Wednesday, June 13, 2018

LANDMARK GIG ECONOMY DECISION IN UK

In the UK, a plumber has won a legal battle which could have major implications for the so-called 'gig economy'.

That's the part of the economy which relies on freelance workers with short-term contracts - often paid on the basis of each 'gig', whether that's a food delivery, such as Deliveroo, or a car journey in a lift-hailing app like Uber.

The Supreme Court in the UK has ruled in favour of Gary Smith - a plumber who launched a fight for working rights, even though he was technically self-employed.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Mexicans celebrate 2026 World Cup bid win

Mexican fans in Moscow say they feel emotional and excited, at the news that they'll host the 2026 World Cup along with the USA and Canada. They told reporter Dan Ashby they'll put on the world's biggest party...
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World Cup 2026

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico after FIFA delegates voted overwhelmingly to support the North American bid against Morocco. 

The tournament will be the biggest World Cup ever held - with 48 teams playing 80 matches over 34 days. Jessica King sent this report from Moscow. 


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France and Italy clash over migration ship row

The Italian prime minister is threatening to cancel a visit to Paris planned for Friday - amid a war of words between the French and Italian governments over migration. 

French President Emmanuel Macron called the Italian government irresponsible over its refusal to take in the rescue ship Aquarius this week.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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US, Canada, Mexico win 2026 World Cup

The United States, Canada and Mexico have won a joint bid to host the
Football World Cup in 2026.

They sounded beat Morocco's competing bid. It's the first time 3
countries have shared the tournament.

Nick Harper is at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, where the final
match will be played in 8 years time.

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Nick Harper is at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, where the final
match will be played, and says it will be a different World Cup
tournament.

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India, US agree to hold talks on trade issues

New Delhi and Washington have agree to hold official talks urgently to address the ongoing trade row between the two nations.

The decision was made after a meeting between India's Commerce Minister and the US Trade Representative.

This comes days after President Donald Trump accused India of charging 100% tariff on some US goods and threatened to stop trading with the country unless tariffs were reduced.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Government to make another attempt to sell off Air India

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India is looking at reviving the sale of its national carrier Air India with new guidelines.

The Indian government's previous attempt to sell off the airline was a flop, after it failed to attract any potential buyers.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UK PM MAY UNDER RENEWED PRESSURE OVER BREXIT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is under pressure from both sides of her own party over her government's Brexit legislation - with renewed speculation about her leadership.

On Tuesday she avoided a damaging defeat in the House of Commons by promising potential rebels more discussions on the issue of MPs getting a say on any Brexit deal with the EU.

They say she must offer concessions - but pro-Brexit MPs say she must not.

Sources on both sides suggest they may challenge her leadership if she breaches their trust.

Brexiteer MP Jacob Rees-Mogg says giving MPs the power to reject a Brexit deal with Brussels would be a mistake.

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FIFA Congress to decide 2026 World Cup

International football's governing body is meeting in Moscow to decide which countries will host the 2026 World Cup. The vote is between Morocco, and a joint bid from the United States, Canada and Mexico.


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Bemba awaits release from ICC detention

Former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo is awaiting his release from a detention centre in The Hague.

Judges at the International Criminal Court ordered him to be let out after his convictions for war crimes and crimes against humanity were overturned.

Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

VOLGA BOAT CRASH CAPTAIN WAS DRUNK

The captain of a boat that collided with a barge on the Volga River in Russia - killing 11 people - was drunk.  According to the local medical office, there were medium levels of alcohol in his blood samples.  Our correspondent in Moscow Jessica king has more.


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Uber applies for patent to spot drunk passengers

Ride hailing app Uber has applied for a patent to help drivers
identify drunk potential passengers.

It could help drivers decide whether to pick up inebriated customers
but some fear it could be used to prey on the vulnerable.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Victims of domestic abuse, gang violence will no longer qualify for asylum in U.S.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said that victims of domestic abuse and gang violence will no longer qualify for asylum.

Critics say the decision will endanger tens of thousands of victims of violence seeking safe harbor in the U.S.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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North Korea summit details still lacking

The US President says the Summit with North Korea's leader was
"tremendous" despite concerns President Trump conceded too much
ground.

Kim Jong-un repeated his pledge to remove nuclear weapons from the
Korean peninsula.

But President Trump unexpectedly offered to stop America's joint
military exercises with South Korea.

Simon Marks, in Singapore, says President Trump may have come off
worse from the deal.

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complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization isn't
explicitly in the signed deal.

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Simon Marks, in Singapore, says President Trump's announcement came as
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President's daughter & son-in-law earn millions outside of unpaid White House jobs

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner earned at least $82 million last year from investments and business concerns outside of their jobs as unpaid advisers to the president.

The details of the finances of the president's daughter and son-in-law were released by the White House.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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UN welcomes Summit outcome

The United Nations Secretary-General says he "welcomes" the outcome of
the Summit between the leaders of America and North Korea.

Antonio Guterres has said the UN is ready to help with the planned
denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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ICC judges set to decide whether to release Bemba

Judges at the International Criminal Court are set to decide whether to release Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo after his conviction was overturned.

The 55 year old former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been in prison in The Hague since 2008.

Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports that judges will deliver their decision on Wednesday.

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MINISTER RESIGNS AS PARLIAMENT VOTES ON BREXIT

In the UK, justice minister Phillip Lee has resigned from the government over Brexit - saying he wants to speak out over its delivery

It comes as his leader Prime Minister Theresa May faces a series of key votes in the House of Commons over her Brexit legislation.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Organ transplant racket discovered in south India

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An organ transplant racket has surfaced in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Officials reportedly discovered that hearts harvest from brain dead were given to foreigners ahead of Indian patients.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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TRUMP: HUMAN RIGHTS WERE DISCUSSED WITH KIM

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed an agreement after an historic meeting in Singapore.

It sees North Korea commit to 'denuclearisation' and to work towards 'new relations' with Washington.

However, the document does not contain mention of US demands for "complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearisation".

President Trump says he'll invite Kim Jong Un to the White House after their historic meeting in Singapore.

And while the issue isn't mentioned in the agreement - he says human rights were raised with Kim Jong Un.

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