Tuesday, January 15, 2019

EU watching Brexit vote closely

European Union officials in Brussels are watching the vote on the Brexit deal happening in Westminster closely.

If the deal is voted down as expected, it could mean Britain asks the EU to extend the negotiating period to avoid a no deal Brexit.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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British MPs expected to throw out Prime Minister's Brexit deal

British MPs will vote on the Prime Minister's Brexit deal later - and are expected to reject it outright. As Olly Barratt reports from Westminster, it will have major implications for the country.

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S. Korean military no longer refers to N. Korea as 'enemy'


According to a newly published defense document, South and North Korea are no longer enemies. Seoul's defense ministry has removed every mention of the word from its military white paper.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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This is the first time the enemy label hasn't appeared in the defense ministry's white paper since 2010.

That year, the North was accused of attacks that killed dozens of South Koreans, mostly navy sailors.

The change is a sign of improving relations between the two countries.

In the past, North Korea called the label a sign of South Korea's hostility.

But the defense document still says North Korea's weapons program is a threat to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

The revised white paper's publication comes amid reports of a second possible summit between the U.S. and North Korea.

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Gay men and women tortured to death and arrested in Russia

At least two Russian gay people have been tortured to death and another 40 arrested since December, according to a gay rights group. Russia LGBT Network says it is one of the most severe mass human rights abuses in generations. Dan Ashby has more.

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World's largest religious gathering gets underway in India

The city of Prayagraj in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh is playing host to the world's largest religious gathering- called the Kumbh Mela.

Officials estimate that over the course of the next 49 days, roughly 120 million people will visit the city for the festivities.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Republican lawmaker punished over white supremacist remarks

US Republican lawmaker Steve King has been stripped of his congressional committee seats over remarks he made about white supremacy.

The Iowa Congressman sparked outrage when he questioned why terms like "white supremacy" are controversial.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.


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California Utility Filing for Bankruptcy

The largest utility in the state of California is headed to bankruptcy court. Pacific Gas and Electric faces widespread litigation, government investigations and liabilities linked to California's catastrophic wildfires in 2017 and 2018. .
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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Monday, January 14, 2019

LA Teachers Strike

Tens of thousands of Los Angeles teachers are on strike.

This comes after two years of negotiations over issues from class size to pay have failed to result in a deal. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 



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Trump Denies Working for Russia

President Donald Trump has explicitly denied working for Russia.

It follows on from a TV interview in which he appeared to evade the question.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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No imminent breakthrough as longest shutdown in US history continues


President Trump says that while he has the right to declare a national emergency to build a wall along the southern US border, he's not looking to do so

Speaking to reporters outside the White House Trump's comments added further uncertainty over the government shutdown, now the longest on record

Kevin McAleese has the latest from Washington....

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MAY RECEIVES EU 'CLARIFICATIONS' BUT HEADING FOR DEFEAT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is trying to persuade Members of Parliament to back her Brexit deal ahead of a crunch vote on it on Tuesday.

She's warning lawmakers that if her deal isn't passed, Brexit may end up being blocked.

Mrs May is expected to lose Tuesday's vote, at which point the opposition Labour Party may table a vote of no confidence in her government.

She's revealed further assurances from the EU on the controversial Irish border backstop - but these are considered unlikely to tip the balance in her favour.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mrs May is warning MPs of the consequences of not backing her.

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Greek government faces collapse over Macedonian name change

The Greek prime minister is calling a confidence vote in the government after the far right coalition partner withdrew.

It comes after Greece ratified a deal for their northern neighbour to rename itself as the Republic of North Macedonia.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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French President Macron launches national debate in response to Yellow Vests

French President Emmanuel Macron has launched a what he's calling a « great national debate » with an open letter to the French published in Monday's newspapers.

The idea is to head off the anger shown by the « Yellow Vests » protesters by holding a series of town hall meetings across the country to listen to voters' grievances. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 


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EU to Send Reassurance Letter to the UK

The European Union will soon be issuing a letter detailing reassurances that the Irish border backstop is only a temporary measure of last resort. 

It's an effort to help UK Prime Minister Theresa May get the votes she needs for Tuesday's vote in the House of Commons on the Brexit divorce deal.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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S. Korea pushing to hold video reunions for separated families


South Korea says it's pushing to hold video reunions for families separated by the Korean War. Amid eased tensions with the North, Seoul hopes to organize regular video conferences.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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South Korea says it hopes to hold the reunions around a traditional holiday.

Both Koreas celebrate the Lunar New Year on February fifth.

Several hundred separated family members met in person in North Korea last fall amid North-South peace talks.

But for now, there are no plans for more face-to-face meetings.

After nearly 70 years of separation, a webcam feed may be the only access war-torn families have to each other.  

Many, however, will die without ever reconnecting with their loved ones.

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MAY URGES MPs TO BACK BREXIT DEAL AHEAD OF VOTE

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is trying to persuade Members of Parliament to back her Brexit deal ahead of a crunch vote on it on Tuesday.

She's warning lawmakers that if her deal isn't passed, Brexit may end up being blocked.

Mrs May is expected to lose Tuesday's vote, at which point the opposition Labour Party may table a vote of no confidence in her government.

(She's expected to reveal further assurances from the EU later on the controversial Irish border backstop.)

Former Conservative cabinet member Esther McVey says she won't back the Prime Minister's deal.

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Russia and Japan begin talks over WWII peace treaty, 73 years on

Japan's Foreign Minister has arrived in Russia to begin talks on signing a peace treaty, more than 70 years after World War Two ended. But as Dan Ashby reports, the stumbling block will be a small set of islands.

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India mulls sweeping changes to laws governing social media platforms

The Indian government has invited public feedback on a set of new laws being proposed that will change the way social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook are governed in India.

The proposed changes would require platforms to remove unlawful content within 24 hours, among other things.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Trump threatens to 'devastate Turkey economically'

US President Donald Trump says he "will devastate Turkey economically" if they attack US-allied Kurdish fighters in Syria.

In a Tweet, Mr Trump said he didn't want the Kurds to provoke Turkey either. Ankara regards YPG Kurdish fighters as terrorists.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Saturday, January 12, 2019

Report: FBI launched probe into whether Donald Trump is a Russian government asset

The White House is dismissing as "absurd" a report that the FBI opened an investigation into whether President Trump was working as a Russian government asset.


The New York Times says a counterintelligence investigation was launched by the FBI in the spring of 2017.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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