Thursday, January 25, 2018

Senate Judiciary Committee to release transcripts

The U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee chair has confirmed that he wants to release the transcripts of the interviews with key Trump insiders.

The interviews are tied to a June 2016 meeting between the Trump campaign and Russian citizens, one incident which raised eyebrows and questions of possible collusion, something Donald Trump has repeatedly denied.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US won't chase after Palestinians

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley says Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas doesn't have the courage or will to seek peace, and Washington won't chase after them.

Her comments come after U.S. President Donald threatened to take more financial aid away from the Palestinians and expressed his own skepticism that peace talks would actually happen.

PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat posted, "Those who say that Jerusalem is off the table are saying that peace is off the table."

At the United Nations, Ambassador Haley criticized the language of Mahmoud Abbas.

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US Treasury Sec'y Walks Back Comments on Weak Dollar

The US Treasury Secretary has clarified comments he made about the weak US dollar at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. 


His earlier comments had helped push down the US currency to a three year low. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 


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Michigan State University head resigns after Nassar sentencing

The head of a US university has resigned after disgraced sports
doctor, Larry Nassar, was sentenced for abusing Olympic gymnasts.

Nassar worked at Michigan State University for almost 20 years.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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US Governor Quits Mynamar Rohingya Advisory Board

A former US governor, Bill Richardson, has resigned from an advisory board dealing with the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar.

Richardson is being heavily critical of the country's civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Pres. Trump throws cold water on Middle East talks

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his doubts that peace negotiations will ever take place between the Israelis and Palestinians.

He threw cold water on the prospects during a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah, who praised the decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.

President Trump says the Palestinians don't respect him, whilst he thinks the Israelis will have to give up something in the future.

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Insisting that moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem is the good thing which could move talks forward, President Trump defended his decision to restrict aid to the Palestinians.

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Head of EU asylum agency is under investigation

Jose Carreira, the executive director of EU's asylum agency, is under investigation from EU's anti-fraud office according to a document received by POLITICO.


The document says that the investigation into Carreira's misconduct is unknown but could be in reference to the migration crisis. 


Our Europe correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports.


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US Sec of State Tillerson to Kurdistan

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with Kurdish Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani, instead of joining other Trump cabinet members at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

The change in travel plans comes in the middle of a dispute between Turkey and Washington over operations in the northeast corner of Syria.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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May tells Davos leaders to reform the WTO


British Prime Minister Theresa May has told business leaders in Davos  that countries must work together to enhance trade while also pushing for reforms of the World Trade Organisation.

The UK leader said rhetoric in support of free trade had not been matched by actions.  She also called for the WTO to keep pace with technological developments that impact the global economy. 

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Theresa May said the WTO must adapt their rules and guidelines to ensure the world's regulatory trade body keeps pace with e-commerce. 



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HIGH-PROFILE RUSSIAN ATHLETES BARRED FROM WINTER OLYMPICS

The International Olympic Committee says only Russian athletes without 'even the slightest doubt or suspicion' of doping will be allowed to compete at the next Winter Olympics. Russia is unhappy that many high-profile athletes are not invited. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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At least 3 killed in Italy train crash

At least three people are known to have died after a commuter train crashed near Milan in Italy.

A rescue operation is underway to free people trapped in a carriage according to Italian media

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Water refill points planned for English towns and cities by 2021


Water refill points will be available in every major town and city in England by 2021. 


That's the pledge from Water UK, an industry body which says it hopes the initiative will cut the use of plastic bottles. From London, Catherine Drew reports.



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Controversial Bollywood film opens to high security

A Bollywood movie which has triggered violent protests across parts of the country has gone on release in India amid high security.

The film has offended some Hindu and caste groups. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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ASEAN-India Summit kicks off in New Delhi

India is playing host to all 10 heads of state of ASEAN nations in a bid to enhance its ties with South East Asian countries.

Maritime security, trade and connectivity projects are top of the agenda. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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In shift, President Trump indicates willingness to meet Special Prosecutor

President Trump says he IS willing to be interviewed by the special prosecutor investigating ties between his election campaign and the Russians.


Before leaving for the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump said he's "looking forward" to a meeting with Robert Mueller.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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U.S. President Trump announces plan to speak to Mueller [CLIPS]

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he intends to speak
with special council Robert Mueller under oath.

This ends months of speculation as to whether the President would
answer questions from the man running an investigating Russia's
meddling in U.S. politics.

Trump has repeatedly denied any collusion with Russia.

This comes after it emerged that Mueller's team has previously spoken
with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former FBI Director James
Comey.

The President says he's relishing the opportunity to speak with the
special council.

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U.S. President Trump announces plan to speak to Mueller

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he intends to speak
with special council Robert Mueller under oath.

This ends months of speculation as to whether the President would
answer questions from the man investigating Russia's meddling in U.S.
politics.

Trump has repeatedly denied any collusion with Russia and says he
looks forward to answering Mueller's questions.

This comes after it emerged that Mueller's team has previously spoken
with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former FBI Director James
Comey.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Pres. Trump to Davos

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to bring a message that America is open for business in his very first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

No American president has attended the meeting of high profile executives and leaders since Bill Clinton in 2000.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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UN calls on Myanmar to lift restrictions for aid deliveries to Rohingya

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The United Nations is calling on Myanmar to lift restrictions on aid
deliveries to the camps built for Rohingya Muslim refugees on its
border.

Some 688,000 Rohingya have fled to neighboring Bangladesh since August
2017 - after violence erupted between security forces and insurgents
in Myanmar.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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U.S. imposes new sanctions against North Korea's weapons program


The United States has imposed new sanctions against North Korea
aimed at blunting the regime's nuclear and missile programs.

The measures target individuals, companies and some North Korean ships.

Kevin McAleese has more from Washington...



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