Monday, December 4, 2017

WADA confirms Russian doping data ahead of crucial IOC vote

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced that intelligence it has «seems to confirm" allegations about state-sponsored doping in Russian sports. The satements comes on the eve of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision whether Russia can take part in next year's Winter Games in South Korea. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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May in Brussels for crucial Brexit talks

UK prime minister Theresa May is in Brussels for meetings on Brexit where she is trying to get talks moved onto a future trade deal.

It's her last chance to provide an offer to the European Union before a summit of all EU leaders on December the 14th.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Australian MP proposes to same sex partner in parliament

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared it time for Australia to legalise same-sex marriage as one of his MPs made history by proposing on the floor of parliament.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Rahul Gandhi files papers to become president of India's Congress party

Rahul Gandhi has filed his nomination for president of the opposition Congress party in India.

Mr Gandhi has been the party's vice president for almost five years. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Sunday, December 3, 2017

No decision yet on US embassy in Israel - Kushner

Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump, says no decision has been made on whether to move the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Jared Kushner is supposed to be managing the U.S. response to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process as part of his remit as senior counselor to the president, and he made the remarks during a rare public appearance at the Brookings Institution.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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In ill-advised series of Tweets, Trump claims Flynn did nothing unlawful

President Trump says his former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn did nothing illegal and has nothing to hide.


The President, in a series of angry messages on Twitter, is once again demanding that legal action should be taken against Hillary Clinton, whom he defeated in last year's Presidential election.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Friday, December 1, 2017

UN asks Saudi-led coalition to lift all blockades on Yemen's ports

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The United Nations is urging a Saudi-backed coalition to completely
lift a blockade on imports to Yemen.

The UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs says up to
eight million Yemenis are facing famine.

UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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UNICEF warns AIDS targets will be missed

On World AIDS day, the United Nations Children's Agency is warning complacency means it will miss targets aimed at reducing HIV infections and ending the global epidemic.

In a new report UNICEF says goals for 2020 will not be met.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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It's laughable - Sec. Tillerson on possible departure

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is scoffing at reporters, he's about to be replaced in the Trump Administration by CIA Director Mike Pompeo.

While U.S. President Donald Trump says "Rex is still here," White House officials are openly talking about a plan to shake up the cabinet.

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

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Mike Flynn pleads guilty in Russia investigation


Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn has plead guilty to making a false statement to the FBI.

Mr Flynn is the most senior figure to be charged by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US election.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to the FBI

Michael Flynn, President Trump's former National Security Adviser, has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about the nature of his conversations with the Russian Ambassador to the United States.

It's a dramatic development that indicates one of the President's top aides is now co-operating with the investigation into ties between the Trump campaign and the Russians.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Mike Flynn charged with making false statements to FBI

Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn has been charged by special counsel Robert Mueller with making false statements to the FBI.

Mr Mueller has been investigating allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Flynn charged with lying to FBI

President Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is being charged with lying to the FBI over his communications with the Russians, and it's reported that he will plead guilty.

It's a dramatic development in the investigation into ties between President Trump's election campaign team and Moscow, as our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Pres. Trump may declare the US recognizes Jerusalm as Israel's capital

In a move which would upend decades of American policy, U.S. President Donald Trump is seriously considering declaring that the U.S. recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital city.

The Palestinians have long demanded that East Jerusalem is their capital, and the international community maintains, the issue must be resolved by negotiation.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on First Royal Visit

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made their first royal appearance since getting engaged.


Harry who is fifth in line to the royal throne and his US actress fiancee and took part in a 'royal walkabout' in the city of Nottingham and are also visiting a charity fair for World Aids Day.


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German Social Democrats say ‘Grand Coalition’ not yet agreed

The leader of Germany' social democratic party rejected suggestions that the party has already agreed to joining the country's next government.

Martin Schulz said negotiations would continue and that closer European integrations was key to any deal.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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IRISH BORDER 'MAY HAVE NO SOLUTION'

Solving the issue of the Irish border as the UK leaves the EU might not be possible, according to an influential committee of British MPs.

The Committee for Exiting the EU says existing proposals are 'untested' and 'speculative'.

The UK says it doesn't want a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

But if it leaves the single market and customs union - the Irish border will be the external border for both of those.

Arlene Foster of Northern Ireland's DUP admits it's a conundrum.

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South Australia flicks the switch to bring world's largest Lithium-ion battery online

The world's largest lithium-ion battery has officially been turned on in South Australia, as the Australian state tries to solve its energy woes.
Arthur Stevens has more on the Tesla-driven innovation.

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Cyclone Ockhi claims lives in south India

Torrential rains in the south of India have claimed nine lives amid a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal.

Areas have been put on high alert with a forecast for more heavy rain. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Republican tax reform bill hits problems in US Senate


Republican tax reform legislation has hit problems in the US Senate...with a group led by Senator Bob Corker expressing concerns over its impact on the budget deficit.

Analysis from the US Congress Joint Committee on Taxation says the legislation would add $1 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years.

But as our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports, the bill isn't dead yet:

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