Wednesday, January 10, 2018

UN blames Syrian forces for 85 civilian deaths

The United Nations says at least 85 civilians have been killed in a
besieged part of the Syrian capital Damascus in the last ten days.

The UN says government airstrikes are to blame.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Trump's lawyer files lawsuit over dossier

Donald Trump's personal lawyer has filed a defamation lawsuit against the website Buzzfeed for publishing a dossier alleging the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.

The dossier was published one year ago and contains several unverified allegations about Donald Trump's interactions with Russians.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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US judge blocks Trump administration's attempt to end DACA legislation


A US judge is blocking the Trump administration's attempt to withdraw legislation that protects hundreds of thousands of children of illegal immigrants from deportation.

In September last year, US President Donald Trump announced that he is ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA legislation.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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US Courts consider voting rights

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case on how the state of Ohio manages its lists of eligible voters.

Separately, a federal court in North Carolina has ruled that the state has created voting districts which favor one political party, - similar to cases the nation's highest court is set to consider.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Minister claims Indian astronomer and not Newton discovered gravity

A minister belonging to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has claimed that an Indian discovered the law of gravity 1,000 years before Isaac Newton did. 

Previously the same minister had claimed that cows, an animal that Hindus consider holy, is the only animal in the world to both inhale and exhale oxygen.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Turkey summons Russian, Iranian ambassadors over Syria

Turkey has summoned the Russian and Iranian ambassadors to Ankara.

They claim that Syrian government forces have "violated the ceasefire" in Idlib.

The Turkish foreign ministry say the action could damage efforts to stabilise the region.

Our Moscow Correspondent Jessica King sent this report. 

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Barnier Thanks Trump for EU Unity

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator says the bloc is united in part because of Donald Trump.

It's one more sign of strained political relations between two long standing allies as President Trump nears one year in office.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 
 
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MUD-SLIDES KILL AT LEAST 13 IN CALIFORNIA

At least 13 people have died after mud-slides in Southern California which police say left areas looking like a 'World War One battlefield'.

Over 150 people have been taken to hospital after heavy rains caused flooding and mudslides.

And in Romero Canyon to the east of Santa Barbara around 300 people are thought to be trapped.

Officials fear the death toll will rise with a number of people unaccounted for.

Many of the affected areas were scorched by wildfires last month.

These people live in Burbank.

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Author of Trump-Russia dossier 'told FBI he feared Kremlin blackmail'


The former British spy who put together the now infamous 'Trump-Russia Dossier' feared the billionaire might be blackmailed by the Russians.

The details emerged after the release of a U.S. Senate testimony transcript from the head of the firm that hired Chris Steele to collect the information.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Tillerson promises Cuba "sonic attack" inquiry

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says a new inquiry will look into a series of sonic attacks on embassy staff in Cuba.

America's top diplomat says US personal will not return to Havana until more is known about the mysterious incidents.

Several staff have complained of nausea, ringing in the ears, and vertigo after hearing a strange sounds while on assignment in Cuba.

Steve Mort reports.

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Deadly mudslides and flooding hit California

Several people have died after massive storms in California.

Flash flooding and mudslides have hit areas across the state with
thousands of homes evacuated.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, is in California and says areas
affected by fires last month are most vulnerable to floods.

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Steve Bannon loses post at Breitbart

Steve Bannon is stepping away from his post as Executive Director of Breitbart News.

Once senior advisor and chief strategist to U.S. President Donald Trump, Steve Bannon is now finding himself on the outside after giving a series of controversial interviews to Michael Wolff, the author of "Fire and Fury"

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Steve Bannon first rose to prominence in the political world after taking the reigns of Breitbart news, after the founder Andrew Breitbart passed away in 2012.

That eventually led him to help head the Trump campaign to victory and a White House position, until he was fired in August 2016.

As our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports, now he's on the outs at Breitbart as well.

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US military apologies over Japanese accidents

The Japanese government says the United States has apologized after
two American military helicopters made emergency landings on the
islands of Okinawa.

They are the latest in a series of incidents that has increased
tensions between the two countries.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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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

The Russian Government has welcomed talks between North and South Korea, saying it's the only way of easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. 

The negotiations are focusing on North Korean athletes participating in the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. 

Our Moscow correspondent Jessica King reports.

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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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