Friday, December 15, 2017

Eighteen Police Officers Killed in Somalia Attack

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A suicide bomber has killed 18 police officers at a training academy in Somalia's capital Mogadishu.

The suicide bomber later blew himself up. The Militant group Alqaeda has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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US Cuts Aid To Somalia

Intro;

The United States is suspending aid for most of Somalia's armed forces over corruption concerns.

The US State Department says the Somali military, which is battling militant Islamist group al-Shabab, has repeatedly failed to account for food and fuel aid.

Our Correspondent Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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Michael Baleke,
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Phone: +256 751 914 838
          michaelbaleke@gmail.com
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com 
Address: 30 Lugogo Bypass, Regency Plaza, Kampala.
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BREXIT DEAL 'TO BE SIGNED OFF'

EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to formally agree moving Brexit talks onto the next phase.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has left the summit after telling EU countries she wants to forge a 'deep and special' partnership with the bloc.

Britain wants to move rapidly to arrange a transition deal, and then future trading relationships.

This after the UK and the EU agreed a first phase deal on the Irish border, citizens' rights, and a so-called 'divorce bill.'

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says that still needs firming up.

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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says trade talks will have to wait.

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Australian inquiry finds 'serious failings' in decades of child abuse

A 5-year inquiry into sexual abuse in Australia has found institutions seriously failed children in their care over decades

The government-ordered commission says tens of thousands were victims of abuse.

The Inquiry examined how the Catholic church and other groups responded to allegations over a 90-year period

Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says it's a scandal...

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Questions over fair competition in Disney Fox deal

Disney has agreed to buy the entertainment arm of 21st Century Fox in
a record breaking 52 billion dollar deal.

If it goes ahead it would be unprecedented - creating the largest
entertainment provider in the world.

But there's questions about antitrust and unfair competition in what's
already a tight market.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Thursday, December 14, 2017

Pres. Trump talks with Pres. Putin of Russia

The White House confirms that U.S. President Donald Trump had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The call comes as the Washington Post examines the state of relations between Moscow and Washington under the Trump administration.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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FCC cancels 'net neutrality' rules

The Federal Communications Commission has cancelled rules on 'net neutrality' - that is, treating all data that flows over the fiber optic cables of the internet equally.

Consumer groups are warning that this regulation change will lead to higher costs and gating - that is, firms deliberately slowing some data flows in favor of others.

FCC chairman Ajit Pai says the wires and cables that make up the internet are not like a public utility.

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FCC chairman Ajit Pai insists the rule change ending 'net neutrality' will benefit consumers.

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders emphasized the president's preference for cutting red tape.

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Pres. Trump remains optimistic about tax reform despite growing opposition

U.S. President Donald Trump remains optitmistic his tax reform legislation can be passed, despite the fact that Republican Senator Marco Rubio now says he'll vote no.

Opposition has been growing, and there are further problems in that Senator McCain is in hospital as is Senator Cochran.

At an event to promote how his administration has cut regulations, President Trump said tax reform will be a great Christmas present.

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Pres. Trump angry at reports Speaker Ryan may retire

U.S. President Donald Trump does not want Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan to retire.

Politico Magazine reports that Paul Ryan has spoken openly to friends that he's ready to retire after the 2018 mid-term elections.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters President Trump called Speaker Ryan shortly after the news broke.

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White House doesn't support Alabama recount efforts

The Trump administration does not support Roy Moore's claims that the vote is not yet certified in the Alabama special election to fill the open U.S. Senate seat for the state.

U.S. President Donald Trump has already called Doug Jones to congratulate him on his surprise win.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders indicated they were surprised Republican Roy Moore has not conceded.

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Pyongyang warns US that naval blockade is step towards nuclear war

North Korea has warned that a naval blockade as part of sanctions proposed by the US would be a big step towards a nuclear confrontation. 


State news agency KCNA delivered the warning Thursday that Pyongyang would view the move as violating its sovereignty, and will respond with counter-measures.


All this….  ahead of a high-level United Nations Security Council meeting on North Korea.


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York .


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US shows evidence of Iran arming Houthi rebels

The US Ambassador to the United Nations has unveiled what she says is
"irrefutable evidence" that Iran has violated UN rules by providing
Houthi rebels in Yemen with weapons.

Standing in front of a display of missile parts, Nikki Haley said Iran
had repeatedly gone against regulations and tried to cover up weapons
transfers and ballistic missile activity.

She warned Iran could become the next North Korea if the international
community did nothing to stop Tehran's violations.

Nikki Haley said the US was presenting very clear evidence.

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Nikki Haley showed parts of missile she said was fired into Saudi Arabia.

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Rep. Farenthold to retire after allegations of misbehavior

U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold (fair-en-HOLD) has announced his retirement after multiple allegations of abuse, harassement and other inappropriate behavior in his Congressional office.

Another Congresswoman has come forward to call for a stricter dress code for Capitol Hill, saying some outfits virtually invite abuse, although she cautions, she definitely doesn't want to blame any victims.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan confirmed he believes the Texas Congressman is making the right decision.

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Republicans optimistic about tax cut legislation

U.S. President Donald Trump is expressing his optimism that the massive tax cut and reform legislation will be passed, promising on social media: " the dawn of a brilliant American future shining with PATRIOTISM, PROSPERITY AND PRIDE!"

However, the results of the Alabama special election and the fact that two Republican senators are ill and in hospital has raised questions about how quickly the legislation can move forward.

And depsite a lack of public support for the legislation, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is convinced it's a good idea.

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Putin praises Trump, targets opposition during annual press conference

Russia's President Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference in Moscow. Over 1600 journalists attended the event. He took spoke on domestic issues, like social security, economic development and local regional problems. And commented on foreign policy issues - on Russia's involvement in Syria, the conflict in Ukraine, and his relations with U.S. President Donald Trump. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports.

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Walt Disney agrees $50 billion deal to buy 21st Century Fox entertainment assets


Walt Disney has agreed a blockbuster $50 billion deal to buy the entertainment arm of 21st Century Fox.

Meanwhile Fox News and Fox Sports will remain under media mogul Rupert Murdoch's control as part of a new company.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Further accusations of sex harassment by powerful men

Russell Simmons, Harvey Weinstein and PBS host Tavis Smiley are some of the many powerful men in American media facing sex harassment and assault allegations.

And one popular documentarian has issued a public letter admitting he's part of the problem, trying to get out in front of possible allegations.

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

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Roy Moore refuses to concede Alabama special election

Republican candidate Roy Moore is refusing to concede that he's lost the special election to fill the open U.S. Senate seat for Alabama.

Turnout was much higher than expected - some 40 percent of Alabama voters - and the Alabama state secretary - who must certify the electionresults by December 29 - says a recount is extremely unlikely.

Roy Moore issued a video statement to his supporters insisting the race is not over yet.

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India commissions first indigenous submarine

After a gap of 17 years, India has incorporated its first conventional submarine into the Navy's ranks.

The Indian government has been on a mission to modernise its defence capabilities as it struggles to keep pace with its better equipped neighbour China.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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SIX MONTHS ON: GRENFELL TOWER BLAZE

It's exactly six months since the Grenfell Tower fire in London which left 71 people dead.

Politicians, members of the royal family, bereaved relatives, survivors and emergency services workers are joining commemorations at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

The blaze in a block of flats on June 14th was one of Britain's worst peace-time tragedies.

UK correspondent Ashleigh Carroll reports.
 
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