Wednesday, November 29, 2017

NORTH KOREA CLAIMS ENTIRE U.S. NOW IN RANGE

North Korea says its test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile shows it is now capable of reaching all of the United States.

State television in Pyongyang says North Korea is now a nuclear state.

The missile landed in Japanese waters, with the latest test defying UN sanctions on the country's weapons programme.

US correspondent Simon Marks - en route to China - says President Donald Trump's next steps are being closely watched.

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BREXIT 'DIVORCE BILL AGREED' - REPORTS

The UK has reportedly offered a higher so-called 'divorce bill' to Brussels of around 50 billion euros.

It's being widely reported in the UK media that such a sum has been offered and is being welcomed by EU negotiators.

The divorce payment has been a key stumbling block as the UK tries to move Brexit talks onto the next phase after December.

George Parker of the Financial Times this new offer might be difficult for some Brexiteers to swallow.

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Peter Foster is the Telegraph's Europe editor - he says this could be an important moment.

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Assisted dying bill passes Victorian parliament and will become law

Australia's only assisted-dying scheme will be legal in the southern State of Victoria from mid-2019 after state parliament passed controversial legislation following more than 100 hours of debate.
Arthur Stevens has the details from Melbourne

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Same sex marriage bill passed by Australian senate

In Australia, the landmark bill legalising same-sex marriage has cleared the Senate in Canberra without any major changes, and will now return to the lower house, the House of Representatives for final assent and become law.
Arthur Stevens has more

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NYC terror suspect pleads not guilty

The New York City suspect, accused of killing eight people by running
over them with a truck, has pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism
charges.

Sayfullo Saipov entered his plea at a federal court following the
attack on Halloween.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Libyan militia leader acquitted of murder in Benghazi attack

A former Libyan militia leader has been found guilty of terrorism over the 2012 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, but he's been acquitted of murder.

Ahmed Abu Khattala was seized by US commandos in Libya and taken to the US for trial.

As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the case is the latest twist in a long-running controversy over responsibility for the deadly attack.

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North Korea launches ballistic missile

President Trump says the US will "take care of it" following North Korea's latest missile launch.

The Pentagon says it believes an intercontinental ballistic missile travelled for 1,000km (620 miles) before falling into the Sea of Japan early on Wednesday morning local time.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.


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Pres. Trump thinks North Korea launch will force budget changes

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks the Democrats will change their tune on tax reform and the federal budget.

The U.S. Congress needs to reach a deal a funding the continuing operations of the federal government by December 8, but Democratic leaders refused to participate in White House talks after the American president attacked them on social media.

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated some of his attacks on the Democrats, but then said they need to come to the table following North Korea's missile launch.

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House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refused to attend the White House meeting, saying President Trump isn't serious about compromise and it was nothing but a photo op.

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks North Korea's actions force them to change their minds.

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Democrats blame Pres. Trump's twitter habit for political impasse

Democratic Congressional leaders are blaming U.S. President Donald Trump's twitter habit for the political impasse over how to fund the U.S. government, tax reform and other legislative issues.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refused to  attend a White House meeting aftre the President predicted on social media they wouldn't agree to any deal.

Democrat Chuck Schumer wants the President to put down the phone and get serious:

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Pentagon report shows US troop numbers in Iraq and Syria much higher than previous figures


According to a report released by the Department of Defense in Washington, the number of US troops in Syria and Iraq is significantly higher than figures previously acknowledged by the Pentagon.

The news comes after the Pentagon also revised up its official figures for Afghanistan earlier this year.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details:

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Democrats aren't serious - Sen. McConnell

Senator Mitch McConnell doesn't believe the Democrats are serious about dealing with the political issues facing the government, including the fact that funding runs out December 8.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media, he doesn't see a deal with the Democrats because all they want to do is raise taxes.

Minority leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer confirmed, they would not participate in discussions at the White House on funding the federal government or tax reform.

Republican Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell:

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North Korea a threat to all responsible nations - Sec. Tillerson

North Korea has test fired a ballistic missile, the first such test in two months.

The regime of Kim Jong Un and the Trump administration have exchanged a series of insults, whilst additional sanctions have been imposed following a series of votes at the United Nations.

Just before the missile test was confirmed, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson thanked European allies for their recognition of the threat North Korea poses.

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Democrats refuse to negotiate with Pres. Trump

Top Democratic Congressional leaders say they will not negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, after he posted on social media, he sees no deal with them.

House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer do want to keep working with their Republican counterparts. 

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell want the Democrats to put aside what they term are excuses and antics.

On the floor of the U.S. Senate, Chuck Schumer says it doesn't make any sense to talk with a person who dismisses any compromise out of hand.

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Senator Chuck Schumer says they do want to talk with the Republicans about the wide range of legislative and policy issues facing the Congress.

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HARRY AND MEGHAN TO MARRY IN MAY

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry in May.

Kensington Palace says the service will take place at Windsor Castle - one of the Queen's main residences outside London.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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US gov't facing shutdown over funding

U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers ahead of a possible federal government shutdown.

The American president wants to push tax reform, but the federal government runs out of money December 8 unless a compromise can be found.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Ethiopia to miss 2017 dam deadline


Ethiopia will miss its 2017 target of first phase of power production from a mega dam that it has been constructing since 2011.


The Great Renaissance dam set to be the biggest in Africa upon completion and will produce over 6000MW of power as well as supply electricity to both domestic and foreign consumers.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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Duchess of Cambridge is 'Thrilled' at the news of Prince Harry's engagement

As the British public awaits further details of the wedding between Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle, Harry's sister-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge has spoken for the first time about the engagement news.


Her and her husband Prince William released a statement following the announcement of the couple's engagement saying they were 'thrilled'. And Kate has described it as an exciting time for Meghan and Harry.


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Wildlife regulator considers multi-million dollar rainforest sell-off

The international wildlife regulator CITES is considering whether or not to allow Madagascar to sell seized rainforest trunks worth millions of dollars. The island says it would allow it to fund conservation work, but activists warn it could encourage further logging - and destroy the island's remaining forests. Dan Ashby reports. 

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Attempted murder charges after German knife attack

A German man has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a local mayor after criticizing the politician's welcoming attitude towards asylum seekers.

The attack comes two years after a similar attack in the city of Cologne.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Pope Francis calls for peace in Myanmar, fails to directly refer to the Rohingya community

Pope Francis has given a major speech in Myanmar in which he called for "respect for each ethnic group" without specifically referring to the country's Muslim Rohingya community. 

Human rights groups had urged the Pope to use the term to show his support for the group, however the Catholic Church in the country advised this might cause further problems. 

Myanmar and it's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been accused of ethnic cleansing amid reports of atrocities and killing of Rohingya communities.   Over 600 thousand Rohingya have fled to neighboring Bangladesh. 

During his speech, the Pope called for peace in Myanmar.   

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