Monday, October 16, 2017

Pres. Trump denies allegations of misconduct

U.S. President Donald Trump is being questioned about his behavior towards women, in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

The "Access Hollywood" tape famously caught then businessman Donald Trump saying inappropriate things about women on tape.

Summer Zervos, a contestant on his show "The Apprentice" has filed suit, saying he kissed and groped her in 2007 without her consent and has demanded documents pending a lawsuit.

U.S. President Donald Trump denies the allegations.

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Pres. Trump blames Cuba for damage to US diplomats

U.S. President is blaming the Castro regime for the sonic attacks which injured 22 American diplomats.

The U.S. State Department has reduced the number of people at the mission in Havana following the mysterious attacks.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Pres. Trump responds to deaths of US soldiers in Niger

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's written letters to the families of four U.S. special forces killed 12 days ago in Niger.

The Pentagon has launched a full investigation, but the White House has been quiet about the deaths.

President Trump was unclear about whether the letters have been sent.

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U.S. President Donald Trump further muddled his response to the deaths of American forces in Niger, and falsely accused previous presidents of not calling families to express condolences.

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Pres. Trump insists pro athletes should kneel for anthem

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to insist that professional American football players should kneel when the national anthem is played before games.

Colin Kaepernick has filed a greivance against all 32 NFL teams for failing to hire him, despite his demonstrated ability, because he started the take a knee protest, demonstrating against police brutality.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1943 that patriotism and patriotic displays cannot be enforced. 

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to ignore that.

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Don't like Iraqi-Kurd clashes

It appears the Kurdish peshmerga forces have for the most part withdrawn from key installations in and around Kirkuk, including the airport and oil fields.

Iraqi government forces have been advancing, as Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says he's trying to keep the country together.

Three weeks ago, the vast majority of Kurds voted in favor of independence.

The U.S. has long supported the Iraqis and the Kurds, but U.S. President Donald Trump opposed the referendum and doesn't like what he sees now.

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US soldier Bowe Bergdahl pleads guilty to desertion

An American soldier charged with desertion after being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for five years, has pleaded guilty in a US military court.

As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the controversy around what should happen to Sergeant Bowe Berdahl has divided the military and the country, even becoming a US presidential campaign issue.

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UN says ongoing Rohingya refugee situation is 'fastest growing refugee crisis'

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United Nations agencies are warning that Rohingya refugees from
Myanmar are facing overcrowded camps and a worsening humanitarian
emergency.

The UN has called the ongoing situation the world's "fastest growing
refugee crisis" and is urging governments and donors to contribute in
light of a funding glut.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Monkey Pox In Nigeria

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Nigeria has confirmed at least three cases of the viral infection monkey pox, with at least 30 more suspected cases across eight states 
while more samples are sent to the World Health Organization WHO laboratory in Dakar Senegal for tests.
Health officials from the  Center for Disease control says efforts are being made to trace persons who may have come in contact with the infected population.



Sophia Adengo reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja:

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US Conducts Drills with South Korea, Including Evacuations

The United States has begun five days of military drills with South Korea, raising tensions with Pyongyang.

The drills will also include exercises designed to practice the evacuation of Americans from South Korea.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Kaepernick files lawsuit against NFL

American Football player Colin Kaepernick has filed a lawsuit against
the National Football League following his protests over racial
inequality.

Kaepernick is accusing the NFL of conspiring against him in response
to his 'take a knee' protests that have been copied around the
country.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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MAY TRAVELS TO BRUSSELS FOR BREXIT TALKS

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will hold talks in Brussels later (Monday) in an attempt to move past what the EU says is a 'deadlock' in Brexit negotiations.

She'll have dinner with chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

It comes ahead of a key EU summit on Thursday, after which the UK had hoped to move onto trade negotitaions.

However, Michel Barnier says there hasn't been sufficient progress to move to the next phase.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Britain wants to speed things up.

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WOMAN DIES IN IRELAND AS OPHELIA HITS

A woman's been killed in Ireland as a powerful storm hits the British Isles.

A tree fell on her car in West Waterford.

What used to be Hurricane Ophelia has also left 120 000 homes without power in the Irish Republic.

Weather warnings are also in place for Northern Ireland, Wales, and parts of Scotland.

The storm brings rain and strong winds and has caused school closures and disruption to flights in and out of Ireland and some UK airports too.

Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says people need to take the storm seriously.

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African Union appeals to International community to help Somalia after truck bomb attack

The African Union warns the security gains made in Somalia over the years could be reversed if the international community doesn't renew its commitment to help stabilize the country. 


The call comes in the wake of a bombing in Mogadishu - blamed on the militant group Al shabaab - which has killed over 270  civilians and injured hundred others.


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

 

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'If it's not broken, don't fix it' – Russia to US on Iran deal revision

Top Russian official commenting on Washington's intent to scrap the the so-called Iran nuclear agreement said the existing deal should not be modified. Earlier last week US President Trump came under domestic and international criticism over revision of the document signed 2 years ago between Iran and five international mediators, including Russia and the United States. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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May in Brussels in attempt to break Brexit deadlock

British prime minister Theresa May is dining with EU leaders in Brussels later (Monday) in an attempt to break the deadlock in the Brexit negotiations.

Five rounds of discussions have not seen concrete agreements on any of the main issues Brussels says are required to begin talks on a future trade relationship between the UK and the EU.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Indian stocks hit fresh record highs

Indian stocks have hit record highs amid a pick up in investor confidence in the country.

Newly released official figures show that inflation eased last month in India.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Catalonia's President Says Independence Movement Suspended for Two Months

Catalonia's president says he'll suspend the movement to separate from Spain for two months.

His hope is in that time a dialogue with the central government in Madrid will open up. 

Our Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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STORM OPHELIA 'POSES THREAT TO LIFE' IN BRITISH ISLES

The army's been deployed in Ireland as Hurricane Ophelia heads for the British Isles.

It won't be a hurricane as it moves across Ireland and the UK, but it's being warned that strong winds and rain could pose a danger to life.

Ashleigh Carroll reports from London.

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US urges Iraqis and Kurds to de-escalate tension in Kirkuk

Iraqi government forces have taken control of "vast areas" of Kirkuk, including oilfields, according to Iraqi state TV - but the Kurdistan Regional Government has disputed the assertions.

Tensions over the future of Iraqi Kurdistan have been high since Iraqi Kurds voted for independence in a September referendum.

The U.S. Defense Department has urged both sides "to avoid additional escalatory actions", and to concentrate on the battle against the so-called Islamic State.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports

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Sunday, October 15, 2017

Hundreds dead following attack in Somalia’s capitol

At least 276 are dead and hundreds more injured after a massive truck bomb exploded in Mogadishu, Somalia.

The explosion happened not far from government ministries, including the foreign office for Somalia.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington

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