Friday, January 19, 2018

Somalia Begins Security Transition

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The Somali government and partners have established a Core Group, tasked with the responsibility of developing a transition plan for Somalia.

 

The Transition Core Group will oversee the transfer of the national security responsibility from African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), to the Somali Security Forces.

 

African Union troops deployed to Somalia in 2007 to defend the internationally-backed government against attacks by the Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda affiliate still carrying out attacks on civilian, military and government targets.


Our Correspondent Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief



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Address: 30 Lugogo Bypass, Regency Plaza, Kampala.
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US government shutdown deadline looms

US lawmakers have until midnight Friday to pass a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.

The House of Representatives passed a bill late on Thursday - but the Senate is still hugely divided on the issue.

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.


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Thursday, January 18, 2018

Amazon Names 20 Finalists for 2nd Headquarters

Amazon has released its shortlist of the North American areas that could become home to its second headquarters. 

After months of intense competition, Seattle based Amazon has narrowed 238 bids down to 20 options. 


Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 


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Trump admin. to pave way for healthcare workers to opt out of providing care on religious grounds

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The Trump administration is taking steps to allow health care workers
to opt out of providing certain types of care because of moral or
religious objections.

The steps include the creation of a new federal office within the
Department of Health and Human services.

US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Parents of captive siblings charged with multiple counts of torture

A couple accused of keeping their 13 children captive in the family's
California home are being charged with multiple counts of torture,
false imprisonment and abuse.

The father, David Turpin is also being accused of performing a lewd
act on a child.

US correspondent, Frances Read, is in Los Angeles.

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Political confusion in Washington as US Gov't may shut down

The U.S. government is set to shut down due to the lack of a spending plan, unless a political compromise can be reached.

Congressional lawmakers have tried to proposal another short-term continuing resolution, but their efforts have been met with mixed messages from the White House.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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We'll see - Pres. Trump on possible shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump believes that it is possible the U.S. federal government will shut down due to the lack of a spending plan.

He's been posting that a shutdown will impact the U.S. military the most, but the American military is part of the essential personnel who keep working, even if the federal government does shut down.

President Trump blames the Democrats for trying to make his tax cut bill look bad.

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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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