Sunday, September 24, 2017

Polls open in German elections

[EDITORS, POLLS STAY OPEN UNTIL 6 PM LOCAL TIME (16:00 GMT)]

Polls have opened in Germany's federal parliamentary elections, with Angela Merkel and her conservative party expected to stay in control of the government, barring a major upset.

However, the results of the smaller parties could have a big impact on the makeup of the country's next government.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Geo-politics an GDP set to dominate sentiment on Wall St [Preview]

After the leaders of North Korea and the United States traded insults over the past few days, investors on Wall Street this week will continue to monitor developments between the two nations.

An escalation in tension could have an impact on the markets but traders will also be digesting a slew of U.S. economic data.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US defence secretary James Mattis to visit New Delhi

Defence ties between Indian and the United States are expected to strengthen with US defence secretary James Mattis scheduled to visit New Delhi.

This will be the first Cabinet level visit to India under the Trump administration.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Saturday, September 23, 2017

North Korean Foreign Minister renews threat to attack USA

North Korea's foreign minister says US President Donald Trump is on a "suicide mission", and he says the country won't stop developing nuclear weapons until it achieves a balance of power with the US.


President Trump has threatened to destroy North Korea if Kim Jong Un authorizes nuclear tests that target American interests.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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North Korea says rocket attack on US "inevitable"

North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has told the United Nations General Assembly that American President Donald Trump has made a rocket attack on the "entire US mainland inevitable". 

It comes after President Trump called North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un "rocket man".

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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As travel ban expires, Washington to announce new visa restrictions

The Trump administration plans to implement a permanent set of restrictions for visa-seekers following the end of the so-called travel ban.

The original travel ban was one of Trump's first executive orders and has left thousands of visa-holders in limbo.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Friday, September 22, 2017

Rescuers Continue Quake Clean-Up

Chains of human rescuers continue to remove rubble from collapsed buildings in Mexico. 

Close to 300 people have been reported dead as a result of Tuesday's earthquake.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has the latest. 

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Senator McCain derails Republican healthcare plan

US Senator John McCain says he's opposed to the latest Republican healthcare bill - dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Trump's efforts to repeal the law known as Obamacare.

Republicans have been almost universally opposed to Barack Obama's healthcare reforms introduced almost eight years ago - but their efforts to replace the law have hit numerous hurdles.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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NFL player’s family sue league over his “severe” brain disease

The family of American football player Aaron Hernandez is suing the
league after researchers discovered he had a "severe case" of the
brain disease CTE.

Hernandez was charged with murder several years ago and hanged himself
in prison earlier this year.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Hurricane Maria targets more countries in Caribbean

Hurricane Maria is continuing its deadly path through the Caribbean, targeting the Turks and Caicos Islands on Friday.

As our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, emergency authorities are closely watching the track of the storm, with other countries likely to be affected.

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UK PM SETS OUT BREXIT AGENDA



The UK Prime Minister Theresa May has sought to break the deadlock in Brexit negotiations using a speech in Florence Italy, in which she outlined a number of proposals.


The Prime Minster promised there would be a financial settlement when it came to the UK's divorce bill after Brexit and spoke of a transitional period after the UK leaves the bloc in 2019.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Scientists Reveal Breakthrough HIV Triple Antibody

Scientists have announced what appears to be a major breakthrough for efforts to tackle HIV-Aids.

A new study indicates that a newly developed antibody attacks 99% of HIV strains in primates.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Violence at Erdogan speech in NYC

Violent clashes have broken out during a speech by Turkey's President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, after protesters called him a "terrorist".

Earlier this year, the President's bodyguards were accused of injuring
anti-government campaigners during a US visit.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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18 YR OLD IN COURT OVER LONDON TUBE BOMB

An 18 year-old man has appeared in court over an explosion on a London tube train last Friday.

The improvised explosive device left 30 people injured at Parsons Green station.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Death toll rises as search for Mexico quake-survivors continues

The death toll in Mexico's deadly earthquake now stands at over 270, with that number expected to rise  as rescuers continue their search efforts.

However, widespread reports of a young girl still trapped under the rubble of a collapsed school, are now being dismissed by authorities.

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UK PM PROPOSES TWO YEAR BREXIT TRANSITION

In a long awaited speech by the UK Prime Minister, she set out further proposals on Brexit and stressed that the UK's departure from the EU would set the stage for a new and creative partnership between Britain and the other 27 EU member states.


The speech in Florence, Italy was aimed at breaking the deadlock in negotiations in Brussels. And she promised to honour financial commitments to the bloc during the period of the UK's membership.


Part of the Prime Minister's proposals included a two year transition period after the UK leave the Union in March 2019.



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Madmen & dotards - name-calling between US & North Korea escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump is calling North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un a madman, promising to "test him like never before."

The war of words between the two appeared to escalate, as the concept of a North Korea test of a nuclear weapon in the Pacific Ocean was confirmed.

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

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Uber loses London licence

The ride and hail app Uber has lost its licence to operate in London, following a review by Transport For London.


The licensing body said Uber was not fit for purpose and had demonstrated a lack of corporate responsibility. Uber intends to appeal the decision.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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EU's Brexit negotiator warns the EU

As UK Prime Minister Theresa May prepares to lay out her Brexit strategy in Italy, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator warns not settling the so called "Brexit Bill" will undermine trust.

It's another sign the EU wants to hammer out how much money the UK will owe the bloc once it leaves.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Catalan leader insists referendum will go ahead despite police crackdown

The regional president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, has insisted the independence referendum planned for next Sunday will go ahead - despite police raids on local government offices and the detention of officials organizing the vote. 
Spain's constitutional court has imposed a fine of 12 thousand euros a day on anybody continuing to prepare the ballot, which it says is illegal. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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