Monday, August 28, 2017

Trump Intends to Visit Hurricane Disaster Area

At least eight people have been killed in Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.  

Efforts are continuing to rescue those impacted by massive flooding in the city of Houston and multiple other locations in the state.

The flooding risk is also spreading into neighboring Louisiana.

President Donald Trump has decided to visit the disaster area on Tuesday.

He may also undertake a follow-up next Saturday.

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30 migrants arrested after coming through underground tunnel on US-Mexico border

US immigration agents have arrested 30 undocumented migrants after
discovering a tunnel running underground from Mexico into the US.

US Border Patrol agents say that the newly-discovered passageway near
San Diego, California could be linked to a broader trafficking network
recently discovered by authorities in Mexico.

US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Trump administration sued over transgender military ban

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the US government over President Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military.

As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the ban took the military by surprise, and a big legal battle is likely to follow.

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UN envoy regrets death of US reporter in South Sudan, calls on all sides to respect freedom of press

The United Nations special envoy to South Sudan has expressed regret over the death of American journalist Christopher Allen, who was killed Saturday in clashes between government and opposition forces. 


UN envoy David Shearer said attacks on journalists are unacceptable and called on all parties involved in the fighting to respect freedom of the press.


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


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Violence Breaks Out at Berkeley "Rally Against Hate"

More than a dozen people were arrested after a mass protest opposing a right wing rally turned violent in Berkeley California on Sunday.
The protest  drew thousands of people chasing anti fascist slogans and denouncing white supremacists.
And as Rachel Silverman reports, it was the second major action by left leaning groups in the San Francisco Bay Area over the weekend. 

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Uber names new CEO

Uber has named the chief executive of Expedia, Dara Khosrowshahi, as its new CEO.

He's an unexpected choice in the long-awaited selection to lead the ride-sharing giant, which is facing a number of major challenges.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Brexit Talks in Brussels off to a Sour Start

Brexit talks in Brussels are off to a sour start.

The European Union's chief negotiator Michel Barnier says it's time these talks get serious.

He's accusing the UK of not providing specific solutions and stances to key issues.

That includes how to what to do along the border in Ireland, the status of EU citizens living in the UK and how much money the UK will owe the EU once it leaves.

While the UK hopes to start trade talks with the EU as it continues to hammer out these issues, but Mr. Barnier says divorce issues must be settled first.

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Meanwhile chief UK negotiator Brexit Secretary David Davis says the UK has stated its stance on key issues in a series of papers released last week.

He's calling on the EU to be more fluid during the negotiations. 

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Iraq Considers Final Steps in Accelerating Battle Against Islamic State Territory

The Iraqi government is considering whether to launch simultaneous attacks on the two remaining strongholds of the group known as the Islamic State.

It follows rapid progress, supported by US air power, to retake the northern city of Tal Afar.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Russia's new ambassador to US meets US counterpart

Russia's new ambassador to the United States has met the US ambassador to Russia for talks on relations between the two countries.

Anatoly Antonov takes over from Sergey Kislyak who became a central figure in the row over the alleged Russian interfernce in the US election.

In Washington here's Kate Fisher.

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UN calls on Russia to clamp down on racism

Russia has been urged by a United Nations human rights panel to
crackdown on racism in the country.

The panel says that it is a particular problem in football and want to
see this issue addressed before Russia holds the World Cup next year.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Houston hit by "unprecedented" flooding in wake of Hurricane Harvey rainfall


People in Houston, Texas are battling "unprecedented " flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

Officials say America's fourth-largest city could be hit by up to 50 inches of rain in total.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Burundian refugees face 'acute malnutrition' after huge food cut

More than a quarter of a million of some of the world's poorest refugees have had nearly forty per cent of their food cut off, after a donor ran out of money. The World Food Programme warns that the Burundian refugees in Tanzania face 'acute malnutrition and disease' and there could be worse cuts to come. Dan Ashby has more.


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Three months on, India-China agree to end Doklam stand-off

The Indian government has said that the Doklam stand-off has ended with both the Indian and Chinese armies agreeing to simultaneously withdraw their troops.

The two sides had been engaged in a stand-off at the Doklam trijunction for over three months now.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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10 years in jail for Indian godman convicted of rape

The Indian godman who has been convicted of raping two women in 2002 has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.

His counsel says they will appeal the quantum in the High Court next. Ahead of the hearing, security in the states of Haryana and Punjab had been stepped up. Despite that, two instances of arson have already been reported.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Brexit Talks Resume in Brussels

In Brussels the new week is starting with a new round of Brexit talks.

The week long talks will be the third set of negotiations between the EU and the UK.

And as our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels, the EU and UK aren't yet on the same page on key major issues.

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KENYA PLASTIC BAG BAN COMES INTO FORCE


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A ban on plastic bags came into force Monday in Kenya and those found in violation of the ban could be given a maximum fine of 38,000 US dollars or serve a four-year jail term. Our Africa Correspondent Leon Solomon reports from Kampala


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America's CBS buys into Australian Television industry

US media giant CBS Corporation is expected to use its surprise purchase of troubled Australian broadcaster Ten Network in order to pave its way into the Australian media landscape.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Three Children Killed in a Raid on Farm by Somalia and US forces

Ten civilians, including three children were killed in an alleged attack by Somali government forces and US troops, south of the country.

The Somali army initially denied the killing saying the attack targeted members of Al qaeda, a terrorist group fighting to overthrow the government.

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Russian Foreign Minister to hold Syria talks in Kuwait, UAE and Qatar

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The situation in the Middle East and North Africa as well as the Gulf crisis will be the focus of Russia's Foreign Minister's visit to the region.  Sergey Lavrov is due to meet with the leaders of Kuwait, UAE and Qatar.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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ANGOLAN OPPOSITION TO CONTEST ELECTION IN COURT


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The main Angolan opposition party UNITA has contested the provisional results of last week's general election. Provisional results from the election put the governing MPLA party in an unquestionable lead. Our African correspondent Leon Solomon reports from Kampala.

 

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