Friday, January 5, 2018

Former Uber CEO to Sell 29 Percent of His Stake

The Uber founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick (KAL-uh-nick) reportedly plans to sell nearly a third of his stake in the ride hailing service. 

The deal would make him a billionaire.  


Tech Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Investigations into the Clintons reopened

An investigation into the Clinton foundation and possible political favors has been re-opened, as well as a separate look into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while Secretary of State.

The confirmation comes as U.S. President Donald Trump lashes out on social media following the publication of Michael Wolff's book "Fire and Fury."

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

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US South Korea Start Formal Renegotiation of Trade Talks

The US and South Korea are beginning talks aimed at renegotiating a six-year-old trade pact.

The Trump administration's insistence on deal-making is causing further strains at a time of high tension on the Korean peninsula.  

From Washington, Daniel  Ryntjes reports...

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U.S. East Coast braces for freezing cold after blizzards hit major cities

Over a foot of snow fell in parts of the U.S. Northeast Thursday when
a bomb cyclone hit bringing with it blizzard like conditions.

Winds picked up to as high as 75 miles per hour in some parts but
officials now urge residents to brace themselves for freezing
temperatures.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump book goes straight to No. 1

A controversial new book about the Trump Presidency is now America's best-seller, just hours after it went on sale in bookshops across the country.


The White House insists the book is "tabloid trash".


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Pres. Trump urged US AG Sessions to NOT recuse himself

U.S. President Donald Trump pressured U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to not recuse himself from oversight of the Russia investigation.

Multiple outlets have confirmed, Attorney General Sessions had already made the decision.

Our U.S. correspondent has an update on the work of the special counsel's office.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is responding on social media to the sales of "Fire and Fury" and the confirmation of his requests to the U.S. Attorney General.

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Controversial "Fire and Fury" flying off the shelves

Copies of the controversial new release "Fire and Fury" are flying off the shelves in the US, just hours after it went onsale.

The book by Michael Wolff reveals inside details on the Trump campaign and the first family, including an explosive claim by interviewee Steve Bannon that Donald Trump's son took a treasonous meeting with the Russians during the presidential campaign.

Donald Trump has decried the claims, and his lawyers tried to stop its publication - but the book has already found its way into the public.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson was on the scene in one bookstore in the US capital.

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UK MPs calling for a levy on disposable coffee cups

A committee of UK MPs has called for a 25 pence (/34 cents) charge on takeaway coffee cups and wants to see disposable cups banned completely by 2023.


That's because structure of the cups makes them hard to recycle - as they are bonded with a polythene liner which is difficult to remove.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has more…


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TRUMP: WOLFF BOOK 'FULL OF LIES'

US president Donald Trump says a book about his administration is 'full of lies'.

Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff has gone on sale early after the President's lawyers tried to block its publication.

It includes harsh criticism by former advisor Steve Bannon about the handling of contacts with Russians during the US election campaign.

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton says Michael Wolff will be delighted President Trump has come out so strongly against the book.

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UK ROW OVER PAROLE FOR SERIAL SEX ATTACKER

There's outcry in the UK over the release from prison of a man who's thought to have carried out over 100 rapes and sexual assaults.

Former black cab driver John Worboys was convicted in 2009 of 19 charges of drugging and sexually assaulting women passengers, and one of rape.

But London police say other women then came forward and his suspected number of total victims is over 100.

The Parole Board has ruled he can be released from prison on strict conditions after a decade in custody.

But Neil Henderson from the charity SafeLine says it's a mistake.

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Indian media outlet claims massive government data breach

An Indian newspaper has claimed that its investigation has revealed how the government's flagship biometric registration program database is open to breach.

The Indian government's biometric identification system- called the Aadhar- records a person's biometric and demographic details - and is the world's largest biometric database.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Tech Companies Scramble to Fix Bugs

Technology companies  are scrambling to protect their customers after researchers revealed two bugs that expose major security flaws on computers across the globe. 
The bugs could allow hackers to steal stored data on desktops, laptops, mobile phones and cloud networks. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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Thursday, January 4, 2018

Trump Moves to Block Scathing Book

Lawyers for Donald Trump are trying to block the publication of a book which they say contains libelous claims about the President and members of his inner circle.  

"Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" includes harsh criticism by former advisor Steve Bannon about the handling of contacts with Russians during the campaign.

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Trump administration plans large increase in drilling

The Trump administration says it wants to greatly expand offshore oil and gas drilling.

The decision reverses longterm bans on energy exploration off the east and west coasts of the U.S.  

But the move is likely to face a political backlash, as Steve Mort reports from Florida.

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US Treasury sanctions Iranian firms

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned five Iranian entities for their role in the country's ballistic missile program.

The sanctions come as fewer people protest in Iran, but ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's next decision on how to respond to the Iran nuclear deal requirements.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Iran accuses US of 'grotesque' interference, in letter to UN on protests

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The Iranian government has accused the US of interfering in its
national issues, in a letter to the United Nations.

Donald Trump has backed protesters in Iran since demonstrations began
this past week, extending an offer via Twitter of "great support" for
the protesters.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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US: Marijuana legalisation under question

The US government has revoked a policy which eased enforcement of
marijuana laws. Instead prosecutors will be given greater ability to
pursue criminal charges.

Several states have already regulated the sale of cannabis for recreational use.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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In July 2016, then candidate Donald Trump said marijuana is a states' rights issue.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders now says federal law takes precedence.

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'Bomb Cyclone' Pummels US East Coast with Winter Storm

The east coast of the United States is being pummelled by a major winter storm.

It's being classified as a 'bomb cyclone' due to a sharp fall in atmospheric pressure.

Much of the east coast has been hit, but the northeast of the country is bearing the brunt of the ice, sleet, and snow.

That's locking up much of the region's transport infrastructure, stranding passengers at New York's La Guardia airport.

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As orders pile in, Trump threatens legal action to stop "Fire and Fury" publication

President Trump is taking legal action to try and prevent the publication of a new book that raises fresh questions about his election campaign's ties to Russia.


The President's lawyers have now sent "cease and desist" letters to the book's author, Michael Wolff and his publishers.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US-Korea joint military exercises delayed for Olympics

The United States has agreed to delay joint military exercises for the upcoming Olympic Games in South Korea.

U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea's President Moon Jae-In spoke on the telephone.

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

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