Tuesday, October 31, 2017

NYC officials: 8 dead in Manhattan attack, suspect shot and in custody

At least eight people have been killed and 15 others injured in New York City, after a truck plowed into pedestrians and cyclists on a section of the West Side Highway in Lower Manhattan. 

City officials say the suspect was shot and is now in police custody.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said the attack, which he called an especially cowardly act, is being investigated as a terrorism case. 


New York Police Commissioner said the truck also collided with a school bus, injuring two students and two adults. The suspect was shot by a police officer as he emerged from the vehicle.


Governor Andrew Cuomo says while it appears to be deliberate act, there does not appear to be a wider plot.



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Tech Companies Testify re Election Interference

Top executives for Facebook Google and Twitter began two days of testimony on Capitol Hill with an appearance in front of the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on crime and terrorism. 

Lawmakers grilled the representatives for the social media giants about how their online platforms were used to spread misinformation and propaganda in the 2016 US presidential election. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.  (WRAP)

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At least 8 dead in New York City attack

At least 8 people are confirmed dead after a pick up truck slammed through a bicycle lane, knocking over cyclists and pedestrians in New York City.

The attack came just hours before millions were expected to don costumes to celebrate Halloween. 

New York City police arrested a 29-year-old suspect, shooting him in the leg to subdue him as he ran through the crowd, brandishing fake weapons.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed the attack.

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U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on twitter he is aware of the violence, posting, "looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. Law enforcement is following this closely."

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At least 6 dead, 15 injured in NYC after truck ploughs into pedestrians, cyclists

In New York City, at least six people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a truck reportedly plowed into pedestrians and cyclists in Lower Manhattan


One suspect is now in custody. 


Our New York correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Netflix cancels 'House of Cards' series after Kevin Spacey accused of sexual harrassment

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Netflix has decided to cancel its hit show House of Cards, after star
Kevin Spacey was accused of sexually harassing a minor. There had
already been plans in place to end at the show's sixth season but now
Netflix says it will permanently "suspend production"

While Mr Spacey has apologized for his behavior, Netflix said it's
deeply troubled by the news.

Our correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Beijing and Seoul to normalize ties following Thaad tensions

Beijing and Seoul have agreed to put aside their differences over the controversial US Thaad anti-missile deployment in South Korea.


The move to normalize relations comes after a year-long standoff that has chilled bilateral relations and hit at South Korean businesses.


Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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Refugees in mortal danger as Australian detention centre on Manus Island closes

Refugees refusing to leave Australia's now closed Manus Island detention
centre have been forced to endure a restless night fearful of attack and
with little power or water.
More than 600 refugees and asylum seekers remained inside the facility
in Papua New Guinea's Lombrum Navy Base overnight, many too scared to
venture out.
The group made an eleventh-hour bid in the PNG Supreme Court to prevent
the centre's scheduled closure on Tuesday night.
Senator Nick McKim told Australia's ABC that Electricity had been cut to
two buildings by early evening while some of those holed up were doing
what they could to guard against dehydration.

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UK Police investigate Weinstein claims



British Police are investigating seven reports of sexual assault relating to an investigation into Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein.


Officers say so far no arrests have been made.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports



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Tech giants reveal scope of online Russia-activity during 2016 US election


Social Media giants, Facebook and Twitter are giving details on the widespread influence of Russian posts during the 2016 presidential election.  

In prepared testimony for a Senate Hearing, Facebook revealed that 126 million Americans saw Russia-backed posts. 

Kevin McAleese reports...

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Ex-preident of Catalonia speaks in Brussels after fleeing Barcelona

The ousted president of the Catalan parliament is in Brussels but says he's not applying for political asylum as many had expected he would.

Carles Puigdemont says he won't return to Spain until he has guarantees of a fair judicial process after being charged with rebellion for declaring independence after an illegal referendum.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock has been following a press conference by the former Catalan leader in Brussels.

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UN critical of US Puerto Rico hurricane response

The United Nations has criticized the United States' slow response in helping hurricane-hit Puerto Rico.

Most of the US territory is still without power.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Pres. Trump pushes back following indictments

U.S. President is pushing back following the first indictments filed by special counsel Robert Mueller.

In a separate court filing, a federal judge has agreed that the special counsel  may force testimony to pursue the investigation into possible collusion.

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

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Pres. Trump pushes back following indictments

U.S. President is pushing back following the first indictments filed by special counsel Robert Mueller.

In a separate court filing, a federal judge has agreed that the special counsel  may force testimony to pursue the investigation into possible collusion.

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

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BoE estimates 75 thousand financial services jobs to go if there is a "hard Brexit"

The Bank of England estimates up to 75 thousand jobs could be lost in the UK's crucial financial services industry if the UK fails to reach a Brexit agreement with the European Union. 

British broadcaster, the BBC is reporting that senior figures in the Bank believe that to be a reasonable scenario if no deal is struck on financial services between the UK and its European counterparts.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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HARRASSMENT CLAIMS SWIRL AT UK PARLIAMENT

The UK's parliament is in the grip of growing claims of harassment by British MPs.

The Sun newspaper has published a so-called 'dossier' of alleged misconduct by MPs from the governing Conservative Party.

The government and the Speaker of the House of Commons have vowed to reform disciplinary regimes in Westminster and make it easier for alleged victims to report inappropriate behaviour.

Correspondent Olly Barratt says the issue is heaping pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May.


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Former Catalan President in Brussels, But No Formal Asylum Request

Catalonia's now former president and five of his ministers start a second day in Brussels—as they face charges back home in Spain. 

They've hired a human rights attorney who specializes in asylum—but that attorney says no request for asylum has been made.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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India sets up panel to look at merging struggling banks

India has set up a ministerial panel to examine and oversee the mergers of the country's public sector banks, which are struggling under the burden of bad debts.

The panel will be led by India's finance minister.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Another Australian parliamentarian facing dual citizenship query

The Australian government continues on its citizenship roller coaster with another senior government member under a cloud due to potential dual citizenship.
It comes following the disqualification from parliament of the Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and 4 senators last week.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne.

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One pollutant killed 500,000 Indians in 2015

For the first time ever, a study by the medical journal Lancet has revealed how PM2.5 was the sole pollutant responsible for the deaths of over 500,000 Indians in 2015.

Earlier this week, the same study revealed how more people died of pollution in India in 2015 compared to anywhere else in the world.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Arrests in US Mueller investigation could be the first of many


Two ex-Trump campaign aides have pleaded not guilty to a series of charges including money laundering and acting as unregistered agents for Ukraine's former government.

 

Ex-campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his business associate Rick Gates handed themselves in to federal authorities on Monday morning.

 

Meanwhile a third former member of the Trump campaign...George Papadopoulos...has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.

 

The arrests are the first as a result of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia in the 2016 US presidential election.


Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:


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