Monday, April 23, 2018

Trump Threatens to Make Border Enforcement Part of NAFTA Negotiations

In a series of tweets, President Trump has threatened to bar asylum seeking Central American migrants from entering the US. 

He's also threatening to make stricter border enforcement a demand in NAFTA negotiations with Mexico. 


Rachel Silverman has that story. 


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Unarmed man who took down Nashville shooter speaks out

The unarmed man who wrestled a gun from a man who opened fire at a Waffle House restaurant in Nashville on Sunday says he's no hero.

But officials say twenty-nine year-old James Shaw Jr.'s courageous act prevented numerous deaths.

Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Armenian PM steps down amid protests

Armenia's prime minister has resigned following two weeks of demonstrations against his leadership.

The protesters are against his appointment after 2 five year terms as president of the country - and are against his close ties to Moscow.

Our Moscow correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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UN urges training to spot airline human trafficking

The United Nations is calling on airlines to train all staff in how to spot human trafficking.

It says there should be mandatory programs for flight attendants, pilots and ticket agents to identify traffickers who are traveling with people against their will.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Paris Attacks Suspect Found Guilty of Attempted Murder

A Belgian court has sentenced the surviving suspect of the Paris attacks to 20 years behind bars. 

Sarah Abdeslam has been found guilty of attempted murder in connection to a police shootout while he was on the run. 

Our Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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It's a boy: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to son


The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a boy - her third child with the UK's Prince William. 

The baby was born just after 11am local time, abut five hours after Kate was admitted into hospital in the early stages of labour.

Paul Barber reports from London.

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Australian Banks engaged in major fraud - Royal Commission

In Australia the second week of the Banking Royal Commission has hear more damning testimony with one bank accused of its financial planners impersonating customers, forging their signatures and withdrawing money from accounts.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Indian IT firm TCS reaches $100 billion market capitalisation

Indian IT outsourcing firm Tata Consultancy Services has become the country's first company to cross a value of 100 billion US dollars on the stock market.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai 

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DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE IN LABOUR

The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to hospital in labour with her third child with Britain's Prince William.

She's at St Mary's Hospital in London where Kate also gave birth to Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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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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