Tuesday, December 12, 2017

1960s American defector to North Korea dies in Japan aged 77


A former American soldier who defected to North Korea in the 1960s has died in Japan.

Charles Jenkins crossed into the North while he was stationed in South Korea in 1965 to escape military service in the US Army.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Polls open in Alabama special election

Voters are deciding between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones in a special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat for Alabama vacated by Jeff Sessions when he became U.S. Attorney General.

The elecction is being seen as a referendum on U.S. President Donald Trump and the outcome could impact his ability to achieve his political goals.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Paris hosts world leaders for climate summit

Over 50 world leaders have gathered in Paris on Tuesday for a summit on climate change adaptation - exactly two years after the Paris Agreement was adopted. 
This time, the talks focus on money - with developing countries saying Western economies still haven't put up the cash they need to adapt. 
Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Indian Prime Minister accuses Pakistan of poll meddling

A huge political controversy has broken out in India with the country's Prime Minister accusing India's neighbour Pakistan of meddling in the Gujarat state elections. 

The Prime Minister has also accused India's oldest political party- the Congress of colluding with Pakistan.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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EU May Scrap Controversial Refugee Quota Program

The European Union could soon scrap a controversial refugee quota program. 

The intent of the program was to relocate refugees across the continent to share the cost of housing and integrating a wave of new arrivals…but most have view the program as a huge failure. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek is in Brussels with more.

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WINTRY WEATHER PERSISTS IN UK

Snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures continue to cause disruption to large parts of the UK.

Hundreds of schools remain shut, and hundreds of households remain without power.

Travel is difficult for many commuters due to icy roads and reduced train services.

Monday night saw - (minus) 13C recorded in Shropshire, making it the coldest night of the year so far in Britain.

Luke Miles from the Met Office says conditions will remain difficult for a while yet.

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WH: NY terror attack shows need for tougher immigration rules


A 27-year-old man is in custody after detonating a pipe bomb device in 
what police are calling an "attempted terrorist attack" in New York. 

The incident took place during the Monday morning rush hour at one of 
Manhattan's busiest transit hubs. 

The suspect, 27-year old Akayed Ullah, and three other people were injured in the explosion. 

Ullah arrived in the U.S. from Bangladesh on an immigrant visa in 2011.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says Monday's attempted suicide bombing points to the need for tougher immigration rules. 

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Firefighters struggle as wildfires spread

Wildfires which have ripped through Southern California are still
burning, days after they first broke out.

The largest, has moved up the coast - north of Los Angeles - and has
been moving towards towns such as Santa Barbara.

US correspondent, Frances Read, says it's very difficult conditions.

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Monday, December 11, 2017

US bitcoin futures trading up in first day of trade

Newly launched bitcoin futures on the Chicago Board Options Exchanges were trading up and holding steady around the 18-thousand mark in afternoon trading.


The launch of Bitcoin on a US exchange is seen as a key step to bringing the cryptocurrency into the mainstream. 


Our New York correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Golden Globes nominations announced

Nominations for the 75th Golden Globe awards have been announced - which celebrate the best in TV and film.

The film - "The Shape of Water" - leads the pack with seven nominations, including for best picture, director, and actress.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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North Korean Missile Threat Prompts Military Drills for US Japan and South Korea

The US, Japan, and South Korea are participating in military drills in response to North Korea's rapidly developing submarine-launched ballistic missile technology. 

The drills are taking place over two days in waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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UN urges global community to take in 1300 refugees

The United Nations has called on the global community to take in 1,300
refugees who are currently in Libya.

They warn that many of these predominantly African refugees are being
mistreated and kept in detention.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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New Evacuations Ordered As California Wildfire Grows

The wildfires which have decimated parts of Southern California are
burning for yet another week, as thousands of firefighters work to
combat the flames.The largest, named the Thomas fire, just north of
Los Angeles, has become the fifth largest in the state's history and
has sparked new evacuations in the coastal town of Santa Barbara.

Our Patrice Howard reports.

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Women call for congressional inquiry into allegations of Trump sexual misconduct

Several women who have publicly accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct are calling for a congressional investigation in to the US president's alleged behaviour.

The White House has said the claims are false.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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UK PM Updates Parliament on Brexit Phase 1 Deal

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has briefed British MPs on the agreement reached with Brussels over the first phase of Brexit negotiations.


The topics of ensuring there is no border in Ireland, citizens rights and finance were all laid out, though the UK's opposition party argued that much of the agreement was still unclear.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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NYC Explosion: man in custody over "attempted terrorist attack"

A 27-year-old man is in custody after detonating a pipe bomb device in
what police are calling an "attempted terrorist attack" in New York.

The incident took place during the Monday morning rush hour at one of
Manhattan's busiest transit hubs.

The suspect and three other people were injured in the explosion.

US Correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US Correspondent Nick Harper in New York says the city was already on
edge following a terrorist attack in October.

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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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