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Friday, December 8, 2017

UN call on social media companies to do more on migrant issue

The United Nations migration agency has urged social media companies
to do more to protect people against trafficking in Africa.

The UN body warn that smugglers use sites like Facebook to attract
would-be migrants from West Africa.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Moving US embassy in Israel to take time - Sec. Tillerson

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem will take at least two years.

The unilateral decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has sparked violence across the Middle East.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Jerusalem clashes as UN meets

There have been more violent clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians after the US President recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Palestinians says around 200 people have been injured, and one man killed.

It comes as the UN Security Council holds an emergency meeting.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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BREXIT DEAL REACHED

The UK and the European Commission have reached a Brexit deal.

The announcement in Brussels means Brexit negotiations can move on to the next phase - if rubber-stamped at a key summit next week.

Britain and the EU thought a deal had been reached on Monday but it fell apart due to the UK government not being able to bring along the DUP - the Northern Irish party which supports it at Westminster.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the breakthrough comes at the second time of asking.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the breakthrough should now get past next week's EU summit.

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BREXIT DEAL REACHED

The UK and the European Commission have reached a Brexit deal.

The announcement in Brussels means Brexit negotiations can move on to the next phase - if rubber-stamped at a key summit next week.

But European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker says a conclusion has now been reached.

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UK Prime Minister Theresa May says compromises have been made to reach a deal.

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Video of suspected hate crime sparks outrage in India

A Muslim was hacked and burnt to death in the Indian state of Rajasthan and the entire crime was recorded on a cell phone. Police have since arrested the main suspect.

Critics allege that since Prime Minister Modi's victory in 2014, the far right has been emboldened and crimes against minority groups have been on the rise- a claim the ruling party denies.

Indian government plans to seal its border with Bangladesh to stem Rohingya inflow

Thursday, December 7, 2017

US gov't spending plan gets 2 week reprieve

Both chambers of the U.S. government have agreed to a two-week extension to keep the American federal government running.

However, a long-term spending plan remains an elusive goal, with significant political differences among lawmakers.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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FBI director defends agency

FBI director Christopher Wray defended the law enforcement agency he leads to the House Judiciary Committee after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on social media, the FBI is in tatters.

The White House remains frustrated the the focus remains on possible ties between the 2016 Trump Campaign and Russian operatives, when they want further investigation of Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State.

FBI Director Wray praised his thousands of employees.

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White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders defended President Trump's position, insisting there are a few bad apples at the FBI.

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US team may stay home from Winter Olympics - White House

U.S. President Donald Trump may yet decide the American Olympic team should not travel to Pyeongchang, South Korea for the Winter Olympics.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley opened the can of worms when she told the Fox News Channel it was still an open question about whether the U.S. athletes were going, and they were discussing how best to protect Americans in the region.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders left open the question of whether the U.S. will participate in the February games.

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Dozens injured in Bethlehem clashes

At least 31 were injured as violence broke out in the historic city of Bethlehem following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to unilaterally confirm Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the American embassy there.

The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on the growing crisis.

From global leaders to the Congressional lawmakers have condemned the decision, but at the White House, spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders says President Trump's decision is courageous.

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Trump's poll numbers hit new record lows

President Trump's approval ratings have hit yet another all-time low, with only 32 per cent of the American public saying they like the job that he's doing.

And the latest survey shows he's losing ground with Republican voters as well.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Republicans vote in favor to give gun owners license to carry concealed weapons across states

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Republicans in the US House of Representatives have voted in favor of
allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons across state lines, in
a big win for gun rights groups.

If confirmed in the US Senate, the bill would override state laws
which vary widely on gun carrying permits.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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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

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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