Monday, December 11, 2017

NYC blast was "attempted terrorist attack"

New York City police are treating an explosion at one of Manhattan's
main transit hubs as an "attempted terrorist attack".

27-year-old Akayed Ullah is in custody after detonating a device that
was strapped to his body.

Police say it was a "low-tech" device based on a pipe-bomb.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke to reporters after the incident.

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned it could have been much worse.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the city was an understandable target.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the injuries were minor and
non-life threatening.

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Explosion at NYC bus terminal

One man is in custody following an explosion at one of New York City's
busiest transit hubs.

The blast happened at the Port Authority Bus Terminal during Monday
morning rush hour. Four people were injured at the scene.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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EU says it's unified on two state solution after Netanyahu visit

The European Union says it is committed and unified on a two state solution in the middle east as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Brussels.

Last week US president Donald Trump controversially announced the American embassy in Israel would be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.


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India's oldest political party sees change of guard

Rahul Gandhi has been elected unopposed to lead India's Congress Party.

Mr. Gandhi is the fifth person from the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty to take charge of the 132-year old political party.

The new Congress President has often been called aloof by his own party leaders and his opponents often call him a reluctant politician with no experience.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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WINTER STORM HITS UK

Thousands of people are without power in the UK as a winter storm hits the country.

Hundreds of schools are closed, and thousands of passengers have been affected by flight cancellations at London Heathrow and other airports.

Heavy snow has fallen in places and freezing conditions are forecast to persist.

Phil Garner from Weatherquest says more snow is likely to fall.

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Israeli PM Arrives in Brussels

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Brussels as he continues his first foreign trip since Donald Trump announced the US will recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. 

24 hours earlier he was in Paris, where President Emmanuel Macron said Washington's change in policy is a threat to peace.

The EU stance is a two state solution is the only viable way to bring peace to the region. 

Our Kevin Ozebek is in Brussels with more.

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Putin in Turkey, Egypt to discuss energy, Middle East crises

UN Amb. Nikki Haley 'Trump accusers deserve to be heard'


In a clear split from the White House line, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley says women who accuse anyone of sexual misconduct deserve to be heard, including those who have accused the billionaire New Yorker. 

When asked how people should assess President Trump's accusers, Haley told US news network, CBS, that they should be 'heard and they should be dealt with.'

It's a departure from White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckerbee Sanders, who has in the past denied all of the dozen-plus claims against Donald Trump, last week saying that the American people addressed the allegations when they elected him.

Ambassador Haley added that any woman who has felt violated or felt mistreated in any way, has every right to speak up.

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Her comments come as women across the U.S. come forward to accuse a series of high-profile, influential men of alleged sexual misconduct.  

Friday, December 8, 2017

Wildfires - State of Emergency Declared in California

A state of emergency has been declared in California after wildfires
spread across the south of the state.

President Donald Trump has ordered federal assistance to help efforts.

New fires in San Diego have broken out. And authorities say it could
be another week before the Californian fires are contained.

US correspondent Frances Read is in Los Angeles:

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But it's not just humans that are being affected by the fires. US
correspondent Frances Read is in Los Angeles. She says livestock and
wildlife have also been badly affected.

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It's been the worst wildfires season on record across the United
States - many people died in widespread fires north of San Francisco
in October.

US correspondent Frances Read says the same loss of life isn't
expected in Southern California.

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UN peacekeepers killed in Congo attack

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14 peacekeepers have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo
and another 40 wounded in an attack.

In a statement the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed his
"outrage and utter heartbreak" at the attack.

UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from headquarters in New York.

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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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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.

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.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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

India's Home Minister has indicated that the government is keen to stop the migration of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh into India.

Currently, the government is fighting a case in India's Supreme Court to deport the 40,000 Rohingya refugees who live in India.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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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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