Friday, May 18, 2018

WINDSOR MAKES FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR ROYAL WEDDING

Meghan Markle's mother Doria Ragland is meeting the Queen - the day before her daughter marries Prince Harry in Windsor

The final preparations are being made at Windsor Castle ahead of the Royal Wedding.

Tens of thousands of people are descending on the English town for the event which is expected to be watched worldwide by an audience of hundreds of millions.

Meghan Markle's father Thomas will not attend due to health reasons.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Windsor is readying itself.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Doria Ragland's meeting with the Queen comes just ahead of the wedding.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says we know a little more about some of the festivities after the wedding.

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RPTS: China ready to offer $200bln package to ease trade deficit with U.S.


In bid to avert a looming trade war, China is reportedly offering to close its annual trade deficit with the US by $200 billion dollars.

The potential breakthrough comes as the Trump administration opened two days of talks with a Chinese trade delegation

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington....

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

Gina Haspel confirmed as new CIA chief

Gina Haspel has been confirmed as the new director of the CIA, after a 54 to 45 vote in the Senate.

Her confirmation was overshadowed by questions about her role in the torture of suspected terrorists after the 9/11 attacks.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Trump says Kim Jong Un can stay in power if he surrenders nukes

President Trump says the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un can remain in power if he agrees to give up the country's nuclear capability.


Mr. Trump said the US will offer the North Korean government "protection" in exchange for a nuclear agreement.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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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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