Thursday, December 7, 2017

Severe "purple" alert issued for California's wildfires

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes in Southern
California after massive wildfires ripped through the south of the
state.

Officials have raised the "purple" alert for the first time - which is
the most severe warning for high winds spreading the fires.

US correspondent, Frances Read is in Los Angeles and says they're
expecting conditions to get worse.

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Sen. Franken to resign

U.S. Senator Al Franken (Democrat from Minnesota) has confirmed he will resign from the U.S. Senate following allegations of sexual harassment.

He's the latest well-known name to face allegations, he inappropriately touched women. 

He denies some of those allegations.

On the floor of the U.S. Senate, he confirmed he feels he can no longer properly represent the people of Minnesota.

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Senator Franken spoke publicly about the charges laid against Donald Trump and Roy Moore, the Republican candidate for Senate from Alabama.

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Oscars Organization Creates Code of Conduct

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science has adopted its first code of conduct.


The Academy is the organization that awards the Oscars. 


The code follows the Academy's expulsion of Harvey Weinstein,  accused by dozens of women of sexual harassment and abuse. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 




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US attendance at Winter Olympics an “open question”

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says it's an open question
as to whether the country will send its athletes to the Winter
Olympics in South Korea.

The Games are being held in Pyeongchang- just 50 miles from the border
with North Korea.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Violence over Trump Jerusalem decision

At least 16 Palestinians have been injured in violent clashes,
following US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem
as Israel's capital.

It comes as the United Nations Security Council prepares for an
emergency meeting on the situation.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Thousands gather in Brussels for Catalonia demonstration

Thousands of Catalan protesters have hit the street of Brussels to call on the European Union to mediate in the political crisis in Spain.

The separatist movement's leader Carles Puigdemont remains in Brussels after Madrid took control of Catalonia following his declaration of independence.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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UK Government says it's confident of reaching deal over Irish border issue

The British government says it is optimistic that a deal can be reached to satisfy both sides of the Irish border as the issue remains an obstacle to returning to a Brexit deal. 


Negotiations are continuing between Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative government and their parliamentary allies, the Democratic Unionist Party,  the DUP,  in a bid to reach agreement.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Turkish President Makes Landmark Visit to Greece

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is making a landmark visit to neighboring Greece.

The two countries are NATO allies—but at the same time tensions between the two dates back centuries.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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Baby wrongly declared dead in Indian hospital dies

A baby wrongly declared dead by a hospital in Delhi has died.

The parents claim that the hospital told them their twin babies were stillborn and handed over the bodies - but the family later discovered that one of the babies was still breathing.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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CONDEMNATION CONTINUES OF TRUMP JERUSALEM DECISION

Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip are holding a day of strikes and protests after US President Donald Trump moved to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Israel has welcomed the decision as 'historic'.

But Saudi Arabia, France, and the UK are among US allies criticising President Trump's actions.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan - who's fallen out with Donald Trump on several occasions - was asked about the decision while in Islamabad.

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Same sex marriage now legal in Australia - first marriages expected in January

Australia's first legal same-sex marriages will go ahead in January after a marathon session of parliament passed laws.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Same sex marriage legalised in Australia

The vote for same sex marriage in Australia has finally been taken in the federal parliament and a resounding yes vote was the order of the day.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Wildfires close in on Los Angeles

Wildfires that are ripping through Southern California are now
dangerously close to the city of Los Angeles.

There have already been widespread evacuations in the surrounding
areas, with several different fires currently burning.

Firefighters are struggling to contain the fires which are likely to
be made worse by strong winds.

US correspondent, Frances Read, is in Los Angeles.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Russia sanctions would be "ripped up" - Michael Flynn

A new report on a whistleblower says that while inauguration was underway, Michael Flynn was texting business partners about how sanctions against Russia would be ripped up.

The whistleblower first approached the House Oversight committee in June, NBC News reports.

Our U.S. Correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UN chief criticizes Trump Jerusalem decision

The United Nations Secretary-General has criticized US President
Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Antonio Guterres reaffirmed the UN's position on the city needing to
be a capital for both Israelis and Palestinians.

The UN has long maintained that the future of Jerusalem can only be
decided by the two sides themselves, and is crucial to the two-state
solution.

Antonio Guterres spoke to reporters at the UN headquarters in New York.

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Antonio Guterres said negotiations would be needed to determine
Jerusalem's official status.

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US recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital

US President Donald Trump has formally recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel - despite widespread international condemnation.

He's instructed the state department to start the process of moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Kate Fisher reports

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Pres. Trump confirms Jerusalem is Israel's capital

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally confirmed that the United States will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's historic and current capital.

He says it's just a matter of reality, and that's why the U.S. embassy should be located there.

The decision has been met with criticism both in the region and back in Washington.

U.S. President Donald Trump showed his signature after signing the proclamation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says, the reality is that Jerusalem is Israel's capital.

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U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he wants the American embassy moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

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Whilst denying that his decision has any impact on the final status issues of the long-stalled peace process between the Israelis and Palestinians, President Trump endorsed negotiations among all the parties.

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Pres. Trump wants to sign tax bill

U.S. President Donald Trump is excited to sign the tax bill, insisting it will massively boost the American economy.

The bill has been broadly criticized as making American government finances work and really only cutting taxes for the rich.

Also, there remain significant differences between the two versions of the legislation under consideration which must be reconciled by the House and Senate.

U.S. President Donald Trump is enthusiastic.

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Putin has announced he will run for president again

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Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed he would run for re-election in March 2018.  Putin has been in power, either as president or prime minister, since 2000.  He is expected to win comfortably and extend his grip on power into a third decade.  Julia Lyubova has more.


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US homeless population grows for first time in seven years

The US homeless population has grown for the first time in seven years.

An annual report from the office of housing and urban development says more than half a million Americans are living on the streets.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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