Monday, February 26, 2018

UN: Two-thirds of South Sudan's population at risk of rising hunger

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Nearly two-thirds of the population in South Sudan is facing hunger,
according to a new report issued by United Nations agencies.

They've issued a joint statement on calling for immediate assistance
for a spreading
famine in the war-torn country.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from headquarters in New York.

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CORBYN: LABOUR WOULD SEEK CUSTOMS DEAL WITH EU

The UK's opposition Labour Party has confirmed it would seek to establish a permanent customs union with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been setting out his party's Brexit strategy.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US Ties North Korea Talks to Nuclear Arms

Officials at the White House say any talks with North Korea must lead to an end to its nuclear program.

A North Korean delegation met South Korean President Moon Jae-in on the last day of the Olympics, and expressed a willingness to meet with representatives from the United States. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Trump vows swift action on gun control

Teachers and staff have returned to the school in Florida where seventeen people were killed in a mass shooting earlier this month.

Students are set to begin classes again on Wednesday.

It comes after protestors again descended on Florida's capital to push for tighter firearms legislation.

US President Donald Trump, meeting with governors at the White House to discuss gun control, vowed swift action.

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Weinstein Co plans to file for bankruptcy

The Weinstein Company says it will file for bankruptcy, after a deal
for the sale of the company fell apart.

It follows numerous allegations of sexual misconduct, assault and rape
against its founder, Harvey Weinstein.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Staff return to FL school after mass shooting

Protestors have again descended on Florida's capital to push for tighter gun control legislation.

It comes as teachers and staff return to the school in Parkland where seventeen people were killed in a mass shooting earlier this month.

Steve Mort reports from Florida.

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Supreme Court won’t hear DACA appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear the Trump administration's appeal of a federal court's ruling requiring the government to keep DACA in place.

"DACA" is the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that allows some 800,000 young people who came to the U.S. illegally as children to live and work in the U.S.

U.S. correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Daily 5-hour humanitarian pause in Eastern Ghouta

Russia's President has ordered a daily humanitarian pause in fighting in the Eastern Ghouta enclave in Syria. The area has been under fire, despite a UN Security Council resolution to impose a 30-day ceasefire. Jessica King reports from Moscow. 


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UN chief pleas for Syrian ceasefire

The United Nations Secretary-General has pleaded for an immediate ceasefire to start in Syria.

Airstrikes are continuing on the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta despite a UN Security Council resolution over the weekend demanding a 30-day truce.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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LABOUR BACKS CUSTOMS UNION WITH EU

The UK's opposition Labour Party has confirmed it would establish a permanent customs union with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been setting out his party's Brexit strategy.

It comes in a week in which Prime Minister Theresa May will also deliver a major speech on her ambitions for Brexit (Friday).

Jeremy Corbyn says a new customs deal should be reached with Brussels.

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ONE KILLED AS DRC POLICE FIRE AT PROTESTORS


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Anti-government demonstrations in the Democratic Republic of Congo have left one person dead.  


The protests were called on by the Catholic Church to push for President Joseph Kabila to step down. 
Leon Solomon reports


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Spanish King met with protests in Catalonia

The King of Spain has been met with protests in Barcelona on his first visit there since the region of Catalonia declared independence.

Senior Catalan officials also rejected a formal invitation to a reception with the monarch. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Two Terror Attacks Already Foiled in France

The French Interior Ministry says so far this year it has already foiled two terror attacks.

While the government is releasing few details, Paris is still on the highest alert level after a string of attacks hit the country three years ago. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Paris.

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4 DEAD AFTER LEICESTER EXPLOSION

Four people have died after an explosion destroyed a building in the city of Leicester in the UK.

Four other people remain in hospital after the incident on Sunday.

The cause of the explosion is not yet known but police say it is not currently being linked to terrorism.

Rescue efforts continue at the building which comprised a shop on the ground floor, with flats above.

Reporter Alex Hulse is at the scene at Hinckley Road.

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Matt Cane, group manager at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, says it's a dangerous operation.

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India set to host 16 nations for naval war games

India will host the navies of 16 countries next month for an eight-day long naval exercise.

The Indian government says the aim is to 'combat unlawful activities in critical sea lanes'.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Russia could be reinstated to IOC in coming days, says Russian IOC member

Body of Bollywood actress Sridevi to be flown back to India

The body of Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor is being flown to Mumbai for her funeral.

One of India's most popular actresses, she died in Dubai over the weekend.   

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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NRA contradict President on gun law proposal [CLIPS]

The National Rifle Association says it doesn't support any ban on guns.

The comments come in the wake of a deadly mass shooting at a high
school in Florida that killed 17 people.

The suspect- 19-year-old Nicholas Cruz - is believed to have used a
semi automatic weapon.

The shooting has reignited calls for greater gun laws in the United States.

U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that some teachers carry
firearms and that the legal age to buy certain weapons be lifted from
18 to 21.

Trump was endorsed by the NRA during the 2016 election but
spokesperson Dana Loesch said the group is against a ban.


Speaking on ABC News she says schools should have a say on gun policy.


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Speaking on CBS News- Florida Democrat Ted Deutch said this shooting
could be a turning point and encourage lawmakers to adopt tougher
firearm restrictions.

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Speaking at a Governor's Ball, President Trump said he's making gun
control a priority issue.

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Talks with North Korea must bring end to nuclear program: White House

Officials from North Korea have announced that they're willing to hold
talks with the United States.

A delegation from Pyongyang travelled to South Korea to attend the
closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics.

The White House says any talks must result in North Korea abandoning
its nuclear and missile programs.

This comes just days after Washington announced its largest packet of
sanctions on Pyongyang.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow has more.


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McCormack takes over as Australian Deputy prime Minister

Ă€ustralia has a new Deputy Prime Minister after Barnaby Joyce stepped down and was replaced.
Arthur Stevens has more

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