Thursday, November 9, 2017

EU won't talk about Brexit transitional deal until UK makes offer on Brexit bill

The European Union will not start talks on any transitional trade relationship with the UK until the British government details how much it sees the so called Brexit bill to be.

UK prime minister Theresa May has said they will honor all their outstanding commitments to the EU but Brussels wants to know exactly how much that is.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock has more.

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MAY RESHUFFLES CABINET (AGAIN)

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's trying to head off claims her government is close to collapse, as she carries out her second cabinet reshuffle in a week.

International Development Secretary Priti Patel has been forced to resign over unauthorised meetings with Israeli officials.

It came a week after Mrs May's Defence Secretary stepped down over claims about his behaviour.

Her government is fragile because of divisions over Brexit, and because it's propped up at Westminster only by a deal with the DUP of Northern Ireland.

Labour MP Kate Osamor says there are still answers required over Priti Patel's meetings with Israeli officials.

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Camilla Tominey of the Sunday Express says Priti Patel could now make life difficult for the Prime Minister.

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Zimbabwe Former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa Flees the Country.

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Zimbabwe's former vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fled the country after he was fired by President Robert Mugabe for being disloyal.

President Mugabe accuses his former deputy for planning to oust him.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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India trade unions plan protests outside parliament

Indian trade unions are planning a three-day nationwide strike and protests outside India's parliament as they demand more jobs and better pay.

This follows a series of protests which took place on Wednesday against the government's demonetisation move, on its one year anniversary.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Delhi authorities announce emergency measures to tackle toxic smog

As toxic smog conditions persist for the third straight day in India's national capital, authorities have announced a host of measures to tackle air pollution.

Schools in the city have already been asked to stay shut until the weekend. The country's green board has accused the Delhi government of snatching the citizens' 'right to life' by its delayed action. 

Delhi is among the most polluted cities in the world. 8 people die prematurely everyday in the city because of air pollution.
 
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Trump Administration increases Cuba restrictions

The Trump has taken steps to re-impose restrictions on travel to Cuba, after the Obama administration opened up Washington's relationship with Havana.

Trump administration says it's about making sure the Cuban military doesn't profit from American tourism.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UK MINISTER RESIGNS OVER ISRAEL MEETINGS

The UK government has lost its second cabinet minister in a week with the resignation of the International Development Secretary.

Priti Patel has offered a 'fulsome apology' after a series of meetings with Israeli officials which hadn't been authorised.

It comes amid ongoing weakness for the UK government of Theresa May.

Last week her Defence Secretary resigned over sexual misconduct claims.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says a new controversy was not what Mrs May needed.

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Democrat wins in US state governor elections deal a blow to Trump's Republican party


Democrats in the US have won two state governor races...dealing President Donald Trump's Republican party a blow.

In Virginia, Ralph Northam won a tight election in which immigration was a key issue...while fellow Democrat Phil Murphy beat his Republican opponent in New Jersey.

And as our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports, these state-level elections could have wider implications for US President Donald Trump:

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CHILDREN KILLED IN BLAST IN TANZANIA

Five children have died and another 42 are injured after a blast in a primary school in Tanzania. It is believed to have been an accident. Dan Ashby has the latest from Dar es Salaam. 

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Voters desert Trump's Republicans in scores of local US elections

Democrats in the US are celebrating a string of election victories, just one year after President Trump won the keys to the White House.


They triumphed in Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida, as our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US politics swings away from Pres. Trump

The results of local elections indicate Americans are deeply unhappy with U.S. President Donald Trump.

His approval ratings are low and Democrats won races they were expecting to lose.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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All schools in Delhi shut as the government declares an emergency

The Delhi government has said that all schools in the city will stay shut until the weekend on account of the toxic smog that has enveloped the city for the second straight day.

The state government has said that the city now resembles a 'gas chamber' and that they are willing to adopt more emergency measures should the situation worsen.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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UK Development Secretary Summoned over Unofficial Meetings


The UK's Development Secretary has been summoned back to London amid revelations she held unauthorised meetings with Israeli politicians whilst on holiday.


There's speculation that Priti Patel could be sacked, as she  cuts short a three day visit to Africa in order to meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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France Backtracks on Nuclear Power Cut Pledge

France's environment minister is backing down from a promise to dramatically cut down on the amount of nuclear power the country produces.

Instead, he says the focus will be on slashing the number of gas guzzling cars. 

Our Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Paris.

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Protests in India as country marks one year since demonetisation

Protests are taking place in India as the country marks one year since its controversial demonetisation move, in which the two highest bank notes were banned.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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UK MINISTER ORDERED TO RETURN FROM AFRICA

British Prime Minister Theresa May's ordered her International Development Secretary to return from Africa - amid speculation Priti Patel is about to be fired.

Priti Patel had apologised for unauthorised meetings with Israeli officials during a holiday in August.

But it's now emerged she held further meetings in September without government officials or diplomats present.

Mrs May had been resisting pressure to sack her because of the fragility of her government.

Labour MP Chris Bryant says she's misled the Prime Minister.

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Trump warns North Korea 'not to test' US

US President Donald Trump has warned North Korea not to underestimate his administration, but also offered a path to peace to Kim Jong Un's regime.

In a speech to lawmakers in South Korea, President Trump struck said the nuclear weapons were putting the North Korean regime "in grave danger".

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Texas shooter escaped from mental health facility

Devin Patrick Kelley escaped from a mental health facility in 2012, the same year he was court-martialed for abusing his family.

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that his was one of multiple cases not sent on to national databases, which might have prevented him from purchasing guns.

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

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Trump changes tone on North Korea

US President Donald Trump has urged North Korea to "come to the table" and discuss giving up its nuclear weapons.

He struck a much more optimistic tone than his previous angry rhetoric during a pres conference alongside his south korean counterpart Moon Jae-in.

Kate Fisher reports

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