Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Catalan Demonstrators Mark 1yr Since Failed Referendum

Tensions remain high in the Spanish region of Catalonia after nearly two hundred thousand demonstrators took to the streets. 

They marked the one year anniversary of a failed referendum they hoped would lead to a clean split from Spain.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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20,000 farmers protest against Indian government

Thousands of farmers are marching towards India's capital of New Delhi, demanding that the federal government waive off their farm loans.

This is only the latest in a series of protests against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. According to government data, 52% of all farming families in India live in debt and an average Indian farmer only earns about $300 annually.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Victims of Indonesia earthquake and tsunami buried in mass graves


Victims of the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami are being buried in mass graves as the official death toll rises to at least 844.

Meanwhile authorities are still struggling to bring in heavy lifting equipment to help the search for possible survivors amongst the rubble.

Our correspondent Bruce Harrison is near Palu, a resort badly hit in the double disasters:

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Monday, October 1, 2018

US Sues California over Net Neutrality Law

The US Justice Department is suing the state of California to stop a net neutrality law signed over the weekend. 

The law would guarantee full and equal access to the internet. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Trump says he want a 'quick and comprehensive' FBI investigation into Kavanaugh

President Trump says he wants a swift and comprehensive FBI investigation into his Supreme Court Nominee.

The bureau is looking into Brett Kavanaugh's past after several women came forward accusing him of sexual misconduct dating back decades

Kevin McAleese has the latest from Washington DC

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Tesla shares soar after Musk reaches deal with US regulators

Tesla's shares soared in early trading Monday after the company's CEO
reached a deal with U.S. regulators.

Elon Musk has been forced to step down as chair of the electric
vehicle maker but will not be made to give up his position as chief
executive.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump Announces Trade Deal to Replace NAFTA

The US, Mexico, and Canada have agreed on a replacement to the North American Free Trade Agreement.

President Trump says the new deal, subject to approval by Congress, covers nearly $1.2 trillion in trade between them.

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White House denies limiting FBI Kavanaugh inquiry

The White House has denied claims it is deliberately limiting an FBI investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

The Senate is due to vote on his nomination in the coming days.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Legendary French singer Charles Aznavour dead at 94

Legendary French singer Charles Aznavour has died at his home in the south of France aged 94.

Born in Paris to Armenian immigrant parents, he became famous around the world in the 1960s, often singing with his close friend Edith Piaf.  

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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UK Brexit Secretary Warns EU to 'get serious'

It's a big week in British Politics, with the ruling Conservative Party Conference taking place.


It comes at a time of strained relationships, both at home and with the EU over Brexit.


The UK's Brexit Secretary is remaining firm that Britain will not be locked in a customs union with the European Union.


Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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UGANDAN SECURITY DISMANTLE TERROR CELL



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Police in Uganda have bust a terror cell in the suburb of the capital Kampala.

One suspect died during the raid and nine others are now in detention.

According to Police the suspects are linked to the Allied Democratic Front (ADF) rebel group operating in the Eastern DR Congo.

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Iran retaliates against Syrian militants

Iran has fired ballistic missiles at Syria in response to an attack on an Iranian military parade.


The overnight assault was aimed at militants the Iranian government holds responsible for killing 25 people. 


Julia Chapman reports. 


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Former soviet states unhappy about Hunt's EU comparison

Senior European ministers and leaders are reacting angrily to a suggestion by the British foreign minister that the European Union is acting like the Soviet Union.

Jeremy Hunt accused the EU of trying to punish a member for wanting to leave.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 
 
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INDONESIA ACCEPTS INTERNATIONAL HELP AFTER QUAKE, TSUNAMI

Indonesia's agreed to accept international help for disaster response and relief after the earthquake and tsunami hit the island of Sulawesi.

At least 832 people are known to have died, but it's thought that number will rise into the thousands.

The city of Palu has seen wide-scale destruction.

It's thought dozens of people may still be alive, trapped under rubble.

A tsunami hit Sulawesi after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Friday.

Our correspondent Bruce Harrison reports from the road towards Palu on Sulawesi.

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Macedonia Name Change Referendum Results Appear Void

Macedonia is starting the week i a political crisis. 

On Sunday just about third of voters took part in a referendum to change the country's name to end tensions with neighboring Greece.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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UK: 'NO DEAL' BETTER THAN CUSTOMS UNION

The UK may have to leave the EU with no deal if Brussels tries to force it into a customs union.

That's what UK Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab is warning at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

He says the UK's willingness to compromise has limits and it won't be remaining in a customs union, or agreeing any deal which separates Northern Ireland from Britain.

Brexit is dominating discussion at the party conference in Birmingham as a deadline for a deal looms.

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt's compared the EU to the Soviet Union over its treatment of the UK.

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Surge in pedestrian deaths on India's roads

India's roads have become more dangerous for pedestrians, new figures suggest.

The number of fatalities rose by close to 66 per cent last year compared to 2014.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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India's 'polio free' status at risk after vaccine contamination

The WHO and India's Health Ministry are closely monitoring three Indian states where contaminated polio vaccines were given to thousands of children.

Officials say that three batches of polio vaccines were contaminated with the type 2 polio virus- which has been eradicated globally.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Canada agrees to join U.S. and Mexico in new NAFTA trade deal


Canada has agreed to join the US and Mexico in a new three-nation trade deal.

Formerly known as NAFTA, the new $1 trillion-dollar trade accord will be re-branded the US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement

From Washington Kevin McAleese reports

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Sunday, September 30, 2018

Rescuers scramble on Sulawesi as tsunami death toll grows

Anchor: Rescue workers are scrambling to find survivors in the aftermath of a tsunami on the Indonesia island of Sulawesi. The government says the death toll has reached more than 800 and it could climb into the thousands.


Bruce Harrison reports from Sulawesi


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Indonesian TV networks offering non-stop coverage of the tsunami's wrath and recovery efforts.


A broadcast shows rescue workers digging through the rubble at the Roa Roa hotel in Palu, hoping to find survivors.


But they've mostly found more bodies in that city. Massive waves swept into Palu, triggered by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake.


The death toll has quickly doubled to more than 800, and Indonesia's vice president says it may climb into the thousands as rescue workers gain access to other hard hit areas.


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