The United Nations' top human rights official says the trial of the
men suspected of killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi does not meet the
UN's independent requirements.
Michelle Bachelet says Saudi Arabia has so far blocked calls for an
impartial, international investigation.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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Friday, January 4, 2019
U.S. and China set to discuss trade next week
A trade delegation from the United States is set to meet with their
Chinese counterparts in Beijing
next week .
It's the first in-person meeting held between the two sides since they
agreed to not introduce new tariff measures for 90 days.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Chinese counterparts in Beijing
next week .
It's the first in-person meeting held between the two sides since they
agreed to not introduce new tariff measures for 90 days.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UK Foreign Secretary Accuses Russia of Playing Diplomatic Games
The British Foreign Secretary has voiced concern about the arrest of a US-UK national in Russia.
Paul Whelan has been detained on suspicion of spying, but his family say he had been attending a wedding in Moscow.
UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt hit back at the Russian government, saying individuals should not be used as pawns of diplomatic leverage.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports
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US Posts Massive Job Gains in December
Employment in the United States increased by 312,000 in December.
Wages also continued to rise, demonstrating resilience in the US economy.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...
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UK warns Russia over 'spy' arrest
The UK has warned Russia not to use individuals as 'pawns' in a 'diplomatic chess game', after a dual-national British and US citizen was detained on spying charges in Moscow. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the UK was 'extremely worried' about Paul Whelan and would offer him support. Lucy Taylor reports.
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MAY 'WORKS ON CONTINGENCY' FOR BREXIT VOTE DEFEAT
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is reported to be working on contingency plans for a defeat in this month's crucial parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal.
The House of Commons is due to vote in the week of January 14th on the deal Mrs May has struck with the European Union, and MPs return to Westminster next week to start resume it.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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India deports Rohingya refugees to Myanmar
The Indian government has deported six Rohingya refugees to Myanmar- the second such deportation in the last three months.
These refugees were arrested five years ago for illegally entering India.
India claims that Rohingyas pose a threat to its national security and the government has expressed its intention to deport all 40,000 Rohingyas who currently reside in India.
Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
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These refugees were arrested five years ago for illegally entering India.
India claims that Rohingyas pose a threat to its national security and the government has expressed its intention to deport all 40,000 Rohingyas who currently reside in India.
Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
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Hundreds of German politicians hit by hacker attack
Personal details of hundreds of German politicians as well as internal party documents have been published online in a hacker attack from an unknown source.
The hacks appear to have affected all the parties in Germany's parliament except the far-right AfD.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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Ireland to Request EU Funds if No Deal Brexit
Ireland's agricultural minister says he will seek hundreds of millions of US dollars if the UK crashes out of the EU because of a no deal Brexit.
The chances of a hard Brexit now look greater than ever—with Westminster still not on board with Theresa May's deal with Brussels.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more.
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Conditions for stranded migrants worsen as EU countries argue
Conditions for 32 migrants stranded in the Mediterranean Sea on a rescue ship are continuing to worse as EU states battle over what to do.
The vessel is flying a Dutch flag and the Netherlands says it will take in some of the migrants if other EU states agree to do the same.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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MAY 'WORKING ON PLANS' FOR BREXIT VOTE DEFEAT
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is reported to be working on contingency plans for a defeat in this month's crucial parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal.
The House of Commons is due to vote in the week of January 14th on the deal Mrs May has struck with the European Union.
But she's so far failed to win concessions from the EU on the Irish border backstop which could help her convince enough MPs to back her.
It comes as a poll suggests more than half Conservative Party members would prefer to leave the EU with no deal, than under the terms of Theresa May's deal.
Professor Tim Bale carried out the research.
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The House of Commons is due to vote in the week of January 14th on the deal Mrs May has struck with the European Union.
But she's so far failed to win concessions from the EU on the Irish border backstop which could help her convince enough MPs to back her.
It comes as a poll suggests more than half Conservative Party members would prefer to leave the EU with no deal, than under the terms of Theresa May's deal.
Professor Tim Bale carried out the research.
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Third women enters Hindu temple in south India amid protests
A 46-year-old woman has become the third woman under the age of 50 to enter a famous temple in Kerala in south India that had banned females between the ages of 10 and 50 from worshipping there.
Violence protests have taken place over the past couple of days in Kerala amid a row over whether women should be allowed to worship at the temple.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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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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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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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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