Wednesday, November 15, 2017

EU rejects UN claim its Libya migrant policy is "inhuman"

The European Union is rejecting the UN's claim that its policy of supporting Libyan authorities deal with migrants is "inhuman".

Libyan authorities are supported by the EU to intercept migrants who are then taken back to Libya but often reportedly held in overcrowded detention centres.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock has more.

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Delhi to adopt tougher emission standards to cope with air pollution

The Indian government has advanced the deadline for New Delhi to adopt the world's toughest vehicle emission standards- Euro VI by two years. 

This is an attempt to mitigate air pollution in one of the most polluted cities in the world.

For over a week now, Delhi has seen hazardous levels of toxic air pollution- prompting many citizens to say they are leaving the city.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Regional bloc calls for calm in Zimbabwe as military moves in

Southern Africa's regional bloc SADC has urged for calm and restraint in Zimbabwe, after the military seized the capital Harare and took in President Mugabe and his wife. There are reports that Mugabe's main rival, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has returned to Zimbabwe as the country remains on high alert. Dan Ashby has more.

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18K Now on French Radicalization List

French intelligence agents say they have now identified 18 thousand people who they consider radicalized and potentially violent. 

It shows that despite the Islamic State losing ground in Syria and Iraq, European intel services belview home grown terror poses a threat.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Paris.

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Australia votes yes for same sex marriage - reactions/comments

Gay Australians could be married before Christmas after the country overwhelmingly endorsed same-sex marriage and brought a community "in from the cold".
It's up to MPs now to legislate on same-sex marriage in the two weeks of parliament left for the year but they've been warned to get it done without playing politics.
A majority 'yes' vote was recorded in 133 of 150 federal electorates across the country.

Comedian Magda Szubanski thanked Australia on behalf of the gay community.

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Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce celebrated the amazing outcome:

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And prime minister Malcolm Turnbull, himself a 'yes' advocate, has vowed to comply, setting Christmas as the target.

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Opposition Leader Bill Shorten told a joyous crowd outside Melbourne's State Library that it's time for the change:

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ZIMBABWE MILITARY SAYS COUP NOT UNDERWAY

Zimbabwe's military says it is not launching a coup, but has taken over national broadcaster ZBC to 'target criminals'.

Major General Sibusiso Mayo read out a statement on ZBC insisting President Mugabe and his family are safe.

Gunfire has been heard in some parts of the capital Harare.

The military intervention comes after President Mugabe fired his vice president - a move seen as opening the path for his wife Grace to succeed him as Zimbabwe's leader.

Reporter in Tanzania Dan Ashby says Robert Mugabe's recent rule has seen many suffer.

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US congress considers presidential authority to launch nuclear attack

The US government has issued a technical alert for cyber-attacks allegedly sponsored by the North Korean government.
 
It says there have been attacks targeting the aerospace, finance and telecoms industries since 2016.
 
Kate Fisher reports from Washington DC.

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US says North Korea hacked banks, aerospace firms and telecomms

The US government has issued a technical alert for cyber-attacks allegedly sponsored by the North Korean government.
It says there have been attacks targeting the aerospace, finance and telecomms industries since 2016.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington DC.

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Head of Zimbabwean army denies coup reports but confirms military action

The commander in chief of armed forces in Zimbabwe is denying that he's launched a coup against 93 year-old President Robert Mugabe.


But he says he's acted to defend the country's revolution against forces within Mr. Mugabe's governing ZANU-PF party that have been purging their political opponents.


General Constantino Chiwenga spoke on Zimbabwean national radio after explosions were heard in the capital Harare, and the President's residence was surrounded by troops.


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Army denies launching coup against Mugabe in Zimbabwe

Explosions have been heard in the capital of Zimbabwe, amid reports that the army may be launching a coup against the rule of the country's 93 year-old President Robert Mugabe.


The headquarters of the national broadcaster in Zimbabwe have been surrounded by troops, and the whereabouts of President Mugabe and his wife Grace are unknown.


Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Harare is advising staff to shelter in place because of what it calls "political uncertainty".


An un-named military spokesman speaking on Radio Zimbabwe pledged loyalty to President Mugabe, but insisted the army is acting to prevent the revolution that he lead from being de-railed,


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US Embassy in Zimbabwe advises staff to "shelter in place" amid political turmoil

Explosions have been heard in the capital of Zimbabwe, amid reports that the army may be launching a coup against the rule of the country's 93 year-old President Robert Mugabe.

The headquarters of the national broadcaster in Zimbabwe have been surrounded by troops, and the whereabouts of President Mugabe and his wife Grace are unknown.

Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Harare is advising staff to shelter in place because of what it calls "political uncertainty".

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Australian PM thanks Australia for taking part in Same Sex Postal Survey

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has thanked the Australian public for participating in the voluntary Same Sex Postal Survey which has overwhelming come down on the side of the Yes vote to allow Same Sex Marriage.

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Australia votes for same sex marriage

Australians have given same-sex marriage their overwhelming approval with a near 62 per cent 'yes' vote in a voluntary survey.
A majority 'yes' vote was recorded in 133 of the 150 federal electorates across the country, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics chief Statistician David Kalish.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Roy Moore not fit for US Senate - McConnell

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants Roy Moore to end his candidacy to be the next U.S. Senate from Alabama, with a special election set for December 12.

Roy Moore has posted on social media his supporters will not be fooled, and Mitch McConnell's days as majority leader are numbered.

Recent polls find Moore's large lead in the Alabama vote has evaporated and following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, he's now tied with his Democratic rival.

Senator McConnell indicated he doesn't want to seat Roy More if he were to win.

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3 dead in California school shooting

Amazon Selling off China Cloud Assets

Amazon is selling off the hardware from its public cloud business in China. 

Amazon Web Services says it's taking this step to meet new Chinese regulations. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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US researchers develop new pill sensor to track journey through body

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US regulators have given the green light to a pill that can be traced
as it travels through the human body.

The Abilify MyCite tablets contain a minuscule sensor that can be
tracked through smart technology as its contents are absorbed into the
bloodstream.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Tillerson to press Myanmar leaders to resolve Rohingya crisis

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to address the Rohingya crisis head on, when he meets with Myanmar's leaders Wednesday…. including putting pressure on the military to end the violence in Rakhine State.

The visit comes as lawmakers in Washington call for sanctions against the Asian state.

Our US correspondent Liling Tan has more.

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Senators concerned about Pres. Trump's decision-making on nuclear arms

Key senators are openly and publicly worried about U.S. President Donald Trump's decision-making skills when it comes to his authority to order the use of nuclear weapons.

For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Senate's Foreign Relations Committee is holding a hearing on the executive authority to use nuclear weapons, hearing from former military officers and experts.

Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut, is worried.

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Pres. Trump promotes Asia trip achievements

U.S. President Donald Trump is promoting his Asia trip as very successful, with some $300 billion in deals signed.

That number has not been confirmed, and many observers note, he left the East Asia Summit early after promising to stay, and the final days of the trip were undermined by his tweet storms.

Pres. Trump wants to make a big statement about all that he's achieved during his 12-day Asia trip.

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed previously, Asian leaders didn't respect American leadership but now they do.

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