Thursday, February 1, 2018

UK SELLS ICONIC BANGKOK EMBASSY

The UK has sold its embassy in Bangkok for £420m / $600m.

The foreign office will move its diplomats from the colonial-era building to a modern tower block in the Thai capital.

Britain says it will allow it to invest the funds elsewhere, and to improve its facilities in Bangkok.

But critics say it shows the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office is being under-funded.

Olly Barratt is outside the FCO in London with more.

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Poland passes bill to make it illegal to accuse Poles of complicity in Holocaust

The Polish senate has passed a bill making it illegal to accuse Poland of complicity in the Holocaust sparking a diplomatic row with Israel.

Saying that the Nazi death camps were 'Polish' camps could now result in a jail sentence of up to three and a half years and a fine.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Russia attempts to get athletes in Games despite no chance of medal-tally victory

Russia is rushing to see if the 28 athletes cleared of doping offences by the Court of Arbitration can now compete in the Winter Games - in just 9 days time. Our correspondent in Moscow, Dan Ashby, says that Russian authorities are optimistic, but Russia cannot win the games as a country. 
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Top Russian Olympians set for return after shock doping ruling


The Court of Arbitration has cleared 28 of 43 Russian athletes of all doping sanctions and ordered their medals to be returned, after finding that there was insufficient evidence against them. Russia has welcomed the ruling and it could pave the way for the athletes to compete in the upcoming Winter Games. Dan Ashby has the latest from Moscow.

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India announces a pro-farmer, pro-poor budget

With general elections in India less than a year away, the Indian government has announced various sops for the poor and for the debt-ridden farming community in its annual budget. 

It has also said that India is firmly on a path to achieve a growth of 8% after seeing growth fall to 6.7% last year on account of demonetisation and the new goods and services tax regime. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia explains.

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Experts have called this a populist budget with an eye on the next general elections. 






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UK MPs TO MOVE OUT OF PARLIAMENT

British MPs have voted to move out of the Houses of Parliament in London for a multi-billion dollar refurbishment.

The historic Palace of Westminster needs large-scale repairs and some MPs believe the building is a major safety risk.

Holly Harris reports from London.

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FBI and democrats warn against release of secret GOP memo


A top democrat is accusing Republicans of secretly changing a memo that claims the FBI abused its surveillance powers during an investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election.

California Congressman Adam Schiff claims the White House was sent a significantly different version of the memo from the one the House Intelligence Committee voted to make public.

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington...

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Putin promises alternative 'Olympics' for banned athletes


Russia's President Putin has asked his government to organise an alternative sports competition for those athletes who are barred from this month's Winter Olympics in South Korea. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.

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FBI and democrats warn against release of secret Republican memo


A top democrat is accusing Republicans of secretly changing a memo that claims the FBI abused its surveillance powers during an investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election.

California Congressman Adam Schiff claims the White House was sent a significantly different version of the memo from the one the House Intelligence Committee voted to make public.

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US Justice Dept Investigating Sports Corruption


The United States Justice Department has reportedly issued subpoenas in a far reaching investigation of international sports corruption. 
The investigation reportedly includes some of the biggest sports organizations in the world, including FIFA, the International Olympic Committee, the US Olympic Committee, and individuals who have successfully lobbied to host top global competitions. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

FBI has grave concerns over memo

The FBI does not want a memo written by the chair of the House Intelligence Committee to be released, saying they have grave concerns.

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he wants to release the memo, setting a course for a clash with his FBI Director Christopher Wray.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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One dead after accident involving train, trash truck

One person is confirmed dead after a passenger train carrying Republican lawmakers to their retreat in West Virginia crashed into a trash truck.

Congressmen with medical training immediately tried to help, as first responders arrived to the scene outside Charlottesville, Virginia.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he spoke with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives about the accident.

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Dozens More Women Accuse Disgraced USA Gymnastics Doctor


Nearly a hundred more women have come forward to say former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused them, according to the judge overseeing his latest sentencing hearing. 
And  the fallout from the abuse cases involving this doctor continues to be felt in the worlds of sports, academics, and politics.
The entire board of USA Gymnastics has resigned, and members of Congress have called for legislation to address the problem, after athletes say their reports of abuse were not believed or acted upon by some coaches, trainers, and other authorities. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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Train carrying Congressional GOP hits truck

At least one person is dead and another person is seriously injured after a train carrying Republican lawmakers to a resort for a retreat hit a trash truck.

The accident took place in Albermarle County, Virginia, nearly Charlottesville, and none of the lawmakers or Congressional staffers were injured.

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Hillary Clinton regrets not firing spiritual aide in 2008

Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton now regrets how she handled allegations against one of her spiritual advisers in 2008.

Burns Strider was repeatedly accused of sexual harassment but continued contacts with the Clinton team.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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May says she's not a quitter as she talks trade in China


British Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed that she is not a quitter.  This in response to criticism from her own Conservative party that she is not effectively leading the country in Brexit negotiations. 


The British leader said she had no plans to quit as she talked to journalists en route to China although did not directly address recent criticism from some of her backbench MPs who have mooted the idea of a leadership challenge. 


Following a welcome ceremony hosted by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, Theresa May said her government is getting on with the job of parting with the European Union. 


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Second Phase of South Sudan peace talks to begin


The second phase of the high level revitalization forum of the South Sudan peace agreement will begin in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa on 5th February. 


The process seeks to encourage warring partiesin South Sudan to fully implement the peace agreement they signed in 2015.


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

 

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Tonne of bear paws seized in Russia

A gang carrying more than one tonne of bear paws and the body parts of four Siberian tigers have been detained in the Far East of Russia, according to a wildlife organisation there. It's thought the group were trying to traffic the items across a frozen lake into China in time for the Chinese New Year. Lucy Taylor reports.


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Catalan parliament postpones electing its new president while Puigdemont remains in self-imposed exile

The parliament of Catalonia has indefinitely postponed electing its new president while the only candidate remains in self impose exile in Belgium.

The Spanish government says it will arrest Carles Puigdemont if he returns to Barcelona on charges of rebellion and sedition.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Catalan parliament postpones electing its new president while Puigdemont remains in self-imposed exile

The parliament of Catalonia has indefinitely postponed electing its new president while the only candidate remains in self impose exile in Belgium.

The Spanish government says it will arrest Carles Puigdemont if he returns to Barcelona on charges of rebellion and sedition.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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