Monday, November 6, 2017

More than 700 Indians named in Paradise Papers

The Paradise Papers, more than 13 million files of leaked data, show that more than 700 Indians, including one of Bollywood's biggest actors and a government minister are among the wealthy and powerful individuals connected to offshore tax havens.

This comes as the Indian government has been taking increased measures to crack down on tax avoidance and weed out the problem of black money in the country.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Turnbull will force Australian politicians to declare dual citizenship, or not.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that all Federal MPs will be required to declare to parliament they are not a citizen of another country,
Arthur Stevens reports that Mr Turnbull made the declaration on Monday in the capital, Canberra.

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Paradise Papers Leak: Queen Elizabeth II

Leaked documents indicate that Queen Elizabeth II's private estate has invested millions in offshore accounts.


Although there is nothing to suggest that the investments are illegal,  the British Government has vowed to curb aggressive tax avoidance schemes.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Russia invested in Facebook, Twitter through Kushner's Russian associate

According to leaked reports the Kremlin invested millions into Twitter and Facebook. The investment was arranged through a Russian-American billionaire who also financed a business belonging to the US President Donald Trump's advisor Jared Kushner. Revelations come amid ongoing investigation into Russia's meddling with the US electoral system, with Twitter and Facebook accused of failing to block Moscow's political ads targeting American voters. Our Moscow correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports.

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QUEEN REVEALED TO HAVE OFFSHORE INVESTMENTS

Britain's Queen Elizabeth had around $13m invested offshore, according to leaked documents.

It's one of a number of revelations from a huge leak of financial information, dubbed the Paradise Papers.

The Duchy of Lancaster, which provides the Queen with an income, says all of its investments are 'fully audited and legitimate'.

But the Queen is facing pressure to end any offshore investments being made on her behalf.

The Paradise Papers contain details about the tax and investment strategies of wealthy individuals.

Will Fitzgibbon is senior reporter at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.

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US MEDIA: TEXAS SHOOTING SUSPECT IS DEVIN PATRICK KELLEY

US media are naming the suspect in a mass shooting in Texas which killed 26 as Devin Patrick Kelley.

The 26 year-old was reportedly discharged from the US Air Force in 2014 after a court-martial over the assault of his wife and child.

The attack at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs in Wilson County also wounded at least 20 people.

The suspected gunman was found dead in his vehicle after the incident.

Governor of Texas Greg Abbott says the state is in shock.

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Fighting Erupts in DRC

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Fighting has erupted in the Democratic Republic City's eastern town of  Bukavu between government forces and troops loyal to a former renegade colonel.

Colonel Abbas Kayonga was a former rebel before he got integrated into the Congolese army but went separate ways after.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Catalan leader Puigdemont and 4 others released on condition in Belgium

Former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont and four others have been released on condition in Belgium by a judge investigating their extradition cases.

The 5 handed themselves into police in Brussels over the weekend after Spain issued a European arrest warrant on charges of rebellion and sedition.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock has more.

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Sunday, November 5, 2017

Gunman named in Texas church shooting

At least 27 people are believed to have died when a gunman attacked a church service in Texas.


Another 30 people are being treated for injuries in hospital.


The gunman died at the scene and has now been named, as our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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NYC Marathon held amid tighter security

The New York marathon has taken place amid increased security
following this week's Manhattan terror attack in which 8 people died.

The New York Police Department said they mounted the "largest ever
police presence" for the city's race.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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At least 20 dead in Texas church shooting

At least 20 people are believed to have been killed when a gunman attacked a church in the middle of Sunday morning services in Texas.


The gunman is dead…an investigation into the attack is getting underway.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Russia business ties for Commerce Sec. revealed - Paradise Papers

Questions are being raised about U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' continuing investment in a Russian energy firm, following the release of the Paradise Papers.

The documents were leaked from Appleby, a law firm based in Bermuda.

The German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung originally obtained more than 13 million documents, and enlisted International Consortium of Investigative Journalists  and around 100 other media partners to answer questions about off-shore investing, questions which involved Queen Elizabeth, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and many others.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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"At least 27 dead" in Texas shooting

At least 27 people have been killed by a gunman who opened fire in a Texas church just outside the city of San Antonio.


The gunman is dead…the motive for the attack is unknown.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Catalonia: Puigdemont hands himself into police in Brussels

A judge in Belgium is deciding whether or not to uphold a European arrest warrant for the former leader of the Catalan parliament Carles Puigdemont and four others. 

Spain issued the warrant after they failed to attend a court date on charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds after Mr Puigdemont declared Catalan independence after an illegal referendum. 

From Brussels, Jack Parrock reports. 

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Friday, November 3, 2017

UK Police are investigating sexual assault claim believed to be against Kevin Spacey

British Police are investigating the actor Kevin Spacey, over an alleged complaint of sexual assault.


It comes amid a number of allegations against Spacey have come forward in recent days.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell Reports


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Myanmar says proposed US sanctions would hurt investments, stability

Yangon is warning that re-imposing US sanctions on Myanmar could hurt its young civilian government under de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi. 


American lawmakers this week proposed sanctions against Myanmar over its treatment of Rohingyas in Rakhine state. 


Our US correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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US Unemployment Hits 17 Year Low

US unemployment has hit its lowest level in seventeen years, at just 4.1%.

Last month 261,000 were jobs created.

The tighter labor market hasn't led to pressure on wages, with  the average hourly rate increasing only a cent. 

Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes says the numbers also reflect a rebound from job losses after the hurricanes in Florida and Texas.

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Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly truck attack in New York

The self-proclaimed Islamic State has claimed responsibility for
Tuesday's truck attack in New York that killed eight people.

29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov was shot and detained by police and has
been charged with supporting the terrorist group.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Pres. Trump wants Justice Dept. to investigate Hillary Clinton

U.S. President Donald Trump says, "let's go FBI & DOJ!" urging the the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Hillary Clinton.

The American president has seized upon a new book by one-time Democracy Party chair Donna Brazile that details the unethical, but not criminal behavior of the Clinton campaign taking over the party finances long before the nomination was secure.

His assertions come as Carter Page, another one-time Trump associate, confirms to Congressional staffers, he fully briefed then candidate Donald Trump on potential Russia meetings.

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US Pres. Trump to Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump is leaving on a nearly two week trip to Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and East Asian summits.

Domestic political matters remain at the forefront of the President's mind.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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