Monday, January 22, 2018

US federal government implements shutdown procedures

U.S. federal workers are learning whether they are essential and remaining on the job or furloughed as Congressional lawmakers debate a continuing resolution to fund the governent.

(The U.S. Senate has a vote scheduled for noon eastern / 1700 GMT)

U.S. President Donald Trump has tweeted again that the shutdown is the Democrats' fault.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Income inequality in India widens

In 2017, the richest 1% in India cornered 73% of the wealth generated in the country.

Compare this to 670 million citizens in India whose wealth rose only by 1%, as per an Oxfam report.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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UK Independence Party chief under mounting pressure to quit

The head of the UK Independence Party is facing growing pressure to resign after several senior figures in the pro-Brexit party stepped down over his refusal to quit. 

Henry Bolton lost a vote of no confidence after it emerged his now ex-girlfriend sent racist messages about Prince Harry's finance Meghan Markle. 

Ukip's immigration spokesman John Bickley is one of the latest party officials to resign and called on Bolton to do the same ahead of an emergency party meeting next month.

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Catalan Politician Travels Despite Threat of Arrest

Despite serious threats of arrest, Catalan ex-president Carles Puigdemont, is traveling to Denmark Monday morning to participate in a panel being held at the University of Copenhagen.

The Spanish prosecutor confirmed on Sunday that he is seeking a European arrest warrant for Puigdemont.

Our Europe correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports.

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British Army chief calls for more defense investment to keep up with Russia

The head of the British army is warning that the UK would struggle to match Russian capability on the battlefield.

General Sir Nick Carter is calling for the government to invest in defence or risk further eroding the country's ability to combat external threats. 

Defence spokeswoman for the opposition Labour party Nia Griffith says General Carter was right to speak out. 

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Palestinian president Abbas in Brussels

The leader of the Palestinian Authorities Mahmud Abbas is in Brussels to try to persuade the European Union to officials recognize Palestine as a state.

He will attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers with tensions in the middle east growing since the US announced it will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Uganda Cabinet Votes for Referendum to Extend Term of President.

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Uganda's cabinet has approved a resolution to hold a referendum to extend the presidential term of office from 5 to 7 years.

This follows a recommendation by parliament, that the public have a final say on it.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Home and Away actor Jessica Falkholt laid to rest

Less than two weeks after her parents and sister were laid to rest and a month of "unimaginable trauma", mourners returned to the same Sydney church to farewell Australian actor Jessica Falkholt.
White doves were released for the 29-year-old following the private funeral for the Home and Away actor in front of hundreds of friends and relatives.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Funding announced to protect Australia's Great Barrier reef

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced a multi-million-dollar plan to protect the iconic Great Barrier Reef against coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish and farm run-off.
The $60 million scheme, outlined by Mr Turnbull in Townsville includes funding farmers to reduce sediment run-off and research over the next 18 months.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Prison guards on strike across France

Prison guards are on strike across France - with blockades in place at 120 prison around the country. 
Staff are furious over a spate of recent attacks by inmates, some inspired by Islamist radicalism, and say they don't have enough resources to keep themselves safe.
Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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Russia's Lavrov says 'unilateral actions' by US in Syria made Turkey furious

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has hit against the United States for what he called 'unilateral actions' in Iran and Syria.  In an interview to a Russian newspaper Lavrov said the US was showing a destructive role in global affairs and has infuriated Turkey. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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DR Congo Clashes

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At least six people are dead after Congolese security forces fired tear gas and live bullets to disperse a protest against President Joseph Kabila

Authorities cracked down on demonstrators demanding an end to President Kabila's 17-year rule.

Our reporter Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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Bollywood film faces opposition ahead of release

A controversial Bollywood film is facing opposition ahead of its release later this week. 

The film has offended some extremist Hindu groups, who argue that the movie is disrespectful.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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U.S. lawmakers delay vote on re-opening government [CLIPS]

The United States government shutdown is entering a third day as
lawmakers in the senate failed to gain enough support to vote again on
the subject.

A vote was scheduled to take place on Monday at 1am eastern time but
having failed to garner enough support, senators pushed the vote back
until noon on Monday.

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell urged lawmakers to muster the
60 votes needed to end the shutdown.

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Immigration is a key reason why Republicans and Democrats have
struggled to reach an agreement. Democrats want guaranteed protection
for people brought to the U.S. illegally as children but Republicans
don't want to discuss immigration reform during the government
shutdown.

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has put forward a plan in a bid
to ease concerns on the other side of the aisle.

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Despite some optimism on Sunday that lawmakers were getting closer to
reaching a consensus- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the
two sides have a way to go.

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UN Security Council to meet on Turkish offensive in Syria

At the request of France, the United Nations Security Council is set
to hold an emergency meeting Monday following Turkey's offensive in
northern Syria.

The Turkish military launched operation "Olive Branch" on Saturday
with ground troops entering the country in a big to push back Kurdish
militia.

These forces are part of a US-backed alliance fighting Daesh but
Ankara regard the Kurdish YPG as terrorists linked to the Kurdistan
Workers Party.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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U.S. lawmakers delay vote on ending government shutdown

The United States government shutdown is entering a third day as
lawmakers in the senate failed to gain enough support to vote again on
the subject.

A vote was scheduled to take place on Monday at 1am eastern time but
having failed to garner enough support, senators agreed to push a vote
back until noon on Monday.

William Denselow has more from New York.

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U.S. lawmakers meet to try and end government shutdown [CLIPS]

U.S lawmakers are holding high-level meetings in a bid to finding a
compromise that will end the government shutdown.

Funding for federal agencies in the U.S. expired on Friday after the
senate failed to pass a measure that would temporarily fund the
government.

These high-level talks followed a bipartisan meeting between of around
20 senators on Sunday.

Lawmakers Lisa Murowski and Susan Collins say it's vital the senior
members of each party meet to try and hammer out a solution.

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The senate is set to vote in the early hours of Monday morning to fund
the government until February 8th. Republican senator Lindsey Graham
says it's key that they act now.

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The issue of immigration remains a major sticking point between
Republicans and Democrats. The Dems want an agreement that immigrants
brought to the U.S. illegally as children will be protected while the
Republicans don't want to discuss the issue during the government
shutdown.

Republican senator Lindsey Graham says he wants to see the issue tackled soon.

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Sunday, January 21, 2018

South China Sea concerns set to dominate Mattis visit to Southeast Asia

U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis has kicked off a weeklong trip
to Southeast Asia with the issue of the South China Sea likely to be a
key topic for discussion.

The U.S. has repeatedly criticized China's militarization of several
disputed islands and Mattis will seek to use his visit to Vietnam and
Indonesia to strengthen maritime cooperation.

Mattis says competition between great powers is now a bigger threat
than terrorism and described Russia and China as revisionist powers.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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18 dead in attack on Kabul hotel

The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, which left at least 18 dead.

U.S. President Donald Trump has been updated.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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German SPD party agrees to enter coalition talks

Germany's Social Democratic party has voted to enter into formal negotiations with Angela Merkel's conservatives about forming a new government, signaling a possible end to a four-month period of uncertainty.

Three hundred sixty delegates of the center-left SPD party voted to enter the talks, while two hundred seventy nine opposed the idea.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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