Monday, February 19, 2018

Pres. Trump continues angry tweet storm

U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing his angry tweet storm about the Russia investigation, as the White House staff tries to plan his response to the Florida high school shooting.

In his latest post, he's falsely blame Barack Obama for not dealing with the problems of Russian meddling in American politics.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Russian MP on mafia trial in Spain

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A Russian MP and 17 other suspects have gone on trial in Spain.  They are accused of money-laundering for a Russian mafia gang. Prosecutors believe more than $62 million of Russian mafia money was laundered.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Florida students to lead gun control push

The accused gunman in last week's high school shooting in Florida has returned to court.

He appeared dressed in a red prisoner jump suit, and nodded from time to time as his defense attorney whispered in his ear.

Nikolas Cruz is charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder following the shooting at the school in Parkland on Wednesday.

As Steve Mort reports from Florida, several survivors say they'll lead a march on Washington next month to push for stricter gun laws in the United States.

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Former Trump Aide To Testify Against Paul Manafort

A former top Trump campaign official Richard Gates is expected to plead guilty and testify against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort.

A report from the L.A. Times quotes several people familiar with the case, which is being led by Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Witnesses to Florida School Shooting Launch National Movement for Gun Reform

Students from the Florida school where 17 people were gunned down last week are emerging as a major new political voice in the United States.

They are calling on politicians to sever their ties with America's powerful gun lobby and enact reforms.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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FOOTBALL COACH JAILED OVER ABUSE

Former English football coach Barry Bennell's been jailed for 31 years for 50 counts of child sexual abuse.

Bennell was a scout for clubs including Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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China demands punishment for terracotta warrior thumb thief

China has demanded a thief face "severe punishment" after he stole the thumb from a terracotta warrior statue on display in the US.

The man broke off part of the 2,000-year-old statue while at a party at a museum in Philadelphia.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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KFC RUNS OUT OF CHICKEN IN THE UK

Hundreds of KFC restaurants in the UK have had to close - after running out of chicken.

KFC switched delivery contracts last week, and admits to 'teething problems'.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Pres. Trump issues problematic tweet storm

U.S. officials are telling international officials to ignore what Donald Trump posts on social media, despite a weekend tirade that addressed everything from Oprah Winfrey to the Russia investigation.

U.S. President Donald Trump has only addressed the mass shooting in Florida as to suggest the FBI's obsession with the Russia investigation was somehow to blame.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Australian MP slammed over Dirty Harry gun joke in wake of Florida attack

Australian MP George Christensen has given Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull more headaches with their minor coalition partner, the National Party, as the Queensland MP was ordered to take down a "bloody stupid" Facebook post of him wielding a gun.
Arthur Stevens has more

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President Macron's Approval Slips

French President Emmanuel Macron is seeing his approval rating slip yet again. 

After making a rebound around the new year, President Macron's popularity is falling again and this time it's connected to the French economy.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Paris.

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Latvia's chief banker arrested by anti-corruption authorities

Latvia's chief banker has been arrested by anti-corruption authorities.

His detention is being watched closely across Europe as he serves as a member of the European Central Bank's governing council.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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OXFAM PUBLISHES ABUSE REPORT

Oxfam has published its internal report from 2011 into alleged abuse by some of its staff - and it reveals three men accused of misconduct in Haiti physically threatened witnesses during an investigation.

The UK-based organisation is under international pressure over how it handled an inquiry into claims aid workers in Haiti had used prostitutes.

Oxfam says systems should be established so charities are warned about so-called 'problem staff'.

Ashleigh Carroll reports from London.

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Authorities in India continue investigation of jeweller in connection with $1.8bn bank fraud

Authorities in India are continuing to investigate a 1.8 billion US dollar bank scam which allegedly involved an Indian jeweller, popular among Hollywood stars.

Three arrests were made in connection with the case over the weekend.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Russian bronze medallist leaves Olympics after positive test

A Russian medallist has reportedly left the Olympic village in Pyeongchang on suspicion of doping. The case threatens Russian attempts to show a commitment to clean sport after a long-running doping scandal. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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School shooting survivors plan march on Washington

Young survivors of Wednesday's school shooting in Florida have announced a national march on Washington next month, demanding action from lawmakers on gun control. 

Seventeen students and staff died in the shooting in Parkland, Florida last week.

But as Harry Horton reports from Washington, the students-turned-activists will likely face an uphill struggle in their battle to bring about new gun laws.

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Sunday, February 18, 2018

Florida students to march on Washington

The survivors of the shooting at the Florida high school are planning to march on Washington on March 24 to tell lawmakers gun control must be a priority.

U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to address the question of gun control, while praising first responders in a brief visit to Florida.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Friday, February 16, 2018

Governor of Florida Calls for Resignation of FBI Director

The Governor of Florida is calling for the resignation of FBI Director Christopher Wray. Governor Rick Scott says the FBI's failure to investigate a tip regarding the suspect in the Florida school shooting is unacceptable.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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UN rights agency says Hungary immigration bill is "assault on human rights"

The United Nations human rights agency believes Hungary's proposed anti-immigration measure is -- quote -- "an assault on human rights."


The bill allowing the government to ban non-government organizations that support migration would undermine NGO activity and further stigmatize groups already under pressure, warned the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human rights.


Our UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.


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US Indicts Russians Over Election Interference

The US Justice Department has indicted 13 Russians and 3 organizations with a criminal conspiracy to interfere with the 2016 presidential elections.

The indictment by Special Investigator Robert Mueller alleges deep penetration of the American political  system through social media and through organized election rallies.

It names the St. Petersburg based Internet Research Agency as the organizing hub which employed  hundreds  of people, some who stole the identities of Americans.

Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes says prosecutors are are alleging a comprehensive  effort to infiltrate  the American political  system.  

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