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Monday, March 5, 2018

THOUSANDS STILL WITHOUT WATER IN BRITAIN

Thousands of homes in the UK remain without water after a thaw following cold weather caused burst water mains and leaks.

Customers are being urged to use as little water as they can.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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First Aid convoy arrives in Eastern Ghouta

An aid convoy has reached the Syrian enclave of Eastern Ghouta after
being bombarded by government forces for two weeks.

But an official from the World Health Organization says that most of
the medical materials had been removed from the vehicles.

William Denselow reports from United Nations headquarters in New York.

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Oscar winner 'should be treated cautiously' says Putin's spokesman

President Putin's spokesman says that information based on the doping whistleblowing documentary Icarus should be 'treated very cautiously' after it won an Oscar. The film lifted the lid on the scale of Russian doping, featuring the head of Russia's anti-doping laboratory claiming that FSB agents were even involved in swapping samples. Dan Ashby has more.

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Merkel: "Important to begin working quickly"

German chancellor Angela Merkel called for the new government to begin working quickly to address European and global concerns.

The center-left social democrats have formally agreed to join Merkel's governing coalition after five months of uncertainty.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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French prosecutors suspect jihadists infiltrated Burkina Faso army ahead of embassy attack

A French prosecutor and four investigators have arrived in Burkina Faso to look into the attack on the French embassy there that killed seven people on Friday, amid suspicions of complicity within the Burkinabe army.

One jihadist suspect was arrested on Friday.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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UK WATER SUPPLIES DISRUPTED AFTER THAW

Thousands of UK households are facing water supply problems after cold weather thawed.

Water companies have reported low pressure, burst water mains and leaks and are advising customers to use as little water as possible.

In parts of London Thames Water has been handing out bottled water to households whose supplies have been completely cut.

It follows days of disruption last week caused by heavy snowfall and freezing conditions.

Reporter Rachel Venables is in Hampstead in North London.

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Indian stocks markets fall on Trump trade war fears

Indian stock markets have moved lower, as US president Donald Trump has sparked fears of a potential trade war.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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India targets fugitive economic offenders

The Oscars - 90th Academy Awards

The 90th Academy Awards has been held in Los Angeles.

The Shape of Water won Best Picture, while Frances McDormand picked up Best Actress for her role in Three Billboard Outside Ebbing Missouri.

Best Actor went to Gary Oldman for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.

It's the first Oscars ceremony since the scandals of sexual misconduct in Hollywood.

Frances Read reports.

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Cardinal Pell case opens in Melbourne

In Melbourne, Roman Catholic Cardinal George Pell's barrister has accused police of failing to follow guidelines for investigating prominent people, arguing "there was a presumption of guilt".
The highest-ranking Catholic official to be charged with sexual abuse has faced Melbourne Magistrate's court for the start of a month-long hearing that will determine if he stands trial.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Trump defends tariffs plans

Weinstein scandal dominates Oscars, The Shape of Water wins big

"The Shape of Water" is the winner of the Oscar for Best Picture.

The movie was nominated 13-times, and took home four Oscars including Best Director for Guillermo del Toro, and Best Original Score.

Reporter in Los Angeles Frances Read says it was also a big night for Gary Oldman who won Best Actor.

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ALT: The sexual misconduct scandal that rocked the entertainment industry took center stage at the Oscars.

Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek and Annabella Sciorra presented a montage of stars talking about recent changes in Hollywood.

Reporter in Los Angeles Frances Read says all three women have made allegations against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

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Oscars underway in Los Angeles

Hollywood's most anticipated awards ceremony is underway in Los Angeles.

But this year The Oscars has been overshadowed by sexual harassment scandals.

Frances Read reports from L.A.

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Sunday, March 4, 2018

Germany’s Social Democrats vote yes to governing coalition

Germany's Social Democrats voted to to join the country's next governing coalition, ending more than five months of political uncertainty.

They will once again govern with chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Uganda Biometric Refugee Verification

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The Ugandan government has launched a large-scale programme on to verify the identities of all refugees in the country.

Using biometric data, the UN Refugee Agency, the World Food Programme, and government officials will collect fingerprints and scan irises of more than 1 million refugees.

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief

Phone: +256 751 914 838

Email: balekem@featurestory.com

michaelbaleke@gmail.com

Twitter: @mbaleke

Website: www.featurestorynews.com

Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)

Friday, March 2, 2018

Weinstein Co saved from bankruptcy in last minute deal

The Weinstein Company has been saved from bankruptcy in a last minute
deal - reportedly worth 500 million dollars.

The future of the movie company has been under question since Harvey
Weinstein was accused of sexual misconduct by around 80 women, as well
as sexual assault and rape which he denies.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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UN condemns Burkina Faso attack

Gunmen have launched coordinated attacks on at least two areas of Burkina Faso's capital.

The militants attacked the French embassy and the military headquarters in Ouagadougou.

At least 7 soldiers and 6 attackers have been killed, but the death is expected to rise.

The United Nations has condemned the incident.

UN Secretary-General spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief had been in touch with the government.

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UN Secretary-General spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief has asked his envoy to travel to the country.

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Ukraine closes schools to save gas

The Ukrainian Energy Minister has recommend schools in the country close, in an effort to save gas. It comes after the Russian supplier Gazprom has refused to deliver more fuel. Jessica King reports from Moscow.

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US weighs missile system to counter Russia, China

The United States is looking to create missile defense systems to
counter potential threats from Russia and China.

The planned changes come after Russia's President unveiled a new cruise missile.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UN calls on Syrian government to grant access for medical evacuees in Eastern Ghouta