Wednesday, March 7, 2018

UN demands Thursday ceasefire to allow aid access

The United Nations is pushing the Syrian government to commit to a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid in to the besieged area of Eastern Ghouta.

Aid trucks entered the area on Monday but were forced to flee after coming under attack.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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US Secretary of State Visits Ethiopia

The US secretary of state Rex Tillerson is in Ethiopia for an official visit. He is expected to meet with the leaders of teh government of Ethiopia and the African Union commission.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 

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South Korean officials to visit US

South Korean officials who met with North Korea's Kim Jong Un will travel to the US on Thursday to brief US officials on the meeting.

Earlier this week, South Korea said North Korea was willing to discuss giving up nuclear weapons if the regime's safety was assured.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports

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Opioid Overdoses Increase 30% Across U.S.

Drug overdoses in the United States from people using opioids increased by 30% within just over a year.

The US Centers for Disease Control says the Mid-West alone saw a 70%  increase.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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EU Says Future Trading Relationship with UK will be a FTA

European Council President Donald Tusk says the future trading relationship between the EU and the UK will have to be in the form of a free trade agreement. 

While speaking in Luxembourg, Mr. Tusk says he hopes the tariffs will be zero and all goods and services will be covered. 

It's a blow to UK Prime Minister Theresa May, who proposed keeping single market access to parts of the economy. 

While Mr. Tusk says he does not want to put up a wall with the UK, he says Brexit means it's inevitable trade between the EU and the UK will change.

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MAY DEFENDS SAUDI ALLIANCE AMID PROTESTS

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is visiting the UK amid protests over the war in Yemen and human rights.

The 32 year-old is holding talks with UK Prime Minister Theresa May, and has been extended meetings with the Queen and other royals during his three day visit.

He's responsible for a number of reforms designed to modernise Saudi Arabia.

But demonstrations will focus on the Saudi-led coalition which has been bombing rebel Houthi forces in Yemen, where there is a humanitarian crisis.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is defending the alliance with Saudi Arabia and intelligence co-operation between the two countries.

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Protests expected over UK visit of Saudi leader


Protests are planned in central London as Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed  bin Salman begins a three day visit to the country. 


The red carpet is being rolled out for the 32 year old who some see as a modernizing face of the conservative country.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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PSG crash out of Champions League again

Paris St Germain have once again crashed out of the Champions League in the last 16 - losing 2-1 at home to Real Madrid in the second leg of their clash. 
Six and a half years after the emir of Qatar bought the team, it has still never managed to reach the final four.
Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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SAUDI CROWN PRINCE IN UK AMID PROTESTS

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is visiting the UK with protests planned over the war in Yemen and human rights.

The 32 year-old will hold talks with UK Prime Minister Theresa May, and will meet the Queen and other royals during his three day visit.

He's responsible for a number of reforms designed to modernise Saudi Arabia.

But demonstrations will focus on the Saudi-led coalition which has been bombing rebel Houthi forces in Yemen, where there is a humanitarian crisis.

Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat believes he should be given time to demonstrate his commitment to reform in Saudi Arabia.

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ALT: INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE OVER 'SPY POISONING'

The UK government's emergency committee is meeting (Wednesday) for updates on the suspected poisoning of a former Russian spy.

66 year-old Sergei Skripal and his daughter remain in a critical condition in hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance in Salisbury in Wiltshire.

He was granted refuge in the UK having previously been convicted in Russia of spying for Britain.

Russia has denied any involvement in the incident.

Reporter Rachel Venables is in Salisbury - she says investigations continue apace.

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Sweden's Prime Minister Says Trump's Tariffs Will Hurt Us All

While meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, Sweden's prime minister urged the American president not to follow through with proposed steep tariffs.

Meanwhile across the Atlantic the European Commission is preparing to reveal which American imports it will tax if it needs to retaliate.  

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels. 

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UK COBRA COMMITTEE TO MEET OVER 'SPY POISONING'

The UK government's emergency committee is meeting (Wednesday) for updates on the suspected poisoning of a former Russian spy.

66 year-old Sergei Skripal and his daughter remain in a critical condition in hospital after being exposed to an unknown substance in Salisbury in Wiltshire.

He was granted refuge in the UK having previously been convicted in Russia of spying for Britain.

Russia has denied any involvement in the incident.

Reporter Rachel Venables is in Salisbury.

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Investigation into $2 billion bank fraud case in India widens

The probe into a major fraud, estimated at some 2 billion US dollars has widened.

The celebrity Indian jeweller alleged to be at the centre of the fraud is still understood to be overseas. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai 

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Trump sued by adult film actress over non-disclosure deal

Adult film start Stormy Daniels says she is suing US President Donald Trump.

The actress, whose real name in Stephanie Clifford, is asking a judge to declare a non-disclosure deal about an alleged affair she had with Trump invalid because he never actually signed the agreement.

Katie Olds reports from Washington.

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Trump says N Norea "sincere" on desire for talks

President Trump says he believes that North Korea is sincere about a nuclear deal.

The country's leader Kim Jong-un says he's willing to hold a summit with South Korea's president in April.

Mr Trump says he hopes the talks will lead to a breakthrough after reports that Pyongyang is willing to talk to the US about giving up its nuclear weapons.

Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says the White House appears to have warmed to the prospect of negotiations.

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Russia describes Boris Johnson comments as 'absurd' in spy row

Russia's Foreign Ministry has described the British Foreign Secretary's comments on Russia as 'absurd' and 'baseless', as a diplomatic fall-out escalates over the poisoning of a Russian spy on British soil. State news agencies report Russian officials as saying that the UK is on the verge of 'launching another anti-Russian campaign'. Dan Ashby has the latest from Moscow. 

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Top Trump economic advisor quits White House

President Trump's top economic adviser, Gary Cohn, is resigning.

Mr Trump has described Cohn as a "rare talent" who did a superb job in driving his agenda.

The former Goldman Sachs chief is understood to have disagreed with the White House decision to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.

Reporter Steve Mort in Washington says Cohn is the latest in a series of top officials to call it quits.

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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

US: Sport hunters' elephant trophies to be reviewed on case by case basis

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The Trump administration will now allow sport hunters to bring back
elephant trophies from Africa to the US.

This will be a major setback for conservationists who have pushed the
government to ban the practice.

US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Weinstein Co Deal Collapses

The deal for an investor group to buy Harvey Weinstein's movie and TV
studio has collapsed.

Only last week it was announced a $500 million dollar deal had been reached.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Trump Thinks North Korean Leader is Sincere About Denuclearization

President Trump says he believes that North Korea is sincere about a nuclear deal.

The country's leader Kim Jong-un says he's willing to hold a summit with South Korea's president in April.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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