Wednesday, September 13, 2017

White House says Clinton memoir full of false accusations

The Trump administration says Hillary Clinton's newly published memoir "What Happened" about the 2016 U.S. elections is full of false accusations.

Politically, the book has been criticized for Hillary Clinton failing to comprehend how American politics.

At the White House, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders reiterated the point that the Trump administration feels the book makes false assertions to reporters:

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White House urges Justice Dept. to investigate James Comey

The White House is maintaining that they believe former FBI Director James Comey violated the law and therefore should be investigated.

As the special counsel's investigation expands, now Robert Mueller is asking pointed questions about the son of Michael Flynn

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders wouldn't talk about him but reiterated that U.S. Justice Department should look into what James Comey did, despite his public testimony

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The memos in question were written by James Comey to detail his unusual meetings with President Trump.

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UN chief: "catastrophic" situation for Myanmar's Rohingya

The United Nations Secretary-General has called the situation facing Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar "catastrophic".

Antonio Guterres said alleged attacks by government soldiers were unacceptable and called on the military to stop all violence. 

Almost 400,000 Rohingyas have fled to neighboring Bangladesh, following a flare up in fighting last month.

The UN Security Council is discussing the situation.

The Secretary-General answered questions from UN reporters.

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The Secretary-General said the region was under threat by the crisis.

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The Secretary-General called on Myanmar to stop the violence, and for other countries to help.

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Mass evacuations in Russian cities after mysterious bomb threats

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Thousands of people have been evacuated from shopping centres and railway stations in Moscow following warnings that they had been rigged with explosives. So far, no bombs have been found at any of the locations.  It follows a wave of bomb alerts across towns and cities in Russia for the last four days.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Myanmar’s de-facto leader cancels UN trip

Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi will no longer be attending
the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.

Violence in the country has prompted nearly 400,000 Rohingya Muslims
to flee into neighboring Bangladesh and critics have called for her
Nobel Peace Prize to be revoked.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Florida nursing homes under inspection as power remains out

All of the nursing homes in Hollywood, Florida are now under inspection after five senior citizens died due to a lack of air conditioning, as the power remains out for much of Florida.

Currently, officials with the local utilities believe it will take about 10 more days to restore power across the entire state, with about 110,000 people in shelters following Hurricane Irma.

Hollywood, Florida police chief Tomas Sanchez confirmed the tragedy.

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White House eyes refugee limits

The Trump administration may soon lower the cap even further on the number of refugees allowed to be admitted to the United States, according to the New York Times.

That would bring the total per year below 50,000, which would be a further departure from a long-standing American tradition of welcoming large numbers.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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US death toll for Hurricane Irma rises

The death toll in Florida  from Hurricane Irma has risen by five after residents of a nursing home that lacked power for air conditioning were found dead, and others ill from heat stress.

Florida has one of America's largest concentrations of elderly and many of those need significant medical support, especially cool air.

About half of Florida still doesn't have electricity to power air conditioning, and it's one of the factors that Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan is waiting to hear more about on repair estimates as he works on legislation to fund relief efforts.

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US Congress passes resolution calling on Trump to condemn hate groups in wake of Charlottesville violence

The United States Congress has passed a resolution calling on President Trump to condemn hate groups after he was criticised for his repsonse to the violence at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

The joint resolution, passed with the support of both Republicans and Democrats, will go to Trump for his signature.

Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Half of Florida without power ahead of Pres. Trump visit

Around half of Floridians do not have power in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit the state, with the keys taking the worst hit.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UK BOOSTS IRMA RESPONSE

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced 25 million pounds ($33m) in extra funding for British territories in the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Irma.

Extra troops are also being sent to the region.

It comes as UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson visits the Caribbean amid criticism from some residents about the British response.

The British Virgin Islands and Anguilla were both badly hit.

But Theresa May says the UK is doing everything it can to help.

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2024 Olympics awarded to Paris

The International Olympic Committee is announcing Paris as the host for the games in 2024.

The French capital was the only realistic city left in the race after a number of other cities dropped out because of public pressure over budgets.

Jack Parrock reports from Paris.
 
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Juncker: Winds are in Europe's Favor


European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says the momentum is in Europe's favor.

Despite Brexit looming over the EU, during his annual State of the EU address President Juncker said things look bright for the bloc.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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President Juncker Delivers the State of the EU

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has laid out his vision for the European Union in his annual State of the EU address. 

While in front of lawmakers in Strasbourg, he said European solidarity is more important than ever as the bloc prepares to lose the UK.

Despite the dark cloud of Brexit looming over the EU, President Juncker says Europe is strong and has economic momentum.

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President Juncker now is the time to finalize trade deals in the works and start trade talks with Australia and New Zealand. 

He says with the economy growing and populism declining, now is the time for Europe to boost its ties around the world via trade.

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Rebel Wilson awarded record damages in Australia

Hollywood actress Rebel Wilson has been awarded a record $4.5 million Australian (more than $US3.6 million - 2.7 million Sterling) payout after being defamed by the publisher of Australia's Woman's Day magazine.
She had always insisted her defamation case against the publisher was not about the money, in fact she plans to give away the cash.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Three Russian cyclists are suing WADA over McLaren report

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Three Russian cyclists are suing the World Anti-Doping Agency and investigator Richard McLaren over their exclusion from the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The cyclists were among the Russians banned from competing after a WADA report by Canadian lawyer McLaren found evidence of widespread doping. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Air Berlin pilots call in sick for second straight day

A number of pilots at the troubled German airline Air Berlin have called in sick for a second straight day, causing major flight disruptions.

The labor dispute could hurt the airline's efforts to find buyers after filing for bankruptcy protection last month.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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European Leaders Vow to Help Territories Ravaged by Irma

President Emmanuel Macron is vowing to shape up all the rules and procedures to rebuild French islands devoted by Hurricane Irma.

The UK and The Netherlands are also proposing more aid to their overseas terrorizes in the Caribbean.  

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to begin India visit

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to begin a two day trip to Gujarat in India as the two countries aim to strengthen ties.

India's prime minister Narendra Modi will accompany the Japanese dignitary throughout the visit.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Supreme Court allows broad Trump refugee ban

The US Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump to broadly implement a ban on refugees entering the country.

An earlier ruling by a lower court partially overturned the controvesial refugee ban - but a Supreme Court decision late on Tuesday ruled in favour of the Trump administration.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.


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