Sunday, November 25, 2018

Dozens Dead After 'Cruise Boat' Capsizes on L.Victoria

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In Uganda, dozens have been confirmed dead and many more missing after a boat they were traveling on capsized on Lake Victoria.

Ugandan police say the 'fun boat' was overloaded with over 100 revelers who had gone on a cruise.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Isabel Nakirya
Reporter,
Feature Story News, Kampala.
Email: iznakirya@featurestory.com
Cell: +256782099448.

Friday, November 23, 2018

New report by U.S. gov't scientists warns of climate change risks

A new report by U.S. government scientists warns that changes to the global climate will cause major disruption to economies around the world, in the coming decades.


The report predicts that in the U.S. alone, climate change could deliver a 10% hit to the U.S. GDP by the end of this century. 


US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more. 


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Still No Agreement on Gibraltar

After meeting for several hours, envoys from the 27 EU states failed to reach on agreement on the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.

Spain is insisting that wording is added to ensure that any future EU-UK trade deal doesn't automatically apply to the territory.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.

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Online sales surge as shoppers spend on Black Friday

A strong economy and rising wages has meant a strong start to festive shopping in the US with online sales surging on Black Friday.

The buying started early this year - internet shoppers had spent $1.75 billion by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thanksgiving.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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British Prime Minister appeals to public to back draft Brexit proposals

The British Prime Minister is appealing to the public to back her proposed Brexit deal, ahead of meeting with the other 27 members of the European Union this weekend.


She's taking calls and questions from members of the public during a live broadcast (1230 - 1300GMT). Hoping to win them over, despite many MPs having voiced their dissatisfaction about the draft deals.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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CAR's Yekatom claims he was beaten and tortured during his arrest

Central African Republic member of parliament Alfred Yekatom says he was beaten and tortured after his arrest before being trasnferred to The Hague. 

He made the claim during his initial hearing before judges at the International Criminal Court  where he is facing war crimes and crimes against humanity charges.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Paris prepares for another day of fuel price protests

Another large protest against fuel prices is planned to take place in Paris tomorrow.

Two people have died and at least 500 people have been injured since the nationwide demonstrations began last week.

This time the organisers are calling for protesters to converge in the capital and there is now a battle brewing about where they will meet. 

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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EU Envoys Meet as Spain Threatens to Vote Against Brexit Deal

European Union ambassadors are meeting to sign off on a political declaration that's needed to wrap the first phase of Brexit negotiations. 

But Spain is still threatening to vote against the Brexit deal, saying it wants to make sure Madrid has final say over any future EU-UK relationship will have on the British territory of Gibraltar. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels. 

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EU OFFICIALS MEET TO FINALISE BREXIT DEAL

EU officials are meeting in Brussels to try and finalise a Brexit deal ahead of a leaders' summit on Sunday.

Spain has threatened to veto the deal over concerns about Gibraltar - although it doesn't have the power to actually do so.

But Brussels hopes for unanimous approval for the withdrawal agreement and political declaration on future relations with the UK, that have been agreed with London.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says a deal is 'within our grasp'.

Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo says he believes Spain will be able to sign up to the agreement.

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Central African Republic war crimes suspect makes first appearance at the ICC

A suspected war criminal from the Central African Republic is appearing in front of judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

Alfred Yekatom who is still a sitting MP in the Central African Republic is accused of using his militia to target muslims in the country.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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WhatsApp appoints India ahead amid fake news controversy

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has appointed its first India chief. 

The company has been under immense pressure from the Indian government to appoint a country head. Fake news spread on the platform has been linked to more than 30 mob lynchings. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Russia bids to shrug off 'isolation' by taking multi-million dollar world trade event

Russia will find out later if it has won the rights to host the prestigious World Expo, a giant trade fair which President Putin says will attract 14 million people from 140 countries. It could mark the continued rise of Russia in hosting international events, despite the UK and US's insistence that Moscow should be isolated. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

May says a good Brexit deal is within grasp


British Prime Minister Theresa May has told the country that a good Brexit deal is within grasp and she is determined to deliver on it. 

She made the remarks as the UK and the EU reached agreement on a political declaration setting out their future relationship.  

This comes just days after a Brexit draft withdrawal agreement and both will be the subject of a special EU summit in Brussels this weekend.   

From London Catherine Drew reports. 

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British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing criticism from MPs over her draft political declaration with the EU, which sets out plans for the UK's future relationship with the European Union bloc after Brexit.


The document has been agreed on by the UK and Brussels and will need to be signed off by the other 27 EU members, alongside the withdrawal agreement draft which was agreed upon last week.


The draft on the future relationship is a roadmap for negotiations which will take place after Brexit, during a 21 month transition period. But many who oppose this draft agreement argue that they believe it will mean the transition period will last beyond 21 months and the UK will remain tied to the EU for an indefinite amount of time.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.




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UK and Brussels Agree Draft Future Relationship Text

The British Prime Minister has agreed a draft deal on the UK's future relationship with the European Union with Brussels.


She argues it is the right deal for the whole of the UK and would deliver a Brexit the UK had voted for. It comes after a draft withdrawal agreement on exiting the EU was agreed last week.


 The draft deal, which provides a roadmap for the future relationship runs to 26 pages, but is not legally binding.


However many politicians have criticised it, saying it sets out vague aspirations and does not go far enough in ensuring UK demands



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Nissan fires chairman Carlos Ghosn

Japanese car maker Nissan has fired its chairman Carlos Ghosn (prono: GOHN like HONE) citing financial misconduct.

Mr Ghosn was arrested by police in Japan on Monday after a whistleblower accused him of misusing company funds and under-declaring his salary. 

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris. 

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UK and EU Agree on Draft Political Agreement

UK and EU negotiators have agreed on a draft political declaration needed to wrap up the first phase of Brexit negotiations.

But still there are outstanding issues that could potentially cancel a rubber-stamp summit scheduled for Sunday.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels. 

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Head of Russian spy unit linked to Salisbury dies, hailed as 'wonderful'


The head of Russia's controversial foreign spying unit has died after a long illness, months after his team was linked to carrying out a chemical weapons attack in the UK. Colonel-General Igor Korobov ran the so-called GRU for two years and has been praised in Russia. Dan Ashby has more.

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Man arrested after IEDs discovered in London apartment


British police have arrested a man following the discovery of two improvised explosive devices at a residential address in North London.   


Counterterrorism police are leading the investigation but stress they do not believe there is an on-going risk to the public. 


From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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Thousands of farmers stage protest in Mumbai

Thousands of farmers have gathered in Mumbai to protest to push for demands including compensation for drought, land rights, and having their debts written off. 

India has faced a challenge with large numbers of farmers committing suicide in recent years.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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