Sunday, March 25, 2018

Catalan ex-leader Puigdemont detained in Germany

German police have detained the former president of the Spanish region of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont in response to an international arrest warrant issued by Spain.

Puigdemont and other Catalan politicians face charges of rebellion and sedition for their role in the declaration of independence from Spain in October.

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Friday, March 23, 2018

US Reveals Charges Against Alleged Iranian Hacking Ring


The US Justice Department has charged nine Iranian citizens with stealing information from more than 100 American universities, dozens of companies and several  government agencies.  

Law enforcement officials say the suspects are part of a huge cyber theft operation backed by the Iranian government.

And as Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports,  their targets are also alleged to have included the United Nations, and universities and companies outside of the U.S. 

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Wall St falls on trade war fears

Global markets fell on Friday following fears of a international trade
war prompted by US tariffs on imported Chinese products.

On Wall Street, the Dow Jones posted its worst week for two years, as
markets fell further.

It closed more than 420 lower, or 1.8% down.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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SpaceX boss deletes Facebook account

The billionaire, in charge of Tesla and SpaceX, has deleted the
Facebook pages of his two companies.

Elon Musk appeared to join the growing "delete Facebook" movement,
which has gained momentum after a privacy scandal at the social media
giant.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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PARSONS GREEN BOMBER JAILED FOR LIFE

A teenager's been jailed for life for the Parsons Green tube train bomb of September last year.

Ahmed Hassan will serve a minimum of 34 years in jail after being found guilty of attempted murder.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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France hostage crisis: police shoot attacker

Security sources in France say the suspected gunman who had taken hostages in a supermarket in the south of France has been shot dead by police.

The gunman is reported to have killed three people in Tribes and is believed to have claimed affiliation with the Islamic State.

Elena Casas has the latest from Paris on what is known about the suspect.

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'TWO DEAD' IN FRANCE HOSTAGE SITUATION

It's reported two people may have been killed after a gunman took hostages at a supermarket in the south of France.

Authorities say the gunman in Trèbes has claimed affiliation with the Islamic State.

Elena Casas has the latest details from Paris.

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Global market volatility on U.S.-China trade war fears

World markets have tumbled as trade tensions rise between the United States and China. 

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced up to 60 billion dollars-worth of tariffs on some Chinese imports, triggering a stern response from Beijing.  

Paul Barber reports from London. 

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Russia calls EU response over Skripal 'deplorable'

Russia's Foreign Ministry has hit back at the European Union after the EU recalled its envoy to Moscow in order to show solidarity with the UK over the Skripal affair. The Foreign Ministry spokesman said that the EU's response was deplorable. Dan Ashby reports from Moscow. 

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EU recalls ambassador to Moscow over Salisbury

In a renewed show of support for the UK, the European Union has recalled its ambassador to Moscow.

EU leaders meeting in Brussels agree it is "highly likely" Russia was behind the use of a nerve agent in the English town of Salisbury against a Russian double agent.

Russia denies involvement. 
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Air India makes history with flight to Tel Aviv over Saudi airspace

Air India has ended a decades-old overfly ban by Saudi Arabia to India with a new flight to Tel Aviv.

The Indian carrier's direct maiden flight to Israel is expected to help strengthen ties between the two nations. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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EU RECALLS MOSCOW AMBASSADOR

The European Union is recalling its ambassador to Moscow over the nerve agent attack in the UK.

EU leaders have agreed there's 'no plausible alternative explanation' for the incident other than Russian involvement.

Moscow denies responsibility for the poisoning in Salisbury of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.

It's reported a number of European countries are also now considering recalling their ambassadors to Russia.

German MEP Manfred Weber says it's important to show a united front.

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UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she welcomes EU support.

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India's Election Commission says it may review Facebook partnership

Days after reports claimed Cambridge Analytica's Indian affiliate allegedly worked with Indian political parties, India's Election Commission has said it is rethinking its tie-up with Facebook.

The election body has partnered with Facebook to promote the registration of first time voters in India.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Some sex charges to be withdrawn from Cardinal Pell committal

Several historical sex offence charges against Australia's Cardinal George Pell will be withdrawn because a complainant is unable to testify at a hearing that will determine if Australia's highest ranked Catholic stands trial.
Arthur Stevens reports

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China announces counter tariffs on US goods

China says it will slap tariffs on 128 US products including steel, pork and wine.

The move comes after President Trump announced some 60 billion dollars worth of tariffs on Chinese goods.

The White House says the move is an effort to tackle Chinese intellectual property theft.

Markets have plunged in response to the tit-for-tat, but US correspondent Steve Mort says the administration believes the tariffs are justified.

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B/A: Separate US tariffs on worldwide steel and aluminium imports are due to come into force on Friday.
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Thursday, March 22, 2018

McMaster out as Trump's National Security Advisor

US President Donald Trump has named former US ambassador to the UN John Bolton has his new National Security Advisor.

He'll replace H.R. McMaster who will retire from the Army and leave public service.

Rumors of McMaster's departure were dismissed by the White House as recently as last week.

US correspondent Steve Mort says John Bolton is likely to push for tough positions against Iran and North Korea as President Trump prepares for talks with Kim Jong un.

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He described Washington as a "very mean-spirited town."

US correspondent Steve Mort says Trump has nominated CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace Tillerson.

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Trump fires National Security Adviser, replaces McMaster with arch neo-con Bolton

President Trump has fired his top foreign policy official.


National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster becomes the latest high profile figure to leave the White House.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump administration approves $1bn arms sale to Saudi Arabia

The Trump administration has approved a one billion dollar arms sale
to Saudi Arabia.

The deal includes more than six thousand missiles.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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“House of horrors” children released from hospital

The 13 children of David and Louise Turpin have been rehomed - after
undergoing treatment in hospital.

The Californian couple are accused of holding their children captive
and torturing 12 of them.

They will appear in court in California on Friday (23rd March 2018),
although they deny the charges against them.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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124 million people in 51 countries face food insecurity - UN food crisis report

One hundred and twenty-four million people in 51 countries are severely hungry, facing food crises largely due to conflict and insecurity, according to a new UN-backed report.


That figure tracks an increase from last year, and comes with a call for urgent humanitarian action. 


Our U.N. Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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