Monday, October 29, 2018

Reports: Merkel to give up party leadership

Media reports in Germany indicate that chancellor Angela Merkel has
agreed to give up the leadership of her conservative party at the end
of the year.

That raises questions about how much longer she will remain
chancellor, a post she's held for thirteen years.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Voters punish ruling parties in German state election

Germany's ruling parties posted their worst results in decades in
regional elections in the state of Hesse.

Despite the poor showing, Angela Merkel's conservatives will likely
stay in control of the state, giving Merkel some breathing room
against critics within her own party.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin,

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Three people killed on tracks in Delhi by express train

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Three people have been run over by an express train in Delhi. 

This comes after more 50 people were killed this month after a train ploughed into crowds on railway tracks during some festival celebrations in Amritsar in India.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Zika virus spreads to second Indian state

The Zika outbreak in India has spread to the state of Gujarat with a woman testing positive for the mosquito-borne virus.

Prior to this, the outbreak was contained to the state of Rajasthan- which borders Gujarat. In Rajasthan, nearly 144 Zika cases have been reported this year.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Lion Air Passenger Jet Crashes into Java Sea

In Indonesia, a Lion Air passenger jet crashed into the sea shortly after take off from Jakarta.

Authorities say there were 189 people on board.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Suspect in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting charged


The suspect in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that left 11 people dead has been charged with 29 counts including federal crimes of violence.

46-year-old Robert Bowers is in hospital receiving treatment for multiple gunshot wounds but is expected in court on Monday.

Meanwhile Pittsburgh's mayor Bill Peduto has called for tighter gun control after the attack on the Tree of Life synagogue:

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Sunday, October 28, 2018

Investigations underway after Leicester City helicopter crash


Air accident investigators are continuing to examine the crash site of a helicopter belonging to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha  (pro: Wy-Chai Sri-va-dana-prab-ha), the billionaire Thai owner of Leicester City football club. 


Sources close to the family have told several UK media outlets that the club's owner was on board the helicopter when it spun out of control Saturday evening.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Saturday, October 27, 2018

Gunman kills 11 at US synagogue

A gunman has killed 11 people at a synagogue in the US city of Pittsburgh.

The FBI is investigating the attack as an anti-semitic hate crime.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Friday, October 26, 2018

Thousands of hopeful migrants brave heat and lack of food on road to America

A migrant caravan of several thousand Central Americans is continuing to travel through Mexico towards the United States despite President Donald Trump vowing they will not be allowed to cross the border.

Our correspondent Harry Horton is traveling with the caravan. He says there are hundreds of women and children on the journey, and the harsh conditions have forced many to drop out.

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U.S. economy grew 3.5% in third quarter

The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.5% in the third
quarter marking the strongest six month period since 2014.

President Trump says his administration is largely responsible for a
strengthening economy and Republicans will likely use this to try and
win voters in the upcoming midterm elections.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Suspect identified in U.S. mail bombing spree

Officials in the U.S. have identified a suspect linked to sending a
dozen explosive packages to Democrats and critics of President Trump.

The man has been identified as 56-year-old Cesar Sayok and is now in custody.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Khashoggi's son arrives in US

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The eldest son of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has
arrived in the United States.

It comes after he met crown prince Mohammed bin Salman and was granted
permission to leave Saudi Arabia.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Two new suspected mail bombs sent to US Democrats

Two new suspected package bombs have been found in the US, taking the
total to 12.

They were addressed to Senator Cory Booker and former intelligence
chief James Clapper, both top Democrats, like the other people
targeted.

Nick Harper has the latest from New York.

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Nick Harper in New York says the FBI have so far revealed very few
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Russian Foreign Minister meets with Syrian opposition representatives

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has been meeting with representatives of the Syrian opposition. The talks come as President Vladimir Putin prepares to fly to Turkey for a four-way summit on Syria. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow. 


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UK Politician defends decision to name Sir Philip Green as businessman accused of sexual and racial harassment



The Politician who named Sir Philip Green as the businessman accused in a British newspaper of sexual and racial harassment has defended his actions.


Lord Peter Hain used parliamentary privilege  - a legal immunity designed to allow Parliamentarians to carry out their duties free from interference - to reveal that retail tycoon Sir Philip Green had placed an injunction on his name and details of the allegations being published.


But some believe Lord Hain did the wrong thing, as UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Korea's hold high-level talks on preventing military agression

Generals from North and South Korea's militaries have held another round talks at the DMZ. They aim to form a committee they hope prevents accidental clashes and other crises along the heavily armed border dividing the Koreas.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


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North and South Korea both have powerful armies and weapons massed along the border.


So, under a deal signed last month, they're forming a committee to prevent military aggression.


At their latest high-level meeting, the Koreas discussed who would make up that committee and how it would manage the reduction of guard posts along the DMZ.


Regular committee meetings would also discuss troop movements and military exercises on both sides of the border.


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Harry Potter course for law students in India

One of India's top law universities has introduced a new course that aims to delve into the legal world of JK Rowling's Harry Potter series. 

The course will be taught at the National University of Juridical Sciences in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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FBI searches postal facility near Miami in hunt for person behind suspected explosive packages


The FBI has searched a postal facility near Miami as they try to find the person behind a series of suspected explosive packages sent to high profile Americans.

The Clintons, Obamas and Hollywood actor Robert De Niro were among the intended targets.

Meanwhile, as our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports, there also was a false alarm in New York City on Thursday:

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Google Memo Details Response to Sexual Harassment Allegations

Google has reportedly issued an explanation to its employees about the company response to sexual harassment allegations. 

The internal memo is in response to a report in the New York Times that says Google gave the creator of the Android mobile phone a multibillion dollar exit package after he had been accused of sexual misconduct. 

Silicon Valley reporter Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Saudi Arabia Reversal on Khashoggi Killing

Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor says new evidence indicates journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death was no accident. 

And CIA Director Gina Haspel has returned to Washington from an intelligence gathering mission in Turkey, where she  reportedly heard an audio recording of Khashoggi's killing. 

US Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports on the international investigation. 

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