Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Facebook deletes US election interference accounts

Facebook says it has found and deleted several dozen accounts aimed at
disrupting America's midterm elections.

The company is now working with the FBI to identify who set up the accounts.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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UN calls for release of Saudi government critics

The United Nations is urging Saudi Arabia to release more than a dozen
political activists including women who protested against a ban on
female drivers.

The UN human rights office is concerned that the whereabouts of some
of the 15 campaigners is unknown.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Census puts citizenship in doubt in India's Assam state


In India's northeastern state of Assam, the Indian government has released the result of a census that entailed 32 million citizens submitting proof that they are Indian citizens.  

The census started three years ago and 90% of the states citizens have been given a clean chit. However there's now a doubt about the citizenship of 4 million people. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia is reporting from the Indian state of Assam. 

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UK lawmakers accused British aid sector of complacency over sexual abuse scandal


A report from a group of British lawmakers has accused the UK aid sector of being almost complicit over the sex abuse scandal that emerged earlier this year. 


The International Development Committee has accused charities of "complacency verging on complicity" over the revelations that staff working for charities in disaster zones had sex with local people.    From London, Catherine Drew reports.



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US Officials Believe North Korea is Building New Missiles

North Korea could be developing more missiles according to media reports 

Satellite imagery appears to show renewed activity at a factory that has previously produced intercontinental ballistic missiles.

It follows contradictory comments by US Donald Trump over whether North Korea still poses a nuclear threat. 

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Seoul.

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Finnish tourists attacked in Australian National park

Two Finnish nationals have allegedly been the victims of a random attack by a driver armed with a shovel while they were walking on the popular Bibbulmun Track in Perth, Western Australia.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Catholic Archbishop resigns...finally

The process to replace disgraced Soth Australia's former Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson will take some time and will involve seeking the views of both lay people and clergy within the Catholic Church.
It comes following Wilson's resignation being accepted by Pope Francis

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Indian prime minister Modi congratulates Imran Khan on election victory

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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has congratulated former cricketer Imran Khan on his victory in Pakistan's general election.

India and Pakistan have long had strained relations. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Ministers from Japan and Russia discuss North Korea

The Foreign and Defence Ministers of Japan and Russia will discuss the situation in North Korea during talks in Moscow on Tuesday. The meeting is their third since 2013. Lucy Taylor reports.

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Trump's ex-campaign manager on trial

The trial of Donald Trump's ex campaign manager begins today (9am ET Tuesday) - the first to emerge from an inquiry into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election.

Paul Manafort faces 18 criminal counts - and could face up to 30 years in jail if found guilty.

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Monday, July 30, 2018

Pres. Trump threatens to shutdown U.S. government


President Trump says he has no problem triggering a government shutdown if congress fails to back his immigration policies

Speaking alongside the Italian Prime Minister, Trump repeated his threat to close the federal government unless funding for his border wall is approved by US lawmakers

Government funding runs out at the end of September.

Trump's position, which has been criticized by members of his own party, hasn't come as a surprise.

Last March the U.S. President reluctantly signed a trillion-dollar spending bill which didn't
include money for border security, and at the time Trump said he'd never sign onto another bill of it's kind.

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And just 8 days after Trump directed a fiery tweet towards the Iran regime, he seemed to soften his stance saying he would be willing to meet with Iran's President without any preconditions...

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Sec. Pompeo pushes US economic commitment to Asia

The U.S. Secretary of State says the US is pumping more than $100 million dollars into investments in the Indo-Pacific.

While Mike Pompeo used the announcement to promote US companies as the best partners for the region, he also said the US would never seek to dominate the Indo-Pacific - a remark many view as a reference to China's growing regional influence.

Kevn McAleese reports from Washington

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Viral video of student being assaulted sparks fresh debate about sexual harassment in France

CCTV video of a student being hit by a man who harassed her in the street has gone viral in France - coinciding with a government push to hand out on the spot fines for street harassment. 

The new law would hand out fines of between 90 and 750 euros (105 and 880 dollars.)

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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Russia approves unpopular rise in VAT

Russia's parliament has approved new legislation that would raise the rate of VAT for the first time ever. The bill is one of a package of unpopular measures which has knocked President Putin's popularity ratings, as Lucy Taylor reports.


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Italy won't hold a referendum on membership of the Euro says deputy PM

Fears over an Italian exit from the single currency Euro have been lifted after the country's prime minister says they will not hold a referendum. on the issue.

Eurozone membership remains a hot topic in Italy after the country voted in an anti-establishment coalition government. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Monsoon season flooding and rains claim more than 500 lives in India

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Heavy rains and floods in India have claimed more than 500 lives during this year's monsoon season.

The four month monsoon season runs until September.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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California wildfires kill at least six

Officials in California say the state's deadliest wildfire is growing, despite thousands of firefighters battling to contain the blaze.

By Sunday evening the fire had killed six people and was approaching the city of Redding in northern California.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Indonesian earthquake kills 10 injuries 160+

At least 14 people are dead and more than 160 injured after a strong and shallow earthquake hit popular tourist destination Indonesia's Lombok Island.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Trump denies knowledge of 2016 Russia meeting

President Trump has denied he knew in advance about a 2016 meeting between his son and a Russian lawyer.

This comes after reports Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, was willing to testify to the contrary.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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US economy grows at strong 4.1%

The U.S. economy grew at 4.1 percent in the second quarter, its strongest gain in almost four years.

President Donald Trump called it an "amazing rate".

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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