Monday, October 30, 2017

Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort turns himself in

Paul Manafort, the one-time campaign manager for Donald Trump, has turned himself in.

An initial indictment in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling into American politics is set to be unsealed / has been unsealed.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Russia hopes Turkey can stabilise situation in Syria's Idlib as Astana talks get underway

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Russia hopes that Turkey can stabilise the situation in the Idblib de-escalation zone in Syria, according to the head of the Russian delegation to Syria talks.  A new round of peace talks got underway in the Kazakh capital of Astana with representatives of the Syrian government and some armed opposition groups.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Storm kills six in Central Europe

At least six people have died as a result of  heavy wind and rain in Central Europe over the weekend.

The storm knocked out power in Poland and the Czech Republic and shut down rail service across much of Germany.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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UK LAWMAKERS UNDER SPOTLIGHT OVER MISCONDUCT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is calling for reform of disciplinary procedures at parliament after a series of allegations about inappropriate behaviour by British MPs.

It's reported that lists of MPs accused of sexual harassment or misconduct are circulating at Westminster.

Mrs May's asked Speaker of the Commons John Bercow to look at the House's disciplinary regime - but Labour MP John Mann thinks someone else should be leading the efforts.

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Former Catalan President Expected to be Charged with Crimes Soon

The new working week begins in Catalonia with the central government continuing to take control of the region. 

Catalonia's president was stripped of power on Friday—and criminal charges against him and other Catalan politicians are expected soon. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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SPAIN MOVES TO TAKE CONTROL OF CATALAN GOVT

Spain's central government is taking control of Catalan institutions as it moves to quash the region's declaration of independence.

Catalonia is being stripped of its autonomy and Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has been removed from office.

If he and other Catalan officials refuse to step aside, they could face arrest.

Fresh elections have been called for 21st December.

Dr Caroline Gray is an expert in Spanish politics at Aston University - she says the days ahead are unpredictable.

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Somalia Security Chiefs Sacked

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Somalia's government has sacked two of the country's top security officials a day after an attack on the capital, Mogadishu.

The Islamist militants al Shabab claimed responsibility for the latest attack, which claimed more than 25 lives.

Our Correspondent Michael Baleke has that report.

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India flight diverted following explosives threat

A Jet Airways flight between Mumbai and Delhi had to be diverted following a threat claiming there were explosives on board. 

The threat turned out to be a hoax.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Reports: Mueller investigation could make first arrest in Trump-Russia probe


According to US media reports, Monday could see the first arrest as a result of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

Mueller was appointed by the US Department of Justice to investigate allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 presidential election.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Sunday, October 29, 2017

Pres. Trump fights back as indictments loom

U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to put the attention on the Democrats and Hillary Clinton and away from his inside circle.

Multiple reports confirm, special counsel Robert Mueller has filed indictment charges and at least one person is expected to be detained in the ever-expanding investigation into Russian meddling in American politics.

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

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Saturday, October 28, 2017

First charges filed by special prosecutor Mueller's team

The first charges have been filed by the team lead by special prosecutor Robert Mueller, investigating possible collusion with the Russians and other wrong-doing during the 2016 political cycle.

According to multiple reports, at least one person will be detained (as early as Monday in Washington), while the White House has issued a no comment on the reports.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Friday, October 27, 2017

White House insists only Democrats colluded with Russia

The White House is pushing back against fresh allegations that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 election.

The New York Times is now in possession of documents which show the Russian lawyer who set up a June 2016 meeting with Trump insiders worked with Russia's prosecutor general.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders insists, only Hillary Clinton colluded.

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The White House version that the Democrats colluded is based on the payments made by the Clinton campaign to fund the investigation that created the Steele Dossier on Donald Trump's ties to Russia.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders insists this and other possible events involving the Democrats need to be fully investigated.

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White House calls for unified Spain

The Trump administration wants to see Spain remain as one country as the central government in Madrid takes steps to assert direct rule over breakaway province Catalonia.

The regional Catalan parliament voted behind closed doors to move forward following the October 1 independence referendum, triggering the constitutional crisis.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders does not think President Trump has spoken with Prime Minister Rajoy.

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White House calls women accusers liars

The White House is calling women who've accused Donald Trump of sexual harrasment liars.

During Election 2016, a video tape of Donald Trump speaking to an Access Hollywood presenter about inappropriate behavior towards women was aired, and other women have come forward to say the now President harrassed them.

As the allegations of gender and sex harassment by a range of celebrities and media executives, all male, spreads, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the president's accusers are wrong.

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Former US president George H.W. Bush apologizes after women accuse him of inappropriate touching

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Medical experts have said that the former president George H.W. Bush
condition may have caused inappropriate behavior towards 3 women who
accused him of touching them.

This comes after 93-year-old Bush had formally apologized if his
actions had caused offense.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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JFK documents shed light on c onspiracy theories

Archivists, historians and researchers are beginning to find new information on the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy following the release of another set of documents.

U.S. President Donald Trump approved the release of about 2800 documents, but thousands more remain under review and redacted due to national security concerns.

Our correspondent in Washington Nina Maria Potts says the review is just beginning.

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One of the first themes of interest is the role of the then Soviet Union, our U.S. correspondent Nina Maria Potts reports:

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Our U.S. correspondent Nina Maria Potts says the hope is that some of the continuing conspiracy theories will finally be disproven.

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UPDATE: Spanish Senate Approves "Nuclear Option"

Catalonia's Parliament has voted to independence after voting behind closed doors. 

And moments later, the national Senate in Madrid voted to enact direct rule over the region. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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SECOND MARBURG VICTIM DIES

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A second person in Eastern Uganda has died as a result of the Marburg virus. The World Health Organization declared an outbreak of the virus, last week.and suspects several more people may be infected.
Leon Solomon reports from Uganda


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Indian Court asks all TV networks to carry Blue Whale game warnings

The Indian Supreme Court has labeled the Blue Whale game a 'national problem.'

It has asked the state broadcaster Doordarshan and all private channels to help create awareness about the game by telecasting warnings in their prime time slots.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Catalan Parliament Votes to Declare Independence

Catalonia's Parliament has voted to independence after voting behind closed doors. 

At the same time, the national Senate is meeting in Madrid and likely will soon approve enacting direct rule over the region. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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