Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Trump holds bipartisan meeting over immigration stalemate

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday in an attempt to find compromise on protecting thousands of young, undocumented immigrants from deportation.

But the two parties seem far from agreement as they look ahead to November's midterm congressional elections.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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UK non-food retailers hit by pre-Christmas spending squeeze

British consumers spent far less on gifts in the run up to the Christmas holiday season than they did the previous year. 

However spending on food saw a sharp increase, as cash-strapped shoppers focused on stocking up on essentials.

From London, Paul Barber reports.

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UK's Equality Watchdog requests information from the BBC over Carrie Gracie case


Britain's watchdog on equality issues has written to the BBC to request facts around the case of Carrie Gracie, the journalist who has quit her role as China Editor in a row over equal pay.   


The  Equality and Human Rights Commission says it needs further information to consider whether faction is required based on the broadcasters response.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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RUSSIA WELCOMES KOREA TALKS

EU could see new members by 2025

The European Union is preparing to promise to grow by adding new members by 2025.

An EU paper seen by the online journal the EU Observer says Brussels will adopt a strategy for enlargement looking mainly at the Western Balkan countries.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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EU Leader Warns Brexit is Inevitable

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says Brexit will happen—despite some in the UK saying it can be stopped. 

And since the UK is a member state with a major contribution to the EU budget, there's warnings there could be a budget shortfall. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels. 
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MAY TO COMPLETE 'SHAMBOLIC' RESHUFFLE

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is completing a cabinet reshuffle described by critics as 'shambolic' after its first day didn't go as planned.

More than one minister resisted Mrs May's plans to move them, and Justine Greening resigned from the government after being told she'd be re-assigned from Education Secretary.

Her critics say the reshuffle has called her authority into question rather than boosting it.

The Prime Minister hopes to add more diversity to her government as she appoints junior ministerial positions.

And Political Correspondent Theo Usherwood says the loss of Justine Greening could be problematic.

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Former Downing Street advisor Craig Woodhouse says once the fuss has died down - she'll actually have achieved her aims.

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Indian government to push ahead with Air India stake sale

The Indian government plans to move ahead with a stake sale in Air India, with hopes of concluding a deal by June, according to a local report.

The loss-making airline has guzzled large sums of taxpayers' money. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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U.S. State Dept: Inter-Korean talks a good start, too early to know how meaningful

North and South Korea are holding talks for the first time in over two years.  

The negotiations taking place at the Demilitarized Zone are centering on North Korean athletes  participating in the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea.  

Seoul and Pyongyang are meeting as tensions continue to escalate over North Korea's weapons program and continued nuclear tests.

It's been a measured response from the United States government so far to the talks, as our Washington correspondent Kevin McAleese explains...

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Our U.S. correspondent Kevin McAleese says despite the talks, the U.S. position over North Korea is unchanged...

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U.S. Vice-Pres says North/South Korea talks result of Trump's pressure campaign

North and South Korea have begun their first face-to-face talks in more than two years. 

Negotiators from both sides of the peninsula are meeting at the Demilitarized Zone in an area known as 'truce village'

It comes amid unprecedented tension in the region, and repeated calls from the Trump administration for Pyongyang to end its missile and nuclear tests.

The sit-down is expected to focus on North Korea's participation in next month's Winter Olympic Games being hosted by its neighbor.

Talking to Conservative Radio Host Dana Loesch [pro: lash], Vice President Mike Pence said the talks were the result of Donald Trump's sustained pressure on Kim Jong Un's regime...

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Monday, January 8, 2018

Sharp drop in refugees admitted to the US under President Trump.

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Only 5,000 refugees have been granted entry into the US in the first
months of the fiscal year under President Trump.

This follows the current administration's cap on admitting only 45,000
refugees for the whole of 2018 - the lowest ceiling since 1980.

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White House: "Brilliant" Trump will not undergo psychiatric evaluation

US President Donald Trump will not undergo a psychiatric evaluation when doctors conduct a routine physical exam later this week.


A spokesman described the President as "sharp as a tack".


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Weather, climate disasters in US made 2017 worst year on record

Where it comes to damage from natural disasters in the US, 2017 was the most expensive year on record.


Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, as well as wildfires were among catastrophes that caused a whopping $306 billion us dollars in damages, based on data from the US agency that tracks ocean and weather events. 


Here's US correspondent Liling Tan with the breakdown. 


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Investors Ask Apple to Address iPhone Addiction

Two large investors are asking Apple to address the issue of iPhone addiction amongst young people. 

They say Apple should set an example about the obligations of technology companies to their youngest customers. 


Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Oprah Winfrey speech at Golden Globes boosts talk of 2020 Presidential bid

Speculation is mounting that Oprah Winfrey may consider running for the US Presidency in 2020.


A growing number of political analysts say her speech at last night's Golden Globes is the latest indication that she may challenge President Trump if he seeks a second term in the White House.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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COUPLE CONVICTED OF UK TERROR PLOT

A couple have been convicted of plotting a terrorist bombing attack on the UK that could have been 'devastating' according to a judge.

The pair had met on a dating website and went on to plan to use a homemade bomb for the Islamic State.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Mueller may interview Trump

It's being reported Special Counsel Robert Mueller could interview President Donald Trump as part of the probe into whether Trump's campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 election.
NBC News is reporting that the president's legal team is discussing a range of options for the format.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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MAY RESHUFFLES CABINET

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's in the process of reshuffling her cabinet ahead of a tricky 2018.

The Prime Minister will have to negotiate Brexit talks, as well as a series of domestic issues, without a majority in Parliament.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says many ministers are staying in post.

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200,000 Salvadoreans may be forced to leave US

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing "temporary protected status" from 200,000 Salvadoreans.

The decision means they will have to leave the U.S. by September 2019.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Former football coach admits child sexual offenses in UK

A British former football coach has pleaded guilty to several charges of sexual assault against children.

Barry Bennell admitted to the charges at the start of a trial in Liverpool. Our UK correspondent Paul Barber reports from London.


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