Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Caste clashes cause disruption in Mumbai

Caste clashes have caused disruptions in Mumbai, following a call for a strike.

This follows violence in the nearby of city of Pune on Monday in which a man was killed. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Trump taunts North Korea's Kim Jong Un over size of US nuclear button

President Trump has taunted North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un, claiming on Twitter that he has a much bigger and more powerful nuclear button than the leader in Pyongyang.


The astonishing intervention came at the end of a long day of Tweeting by the US President.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Pres. Trump threatens North Korea on social media

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened North Korea, posting on Twitter that he too has a nuclear button.

Earlier, in a national address, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he now has a nuclear button on his desk and his regime will focus on expanding their arsenal in the coming year.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Nikki Haley takes aim at Iran and North Korea [CLIPS]

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Tuesday took aim at Iran and North Korea, in her first address to the UN press corp on US priorities in the new year.

On Iran, Haley spoke up in support of protestors, saying nowhere is the urgency for peace, security and freedom being more tested than in Iran.

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On North Korea, Haley warned of reports that Pyongyang may be preparing another missile test, in defiance of multiple Security Council resolutions. 

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Ambassador Haley also placed little credence on the prospect of high-level talks between North Korea and South Korea, if it doesn't stop Pyongyang's nuclear program

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Iran's Supreme Leader blames country's "enemies" for street protests

Iran's Supreme Leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is blaming the country's "enemies" for growing street protests and clashes with police that have claimed more than 20 lives.


The protests - the largest in Iran since 2009 - are calling for an end to the country's hardline clerical rule.


Saeed Kamali Dehghan covers events in Iran for The Guardian newspaper of London and says it's too soon to know just how much the protestors can achieve.


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Saeed Kamali Dehghan covers events in Iran for The Guardian newspaper of London and says the protests are being fueled by working class anger.


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North Korea policy unchanged - White House

The White House says its policy towards North Korea is unchanged, after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that sanctions are beginning to have a big impact on the country.

South Korea has said it is open to discussion North Korea's participation in the upcoming Olympic Games, but President Trump refuses to endorse or reject the idea.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says no determination has been made:

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Pres. Trump suggests prosecution of Comey, Clinton Aide

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested on social media that the U.S. Justice Department "must finally act" and possibly prosecute James Comey, while further calling for jail time for Hillary Clinton's top aide, Huma Abedin.

Over the Christmas holidays, the U.S. State Department finally released a set of emails that Huma Abedin had downloaded to her husband's computer, against security protocols.

President Trump has repeatedly urged further investigation, even criminal prosecution, of Hillary Clinton for using a private email server while Secretary of State, even though the U.S. Justice Department only found her actions 'extremely careless.

The tweet may be a distraction, but White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders refused to rule out jail time.

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Human rights for Iranian people - White House

The Trump Administration is staying one step away from calling for regime change in Iran, despite U.S. President Donald Trump tweeting in all capital letters on New Year's day, "time for change."

With more people taking to the streets in more cities, at least 22 Iranians have died in the widening protests, which the government blames on "enemies of Iran."

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders laid out their basic goals:

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders refused to confirm or deny whether U.S. President Donald Trump wants to reimpose sanctions on Iran.

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders reiterated support for the Iranian protestors.

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South Korea poised to hold talks with North Korea in hopes of participating in Olympics

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North and South Korea look poised to hold high-level talks for the
first time since 2015, after Kim Jung Un offered to start a dialogue,
in hopes of getting North Korea athletes admitted to the upcoming
Seoul Olympics.

The South Korean government says this could be a ground-breaking
chance to improve relations, after repeated missile launches from the
North.

Our correspondent Laura Cantekin has the US reaction.

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US urges Iran to lift blocks on Instagram, Telegram and other social media apps

The US is demanding that Iran stops blocking Instagram and other social media sites as protests continue to rock the country.


The moves comes after President Trump praised Iranians for "finally acting" against the Islamic fundamentalist government in Tehran.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Open these sites - US to Iran

The U.S. is urging Iran to lift its blocks of social media sites.

At least 21 have been killed in protests against the central government, which are spreading to more cities.

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

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"TIME'S UP" FOR HARASSMENT IN HOLLYWOOD AND BEYOND

300 prominent actresses, film industry workers and entertainment
executives have formed a plan to fight systematic sexual harassment -
both in Hollywood and offices across the US.

The "Time's Up" movement, which has just launched, already has many
famous members including Natalie Portman, Emma Stone, and Reese
Witherspoon.

Hollywood correspondent, Frances Read, reports from Los Angeles.

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US ambassador to Pakistan summoned over Trump Tweet


The Pakistan government summoned the US Ambassador on Tuesday

The move followed President Trump's tweet which accused the country of repaying US aid with 'Lies and deceit'.

Kevin Mcaleese has more from Washington...

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UK Set for Storm Eleanor

A storm carrying winds of up to 80mph (almost 130kph) will hit parts of the UK, expected to bring about travel chaos and power outages.


Storm Eleanor is the fifth storm to hit the UK this season.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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YouTuber apologises over dead man video

An American YouTube star has apologised after posting a video showing the body of an apparent suicide victim in Japan.

The video showed Logan Paul and others appearing shocked but also making jokes after coming across a man's body at the base of Mount Fuji.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Trump praises Iranians for "finally acting" against Tehran regime

President Trump has praised protesters in Iran for "finally acting" against the country's government.


He says "the US is watching" as demonstrations continue to call for the downfall of Iran's hardline clerical regime.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UN experts call on Saudi Arabia to release political prisoners

Several United Nations human rights experts have urged Saudi Arabia to
release over 60 people that have been detained since September.

The UN members call for an end to the repression of rights activists
but Riyadh denies having any political prisoners.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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Uganda Age Bill Signed


Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the controversial Age Limit Bill.

This now means President Museveni can run for another term in 2021 if he chooses to.

Our Correspondent Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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Powers Warn South Sudan over Violating Ceasefire

The United States, Britain and Norway are warning parties in the South Sudan conflict to stop violating a ceasefire they signed only days ago.

The three nations are trying to facilitate humanitarian relief in conflict zones.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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"Brutal & corrupt" - Pres. Trump attacks Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has attacked Iran on social media, while reasserting false claims about the Iran nuclear deal.

Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has blamed enemies of Iran for the protests which have left at least 20 dead. 

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:

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