Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Six French soldiers injured in deliberate car attack in Paris

Six French soldiers have been injured after being hit by a car in the suburbs of Paris in what's being called a "deliberate attack".

The Paris police department says a hunt is underway to find the BMW car used.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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Artist paints offensive tweets outside Twitter's German office

A German-Israeli artist has stenciled what he says are offensive tweets on the sidewalk outside Twitter's German headquarters in the city of Hamburg.

Social media networks have faced criticism for not doing enough to prevent hate speech on their platforms.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Australian senate stops government marriage equality plebiscite in its tracks

The Australian Senate has blocked a government move to restore the same-sex marriage plebiscite to its agenda following an emotional debate.
Labor, the Greens and the independent Nick Xenophon Team had the numbers to tie a vote at 31-all, meaning the move was defeated.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Russia, Turkey, Iran discuss Syria ahead of next Astana meeting

Joint technical meeting between representatives of Russia, Turkey and Iran is underway in Tehran to promote Syrian crisis settlement. The tree sides are discussing "de-escalation zones" and further steps to strengthen the fragile ceasefire in Syria. The trilateral initiative has raised concerns among the international community over increasing influence of Iran in the region. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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French President Scraps Plans to Make Wife First Lady

French President Emmanuel Macron is ditching plans to make his wife the official first lady of France. 

The spouse of the French president has always had a public — yet unofficial role.

And as our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels — after public outcry it's going to stay that way. 

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Incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta Leads in Kenya's Election

In Kenya, early results from the presidential election show the incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta leading with nearly all the votes counted 

However main challenger Raila Odinga has rejected the  preliminary results

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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North Korea threatens US territory of Guam

North Korea says it's considering missile strikes near the US territory of Guam. 

The threat comes just hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to unleash "fire and fury" on North Korea if it continued its provocations.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Senator McCain attacks Trump's North Korea remarks

Republican Senator John McCain says he takes exception to President Trump's comments about North Korea.

The US President said any further provocation by Pyongyang would be met with "fire and fury like the world has never seen."

Senator McCain told KTAR Radio in Phoenix, Arizona he wasn't sure how Donald Trump's rhetoric helped the situation.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Trump advisers won't explain North Korea comments

U.S. President Donald Trump's top advisers are deferring to others to further explain what the American president meant by saying threats from North Korea will be met with 'fire and fury."

The Trump staffers had been hoping to focus on the burgeoning opioid epidemic in the United States, with the President laying out a strategy that emphasizes law enforcement amd border controls and not treatment for addicits.

The meeting came after the Washington Post reported, the internal U.S. military intelligence agency believes North Korea has built a miniature nuclear weapon which could fit on a missile.

Reporters asked adviser Kellyanne Conway to further explain the president's comments.

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Country music legend Glen Campbell dead at 81

One of America's most successful country music stars, Glen Campbell, has died at the age of 81.


He stopped performing two years ago after he disclosed he'd been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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BREAKING: Trump threatens North Korea with unprecedented "fire and fury"

US President Donald Trump is threatening North Korea with what he called "fire and fury".

He was speaking after reports that the North Koreans have now successfully miniaturized a nuclear warhead.

Our Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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President Trump interrupted his holiday in New Jersey to launch this threat to North Korea.

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Pres. Trump vows "fire and fury" in response to North Korea

A majority of Americans are concerned about President Trump's ability to handle North Korea at a time when the president himself is vowing if North Korea makes any more threats, Pyongyang will be met with "fire and fury."

Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson insisted he wants to negotiate a solution.

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

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U.S. President Donald Trump said North Korea best not make any more threats toward the United States.

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Hackers demand ransom for 'Game of Thrones'

Hackers have demanded a ransom payment after leaking scripts from the hit TV series Game of Thrones.

They've also taken other videos and documents from entertainment company HBO, which makes the show.

Frances Read reports.

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GE to build oil refinery in Uganda

General Electric, the American multinational corporation is to build and operate Uganda's first oil refinery.

The refinery -  initially expected to process 30,000 barrels per day starting in 2020 - is expected to spur growth of petro-chemical and other related industries in Uganda.

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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Uber Director Says Travis Kalanick Not to Return as CEO

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Uber Technologies will not be welcoming its co-founder Travis Kalanick
back to the company as CEO.

The ride-sharing giant's investors had ousted Kalanick after the
company was hit with allegations of sexual harassment, and accusations
of lifting trade secrets from rival Alphabet Inc.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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RPT: North Korea missiles can now carry nuclear warheads

North Korea has successfully created a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can be carried by long-range missiles, that according to a Washington Post report citing a confidential assessment by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency.

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Jacob Zuma barely survives no confidence vote in South Africa

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has survived a vote of no confidence in his presidency, with the final tally 198 to 177, with nine abstentions. 

This was the eight such vote, but for the first time it took place by secret ballot.

Our Africa correspondnet Leon Ssenyange reports

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US military may shoot down Americans drones

The U.S. military says it will shoot down drones owned by Americans if they fly over bases.

The FAA has been updating its rules and regulations on where the tiny aircraft may fly.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UN: Venezuelan government using "excessive force" on protesters

The United has warned of the "widespread and systematic use of
excessive force" against protesters in Venezuela.

The UN chief has also expressed "concern" about the potential of
escalating violence.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Trump leaks classified intelligence....again

President Donald Trump appears to have inadvertently leaked more classified intelligence, just days after urging the US Department of Justice to crack down on leaks.


The President, on Twitter, revealed that US spy agencies have spotted North Korea loading cruise missiles onto a patrol boat.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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