Brexit.

The UK will have to work up a new set of regulations for migration once it has left the European Union.

Amelia Cox reports from London.

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German carmakers under pressure over cartel allegations

Germany's largest carmakers have gone into crisis mode over allegations of decades-long collusion which could result in billions of dollars in fines.

Both Volkswagen and Daimler held emergency supervisory board meetings to explain the situation to shareholders alarmed by media reports.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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Senate closing in on Russian sanctions vote

A senior U.S. lawmaker has announced the Senate has reached an
agreement on a bill that would slap fresh sanctions on Russia, Iran
and North Korea.

On Tuesday the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor
of the bill that would also curtail the President's ability to lift
sanctions on Moscow without congressional approval.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Study: US Muslims say they face discrimination

Three quarters of all US Muslims say they face "a lot of discrimination," according to a new study.

A survey by the Pew Research Center finds more than seventy percent also believe President Donald Trump is "unfriendly toward Muslims."

The Council on American Islamic Relations says hate crimes against the Muslim community almost doubled in the first half of 2017, compared to the same period last year.

Spokesman Nezar Hamze [pron: Neh-tzar Ham-zee] says anti-Muslim sentiment is on the rise following a series of high profile terrorist attacks in recent months.

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US announces sanctions targeting Maduro allies

The US has announced economic sanctions targeting current and former Venezuelan officials, all allies of embattled President Maduro.

This comes ahead of a vote on Sunday, widely seen as an attempt by Maduro to expand his power.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Foxconn Announces First US Factory

President Trump has announced that the giant electronics supplier Foxconn will build its first factory in the United States.  

The company will invest $10 billion in what promises to be a sprawling facility in the state of Wisconsin.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US Senate rejects moves on health care

The U.S Senate continues to reject any significant changes to the Affordable Care Act, the health care and insurance legislation often referred to as ObamaCare.

Republican lawmakers continue to press on repealing and replacing the legislation, but many senators remain deeply concerned that costs will continue to rise while fewer Americans will have access to health care.

But for U.S. President Donald Trump, it remains one of his top campaign promises that he wants fulfilled.

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Congressional lawmakers have observed that they've received few policy or legislative proposals from the White House, while others note that the President's habit of blowing up the days' political agenda with posts on social media, mean little is being accomplished.

U.S. President Donald Trump insists, his administration is about to submit legislation on tax reform and building billions in infrastructure.

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Obamacare repeal-only amendment by Republicans fails in US Senate


As the Trump administration fights to pass major healthcare reform, a repeal-only amendment in the US Senate has been defeated.

Simply repealing Obamacare would give Republicans two years to pass new legislation through the US Congress.

In Washington, Giles Gibson has more:

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Changes to electronics screening at American airports

The Transportation Security Administration is changing how electronics are screened at American airports.

The parent agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, earlier banned laptops on flights from 10 Middle Eastern nations.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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WRAP: White House defends transgender military ban

The White House is defending its sudden decision to ban transgender people from serving in the military.

President Trump made the announcement on Twitter on Wednesday but there has been no further information about when and how the policy will be implemented.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Fed Keeps Rates on Hold

The US Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates on hold, indicating a likely slowdown in the planned pace of interest rate hikes. 

The Fed is also likely to begin selling off assets 'relatively soon'.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Morale is high as Pres. Trump attacks cabinet

U.S. President Donald Trump again attack U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on social media, this time wondering why he didn't fire the acting FBI director.

The allegations made by the American president against Andrew McCabe, the acting FBI director are false. 

With the president repeatedly saying he is disappointed in Jeff Sessions, expectations are high of a significant cabinet shakeup, but White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the Attorney General is still at work.

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The U.S. State Department has also had to push back on reports that Rex Tillerson is ready to resign as America's top diplomat.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders insists everything is fine.

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White House insists transgender decision about military readiness

The White House says U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender persons serving in the U.S. military is based on money and readiness factors.

A year ago, then candidate Donald Trump promised he would fight harder for LGBT Americans even harder than Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

In a tweet, President Trump said the U.S. military cannot afford the tremendous costs and disruption of transgender soldiers.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

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A study by the bipartisan RAND Corporation (which has done consulting for the U.S. military for over 50 years) finds transgender soldiers and sailors have little to no impact on unit cohesion or readiness.

Also, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis was on vacation when President Trump made the decision and the Pentagon has referred all questions back to the White House.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the military backs the president's decision.

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Iran threatens payback if US imposes new sanctions

Iran has threatened to respond in kind if the United States slaps new sanctions on it, saying it will continue to develop its defense capabilities.


Iran's president Hassan Rouhan delivered the warning following a vote by the US House of Representatives to impose new sanctions on Iran.


Our U.S. correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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US imposes additional sanctions on Venezuela

The Trump Administration has imposed sanctions on 13 senior Venezuelan government officials. 

 US officials say the sanctions are part of a US plan to increase  pressure on President Nicolas Maduro to cancel Sunday's elections for a controversial constituent assembly. 

Meanwhile, Venezuela's opposition has called on people across the country to stay at home during a 48 hour strike. 

From Caracas, our correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas has more. 

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Parents of Terminally Ill Charlie Gard Fail To Reach Agreement with Hospital

The parents of terminally ill baby Charlie Gard have failed to reach an agreement with Great Ormond Street Hospital over where and how the child should be cared for in his final days.


The judge in the case has ruled that if an agreement is not reached by midday in the UK on Thursday, Charlie is to be taken to a hospice.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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As China steps up warning, India refuses to withdraw troops

A day ahead of Indian National Security Advisor travelling to China, Beijing has once again asked India to withdraw its troops from the disputed Doklam region. 

China's Foreign Minister has said that India should 'conscientiously withdraw' its troops from Doklam if it wants bilateral talks on the border dispute. 

China and India have been locked in a month longer border stand-off with both sides accusing the other of trespassing a border area. India's ally stakes claim to Doklam. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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US Justice Department announces crack down of sanctuary cities

The US Justice Department has announced it will not give grant money to so-called sanctuary cities that provide shelter to undocumented immigrants.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that these cities are breaking federal law and making America less safe.

Andrea Arenas reports from Washington.

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UN launches DRC mass graves & violence investigation

The United Nations has announced a three-man team to head up an
investigation into violence in the troubled Kasai region of the
Democratic Republic of Congo.

The UN has been concerned about the speed of the response from the
Congolese government.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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UK RELAXES TRAVEL BAN FOR TUNISIA

The UK has relaxed its travel advice for Tunisia, two years after the Sousse attack which left 30 Britons dead.

British tourists had been advised to stay away from the North African country.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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