Thursday, March 29, 2018

MAY MARKS ONE YEAR UNTIL BREXIT

It's exactly a year until Britain leaves the European Union.

Prime Minister Theresa May is touring the four nations of the UK pledging to keep the country 'strong and united' after Brexit takes place.

A transition period's been agreed which will kick in on 29th March of next year, but future trading arrangements after that are yet to be settled.

Theresa May says a deal will be reached that avoids a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.

But Remain campaigner Lord Adonis is still fighting to reverse the entire process.

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Indian government to divest national carrier

The Indian government plans to sell a controlling 76% stake in India's national carrier- Air India. The 85-year-old airline has been surviving on taxpayer funded bailouts for nearly a decade now.

Whoever wins the bid, will also have to continue to use the brand name 'Air India'.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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POLICE FOCUS ON SKRIPAL FRONT DOOR

Police say investigations into how a former Russian spy and his daughter were poisoned with a nerve agent are now focused on their home.

It's now thought they first came into contact with the substance via Sergei Skripal's front door in the city of Salisbury earlier this month.

The incident has led to a diplomatic row with Russia, which denies any involvement.

Mr Skripal and his daughter remain in a critical condition in hospital.

Security expert Professor Anthony Glees says a picture is emerging about how the attack may have taken place.

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Judge allows lawsuit challenging Trump business ownership

A US judge is allowing a lawsuit to move forward that accuses President Trump of violating the Constitution by maintaining ownership of his businesses.

The Justice Department had requested the suit be thrown out.

The lawsuit says that by not cutting ties with his business, Trump is violating the "emoluments" clause that prevents officials from accepting gifts from foreign governments.

The dispute centers on the use of Trump International Hotel in Washington by foreign dignitaries.

US correspondent Steve Mort says it could be an important test for the president.

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US "cautiously optimistic" over N Korea

The White House says it's cautiously optimistic following a meeting between the leaders of China and North Korea.

US officials say the talks in Beijing are a sign President Trump's policy of "maximum pressure" on Pyongyang is paying off.

Trump says he hopes to meet with Kim Jong Un next month.

But US correspondent Steve Mort says China is showing it won't be marginalized in diplomatic efforts on North Korea.

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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Stormy Daniels files motion for Trump to testify

The adult film star Stormy Daniels, who alleges that Donald Trump had an extramarital affair with her in 2006, has filed a court motion for Trump to testify.

Daniels says he signed a non-disclosure agreement and accepted "hush money" from Trump's personal attorney just weeks before the 2016 election.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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ONE YEAR TO GO UNTIL BREXIT

The British Prime Minister is marking the one-year countdown to Brexit (THURSDAY) with a day-long tour of the UK. Theresa May will meet families, workers, farmers and EU migrants, as she sets out her plans on how leaving the European Union will benefit every part of the UK. Jessica King reports from London.

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Poisoned Spy's front door found to have high concentration of nerve agent


British police say the former Russian spy and his daughter who were poisoned by a nerve agent in Salisbury at the beginning of the month, first came into contact with the substance at their home.


Counter-terrorism police say the highest concentration of the nerve agent was found at the front door of Sergei Skripal's house.  He and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a bench in the city.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 




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ASSANGE'S COMMS CUT

Ecuador has cut internet access for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange who's been inside the country's London embassy since 2012.

Quito says it's to prevent him interfering in the affairs of other countries.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Facebook Revamps Privacy Settings

Facebook has announced an overhaul of its privacy tools to give its users more control over their data. 
This comes in the wake of revelations that data from 50 million Facebook users was improperly harvested to target US and British voters. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Trump secures first revamped US trade deal

The US president, Donald Trump, has secured his first revamped trade deal.

The administration reached an agreement with South Korea - which was
based on agreements over steel.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Trump says Kim is "looking forward" to their meeting - suggesting talks will go ahead

U.S. President Donald Trump says that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is looking forward to their talks - indicating the planned landmark summit between the two leaders will go forward.

Trump tweeted that he had been given the message by Chinese President Xi Jinping following the Chinese leader's meeting with Kim earlier this week.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Poland in $5bn US arms deal

Poland has signed the largest arms purchase deal in its history - areeing to buy the US Patriot missile defense system for $4.75bn.

Poland has accelerated efforts to overhaul its weaponry following Russia's 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimea peninsula.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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France holds national mourning for hero policeman

A national mourning ceremony has been held in Paris for policeman Arnaud Beltrame, who swapped himself for a hostage during Friday's terror attack in Trebes in the south west of France. Beltrame has been widely acclaimed as a hero. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Russia says World Cup 'unlikely to be affected by boycott'

The Kremlin says a diplomatic boycott will not tarnish its World Cup this summer. The tournament starts in less than three months - but over the last few days more than two dozen countries have expelled Russian diplomats amid a growing international row. Lucy Taylor reports.



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UK GOVERNMENT GIVES BOTTLE RETURN SCHEME GREEN GO AHEAD


A bottle return scheme has been given the green light by the UK Government. 


It aims to reduce the waste of plastic, glass and tin containers following the success of similar schemes in Germany and Denmark. 


From London, Marnie Gill reports. 


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Cambridge Analytica whistleblower claims the firm worked for Indian political parties

Christopher Wylie, the man who exposed Facebook's data breach, has claimed that Cambridge Analytica worked for various Indian political parties from as early as 2003.

The former Cambridge Analytica employee had earlier claimed that India's main opposition party, the Congress had employed the services of the firm- a claim the Congress has denied.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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UK launches national security review to address modern threats

The British government has unveiled a national security review and vowed that the UK will deploy all capabilities to deal with evolving defence challenges. 

It comes days after Prime Minister Theresa May secured broad international backing for her response to Russia over a nerve agent attack in the British city of Salisbury.

From London, Paul Barber.

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Australian Cricket cheats banned from International Cricket

Former Australian Cricket captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner have been banned from international cricket for a year following the ball tampering scandal during the third cricket test in Cape Town.
Cameron Bancroft has been given a nine-month suspension for his role.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Luxembourg Joins in on Condemning Russia

Luxembourg has joined in on condemning Russia, becoming the latest EU country to voice it's support for the UK.

While the country hasn't expelled any diplomats—it says it agrees with Great Britain that Russia is likely to blame for the poisoning of a double agent. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.

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