Wednesday, January 16, 2019

May wins confidence vote

British Prime Minister Theresa May has survived a vote of no confidence in her government by a majority of 19.  The motion was called by the opposition Labour party after a humiliating defeat of her Brexit plans. 

Despite a large rebellion of Conservative MPs voting against May's Brexit Withdrawal Agreement Tuesday evening, on Wednesday they voted to keep her in power.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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UK PM MAY WINS CONFIDENCE VOTE


UK Prime Minister Theresa May's government has defeated a no confidence vote.

325 lawmakers voted in her favour - as opposed to 306 for the no confidence motion tabled by the opposition Labour Party.

It followed a huge defeat for Theresa May's Brexit deal on Tuesday.

And she's now offered to hold talks with leaders of all political parties on how to reach a new Brexit strategy.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt has more.

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US Troops Among Dead in Suicide Bomb Claimed by ISIS

US troops are among more than a dozen people reportedly killed in a bomb attack in Syria, claimed by Islamic State. This comes just weeks after President Donald Trump declared ISIS defeated in Syria and announced he would pull all American forces out of the country. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 



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Fmr Mexican President accused of taking $100 million in bribes

A former associate of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman says the drug lord once paid ex Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto a $100 million bribe.

The accusation emerged in a New York courtroom during Guzman's trial for drug trafficking charges.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more from Mexico City:

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Russian foreign minister calls for 'responsible approach' to arms control

Russia's foreign minister has expressed his readiness to save a nuclear treaty with the U.S., despite being issued an ultimatum. 


Sergei Lavrov repeatedly criticised the U.S. in his annual press conference, accusing the country of taking "unilateral actions".


Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.  


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EU watching vote of confidence in British government closely

Brussels is watching the vote of no confidence against the incumbent government in the UK closely.

British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to defeat the challenge called by the opposition after the Brexit deal she agreed with the European Union took a battering in a vote in the House of Commons on Tuesday.

Many in the EU now expect Britan to ask for an extension to the negotiating period which ends on the 29th of March.

Jack Parrock says the EU is calling on the UK to outline what it wants.

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Trump administration calls back more government workers as shutdown reaches 26th day

With no end in sight for the partial US government shut down, the Trump administration is calling back tens of thousands of federal workers to fulfill vital roles.

The president is also expected to sign legislation providing 800,000 federal employees still working with back pay once it ends.

But now in its 26th day, a conclusion to the impasse seems a long way off.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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May government faces confidence vote after Brexit deal defeat

British Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing for a vote of no confidence called against her government.

It was brought by opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn after May's Brexit deal with the EU took a hammering in the houses of parliament.

432 MPs voted against it and only 202 voted in favour.

Olly Barratt's following all the twists and turns from Westminster.

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Clashes at Indian temple over the entry of women

Protests broke out at an Indian shrine after two women devotees tried to enter an 800-year-old temple.

Last year, the Indian Supreme Court ruled in favour of allowing women of menstruating age entry into the temple, overturning a centuries old ban. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Mnangagwa bids to attract Russian investment, as protests bite

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa will meet Russian business leaders later as he continues to try to attract investment in mining and energy. Meanwhile at home, millions have stayed away from work, protesting a fuel price increase. Gillian Kemmerer reports.

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May faces vote of no confidence



British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a vote of no confidence in her government, called by the opposition Labour party after an historic defeat of her Brexit Withdrawal Deal. 


An unprecedented number of MPs voted against the deal which has been agreed with the European Union.    Labour is pushing for a general election, however as Catherine Drew reports from London, Theresa May's government is expected to survive the vote.   



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Kumbh Mela pilgrimage in India attracts more than 20 million on first day

The Kumbh Mela Hindu pilgrimage in India, the world's largest gathering of people, is estimated to have attracted more than 20 million people on its first day.

The festival is being held in Allahabad in north India.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Seoul's foreign minister says US, DPRK talks to resume quickly


South Korea's foreign minister says she expects talks between the U.S. and North Korea to resume quickly. Minister Kang Kyung-hwa's comments come amid reports a top North Korean official will visit Washington in the coming days.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-hwa told reporters the U.S. and North Korea have confirmed their strong will for a second summit.

She said if President Donald Trump and leader Kim Jong-un meet, they'll have complete talks on denuclearization.

She added the talks would be based on a strategy coordinated by Washington and Seoul.

Kang also mentioned the possibility of Kim visiting South Korea.

The minister's comments come amid U.S. and South Korean media reports that top North Korean Kim Yong-chol will visit Washington this week.

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

EU Reacts to House of Commons Historic Vote

The European Union says the chances of a disorderly Brexit are greater, now that the UK House of Commons has voted down the divorce deal.

EU leaders it is now up to the UK to come up with a firm consensus on the type of Brexit it wants. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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May suffers humiliating defeat for her Brexit Withdrawal Agreement


British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered an historic defeat, after her Brexit Withdrawal Agreement was rejected by a majority of 230 MPs. 


Downing Street had been poised for a rebellion, as tens of Conservative MPs joined with other parties vehemently opposed to the so called divorce agreement Theresa May struck with the European Union.  However the scale of the defeat was worse than government officials had been expecting. 


From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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BREXIT DEAL DEFEATED IN UK

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal has been overwhelmingly rejected by UK lawmakers.

It was defeated by a majority of 230 votes in the House of Commons.

The opposition Labour Party has now tabled a vote of no confidence in the government - which will take place on Wednesday.

Theresa May insists she'll reach out to other parties to try and build consensus on some kind of Brexit deal.

But UK correspondent Olly Barratt says she's just received a crushing defeat.

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UN diplomats condemn Nairobi attack

Diplomats at the United Nations condemned Tuesday's deadly attack at a luxury hotel complex in Nairobi that reportedly killed at least three people.


During a ceremony at UN headquarters in New York to handover the chairmanship of the Group of 77 and China, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres began his remarks by expressing solidarity with the Kenya.


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The President of the United Nations General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa also extended her condolences to the East African country.


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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is at the UN in New York to take over the chair of the Group of 77 and China, also expressed solidarity with Kenya, and condemned terrorism. 


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British MPs prepare to vote on brexit deal

British MPS are fast-approaching a crucial vote on the country's exit from the European Union

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Theresa May faces crushing defeat for her Brexit plan


British Prime Minister Theresa May looks set to be facing a crushing defeat as MPs get the chance to vote on her Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. 


Some estimates suggest the British leader could lose by around 200 votes, amid anger from both those who want to leave the European Union and those that want to remain.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Trump AG nominee pledges support for Mueller investigation

US President Trump's nominee for Attorney General says he believes its "vitally important" for the special counsel to finish his investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.

The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for William P. Barr is underway (Tuesday).

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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