The lawyer for President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner has
announced his client used a private email server to conduct official
business.
This comes after Trump repeatedly criticized her Presidential
challenger Hillary Clinton for using a personal email account as
secretary of state.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Monday, September 25, 2017
London Mayor Defends Decision Not To Grant Uber A New Licence in London
London Mayor and chairman of Transport for London, Sadiq Khan, had defended a decision not to renew hail-and-ride app Uber's licence in the capital.
Uber says it has followed Transport For London's (TFL) rules correctly and will challenge the decision.
Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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EU considers sanctions against Poland in rule of law dispute
The European Union is assessing whether to impose sanctions on one of its own member states - Poland - over reforms to the country's courts.
Brussels will need the support of the other 27 EU member to be able to impose the sanctions.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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UN Peacekeepers Killed In Mali
Intro;
The United Nations says three of its peacekeepers in Mali have died after their vehicle hit an explosive device in the northern part of the country.
The UN Mission says the attack also left another five soldiers seriously wounded.
Our Correspondent Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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The United Nations says three of its peacekeepers in Mali have died after their vehicle hit an explosive device in the northern part of the country.
The UN Mission says the attack also left another five soldiers seriously wounded.
Our Correspondent Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.
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WADA to begin audit of Russian anti-doping agency
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The World Anti-Doping Agency will begin an audit of Russia's anti-doping programme this week in preparation of making a recommendation on whether to reinstate the Russian agency. RUSADA has been suspended by WADA since November 2015 after a report found evidence of state-sponsored doping. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.
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DUR: 39'
Brexit talks start again in Brussels following May speech
The fourth round of Brexit talks starts in Brussels on Monday - after UK Prime Minister Theresa May gave a major speech on the issue in Florence on Friday.
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier has described the speech as constructive - but says his team is still waiting to hear more detail.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.
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Election results present coalition challenge for Merkel
German chancellor Angela Merkel was elected for a fourth term, but now has the difficult task in forming a new government, after her party underperformed in federal elections.
The anti-immigrant AfD party became the country's third largest, a major political shakeup in Europe's largest economy.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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DUR: :36
Kingfisher tycoon Vijay Mallya reported to have diverted funds to shell companies
Controversial Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya - best known for his Kingfisher brand - is reported to have allegedly diverted hundreds of millions of dollars into shell companies.
Indian authorities are trying to extradite him from the UK to recover debts owed to banks.
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports
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Trump administration expands controversial travel ban
The Trump administration has announced an expansion to an existing travel ban- which now includes North Korea, Venezuela and Chad.
Senior administration officials say the travel ban will not impact anyone with an existing visa, and the new restrictions are not time-bound, but conditions-based.
The travel ban is being expanded just as a core part of the original executive order, is set to expire.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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Trump's travel ban revised yet again, now includes Venezuela and North Korea
President Trump is closing America's borders to citizens from Iran North Korea, and Venezuela in a further revision of the controversial travel ban that he introduced earlier this year.
Now, citizens from 8 countries will be blocked from entering the US in a move the President says will "protect the security" of America.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Sunday, September 24, 2017
President Trump repeats his call for protesting NFL players to be stopped
U.S. President Trump has reiterated his position, that NFL players who protest the national anthem are 'disrespecting' the flag and country, and should be stopped.
The weekend was dominated by reaction to President Trump's controversial tweets, calling for a boycott of the NFL, over a wave of silent protests which saw high-profile players, donors and owners, take a stand against the president.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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OUT: against each other."
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Rhetoric between US, North Korea gets sharper
The war of words between Washington and Pyongyang intensified, even as Americans expressed their concerns about the direction of the rhetoric.
The U.S. military flew bombers past the North Korean Coast in a show of strength.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports
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The U.S. military flew bombers past the North Korean Coast in a show of strength.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports
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Merkel wins fourth term as German chancellor
Angela Merkel has won a fourth term as Germany's chancellor as her conservative CDU party easily won the most seats in parliament.
However her party performed below expectations while the anti-immigrant AfD party became the country's third largest after a strong election showing.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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Germany’s Social Democrats to exit governing coalition
Germany's center-left Social Democratic party says it has ruled out continuing as part of the country's governing coalition after a poor election showing.
That leaves chancellor Angela Merkel, who has just been reelected, with an untested 3-way coalition as the only foreseeable option.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin on this major shakeup in German politics.
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DUR: :35
Fury with President Trump grows over football row
One of America's best-known football teams has refused to take to the pitch during the playing of the country's national anthem.
Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers joined a growing protest against President Trump, who has called for National Football League stars to be fired if they don't stand during the traditional pre-game playing of "The Stars and Stripes".
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Exit polls: Merkel to remain German leader, strong result for far-right AfD
Initial projections from Germany's elections show Angela Merkel will likely remain chancellor of Germany with her conservative CDU party in first place by over ten percent.
However, what looks like a strong showing from the far-right AfD party has shaken up the country.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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DUR: :38
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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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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OUT: "….east coast"
DUR: 26 seconds
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