Monday, February 5, 2018

German coalition talks extend into Monday

Germany's leading parties failed to meet a self-imposed Sunday deadline to finalize an agreement on a new governing coalition and are continuing negotiations.


Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives have governed together with the center-left Social Democrats since twenty thirteen, but have yet to strike a new deal more than four months after federal elections.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin on the prospects for an agreement.


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Indian stocks plunge amid investor concerns

Indian stocks have continued their sharp fall, following the introduction of a long term capital gains tax on equities in this year's union budget.

Global cues have also contributed to the decline.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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RECORD SNOW BRINGS DISRUPTION TO MOSCOW

The Russian capital is dealing with the aftermath of the heaviest daily snowfall since records began.

More than 2000 trees were brought down in Moscow and one person has died.

From Moscow, Olly Barratt reports.

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India begins talks to buy Israeli missiles

India and Israel are expected to finalise a deal for New Delhi to purchase 3000 anti-tank missiles from Tel Aviv.

The $500 million deal was cancelled by the Indian government last year but was put back on track after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his maiden India visit last month.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles have defeated the New England Patriots 41-33 to win their first Super Bowl.

The superbowl is the pinancle of america nfootabll and draws more than 160 million viewers worldwide.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher says there was a political element to the game

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Sunday, February 4, 2018

Two dead as passenger, freight train collide in US

Two people are dead after an Amtrak passenger train crashed into a freight train near Columbia, South Carolina.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted his prayers for the 116 injured on social media.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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German parties hope to finalize coalition agreement on Sunday


Germany's two leading parties have said they hope to finalize an agreement to form a coalition government on Sunday, more than four months since federal elections.

Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives have governed together in a so-called 'grand coalition' with the Social Democrats since twenty thirteen, but both have lost ground to smaller parties in recent years.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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Friday, February 2, 2018

DISGRACED DOCTOR ATTACKED IN COURT

The former US Gymnastics Olympic team doctor, Larry Nassar, was almost
attacked in court during his latest hearing.

Randall Margraves lunged at the disgraced doctor. He's the father of
three victims, who Nassar abused.

Hundreds of women have said they were sexually abused by Larry Nassar
over the last two decades.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Worst day for Wall St in 2 years

US markets have suffered their worst week in two years. 

Stronger than expected jobs data set the markets on edge over fears of quickly rising interest rates. 

US correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.

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KT McFarland withdraws as Singapore ambassador nominee

President Trump's nominee to be US ambassador to Singapore has asked to withdraw her nomination.

KT McFarland had seen her confirmation in Congress stall over concerns about her knowledge of contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Republicans release memo accusing FBI/DOJ of anti-trump bias


The U.S. congress has released a memo which accuses the FBI and the DOJ of abusing their powers and demonstrating anti-trump bias in the Russia investigation.

The memo was made public after President Trump sanctioned it's release against the advice of the FBI who warned it was inaccurate and misleading.

Kevin McAleese has the latest from Washington

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US Imposes Arms Embargo on South Sudan

The United States has imposed  an arms embargo on South Sudan.

The civil war has pushed 1.5 million people to the brink of famine and millions have fled the conflict in the world's youngest country.

The embargo is largely symbolic because South Sudanese forces acquire arms from elsewhere.

But it comes just days before a new round of peace talks being hosted in Ethiopia next week.

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Memo is a disgrace - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has said what the controversial Nunes memo reveals is a disgrace and people should be ashamed.

The Democrats counter the memo is completely misleading and it's release reckless, and if the President tries to fire anyone, that would be obstructing justice.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has more:

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Controversial Nunes memo released

The chair of the House Select Committee on Intelligence Devin Nunes has published his controversial memo about the Russia investigation.

The publication was quickly criticized as misleading and an attempt to protect the President.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports: 

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Controversial Nunes memo released

The controversial Nunes memo has been released, after U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to release it.

The memo is seen as a way for some Republicans to discredit the Russia investigation into meddling in American politics.

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Ethiopia lifts ban on Employment travel to middle East

Ethiopia has lifted a ban on foreign travel especially to the Middle East. 

The ban was effected 4 years ago when Saudi Arabia forcefully deported thousands of Ethiopians who were there illegally.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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Strong US jobs & wage growth

The US economy added more jobs than expected in January, with wages
rising at their strongest pace since 2009.

The latest government data also shows unemployment remained at 4.1%.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Pres. Trump attacks FBI, Justice Dept.

Ahead of the expected release of the controversial Nunes memo, U.S. President Donald Trump attacked American law enforcement on social media.

The White House has sent the memo back to Capitol Hill, after the American President read it, leaving the final decision on release to the Republican Chair of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, Representative Devin Nunes.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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LONDON VAN ATTACKER SENTENCED TO LIFE

The man who drove a van into Muslim worshippers outside a London mosque last year has been sentenced to life in prison.

Darren Osborne had been found guilty of murder and attempted murder over the attack which left a man dead and 12 other people injured.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Theresa May heads back from China to face calls over Brexit stance

British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing increasing pressure to explain her priorities on the UK's future trade relationship with the European Union. 

Following a visit to China, Mrs. May said the UK would not have choose between a free trade deal with the European Union and pursuing agreements with the rest of the world.

Paul Barber reports from London.

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