Monday, April 23, 2018

French Parliament passes controversial new immigration law

The French Parliament has voted through a tough new immigration law, tightening the rules around asylum.

The bill sparked so much opposition - including from within President Macron's own party - that it was debated over one of the longest parliamentary sessions in recent history, going late into the night on both Saturday and Sunday.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.



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Modi, Xi to hold informal talks in China

India and China have announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping will be meeting later this week for a first ever 'informal summit'.

Both nations have indicated this is an attempt to dramatically reset ties in the backdrop of the 73-day military standoff between Indian and Chinese militaries at Doklam last year.

Sources say that the two day summit is going to be informal in nature- there will be no bilateral delegation accompanying the two leaders.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has the details.

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Macron begins US visit urging Trump to stay in Iran deal

As French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three day state visit to the US, he is calling on the American president not to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal.

Donald Trump has threatened to leave the pact, which limits Iran's nuclear program in return for sanctions relief, unless it's "toughened up". 

Kate Fisher report from Washington

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Friday, April 20, 2018

US students walk out again over gun violence

Thousands of US students have walked out of class to demand stricter gun laws.

It comes a month after a national walkout over the mass shooting that killed 17 people at a high school in Florida.

Steve Mort reports.

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Wells Fargo Fined One Billion Dollars

Wells Fargo has been fined a record one billion dollars by two US regulators. 


The bank must also reimburse customers in addition to the fine. 


Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Migrant caravan reaches US-Mexico border

About fifty Central American migrants who were crossing Mexico have arrived at the U.S. border.

The group set out from southern Mexico a month ago, and was initially made up of some 1500 people.

But its size diminished under pressure from US President Trump and officials in Mexico.

Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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DEMOCRATS FILE LAWSUIT OVER 2016 ELECTION 'CONSPIRACY'

The US Democratic Party is suing Russia, Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and Wikileaks - claiming a conspiracy to disrupt the 2016 election.

President Trump has repeatedly denied there was any collusion between his campaign and Moscow.

Olly Barratt reports from Washington.

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Democrats sue Trump campaign, Russia and Wikileaks over 2016 election

The Democratic Party in the United States is suing the Trump campaign, Russia and Wikileaks for conspiring to deny Hillary Clinton the US Presidency.


The lawsuit, filed in a New York court, called Russia a "willing and active partner" in Donald Trump's campaign.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Rudy Giuliani joins President Trump's defense team in ongoing Russia probe

Former New York City Mayor, Rudy Giuliani is the latest addition to President Trump's legal team

Guiliani role will involve representing Trump in Robert Mueller's ongoing Russia probe .

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Oil prices drop on Trump OPEC attack

Oil prices have fallen sharply after US President Donald Trump criticized the oil consortium OPEC for artificially inflating prices.

The President's tweet prompted a drop of around 1%.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Reports: Prince Charles chosen to be next head of Commonwealth

It is understood Commonwealth heads of government have chosen Prince Charles to be the next head of the organisation.

Queen Elizabeth II, the current holder of the post, told the assembled leaders on Thursday in London that it was her "sincere wish" inherit the role at some point.

Paul Barber has more.

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Salisbury residents reassures over nerve agent concerns

The British government says Salisbury is safe after reports that traces of the nerve agent used to poison a former Russian spy last month were found in the city.

The UK says Russian-produced Novichock was used in the attack, a charge Moscow denies.

Paul Barber reports from London.

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Basque armed group ETA apologises to its victims

The Basque armed organization ETA has issued an apology to the victims of its decades-long fight for independence from Spain.

It's expected to announce it has formally dissolved early next month. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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WW2 Bomb Causes Evacuation in Berlin

Authorities in Berlin are removing a large unexploded world war two bomb from the city center, causing major disruptions in the German capital.

The five hundred kilo bomb was found on a construction site near the city's main train station.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Russia says Trump invited Putin to US

Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed Russia's President Vladimir Putin received invitation to visit Washington from his American counterpart President Donald Trump. The date of the meeting has not yet been set, details are still being worked out, the Russian diplomat said. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Indian Opposition parties moves to impeach top judge

For the first time in the history of the country, members of the Opposition have moved an impeachment motion against the senior most just of the Indian Supreme Court.

60 Indian lawmakers have signed the petition which claims that the Chief Justice is 'abusing his position'.

The Supreme Court has called the motion 'unfortunate' and has urged the Indian government to ban the media from reporting the impeachment process.

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EU: 25% of Brexit Work to Go

The EU's Chief Brexit negotiator is warning the risk of failing to reach a complete Brexit deal remains. 

Even though he says 75 percent of the work needed to finish UK exit preparations are done, some huge hurdles remain.  

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Comey memos released to Congress

President Trump told former FBI Director James Comey he had serious questions about the judgement of his national security adviser, Mike Flynn, according to memos written by Comey.

Mr Comey kept records of his conversations with President Trump in the weeks before his firing in May 2017. The 35 pages of documents were released to the US Congress for review.

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton says the memos have likely been reviewed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team.

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Miguel Diaz-Canel replaces Raul Castro as Cuba's President



Cuba has a new leader.

Miguel Diaz-Canel was officially named president on Thursday after being voted in by the Island's National Assembly.  

His appontment is the first time for almost 60 years that a Castro isn't leading the country.  

Diaz Canel says he's commited to uphoold the traditions and values of Cuba's communist rule.

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Trump administration launches new weapons export strategy

The Trump administration announced its new arms export policy on Thursday.

According to the White House the long-awaited strategy will strengthen America's defense industry and create jobs in the process.

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