Friday, March 16, 2018

Former South African President Jacob Zuma to Face Trial on Corruption Charges

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Former South Africa former President Jacob Zuma is to face prosecution for over 15 charges of corruption, the country's Chief prosecutor has confirmed.

The charges include money laundering, fraud and racketeering.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Syrian civilians at "tip of a collapse"

The United Nations special envoy for Syria says the people in the
besieged area of Eastern Ghouta are at the "tip of a collapse".

Staffan De Mistura was briefing the UN Security Council nearly a month
after it approved a country-wide ceasefire, which has not come into
effect.

De Mistura noted there had been an escalation of fighting since then.

The UN envoy said the conditions in Eastern Ghouta were startling.

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Staffan De Mistura spoke to the Security Council a day after the
anniversary of the start of the conflict in 2011.

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Staffan De Mistura said civilians were in dire need of supplies.

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UN discusses Syria amid mass exodus

The United Nations Security Council is meeting to discuss the
humanitarian situation in Syria amid reports more than 50,000 people
have fled their homes in the last few days.

The mass exodus from major conflict zones is one of the largest in the
country's seven-year civil war.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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TEENAGER GUILTY OVER PARSONS GREEN BOMBING

An Iraqi teenager has been found guilty of last year's bombing of a tube train in London.

Ahmed Hassan's device injured 30 commuters at Parsons Green Tube, and the court heard it could have caused many fatalities had it worked as intended.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Women evacuated from Libyan detention centers demand HIV testing because of abuse says UN

Women arriving in Niger who intend to travel up to Europe are demanding HIV testing following abuse in Libyan detention centers according to the UN.

The UN, the EU and the African Union are working to evacuate the detention centers following a CNN report which showed migrants being sold as slaves.

Jack Parrock reports. 

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Ethiopia and Somali feud over Somaliland port

Ethiopia says it will continue using Djibouti as its main port of entry and export trade as it moves to develop other alternative ports .


This follows the government of Somalia's rejection of an  agreement signed between Ethiopia, Somaliland and United Arab Emirates over the acquisition of Port Berbera in Somaliland.


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa


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Putin urges Russians to vote amid fears of voter boycott

President Putin has released a video urging Russians to exercise their vote on Sunday, amid concerns in Russia that millions may not cast their ballot. Opposition candidates say the election is tilted in favour of Putin and the outcome is already decided, but as Dan Ashby reports - the President needs people to vote. 

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Two Indian airlines cancel over 600 flights at short notice

Two Indian budget carriers, Indigo and GoAir, have announced that they will be cancelling over 600 flight in March after the country's aviation watchdog ordered the grounding of 11 Airbus aircraft because of recurring engine failures.

This move is expected to hit thousands of air travellers and has also lead to airfares soaring.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has the details.

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MOSCOW 'WILL EXPEL UK DIPLOMATS'

Russia says it will expel a number of British diplomats as ties worsen after a nerve agent attack on a former spy in the UK.

British investigators say 131 people were potentially exposed to the chemical used in Salisbury on March 4th.

Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter remain in a critical condition after the attack.

The UK says Russia is culpable and is expelling 23 diplomats.

Moscow denies involvement.

Labour MP Hillary Benn says the UK response should be robust as investigations continue.

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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Toys R Us seeks to halt payments ahead of liquidation

Toys R Us, has asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for permission to stop
paying its suppliers while it lines up buyers for its international
business.

The plans to liquidate North American stores has put 30,000 jobs at risk.

It's not only U.S. stores that are likely to be affected. Ones in
France, Spain, Poland and Australia will likely be liquidated, while
it looks to sell shops in Canada, Central Europe and Asia.

U.S. Correspondent, Frances Read, has more.

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UK Allies: Spy attack an “assault on UK's sovereignty”

The leaders of Germany, France, the United States and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement demeaning answers from Russia over the attack of a former British spy in the UK.

The statement called for Russia to disclose information to international authorities about the nerve agent program the UK believes was involved in the attack.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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US imposes sanctions on Russia over election meddling

The United States government has imposed sanctions on 19 Russian
individuals and 5 groups over allegations of meddling in the 2016 US
Presidential election.

It's the strongest response yet to Russia's alleged cyber attacks.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.

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UN accuses Mexico of torture, killings cover-up

The United Nations has accused the Mexican government of torture and covering up the disappearance of 43 students.

The suspected kidnapping and killing of the 43 student teachers took place in 2014, and still being investigated.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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UK-RUSSIA RELATIONS WORSEN

The UK's Defence Secretary has told Russia to 'shut up' over the attack on a former spy in Britain.

Moscow says it's preparing a response after the UK expelled 23 diplomats following the use of a nerve agent on British soil.

Russia denies any involvement in the attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury on March 4th, but it's caused an escalating diplomatic crisis.

And UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is not mincing his words for Moscow.

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UK open to shorter Brexit transition period

The UK's chief Brexit negotiator has set out the government's stance on the upcoming transition deal for Britain after it leaves the EU. 

David Davis says the UK is now open to the so-called implementation phase being shorter than originally planned.


Paul Barber reports.


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Ethiopia appeals for urgent humanitarian assistance

Ethiopia has launched a Humanitarian Disaster Resilience Plan in collaboration with international donors  in a bid to raise $1.6 billion urgently in humanitarian and development assistance for this year.  

It comes as parts of the country continue to suffer the effects of drought and famine.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.

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India moves to make healthcare more affordable

India is trying to make essential diagnostic tests free of cost at public hospitals.

The country's Health Ministry is currently in the process of compiling a list of diseases and infections that would fall under the purview of essential lab tests.

According to the WHO, most of the healthcare expenditure in India comes from a private individual's pocket and the cost of private healthcare in India is about four times greater than public healthcare.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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RUSSIA-UK TENSION RISES

Moscow says it's preparing a response after the UK expelled 23 diplomats over the use of a nerve agent on British soil.

Russia denies any involvement in the attack on a former spy and his daughter in Salisbury on March 4th, but it's caused an escalating diplomatic crisis.

Olly Barratt has more from London.

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EU Parliament delegation has been holding secret talks with DPRK for 3 years

A group of members of the European Parliament has been holding secret talks with North Korea for the last three years.

It's just been revealed that the delegation has been trying to talk Pyongyang down from its nuclear programme.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Russia to announce counter measures against 'insane' UK accusations

Russia has confirmed it is working on 'counter measures' after the UK expelled 23 Russian diplomats over the use of a chemical weapon on UK soil. Moscow continues to deny any involvement in the attack on Sergei Skripal, and says it will now take action against the UK. Dan Ashby reports.

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