Tuesday, July 3, 2018

THAI ARMY: TRAPPED BOYS COULD BE IN CAVES 'FOR MONTHS'

Thailand's army says twelve boys and their football coach found alive in a Thai cave could be trapped there for months.

The group was located on Monday on a small ledge in the cave system in Chiang Rai in northern Thailand, after nine days missing.

Holly Jones reports.

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THAI ARMY: TRAPPED BOYS COULD BE IN CAVES 'FOR MONTHS'

Thailand's army says twelve boys and their football coach found alive in a Thai cave could be trapped their for months.

The group was located on Monday on a small ledge in the cave system in Chiang Rai in northern Thailand, after nine days missing.

The children would need to be taught diving skills to be brought out - and experts warn it would be a high-risk operation.

Rescuers are trying to get more food and medical supplies to the group, and to install technology to allow them to speak to their families.

Bill Whitehouse from the British Cave Rescue Council, which has been assisting the operation, says whatever happens next will be complicated.

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More details emerge in Delhi mass suicide case

A day after eleven members of a family were dead in a house in Delhi, investigators say they have found evidence that shows that the family didn't believe they would die. 

Investigators say the family believed that attempting suicide would bring them 'salvation' and that two diaries found in the house show the 'ritual' was planned well in advance.

The family was found hanging from the ceiling of their home with faces covered, mouths taped and hands tied behind the back.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia is reporting from New Delhi.

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Australian archbishop sentenced to 12 months detention

The most senior Catholic official in the world to be convicted of concealing child sex abuse could be spared jail after he was sentenced in an Australian court on Tuesday morning.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Man accused of July 4th terror plot

A man has been arrested in the United States accused of expressing a desire to carry out a terrorist act during the July 4th celebrations.


Demetrius Pitts is believed to have said this to an undercover agent working for the FBI.


The agency has been monitoring Pitts for over a year and he is believed to have expressed support for Al Qaeda. 


The FBI say Pitts expressed a desire to carry out multiple attacks, starting with the Independence Day celebrations in Cleveland, Ohio. 


U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Monday, July 2, 2018

German coalition partners settle migration dispute

German chancellor Angela Merkel appears to have averted a political crisis after reaching an agreement with her interior minister who had threatened to resign over her immigration policy.

However, the compromise involves setting up controversial transit centers on Germany's border with Austria to deport migrants quickly.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Twelve boys found alive after 10 days in Thailand cave

Twelve boys and their football coach have been found alive after 10 days trapped inside a cave in Thailand

The team was found by rescuers who successfully navigated the winding underground complex.

After a soccer practice last month, the players, aged between 11 and 16,entered the 10km Tham Luang caves in the northern part of the country.

A huge search operation was launched when they failed to return home, with rescuers facing a race against time to find them as torrential rain threatened to flood parts of the cave.

Bangkok-based journalist, Panu Wongcha-un says The challenge now is to get the boys safely out of the caves back to to the surface

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Weinstein faces new criminal charges from third woman

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been charged with sexually assaulting a third woman.

One of the new charges carries a possible life sentence.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Harvey Weinstein faces additional sexual assault charges in New York

The disgraced Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is facing a new series of sexual assault charges in New York.


He's accused of predatory sexual assault, and could face a life sentence if he's convicted.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Michael Cohen Indicates Loyalty No Longer with Trump

Donald Trump's personal lawyer has indicated that he is no longer loyal to his client, and instead to his family and country.

Michael Cohen, who once said he would 'take a bullet' for Trump, indicated that he's prepared to cooperate with investigators.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Trump faces retaliatory tariffs as trade fights intensify

This week will be a critical test of President Trump's resolve on trade fights he has started with most of the world's major economies.

In retaliation, Canada has imposed tariffs on $12.6 billion of U.S. products and China is set to levy tariffs on $34 billion worth of American goods on Friday. 

But despite the pressure Trump is standing firm.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Reports: UK PM draws up new Brexit customs plan ahead of talks

The British Prime Minister's office has reportedly drawn up plans for a third customs option with the European Union after previous ideas were rejected.

Theresa May is due to lead a key meeting of her cabinet later this week to agree on a post-Brexit trading proposal to be negotiated with Brussels.

Paul Barber reports from London.

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Family in India found hanged from ceiling in home

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Eleven members of a family have been found dead in a house in Delhi, with ten of them hanging from the ceiling.

Police says that "mystical practices" could be behind the deaths. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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UGANDANS REACT TO SOCIAL MEDIA TAX


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Users of social media sites in Uganda are protesting a new tax on platforms.

The tax which came into effect on 1st July saw many people cut off from social media platforms, while others scrambled to install Virtual Private Networks to avoid the levy.

Hillary Ayesiga reports


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Italy’s Matteo Salvini calls for a nationalist alliance in Europe

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini wants to create a pan-European association for like-minded nationalist parties.


The populist leader will attempt to do what no other high profiled Euroskeptic politician has been able to do before, create a European Union-wide bloc for the 2019 European Parliament Elections.


From Brussels, Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports


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German interior minister offers to resign over migration row

German chancellor Angela Merkel will meet her Interior Minister for last ditch talks in a dispute over migration which threatens to break up the governing coalition.

Interior Minister Horst Seehofer [ZAY HOFFER] has threatened to resign rather than accept Merkel's migration policy.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Wild celebrations as Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties

There were scenes of wild celebration across Russia, as the World Cup hosts beat 2010 champions Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout. 

It's the first time that Russia has got this far since the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Jessica king reports from Moscow. 


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Leftist Obrador elected Mexico's next President

Left-wing, outsider politician Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is to
become Mexico's next president.

His two rivals conceded after exit polls showed he was the clear winner.

US President Donald Trump has tweeted his congratulations - despite
frosty relations between America and Mexico.

North America correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US plans North Korea denuclearization within a year

US National Security Advisor John Bolton says the plan to denuclearize North Korea could be complete within a year.

But he said sanctions would remain in place against Pyongyang until the denuclearization deal was complete.

However, US media has reported North Korea is continuing its nuclear program and aims to conceal weapons from inspectors.

Speaking on CBS Bolton said the US was prepared for any North Korean surprises.

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Senator Susan Collins, speaking to CNN, said she was concerned about the possibility North Korea would try to get around a complete denuclearization.

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Friday, June 29, 2018

US and Japan commit to ongoing joint military drills


US Defense Secretary James Mattis stopped in Japan for the final leg of his Asia trip

Meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the two agreed on the importance of North Korea committing to denuclearization

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington...

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