Thursday, May 17, 2018

California parents charged with torturing their children

Ten children rescued from their home in northern California were allegedly subject to waterboarding and other forms of torture by their parents.

Jonathan Allen and Ina Rogers have been charged with felony child abuse.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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US birth rates drop to lowest level in 30 years

The US birth rate has dropped to its lowest level in 30 years.

Researchers say the cultural shift is due to women having children
later in life.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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U.S. government aid chief urges Myanmar to end violence

The U.S. government's aid chief has appealed for an end to the
violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

On a three-day visit to Bangladesh Mark Green also called for
journalists and humanitarian workers to be allowed unhindered access
to Myanmar.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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MEGHAN MARKLE'S FATHER TO MISS ROYAL WEDDING

Meghan Markle says her father will not be attending her wedding to Prince Harry on Saturday.

He had been due to walk her down the aisle at the Royal Wedding in Windsor.

From Windsor, Catherine Drew reports.

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MEGHAN MARKLE'S FATHER TO MISS WEDDING

Meghan Markle says her father will not be attending her wedding to Prince Harry on Saturday.

He had been due to walk her down the aisle at the Royal Wedding in Windsor.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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EBOLA IN DRC



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Health officials in Democratic Republic of Congo are worried that an Ebola outbreak could quickly get out of control.

This follows the discovery of a new case in the north Western City of Mbandaka.


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Indian Minister visits North Korea

For the first time in 20 years, India sent a minister on an official visit to North Korea.

India says the visit took place at the invitation of the North Korean government and the details of the visit were only revealed after the minister was back in India.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Burundians Vote in Referendum

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Polls have opened in Burundi, as citizens vote in a referendum proposing constitutional changes that could extend the president's rule until 2034.

 

Critics fear the Thursday referendum could spark more violence and roll back some key aspects of the Arusha Agreement, which paved the way for ending the country's long and bloody civil war in 2005.

 

Our reporter Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

 

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Zuckerberg Announcement Leads to Social Media Squabble

The president of the European Parliament and Europe's Justice Commissioner are now squabbling on social media.

A back and forth on twitter between the two broke out after it was announced Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will answer questions from high ranking parliamentarians.  

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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WINDSOR REHEARSING AHEAD OF WEDDING

Windsor is holding a rehearsal of the carriage procession through the town which will take place after Saturday's royal wedding.

A ceremonial Ascot Landau carriage will be pulled along the streets of Windsor on Saturday, so Meghan Markle and Prince Harry can greet the crowds.

It remains unclear who will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle because of her father's likely absence from the event.

Crowds are already building in the town of Windsor in southern England ahead of the wedding.

Ashley Gardner knew Meghan at high school.

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Deputy leader of Windsor Council, Phillip Bicknell says it's a huge day for the town.

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New tiny species frog discovered in Indian state of Karnataka

A new tiny species of frog has been discovered in the south of India. 

The frog is only found in one small industrial area in the city of Mangalore. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Russia fines World Cup hotels for overcharging

Russia's consumer rights watchdog says it has issued fines of more than 140 thousand US dollars to hotels it accuses of overcharging for rooms during the World Cup period. It's less than a month until the first match kicks off in Moscow. Lucy Taylor reports.


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MSU reaches $500mln settlement for victims of Larry Nassar abuse


Victims of former Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar will receive 500-million dollars after MSU settled lawsuits over his abuse.

Some 300 girls and women were assaulted by Nassar in what's been called the worst sex-abuse case in sports history.

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports


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US Senate votes to keep net neutrality rules in place

The US Senate has delivered a blow to President Trump over the issue of net neutrality - whether internet companies will be allowed to charge more or slow down the delivery of various types of content.

The Senate has voted to keep in place rules that ensured a level playing field for all internet users, arguing this was necessary to protect the interests of consumers.

But as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the battle over the issue is likely to go on for some time.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Pressure increases on Trump with new revelations on adult film star payment and Trump Tower Russian meeting

The pressure from the scandals surrounding US president Donald Trump increased on Wednesday.

It's been revealed he did make a payment ot his lawyer for costs apparely incurred in paying an adult film star for a non-disclosure agreement.
Plus a transcript of his son's interview with senators suggests he may have called his father after setting up a meeting with Russian agents during the campaign.

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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Iran says it won’t surrender to U.S. pressure

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says his country won't surrender to
Pressure from the United States.

This comes after Washington slapped fresh sanctions on Iran after
pulling out of the nuclear deal.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Trump "hopeful" summit with Kim Jong Un can still go ahead

The White House says President Trump is still "hopeful" his summit meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un can take place next month in Singapore.


But the North Koreans have raised huge questions over the summit by indicating they are not interested in unilateral nuclear disarmament.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Former CIA engineer named as prime suspect in massive leak

A former CIA software engineer has been named as the prime suspect in a massive leak of secret documents.

In March of last year, Wikileaks published thousands of leaked documents about the CIA's cyberwarfare program — including details on how the spy agency can turn smart phones and smart televisions into surveillance devices.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Prince George & Princess Charlotte to play starring roles in UK royal wedding

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children will be part of the bridal retinue for Saturday's royal wedding. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are due to marry in Windsor at a ceremony attended by 600 guests.

UK correspondent Paul Barber reports from London.

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OPCW: chemical weapons used in Syria attack

Chemical weapons watchdog the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says it has proof chlorine was used in an attack in Syria.

A dozen people were injured in the February incident on an opposition town.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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