Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Report: German Social Democrats to Take Over Finance Ministry


According to German media, the center-left Social Democrats will take over Germany's finance ministry from chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives.

The news comes as part of a new coalition agreement, which is still subject to the approval of the Social Democrat party members.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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UK politicians criticize EU "punishment plan"


British politicians on both sides of the Brexit debate have united in criticizing the European Union after the block reportedly proposed a 'punishment plan' for the UK in the event of disputes.


A leaked document suggests that the EU wants the power to punish the UK during the transition period if disagreements between the two take too long to resolve. Marnie Gill reports.


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EU outlines potential market restrictions on UK post Brexit

The European Union has published a draft text revealing the it could restrict the UK's market access if there is a dispute during the transitional period after Brexit. 

EU member states want a method to swiftly act against the UK without going through the European Court of Justice.

Jack Parrock reports.

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German parties reach agreement on governing coalition

Germany's leading parties have agreed to another grand coalition between chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc and the center-left social democrats.

The agreement comes more than four months after federal elections, and brings stability to Europe's largest economy.

But as Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin, challenges still remain.

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Fake Indian doctor infects 38 people with HIV

Police in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh are on the lookout for an unlicensed doctor who allegedly infected 38 people with HIV.

Officials say that he reused an infected needle on hundreds of patients in exchange for treatment that cost less than half a dollar.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Brexit "war Cabinet" meets to hammer out the governments negotiating position

British Prime Minister Theresa May is convening the first of two meetings of what's being described as her Brexit "war Cabinet", a group of ministers who will decide the governments position on its future relationship with the European Union.


The group is fiercely divided between those who want a close relationship with the EU and those who want Britain to strike out on its own.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Indian prime minister Modi's wife survives fatal car crash

The estranged wife of India's prime minister Narendra Modi has survived a fatal car crash.

Another passenger was killed in the accident in the state of Rajasthan.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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PUTIN DECLARES INCOME

The Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a total income of about 675,000 US dollars over the past six years. All presidential candidates must reveal information about their salary and properties ahead of the elections in March. But Putin's wealth has always been a subject of speculation. Jessica king reports from Moscow. 
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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

SpaceX launches world's most powerful rocket

Space X has successfully launched the world's most powerful rocket.

The Falcon Heavy's 27 engines propelled a cherry red Tesla sports car into space, reaching speeds more than eleven-thousand kilometers-per-hour.

It was a test launch for the rocket which it's hoped will eventually be able to carry much heavier payloads into orbit than is currently possible, and eventually send astronauts to the Moon and Mars.

Reporter Steve Mort in Cape Canaveral says the blast off made for a spectacular show along Florida's Atlantic coast.

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US federal government shutdown looms

The U.S. Congress must agree on a fresh spending plan, with just days to go (The current spending plan expires Thursday at midnight in DC / Friday 0500 GMT)

In the U.S. Senate, they believe they are near a compromise for a two year plan, but they are getting mixed messages from the White House.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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SpaceX's Falcon Heavy lifts of from Florida

The world's most powerful rocket has blasted into space from a launchpad in Florida.


The private company SpaceX, led by South African entrepreneur Elon Musk, will be putting a red sports car into orbit in a project that could pave the way for tourists to go into space.


Our US Correpsondent Simon Marks reports.


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Waymo Sues Uber Over Driverless Car Technology


The lawsuit that could determine the future of the driverless car is now underway in a San Francisco courtroom. Waymo which is owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, is suing Uber, in what will likely be one of the biggest tech trials of the year. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report. 

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US markets soar after sell off

Wall Street has closed higher, turning around market fortunes after
another day of volatile trading.

A global sell off was halted, with the Dow Jones finishing up more
than 560 points.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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SpaceX set for historic Falcon Heavy launch

SpaceX is getting ready for a historic, but risky launch later [18:30GMT].

The Falcon Heavy rocket is expected deliver a red Tesla sports car into an orbit around the sun.

With three boosters and 27 engines, it'll be the most powerful operational rocket in the world.

SpaceX hopes the Falcon Heavy will be able to launch heavier payloads into orbit, and eventually send astronauts to the Moon.

Reporter Steve Mort in Cape Canaveral says the launch has been postponed multiple times, and SpaceX's Elon Musk has put the chances of a successful flight at between fifty and seventy percent.

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EU announces plan to increase in size

The European Union is releasing a strategy that could allow Montenegro and Serbia to join the EU by 2025. 


The idea of former Yugoslavian countries joining the EU and NATO has always caused tension between Europe and Russia as they were once part of the Soviet Union. 


Our Europe correspondent Grace Lett reports.


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Volatility continues for global markets

Wall Street is in for a turbulent day following two days of drops.

Fears over faster interest rate rises has panicked markets and led to
a global sell off.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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UK judge rules Julian Assange arrest warrant still stands

A British court has ruled against WikiLeaks founder Jullian Assange who had argued a UK arrest warrant for him should be withdrawn because Swedish prosecutors have dropped their investigation over sexual assault and rape claims against him.

Julian Assange has been hiding out in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012, after he skipped bail.   

From London Paul Barber reports.

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Suspected terrorist says he won't attend Brussels trial anymore

The Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam who's currently on trial in Belgium is refusing to attend court when his case resumes on Thursday.

He's facing charges of attempted murder in a terrorist context relating to a shootout in Brussels days before his capture.

 Jack Parrock reports.

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South African President Jacob Zuma "close to resigning"

Speculation is mounting that South African President Jacob Zuma is close to tendering his resignation, after he postponed plans to address Parliament in Cape Town on Thursday.


President Zuma was due to make the annual State of the Nation address….it's the first time it's been postponed since the advent of democracy in South Africa.


Prince Mashele of the Center for Politics and Research in Johannesburg told South Africa's E News Channel that years of corruption and kleptocracy are catching up with the country's President.


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Former South African lawmaker Andrew Feinstein, who sat in Parliament for the ruling African National Congress, says President Zuma may be seeking to negotiate an agreement for immunity from prosecution in connection with so-called "state capture":  the theft of public assets.


He spoke to South Africa's E News Channel.


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Trump's lawyers don't want him to speak to special counsel

The attorneys for U.S. President Donald Trump do not want him to agree to an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller.

As the New York Times reports, a decision to stop cooperating will have serious political implications as the Russia investigation goes forward.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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