Friday, January 4, 2019

Pompeo and Bolton set for extensive Middle East trip [PREVIEW]

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor John Bolton are set to spend the next week touring the Middle East.

They plan to visit a total of eight countries in the region including Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

The trip follows the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and President Trump’s announcement that he plans to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan.

Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has this preview.

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Democrats pass bill to re-open government

House Democrats have passed bill that would re-open the US government - but the White House says President Trump will veto them if they reach his desk.

The US government has been partially shutdown for 13 days while President Trump demands funding for his controversial border wall.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Thursday, January 3, 2019

Trump threatens to veto Democrat attempts to re-open US government without wall funding

The White House says President Trump will veto any attempts by the Democrats to re-open the US government unless they include funding for his controversial border wall with Mexico.


Democrats, who now control the House of Representatives, are preparing to vote on spending bills that would reopen the government but not provide the funding the President is demanding.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Democrat Nancy Pelosi Elected Speaker of US House of Representatives

The 116th Congress will soon be/ has been seated in the US capitol. 

After eight years out of power, Democrats make up the majority in the US House of Representatives. And they've elected  Democrat Nancy Pelosi  Speaker of the House. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 



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Rescue operation ends after Russian building collapse

Emergency services have called off a rescue operation in central Russia four days after an explosion tore through an apartment building.

39 people are understood to have died in the incident.

Our Moscow Correspondent Julia Chapman has more.

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Apple shares sink after slashing revenue forecast

Apple's shares fell around 9% in early trading Thursday after cutting
its quarterly revenue forecast.

It's the first time they have slashed revenue expectations in 16 years
and the company blame weak iPhone sales in China.

The news helped drag the U.S. markets down over 2% in the first few
hours of trading.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Shutdown hits day thirteen as Dems take control of lower chamber


Democrats officially took back control of the US House of Representatives on Thursday

Their new majority, won in the recent mid term elections, comes with the US government in day 13 of a partial shutdown

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington

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Two men arrested amid concern about migrants crossing the English Channel


British police have detained two men on suspicion of helping illegal migrants cross the English Channel.  


The arrests of a 24 year old British man and a 33 year old Iranian man comes amid concern that an increasing number of migrants are crossing the treacherous waters between the UK and France.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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In US, Democrats poised to take control of House of Representatives

Democrats in the US will formally take control of the House of Representatives later today after their success in November's mid-term elections.


It gives them the chance to launch a fresh series of investigations into Donald Trump's Presidency, and also - if they want - to begin the process of impeachment.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Ethiopian Airways Overshoots Runway at Entebbe Airport

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Flights in and out the Entebbe International Airport are delayed, after an Ethiopian Airlines Plane overshot the runway during landing. 

 

Civil Aviation Authorities in Uganda say there was no damage to the plane and passengers disembarked safely.

 

Isabel Nakirya reports


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Feature Story News, Kampala.
Email: iznakirya@featurestory.com
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Spain received record number of migrants in 2018

Newly released numbers show 2018 was a record year for migrant arrivals by sea into Spain.

Until now the highest numbers of arrivals into Europe during the migration crisis have been into Greece and Italy.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Hindu groups protest against women entering temple in south India

Right wing Hindu groups have called for a strike in the south Indian state of Kerala after two women in their forties entered a temple which had banned females between the ages of 10 and 50.

One person has died after having stones thrown at him during violent clashes. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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US government shutdown enters 13th day

The partial US government shutdown enters its 13th day after a meeting between congressional leaders and President Trump failed to break the deadlock, which is centered on border wall funding.

Democratic and Republican leaders were invited to the the White House's Situation Room where President Trump asked administration officials to "make a plea" for his wall.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Apple Slashes Quarterly Revenue Expectations

Apple slashed its quarterly revenue forecast for the first tie in more than 15 years. The company says it expects revenue of about $84 billion in the last quarter, down from a previous estimate of $89 billion to $93 billion.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report. 

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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Trump says he'll Protect Kurds Despite Syria Pullout

Donald Trump says he will protect the Kurds even though he's decided to pull American troops from Syria in the coming months.

U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters have been instrumental in regaining territory from the Islamic State group.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Somalia expels UN envoy accused of undermining country's sovereignty

Somalia has expelled the United Nations' top envoy to the country, accusing him of interfering in the country's sovereignty, according to state media. 


Mogadishu's decision comes after the South African diplomat Nicholas Haysom raised questions about the detention of a former al-Shabaab leader. 


Our U.N. correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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UN welcomes new members onto Security Council

Five new nations have taken their place as non-permanent members of
the United Nations Security Council.

Germany, Belgium, South Africa, Indonesia and the Dominican Republic
will now spend the next two years on the 15 member Council.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Trump invites congressional leaders to White house as shutdown enters day twelve

President Trump is meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday for a briefing on border security

The sit down at the White House comes as the partial government shutdown enters day twelve

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington

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American 'spy' innocent says family

The family of an American accused of spying in Russia have protested
his innocence, saying he visited the country for a wedding.

Paul Whelan was arrested in Moscow and faces at least ten years in prison.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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President Trump hits back at Mitt Romney after critical op-ed


US President Donald Trump has hit back at Mitt Romney after the former Republican presidential candidate criticised him in an op-ed in the Washington Post.

Romney released the article as he prepares to be sworn in as a US Senator.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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