Thursday, January 11, 2018

New York City vows to take on oil companies

New York City is planning to take on major oil companies in a bid to
curb the impact of climate change.

Mayor Bill de Blasio says he intends to divest $5 billion from
businesses connected to the fossil fuel industry and plans to file a
lawsuit too.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Poland says Kaczyński’s plane crash-landed in Russia because of explosion

Poland says the plane carrying former Polish President Lech Kaczyński and top members of the Polish government, crashed because of an internal explosion. Ninety six people died in that crash near the Russian city of Smolensk in April 2010. Moscow is carrying out its own probe into the incident and had earlier dismissed Warsaw's claims as nonsense. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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RUSSIAN HACKING ALLEGATIONS

Hackers associated with the Russian government have released emails allegedly from members of the International Olympic Committee.

They claim there was a 'clear political order' to exclude Russia from Olympic competition, after accusations of state-sponsored doping.

Jessica King reports from Moscow. 


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SPECTACULAR JEWEL HEIST AT PARIS RITZ

Armed robbers have stolen more than 4 million euros (4.8 million dollars) worth of jewellery in a spectacular heist at the Paris Ritz.
A manhunt is underway for two suspects who escaped on a motorbike.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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German coalition talks approach deadline

Germany's leading parties are expected to announce Thursday whether they will move forward with plans to form another coalition government.

The country remains without a government more than three months after elections.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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Home sales in India fall to seven year low

Home sales in India hit a seven year low last year, as the market was hit by the effects of the government's demonetisation move.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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European and Iranian FMs meeting in Brussels to support nuclear deal

The foreign ministers from Germany, France, the UK and Iran are meeting in Brussels to reaffirm their support for the nuclear deal.

The deal is under pressure from the US - another signatory - with president Trump soon ro decide whether or not to reimpose oil sanctions lifted by the agreement.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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MANHUNT AFTER RITZ HEIST IN PARIS

A manhunt continues in Paris after an armed robbery on a jewellery shop at the Ritz Hotel in the French capital.

A group of men with axes smashed into the shop on Wednesday (night local time), stealing millions of dollars (euros) worth of goods.

Three men have been arrested but others remain on the loose.

This woman was in the Ritz at the time.

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UK LAUNCHES 25 YR ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN

A plan to eradicate all avoidable plastic waste in the UK by 2042 is being launched.

It's part of a new 25 year strategy on protecting the natural environment from UK Prime Minister Theresa May.

The proposals include extending a 5p charge on plastic carrier bags to all retailers, and charges on single-use items like takeaway containers.

Liz Hutchins from Friends of the Earth says it's not enough.

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California mudslide eye-witnesses talk of 'ferocious, river of mud'


The deadly mudslides in southern California have now claimed at least 17 lives.

Several victims are still unaccounted for as rescuers struggle to evacuate people stranded in their homes.

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Oprah Winfrey, one of several celebrities whose homes were affected in Santa Barbara County, posted footage of her inspecting the damage..

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Jewelry worth millions stolen in armed Paris-hotel heist


Armed Robbers have stolemn jewelry reportedly wrroth miliions of dollars from the ritz hotel in Paris

Police in the french capital say no one was injured during wednesday evening heist 

Three thieves have been arrested and two suspects are on the run

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Letterman interviews Pres. Obama for new Netflix chatshow

One of the biggest names in American chatshow-history is making a comeback.

David Letterman is coming out of retirement with a new show running on streaming service Netflix.

"My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman" premieres on Friday with an hour-long episode featuring Barack Obama. 

This is Obama's first talk show appearance since leaving the White House.

In a teaser for the interview, the former president shares the story behind a photo of him dancing alongside the late music legend, Prince... 

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Lights Go out at CES

The world's biggest technology show ground to a halt in Las Vegas on its second day. 

A major power outage left parts of CES in the dark for as long as two hours. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 




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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Celebrity homes damaged in deadly mudslides

Several celebrity homes have been damaged after massive mudslides
swept through California.

More than a hundred homes have been damaged. Several people have died
after the storms with rescue efforts still continuing.

US Correspondent, Frances Read is in Southern California for us.

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Could go back into Paris Climate deal - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump cracked open the door to the idea that America could rejoin the Paris Climate accord.

The American president insists he wants clean water and air, but the competitiveness of American business is a top priority for him.

He insists the deal as it stands would have hurt the American economy, while other countries had much easier situation.

President Trump: 

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Convenience stores targeted by immigration raids

About 100 7-11 convenience stores were targeted in raids by federal immigration agents.

The raids come as U.S. President Donald Trump does a 180 on his promises to consider compromises on immigration reform.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Trump administration reverses course on Florida drilling

The Trump administration is reversing course on oil and gas drilling off the coast of Florida.

Just last week, the US Interior Secretary announced plans to open nearly all US waters to drilling, triggering a backlash in impacted states, even among supporters from President Trump.

Steve Mort reports.

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Trump: interview with Special Prosecutor "unlikely"

President Trump has downplayed suggestions that he might agree to an interview with special prosecutor Robert Mueller, who is investigating ties between the Russians and the President's election campaign team.


Last year, the President said he would be 100% willing to testify under oath in the inquiry.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Death tolls rises in California mudslides

Several people have died after massive storms hit California - so far
15 have died and there are two dozen reported missing.

Fears are that they may have been swept away in mudslides.

Hundreds have been rescued from their homes and many taken to hospital.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Pres. Trump wants stronger libel laws

U.S. President Donald Trump wants meaningful recourse for folks who feel they've been defamed or libeled.

He's also promised to announce his "fake news awards" part of his fury at less than glowing coverage in the press.

The first amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and the press, and libel is considered extremely difficult to prosecute in American courts.

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to change that.

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