Monday, October 30, 2017

Manafort, Gates enter not guilty pleas

Paul Manafort and Rick Gates are now under house arrest, required to post $10 million and $5 million respectively following an indictment of 12 counts of conspiracy and money laundering. 

Separately, the one-time foreign policy adviser to the Trump Campaign George Papadopolous has plead guilty to lying about his dealings with the Russians.

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

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UN delivers aid after year to Damascus suburb

The United Nations says for the first time in over a year aid convoys
have finally reached Eastern Ghouta outside the capital Damascus.

The UN delivered aid to more than 40,000 people in the rebel-held area.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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No evidence of collusion - White House pushes back

Paul Manafort and Rick Gates have entered not guilty pleas
after a 12 count indictment of conspiracy and money laundering was unsealed.

Paul Manafort was Donald Trump's campaign manager, and Rick Gates his top associate.

The indictment alledges the two men washed some $75 million through off shore accounts, 
helping to fund luxury lifestyles

The White HOuse insist the charges have nothing to do with President Trump.
Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

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The White House continues to insist the focus should be on Democrats and Hillary Clinton for their funding of the Steele Dossier, funding which was originated by a Republican donor.

George Papadopolous has plead guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russians and his attempts to set up meetings between the Kremlin and the Trump campaign.

Photos of Mr. Papadoplous meeting with Donald Trump and now U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions from the campaign have surfaced.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says a meeting is nothing compared to what the Democrats did.


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Kevin Spacey Apologizes After Teen Harrassment allegations

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has issued an apology after being accused
of making a sexual advance toward a teen actor in the late 80's.
Anthony Rapp said he decided to share his story in the wake of the
Harvey Weinstein scandal. Our Patrice Howard reports.

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Senators call for review of war powers after Niger deaths

Key senators say a new Authorization of the use of military force to fight terrorism is needed now following the deaths of four U.S. soldiers in Niger.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis are set to testify to the U.S. Senate's Foreign Relations Committee.

One member of that panel, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (a Democrat from Delaware), who has focused on Africa, told CNN, the need to review and reconsider the AUMF is urgent.

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Trump campaign adviser pleads guilty to lying over Russian contacts

US President Donald Trump insists there is still no evidence of collusion between his campaign and the Russians, even though three of his election advisers have now been charged by Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller.

It's been revealed that one of them has already pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Moscow, and he's now co-operating with authorities.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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COMMONS SPEAKER PROMISES ACTION ON PARLIAMENT ABUSE CLAIMS

The Speaker of the UK's House of Commons says there will be 'zero tolerance' of harrassment and sexual misconduct at Parliament.

The government has been making an urgent statement on the issue to MPs.

It wants to toughen up grievance procedures and offer more support to victims.

It comes after a series of allegations about the behaviour of some MPs.

Speaker Bercow says Parliament needs to work together.

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Catalan's sacked president Puigdemont in Brussels

The sacked president of the Catalan parliament Carles Puigdemont is in Brussels after leaving Spain.

The Belgian immigration minister said over the weekend that it would be "not unrealistic" for Mr Puigdemont to be granted political asylum in Belgium

From Brussels, our correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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CO2 levels surged to record highs last year

The World Meteorological Organization has announced that CO2 levels in
the Earth's atmosphere last years hit highs not seen in 800,000 years.

Scientists blame the El Niño weather pattern and human activities for
these figures and warn this could severely impact efforts to meet
global temperature goals.

William Denselow reports from United Nations headquarters in New York.

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Trump associates Manafort, Gates indicted

Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and his associate Rick Gates are facing a 12-count indictment.

The charges include money laundering, conspiracy and failure to pay taxes.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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One-time Trump foreign policy adviser George Papadopolous has plead guilty to lying to the FBI, as our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Pres. Trump denies collusion following Manafort indictment

U.S. President Donald Trump is again trying to push the attention back on Hillary Clinton and the Democrats, after his former campaign manager and associate are charged with conspiracy and money laundering.

Separately, a foreign policy adviser has pled guilty to lying to the FBI.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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12 count indictment unsealed against Manafort, Gates

A 12 count indictment has been unsealed against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and his associate Rick Gates.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Gates, Manafort indicted

The indictment against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates has been unsealed.

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

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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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