Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Pompeo says US will never recognize Russia's Crimea annexation

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says America will never recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea.

It comes on the same day the Trump administration announced President Vladimir Putin's visit to the White House is being put on hold. 

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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White House: Next Trump / Putin summit on hold

The White House says President Trump's next summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will NOT take place later this year as initially planned.


The President's national security adviser says the meeting is being put on hold.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UK temperature record could be broken this week as heatwave intensifies


As a heatwave in the UK intensifies, forecasters say the record for the country's highest ever recorded temperature could be broken in the next few days.

This week has already seen the highest temperature so far in 2018.

Our London correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Trump-lawyer tape released revealing affair payment

An audio recording has emerged of US President Donald Trump telling his lawyer to pay a former Playboy model over an alleged affair.

The tape was recorded in September 2016, two months before the US Presidential election.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Trump and Juncker to meet

The head of the European Union's executive arm, Jean-Claude Juncker will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, amid the possiblity of a trade war.

The meeting is an attempt to overcome their differences on tarriffs - specifially over cars.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Death toll rises after wildfires ripped through Greece

The death toll is continuing to rise in Greece after wildfires which have ripped through the region around Athens.

79 people are now dead and rescue teams believe that number will get higher as they fight the fires back and find those who've been trapped.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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SEARCHES CONTINUE FOR MISSING AFTER GREECE FIRES

Efforts continue near Athens to find people still missing after deadly wildfires.

At least 77 people died, according to local authorities.

Patrol boats have been combing the shoreline looking for survivors, after many people fled into the sea to escape the fires.

The seaside village resort of Mati, in the Attica region around Athens, has been devastated by the fires.

Athens journalist Yiannis Baboulias says international assistance has been crucial.

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Italian photographer criticised for 'fake food' photo series in India

Italian photographer Alessio Mamo is facing huge backlash from critics in India for a photo series that shows poor, malnourished children posing in front of fake food.

Critics have called the photo series unethical, exploitative and 'poverty porn'.

In 2017, India ranked 100 out of 119 countries on the Global Hunger Index.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Maharashtra protests reach Mumbai, trains and roads blocked

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Protests are taking place in parts of the Indian state of Maharashtra, including the financial capital Mumbai, to demand government jobs and education.

Some roads and train routes have been blocked by the protestors. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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10th BRICS summit in Johannesburg

The summit of the BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa – begins today (Wednesday) in Johannesburg. It's the tenth annual gathering for this international organisation of the leading emerging economies. 

According to a Kremlin presidential aide, the BRICS New Development Bank has agreed to finance 21 projects totalling more than 5 billion dollars - including 5 in Russia. Jessica King reports. 


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Trump administration announce $12 billion bailout for farmers

Washington has announced a plan to pay farmers in the United States up
to $12 billion to help offset the impact of growing trade wars.

President Trump says farmers will ultimately benefit from renegotiated
trade deals but many in the U.S. fear businesses will suffer because
of tariffs.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Ivanka Trump to close eponymous fashion brand

President Trump's daughter Ivanka is closing her fashion label, saying she's become frustrated by restrictions placed on the company since her father moved in to the White House,


The business has brought a raft of conflict of interest allegations.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Hundreds of parents may have been deported from U.S. without their children


The Trump administration says that over 450 migrant parents may have been deported from the U.S. without their children.

This information was revealed in a court filing on the status of families that were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border -- ahead of a Thursday deadline for all children to be reunited with their parents. 

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more: 

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Hundreds missing in Laos dam collapse

Hundreds of people are missing in Laos after a dam collapsed causing
flash floods.

The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed his condolences.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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INDIA'S PM MODI IN UGANDA

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India has offered $200 million dollars worth of credit to Uganda to build electricity transmission lines and agriculture projects.


The offer follows trade cooperation discussions between the Ugandan President and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi - who is on a two day official visit to the East African Country. 

Our Correspondent Michael Baleke reports from Kampala

 

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UK PM MAY TAKES OVER BREXIT TALKS

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is taking personal control of Brexit negotiations.

It comes as talks with the EU head into a crucial phase - ahead of Brexit in March next year.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US & Mexico Positive on Trade Talks

Hopes are rising that the United States and Mexico could now resolve trade differences within the North American Free Trade Agreement.

President Trump and President-elect Obrador have each spoken positively about the prospect of reaching a deal.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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UN reports Zimbabwe election campaign abuses

The United Nations human rights office says it's concerned about reports of voter intimidation and violence in the run up to Zimbabwe's elections.

The UN is asking authorities to make sure the July 30th vote is "free from fear".

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Suspected Toronto gunman identified

The man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting in the Canadian city of Toronto has been identified as 29 year-old Faisal Hussain.

The Ontario Special Investigations Unit said it was releasing his name due "to the exceptional circumstances of this tragic incident".

Our North America correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Kremlin aide says Putin could meet Trump again as early as November

A Kremlin aide has told reporters that Moscow has now received an official invitation for a second summit between Presidents Putin and Trump. One suggestion is that the two could meet as early as November, as Dan Ashby reports. 

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