Wednesday, May 23, 2018

US warns staff in China over unusual sounds

The US state department has urged its staff in China to report any unusual sounds or piercing noises after one staff member reported mystery symptoms.

The US has not accused China of being behind the issues, but relations between the two countries have been strained recently.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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German city bans some diesel vehicles

The German city of Hamburg announced bans on older diesel vehicles on two streets, which will affect more than a hundred thousand drivers in the city.

It's the first German city to ban diesel vehicles after a landmark court ruling earlier this year.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Adelaide Archbishop stands aside - may resign

Australia's Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson says he will stand aside - but not yet resign - after being convicted of covering up child sexual abuse during the 1970s.
Arthur Stevens reports

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11 protesters killed in clash with Indian police

Eleven people were killed and nine others critically injured after police in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu opened fire at protesters. 

Locals were demanding the closure of an industrial copper smelter they claim is causing environmental damage and polluting the underground water.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Author Philip Roth dies at 85

American author, Philip Roth, has died aged 85.

The Pulitzer-prize winning novelist was a pre-eminent figure in 20th century literature.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Facebook's Zuckerberg tells European Parliament 'data-hack won't be repeated'


The head of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg attended a hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels Tuesday

Zukerberg reportedly spent 30 minutes responding to questions from MEPs, attempting to reassure politicians that safeguards would protect facebooks users against another data scandal.

Earlier this year it was reported that the social media giant had improperly shared the data of 87 million people with political consultancy, Cambridge Analytica.

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Australian consular staff in South Africa fired over visa scam

Two officials at an Australia embassy in South Africa have reportedly
been sacked amid a probe into allegations Nigerian nationals paid bribes
for visas to Australia.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Trump casts doubt on meeting with Kim

US President Donald Trump has cast doubt on his summit with Kim Jong-Un of North Korea, telling reporters "it may not work out for June 12".

Last week North Korea said it might cancel the summit if the US insisted on it giving up nuclear weapons unilatirally.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports..

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Formal Complaint Made Against UK Speaker


An official complaint has been made about the Speaker of the UK's House of Commons, John Bercow.


Mr Bercow is accused of describing a cabinet minister as a 'stupid woman' - the standards watchdog has confirmed it has received the complaint, which comes following an inquiry into other claims that the speaker bullied two former private secretaries.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Trump says summit meeting with Kim Jong Un may be delayed

President Trump says his proposed summit meeting with Kim Jong Un may be delayed.


The two men are due to come face-to-face in Singapore next month, but the President says substantial questions are now hanging over the meeting.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Meeting South Korea's President at the White House, the President said questions are now hanging over the meeting.


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UK central bank chief: Brexit cost households $1B

The governor of the Bank of England has claimed Britain's decision to leave the European Union has meant households are more that one billion dollars poorer than they would have been otherwise. 

Mark Carney said the UK's relative slowdown compare to other top economies since 2016 has held the country back. 

Paul Barber reports from London. 


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Trump says summit meeting with Kim Jong Un may be "delayed"

President Trump says his proposed summit meeting with Kim Jong Un may be delayed.


The two men are due to come face-to-face in Singapore next month, but the President says substantial questions are now hanging over the meeting.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Manchester marks one year anniversary of suicide attack that killed 22 people


The British city of Manchester has been marking the one year anniversary of a suicide bombing following a pop concert, that killed 22 people and injured hundreds more.   


A multi-faith service, attended by the Duke of Cambridge and Prime Minister Theresa May, has been broadcast to thousands of people who gathered in the city to mark the day.


From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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US warship to Japan ahead of Trump-Kim talks

The United States Navy has sent one of its most high-tech warships to Japan. 

It's seen as a sign of the US increasing its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, ahead of the summit between America and North Korea's leaders.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US and China Deal on ZTE Possible

The United States and China have agreed upon the outlines of a deal over the Chinese telecoms company ZTE.

The US recently banned American companies from selling components to ZTE for seven years. 

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F-35 fighter plane sees first combat action

An F-35 fighter plane operated by the Israeli air force has conducted
its first combat mission.

The jet is regarded as the world's most expensive military program but
has been criticized for both its price and effectiveness.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Trump and South Korean Pres meet over Kim summit

President Trump welcomes his South Korean counterpart to the White House on Tuesday

The two leaders are meeting to discuss the upcoming summit between the US and North Korea.

The face-to-face, due to be held in Singapore next month, has been thrown into doubt after Pyongyang rejected U.S. demands

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Kremlin says UK visa is matter for Abramovich

The Kremlin appears to be distancing itself from the Russian owner of Chelsea football club, Roman Abramovich, after reports that he is facing difficulties acquiring a new UK visa. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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FRENCH PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS STRIKE OVER BUDGET CUTS

French public sector workers have walked out on strike on Tuesday in protest against President Emmanuel Macron's budget cuts. 

Some schools have had to close, and flights have been cancelled as air traffic controllers join the strike.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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WEST HAM APPOINT PELLEGRINI, ARSENAL CLOSE ON EMERY

EPL side West Ham have appointed former Man City and Real Madrid boss Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly set to confirm Unai Emery as successor to the departerd Arsene Wenger.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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