Wednesday, May 2, 2018

WHO raises alarm over pollution levels in India

WHO has said that the Indian government needs to declare a war against air pollution much like China did.

Out of 20 cities that have qualified as the most polluted in the world, 14 are in India.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

US judge orders Iran pay $6bn to 9/11 victims

A Manhattan judge has ordered Iran to pay the victims of the September 11th 2001 terror attacks more than $6bn in compensation.

However, Iran's link to the attacks is contested, after an investigation found no link between the hijackers and the Iranian government. 

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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RPTS: Eight migrants from 'Mexico Caravan' cross into U.S., allowed to apply for asylum


Eight women and children have have crossed over the Mexico border into the United States at a port of entry in san diego.

The individuals are part of a group of Central Americans seeking asylum in the U.S.

Our U.S. correspondent Kevin McAleese reports....


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US Secretary of State Pompeo insists Israeli intelligence on Iran nuclear program is real

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that the intelligence revealed by Israel on an Iranian nuclear weapons program is authentic and that much of it is new to US experts.

But other analysts say it does not contain any convincing evidence that Iran is in breach of the 2015 agreement with world powers which curbs Iran's nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief.

Kate Fisher reports from washingon

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Mueller questions for Trump 'focus on obstruction of justice'

Special Counsel Robert Mueller wants to ask President Trump about contact between his campaign team and Russia and determine whether he obstructed justice.

The New York Times reports Mr Mueller has at least four dozen questions he wants to put to the US President. Donald Trump denies his campaign sought to collude with Russia.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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130,000 people demonstrate at Moscow Labor Day march


More than one hundred thousand people have taken to the streets of central Moscow for the traditional Labor Day march. Workers and activists demanded their government do more to to improve living and working conditions. 

Jessica King has more. 


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Scotland introduces minimum prices for alcohol

A new law in Scotland banning the sale of strong, ultra-cheap alcohol has come into force. 

Minimum prices are aimed at reducing alcohol-related health and crime problems which cost Scotland five billion dollars a year, as Paul Barber reports. 

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Lords imposes defeat on UK government over Brexit as war Cabinet prepares to meet


 Britain's Secretary for International Trade has accused the UK's unelected House of Lords of trying to thwart the will of the British people after they voted to give MPs in parliament a say over Brexit.  


It comes as the so called Brexit war Cabinet prepares to meet, with the fine balance of pro and anti EU members shifted with the appointment of a new Home Secretary.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 




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UK: IRAN DEAL 'VITALLY IMPORTANT'

The UK says the Iran nuclear deal is 'vitally important' despite claims from Israel that Tehran has lied about its weapons programme.

Britain says it now sees its role as trying to 'de-escalate' growing tensions over the deal.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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EU Wants Permanent US Tariff Exemption

The European Union says it will keep pushing for a permanent exemption to US steel and aluminum tariffs. 

On Monday the Trump administration extended an exemption for the EU for another month, but the EU says as a partner and friend it deserves more. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Dog meat fear hits restaurants in Indian city of Kolkata

The sale of meat in restaurants in Kolkata in India has reportedly halved amid concerns that meat of dogs and cats is making its way into eateries. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Indian government allows private company to manage Red Fort operations

In a first, the Indian government has allowed a private conglomerate to manage the operations of the iconic Red Fort.

The monument was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. The world heritage site is also where the Indian Prime Minister addresses the nation from, every Independence Day.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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U.S. delay decision on steel/aluminium tariffs

The United States has extended negotiations with the European Union, Canada and Mexico over steel and aluminium tariffs.

In March the Trump Administration placed a global 25% tariff on U.S. imports of steel and a 10% tariff on aluminium describing current trade practices as a threat to national security. 

Nations around the world have been negotiating with the U.S. to be made exempt from the decision.

Canada, the EU and Mexico now have until June 1st to reach a deal with the U.S.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Catholic Cardinal Pell to stand trial in Australia on sex offence charges

Australian Cardinal George Pell has been ordered by a magistrate in Melbourne to stand trial for historical sexual offence charges.
Arthur Stevens has the latest.

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Monday, April 30, 2018

Trump & Buhari talk security, economy & s**thole

US president Donald Trump's alleged disparaging of African countries did not come up when he held talks with Nigeria's President Buhari - according to both leaders.

But Trump did not deny he had used a derogatory term.

Security and the economy were both high on the agenda when Buhari became the first sub-Saharan African leader to visit the White House in the 15 months since trump came to power.

Kate fisher reports.

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Israel says Iran hid nuclear arms programme - Trump say situation is "not acceptable"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed what he says are "secret nuclear files" proving Iran once covertly pursued nuclear weapons.

US president Donald Trump says the situation is "not acceptable".

Iran agreed in 2015 to curb its nuclear energy programme in return for the lifting of sanctions, a deal US President Donald Trump has long threatened to scrap.

The new intelligence comes just a week after French President Macron was in Washington to urge Trump to stay in the pact, as Kate Fisher reports.

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But speaking in Israel, Trump's new Secretary of state Mike Pompeo said the US would pull out unless the terms are toughened up, as Kate Fisher reports

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Afghan bombers target journalists

More than 30 people - including at least 9 journalists - have been killed in two coordinated bombings in the Afghan capital Kabul.

In a separate incident 11 children died when a suicide bomber targeted Nato troops.

The United Nations Secretary General has expressed his "outrage" at the attacks.

As Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Netanyahu Claims to Show Iran Nuclear Files

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed files which he says prove that Iran is covertly pursuing nuclear weapons. 


This comes less than two weeks before US President Donald Trump must decide whether to continue suspending sanctions against Iran. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Trade Tensions Rise over Looming Trump Tariff Decisions

Countries that export steel and aluminium are waiting to find out whether the United States has decided to impose tariffs on their products.

President Donald Trump granted temporary exemptions for some countries which will expire on May 1st.

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Migrant caravan targeted by Trump tweets stopped at US border

Central American migrants traveling in the caravan that has prompted angry tweets from President Trump, have been stopped at the US border.

US border officials have told the group of some 150 asylum seekers that the crossing near San Diego was already full.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports.

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