Monday, August 20, 2018

Trump lawyer: "truth isn't truth"

President Donald Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, has claimed that "truth isn't truth" during a television interview.

The statement has echos of when last year another aide, Kellyanne Conway used the phrase, alternative facts.

Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Friday, August 17, 2018

Musk Explains Controversial Tweet

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has attempted to explain his controversial tweet about taking the publicly traded company private.

That tweet sparked an investigation by regulators, and questions from investors about whether his intended share price referred to marijuana use. 


Rachel Silverman has details.


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INTEL OFFICIALS: Trump revoking ex-CIA chief's security clearance 'attack on free speech'


A dozen former top intelligence officials are speaking out against President Trump's decision to revoke former CIA chief John Brennan's security clearance.  

The joint letter to the White House, which includes the names of six former CIA directors, said Mr Trump's actions were a clear attempt to stifle free speech.

From Washington Kevin McAleese reports…


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Long lost contact lens

A 42 year old woman from Dundee has had a contact lens removed which had been there for 28 years. 


The case, reported in the British Medical Journal, began when the lady started to feel some pain around her eye.


Philippa Mathews has more. 


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U.S. makes more threats against Turkey

The United States has threatened to slap more economic sanctions on Turkey.

The Turkish lira has tumbled during the spat between these two Nato
allies but Ankara refuses to free a detained American pastor.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Blaming Washington DC, Trump shelves plans for $90 million military parade

President Trump says he's shelved plans to hold a massive military parade in the center of Washington later this year, but he's blaming the city's local council for the decision.


He says they wanted too much money to cover the costs of repairing the city's streets from the damage that would be inflicted by huge convoys of tanks and missiles.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Cricket: Ben Stokes named to play for England in third Test against India

(New Zealand born) cricketer Ben Stokes has been chosen to return to the England team in the third Test against India. 

It comes just days after Stokes was found not-guilty of affray. 

Paul Barber reports from London.

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US intelligence chiefs back Brennan over Trump

A dozen US security chiefs have criticized President Donald Trump's
decision to revoke ex-CIA director John Brennan's security clearance.

In a joint statement they said it was an "attempt to stifle free speech".

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US sanctions may cause drop in investments into Russia

Russian rating agency predicts fresh US sanctions could lead to 8% of foreign investors pull out of Russian state bonds. A new bill proposed by US Senate in late July targeting Russian banks' dollar transactions and US nationals' operations with Russia's sovereign debt could drive out international investors from the Russian stock market. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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India mourns former Indian Prime Minister

Thousands of people are queueing up to pay their final respects to former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 

He passed away at the age of 93 after a prolonged illness. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Death toll increases amid severe flooding in Indian state of Kerala

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The death toll has risen amid floods caused by heavy monsoon rains in the south Indian state of Kerala.

More than a hundred lives have been claimed by what is one of the worst natural disasters in Kerala in decades. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Pentagon report warns China likely training to strike US targets

A report by the Pentagon says China is likely training to strike US targets in the Pacific.

The assessment was made in an annual report to congress highlighting China's growing military clout and efforts to exert global influence.

Patrick Fok ha more.

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President Trump's military parade postponed until at least 2019


US defence officials are pushing back a military parade through Washington DC ordered by President Donald Trump.

The event had been planned for the Veterans' Day holiday in November, but the Pentagon is now postponing it until at least 2019.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Admiral who led bin Laden operation challenges Trump to revoke his security clearances

The US Admiral who oversaw the military operation to kill Osama bin Laden is inviting President Trump to revoke his security clearance.


Admiral William McRaven says he wants to express his solidarity with the former CIA Director John Brennan, whose security clearances are being revoked because he's criticized the President.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Tributes pour in for Aretha Franklin

Tributes have been pouring in for the singer Aretha Franklin, who has died at the age of 76.

American civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson was an old friend of Franklin's and spoke of his "tough goodbye" to the Queen of Soul.

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Fans of the late singer gathered outside the Apollo theater in New York on Thursday, where they shared their sadness on hearing the news.

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US and China to Resume Trade Talks

The US and China are set to resume talks on the spiralling trade dispute between them next week. 

The new round of discussions will be the first trade talks between the two countries in more than two months. 


Rachel Silverman has details. 


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British rapper launches Cambridge scholarship

Prominent British rapper Stormzy has launched a scholarship program which will support black students going to Cambridge University. 


The grime star behind hits like 'Big For Your Boots' has committed to paying the tuition fees and providing a maintenance grant for two students heading to the university this year, and will support a further two students in 2019.   


From London Philippa Mathews reports. 


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STOKES IN ENGLAND SQUAD 'FOR HIS WELLBEING'

England cricket coach Trevor Bayliss says he'll take time before deciding whether (New Zealand-born) Ben Stokes will play in Saturday's third test against India.

Stokes was cleared of affray on Tuesday over a fight outside a Bristol nightclub last year.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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ARETHA FRANKLIN. QUEEN OF SOUL, DEAD AT 76


Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, has died in a Detroit hospital after a long illness.


She was 76, and her his signals included "Respect", "I Say A Little Prayer", "Natural Woman" and "Pink Cadillac".


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, dead at 76


Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, has died in a Detroit hospital after a long illness.


She was 76, and her hit singles included "Respect", "I Say A Little Prayer", "Natural Woman" and "Pink Cadillac".


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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