Monday, August 7, 2017

VP Pence denies he's considering 2020 bid for presidency

US Vice President Mike Pence has issued a strong denial he's preparing for a presidential run in 2020, amid rumours his advisers have been courting party donors.

The New York Times reported that some Republicans were moving to form a "shadow campaign" as though President Donald Trump were not involved. 

Harry Horton reports from Washington.


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White House adviser Kellyanne Conway told ABC News the rumours were "complete fiction".

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Sunday, August 6, 2017

US praises good outcome at UN as China warns North Korea

The U.S. is hailing the new UN sanctions imposed on North Korea as a good outcome.

At the same time, as Asian leaders meet in Manilla, China is warning its ally to make a smart decision.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports

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Sec. Tillerson to ASEAN, Asia

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Asia for ASEAN foreign minister meetings.

North Korea and it's continued testing of missiles and nuclear weapons technology is expected to top the agenda from the American perspective, at a time when the South China Sea matters to many south east Asian Nations.

Greg Poling of the Center for Strategic and International Studies says one challenge for Secretary Tillerson is the unpredictable social media habits of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Analyst Greg Poling concedes, it appears by default, the U.S. military is taking the lead on American foreign policy.

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Earnings set to dominate again on Wall St. [preview]

There were strong gains for the U.S. markets last week with the Dow Jones closing up at new record highs on Friday for the 8th straight day.

Investors will hope strong earnings released this week can keep that winning streak alive.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Saturday, August 5, 2017

US Marines missing following aircraft mishap off Queensland coast

In Australia, a search and rescue operation is under way off the State of Queensland coast for three marines who are missing after a US military plane crashed into the sea.
The plane, an MV-22 Osprey, was carrying 26 personnel including crew when it crashed on Saturday afternoon off the central Queensland coast at Shoalwater Bay.
Arthur Stevens reports

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UN unanimously approves new North Korea sanctions

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously approved
additional sanctions against North Korea, in response to its two
intercontinental ballistic missile tests in July.

The resolution aims to strip North Korea's export revenue by a third.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Friday, August 4, 2017

US to pull out of Paris climate accord

The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations that it intends to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.

The notice emphasized what Trump administration priorities, including "America First" as Donald Trump likes to say.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. military forces take part in raid in Somalia, killing al-Shabaab commander

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The US has said its military forces took part in a raid in Somalia
targeting al-Shabbab insurgents and allegedly killing an al-Shabbab
commander.

The terrorist group has created chaos - targeting tourists and United
Nations staff - in Somalia's capital of Mogadishu.

US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Fight against Islamic State advances in Raqqa

The U.S. is confirming the fight against the Islamic State in Raqqa Syria is advancing.

The Trump adminstration is emphasizing that it's job is to support efforts to retake ground from the Islamic State and secure the region, but not to rebuild Syria or Iraq.

Special Envoy Brett McGurk confirmed that progress is being made in Raqqa.

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The Russians claim that a de-escalation zone has been crafted for Homs, north of Damascus Syria, but U.S. special envoy Brett McGurk says the only confirmed region is in the south west along the border with Jordan, because the zones are carefully crafted diplomatic and political arrangements.

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US AG sessions denounces leaks

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the Justice Department is stepping up it's efforts to investigate and prosecute leaks of classified materials.

The transcripts of phone calls between U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders of Australia and Mexico were published in the Washington Post, and put the American president in an unflattering light.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions had a simple message:

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U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says it's clear there's a increasing number of leaks to the media and possibly to foreign intelligence.

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The Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats confirmed people are being harmed by the leaks of classified materials.

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IOC defends its stance on Russia while IAAF extends ban over doping

Despite criticism, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its stance on Russia's doping case ahead of the World Athletics Championships. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) extended suspension of Russia's team but let some athletes compete as neutrals. Moscow denounced IAAF's decision as "dead-end".  Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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U.S. could widen North Korea sanctions discussions at UN

Citing diplomats the Reuters news agency report that the United States
could soon include the entire 15 member United Nations Security
Council in talks over potential new sanctions on North Korea.

Since a missile test on July 4th the U.S. and China have been
discussing whether to slap Pyongyang with harsher sanctions.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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US ban on visiting North Korea triggers angry reaction


North Korea has slammed the United States for banning its citizens from travelling to the country.

This week the State Department announced US passport holders will not be allowed to visit North Korea from 1st September onwards.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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US labor market adds 209,000 jobs in July

The US labor market added more than 200,000 new jobs in July, while
the unemployment rate dropped lower.

The strong figures beat expectations but were less than the previous month.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Car giants invest $1.6bn in US plant

Japanese car giants Toyota and Mazda have announced they'll invest $1.6bn in a joint car plant in the US.

President Donald Trump hailed the decision as a "great investment" in American manufacturing.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Poll finds Americans oppose firing special counsel

A poll of closely contested regions finds the the majority of Americans would oppose U.S. President Donald Trump firing special counsel Robert Mueller.

The survey was published by USA Today was funded by Democratic Party aligned groups, but conducted in so-called battleground congressional districts - where neither party has an advantage.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US Police closing in on wanted Oxford University treasurer

US police say they are closing in on an Oxford University treasurer and an American Professor, who are thought to be on the run following the murder of a 26 year old man.


Andrew Warren and Wyndham Lathem are suspects in the stabbing of Trenton Cornell-Duranleau last month in Chicago.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Australian Police : More Information on Airplane Plot


Police in Australia are revealing more information about an uncovered plot to plant an explosive device on an airplane.


Several arrests were made on Saturday relating to the investigation, meanwhile it has been discovered that the men alleged to have been involved had attempted to make a bomb that would emit a toxic gas.


It's also understood that the terror suspect had tried to smuggle a bomb onto a plane in July, by planting it on his unsuspecting brother.


Michael Phelan from Australia's Federal Police gave more details about the charges against the accused.



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RBS announced profit for first half of 2017


The Royal Bank of Scotland  has announced it has returned to profit in the first half of 2017, despite incurring legal costs over miss-selling US mortgage products.


It's a big turnaround from the billion dollar loss incurred in the first half of last year.


RBS also said it was in conversation with Dutch authorities over moving its headquarters to Amsterdam in the wake of Brexit.


However Finance Expert David Bewick says RBS's first half results have to bee seen in the wider context.


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Grenfell Tower Residents Written Submissions Ahead of Inquiry

The deadline for local residents to submit suggestions following the huge fire at London's Grenfell Tower, in which it's believed more than 80 people lost their lives, runs out on Monday.


Hundreds have already been received, which will contribute to a public inquiry into the blaze.


And as reporter Ashley Carol explains more are thought to be on the way ahead of the deadline.


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