Thursday, January 18, 2018

FBI queries funding role of Russian banker

The FBI counterintelligence investigators want to know if Alexander Torshin, a Russian banker and friend of President Vladimir Putin, funnelled money to the NRA.

The National Rifle Association more than doubled its campaign spending in support of Donald Trump during the 2016 U.S. election cycle (compared with 2012).

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

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MAY AND MACRON PROMISE STRONGER RELATIONS DESPITE BREXIT

Britain and France have agreed to deepen co-operation in a series of areas as the UK leaves the EU.

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Theresa May have been holding talks at the Sandhurst military academy in southern England.

Britain will spend an extra $60m on boosting security at Channel ports such as Calais.

And Emmanuel Macron says that while he regrets Brexit, it should not impact on relations between the two countries.

Prime Minister Theresa May said Britain and France can help ease Europe's migration crisis with measures at home and further afield.

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Uncertainty over US Jerusalem embassy timeline

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says building an American
embassy in Jerusalem will take many years, contradicting earlier
comments it could be completed in the next year.

It follows the controversial decision to relocate the US embassy from
Tel Aviv, and America's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of
Israel.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Republicans blame Senate Democrats for shutdown threat

Republican lawmakers are trying to lay the blame for the looming shutdown of the U.S government on Senate Democrats.

The spending plan for the U.S. government ends at midnight Washington time on January 19.

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks a shutdown very well may happen, while legislation to keep the government running through February 16 is making its way through the U.S. Congress.

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan is placing the blame for the political impasse on the Senate Democrats.

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The Senate Democrats have tried to include solutions to other political problems with looming deadlines including funding for children's health care and DACA - defered action for childhood arrivals - which expires March 5. 

On the Senate floor, Chuck Schumer, the leader of the Senate Democrats, blamed mixed messages and White House chaos for the inability to reach a deal.

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WINNIE MANDELA TO BE HONOURED BY UGANDAN UNIVERSITY

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Uganda's highest educational institution Makerere University is to award Winnie Mandela with an Honorary Doctor of Laws. The university is holding its 68th graduation ceremony.


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Republican lawmakers push for vote to avoid US government shutdown


Republican lawmakers are pushing for a vote to avoid a shutdown of the US federal government.

Congress needs to pass at least a short term spending bill by midnight on Friday local time in Washington to avoid non-essential services shutting down.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Tillerson to visit London and perhaps new embassy

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says he plans to make a one-day
visit to Britain next week.

This comes after President Donald Trump cancelled a trip to London to
open the U.S. embassy.

Tillerson hasn't confirmed whether he'll visit the newly relocated mission.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Pres. Trump counters chief of staff

U.S. President Donald Trump has upended American politics again at crucial time in negotiations to keep the U.S. government funded and running.

He's taken to Twitter (social media) to rail against his own chief of staff's discussions with Congressional lawmakers.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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European Parliament warns of Russian meddling in upcoming elections

Members of the European Parliament have expressed concern about the potential for Russian meddling in the 2019 european elections.

There have been widespread accusations that Russia was involved in the 2016 US presidential race.

Our Europe corresponent Jack Parrock reports

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EU and Mexico Close to Signing Free Trade Deal

The European Union and Mexico are close to signing off on a free trade deal. 

While the deal is being designed to boost their respective economies and to create jobs, it's also part of Mexico's scramble to boost trading ties with allies other than the US.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek explains why from Brussels. 
 
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UK TO OFFER MACRON CHANNEL SECURITY BOOST

The UK government is promising to spend an extra £44.5m / $60m on boosting Channel border security.

The announcement comes as French President Emmanuel Macron visits the UK for talks with Prime Minister Theresa May.

He's been calling for Britain to do more to help tackle the number of migrants still trying to make their way from France to the UK.

Britain's also expected to commit to taking in more migrants from the Calais area - particularly children.

Mrs May and Mr Macron hope to show their two countries continue to have a close relationship as Britain leaves the EU.

But Conservative MP Tim Loughton says France shouldn't push its luck.

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Israeli prime minister Netanyahu visits Mumbai

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Mumbai, meeting business leaders and Bollywood celebrities, amid strengthening relations between India and Israel.

This marks the first visit by an Israeli prime minister to India's financial capital.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Russia warns of backlash against US media after 'foreign agent' decision


A Russian diplomat has described the US's decision to label another Russian media outlet as a 'foreign agent' as an attack on liberties and a rejection of alternative viewpoints. The Russian ambassador to the US warned that Russia may respond in kind to moves to label more Russian organisations as 'foreign agents'. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Tillerson outlines US strategy on Syria

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says US troops will remain in Syria after their fight against Isis.

In a speech at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, Mr Tillerson said the US would maintain a presence in the country to ensure neither Iran or President Assad of Syria could take over newly liberated areas.

As our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton explains, the new US strategy appears to mark a significant departure from President Trump's previously outlined policies.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Apple to Repatriate Billions to US

Apple says it will bring much of its overseas cash back to the United States. 

It's in line to be the first major company to repatriate money from overseas as a result of the new tax laws passed in Washington last month. 


Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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UN says cut in Palestinian refugee aid will affect regional security

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The United Nations says the US announcement of a $65 million cut in
aid to Palestinian refugees will affect regional security and could
put vital health, educational and food services at risk.

Over half of the population of Gaza is dependent on food and supplies
from the UN.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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20 countries consider further sanctions on North Korea- Trump takes aim at Russia

A group of 20 nations have agreed to consider slapping North Korea
with further sanctions.

At a U.S. hosted meeting the country's Secretary of State rex
Tillerson also warned of a potential military response if Pyongyang
chooses not to negotiate.

This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump says that Russia is helping
North Korea get supplies that defy international sanctions.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.



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Bannon to cooperate with special counsel, resists House questions

Steve Bannon has agreed to answer the questions of Robert Mueller, the special counsel looking into matters tied to Russia's meddling in American politics.

This comes as the Associated Press confirms, his attorney was working with the White House to resist answering questions from the House Intelligence Committee in more than 11 hours of testimony.

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

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Victims of USA Gymnastics doctor give shocking accounts of abuse in Michigan court


The victims of Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who has plead guilty to molesting dozens of girls, have been giving shocking accounts of abuse during a sentencing hearing in the US state of Michigan.

One victim, Kyle Stephens, said to Mr Nassar in court: "Little girls don't stay little forever; they grow into strong women that return to destroy your world."

And as our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports, there are now questions over how the abuse wasn't exposed sooner:

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ECB President Told to Leave Secretive Club

Pressure is being placed on the European Central Bank president to leave a secretive club of international bankers.

The EU watchdog is worrying that membership with this group is jeopardizing the ECB's independence.

Our Europe correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports.

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