Friday, April 27, 2018

US Growth Weakens in First Quarter

U.S. growth increased at a rate of 2.3% in the first quarter of this year.

Official GDP data was held back by lower consumer spending, though exports increased.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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ROYAL BABY NAMED: LOUIS

Four days after he was born, the UK's Prince William and his wife Kate have revealed the name of their third child.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's second son will be called Louis Arthur Charles.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK posts weakest growth numbers since 2012

The British economy expanded at its slowest rate in more than five years in the first quarter of the year.

Experts say weak manufacturing was one of the reasons behind the 0.1 percent rate, as Paul Barber reports from London.

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US President 'Working Visit' to UK Scheduled for Friday 13th July

US President Donald Trump will visit the UK on Friday 13th July.


However, his long awaiting trip is expected to be a working visit only and not the state visit expected.


But with mass protests over his trip likely, there is speculation over just how much time the President will spend in the public eye.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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KOREAS AGREE DE-NUCLEARISATION PLAN

North and South Korea's leaders have agreed to work towards the complete de-nuclearisation of the Korean peninsula at a summit at the border between the two countries.

Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in have also pledged to try and reach a full peace treaty to replace the armistice which marked the end of the Korean War in 1953.

The two have been holding historic talks in the Demilitarised Zone between North and South Korea.

This ahead of a planned summit to involve Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trumps in the coming weeks.

FSN's Oliver Whitfield-Miocic(pro: My-o-sitch) is at the talks between the two Koreas and says it's a significant moment.

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President Xi, Prime Minister Modi meet at first ever informal summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in the central Chinese city of Wuhan.

The two-day informal summit comes nearly a year after military personnel from both countries faced off for 73 days over a contested border in the Doklam Plateau in the Himalayas.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia is reporting.

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Man arrested after threats to shoot everyone on a Melbourne Tram

A man who threatened to shoot everyone on a Melbourne Tram after making racist threats to passengers whilst claiming to have a gun on him.
Arthur Stevens has more:

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New species of frog discovered in Indian state of Goa

A new species of frog has been discovered in the coastal state of Goa in India. 

The frog makes a distinctive long croaking call, scientists say.  

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai 

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Sec Pompeo Arrives in Brussels

Newly sworn in US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is already in Brussels for a NATO Foreign Ministers meeting.

Just hours after being approved by Congress, the Secretary was on a plane and beginning his first trip abroad as a US diplomat. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Russia takes Syrians to OPCW

Russian officials brought more than a dozen Syrian citizens, including children, to the Organisation for the Prohibition for Chemical Weapons. The move was to support their claims there was no chemical attack in the region this month. It was dismissed by the UK as a theatrical "stunt".

Jessica King has more from Moscow.


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KIM CROSSES INTO SOUTH KOREA FOR TALKS

Kim Jong Un has become the first North Korean leader to cross the border into the South since 1953.

He shook hands with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the border - briefly welcoming President Moon across into the North.

The pair have since held talks in the demilitarised zone between the two countries.

The summit's priority is to address North Korea's nuclear weapons programme.

Former US diplomat Mintaro Oba says the summit is not an end in itself.

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Pres. Trump to host Chancellor Merkel at White House


President Trump welcomes the second European leader in a week with the arrival of the German Chancellor on Friday.

Angela Merkel follows her French counterpart's three-day visit to the White House.

Like Emmanuel Macron, Germany's leader is expected to attempt to convince Donald Trump not to abandon the Iran nuclear deal.

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington...



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Korean leaders meet on border for historic summit


North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un has crossed into the neighboring south for an historic summit with his South Korean counterpart, Moon Jae-in.

The two men greeted each other with a handshake on the border line between the two nations before both crossing into the South - a first for the North Korean leader.

The two are expected to discuss ending North Korea's nuclear program.

As the pair spoke, The White House has issued a statement saying it's hopeful the talks will be a step towards peace and prosperity for the entire Korean Peninsula.  

The summit is being viewed as a foundation for a possible meeting between Kim Jong-un and President Trump in the coming weeks

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Otto Warmbier's Parents File Lawsuit Against North Korea

The parents of the American college student who died after suffering a severe brain injury during 17 months in custody in Pyongyang, have sued North Korea. 

Otto Warmbier's parents say North Korea kidnapped, tortured, and murdered their son. 

The lawsuit throws a harsh light on North Korea's human rights abuses just weeks before President Trump is scheduled to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 


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Bill Cosby found guilty of sexual assault

American comedian Bill Cosby has been convicted on three counts of sexual assault.

He's been found guilty of drugging and assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004.

Cosby could face 30 years in prison for the act.

Ms Constand is just one of dozens of women who have accused Cosby of drugging and raping them.

Cosby denies the allegations, saying his sexual encounters were consensual.  

Our correspondent Nick Harper was on the scene at the courthouse in Pennsylvania, when the verdict was announced.

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Mike Pompeo Confirmed As U.S. Sec'y of State

The U.S. Senate has confirmed CIA Director Mike Pompeo as President Trump's second secretary of State. 
He will replace Rex Tillerson, who was fired by President Trump via Twitter last month, after the two repeatedly clashed over policy issues. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Donald Trump, Kanye West tweet support for each other

US President Donald Trump and rapper Kanye West are making headlines for having tweeted their support for each other.

The hip-hop star posted a series of pro-Trump messages, prompting an online exchange with the president.

Los Angeles correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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TRUMP TO VISIT UK IN JULY

US President Donald Trump will visit the UK on 13th July, the White House has confirmed.

It's described as a 'working visit' - not the full state visit UK Prime Minister Theresa May invited President Trump on last year.

Nearly two million people signed a petition in the UK to prevent Donald Trump being afforded a state visit.

The trip in July will therefore contain less pomp and ceremony than a state occasion would entail.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it will be controversial nonetheless.

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NFL OWNER BIDS FOR WEMBLEY

NFL team owner Shahid Khan's made an offer to buy Wembley Stadium in London.

As well as the Jacksonville Jaguars, Mr Khan owns English Championship football club Fulham.

And as Olly Barratt reports, the Wembley proposal has the backing of the NFL.

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U.S. Veterans Affairs nominee drops out after misconduct allegations

Ronny Jackson has pulled out as nominee to head the United States
department of Veterans Affairs.

Jackson has been the White House doctor for 12 years but has faced a
serious misconduct allegations.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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