Tuesday, January 29, 2019

India's main opposition party promises minimum income guarantee if voted to power

With India slated to go to polls in a few months, the country's main opposition party has promised to implement a programme that would guarantee a minimum income for the country's poor.

Prime Minister Modi's party, the BJP has dismissed this announcement as an 'unaffordable gimmick'.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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U.S. charges Chinese telecoms giant Huawei

The United States filed criminal charges against China's largest technology company Huawei (WAA-way) and it's top executive.

The Justice Department alleges the firm stole trade secrets from American company T-Mobile, and that it committed bank fraud by violating U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington

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Monday, January 28, 2019

US Slaps New Sanctions on Venezuela

The United States has slapped new sanctions against Venezuela's state owned oil company…. freezing 7 billion dollars of the oil company's assets.

The sanctions are aimed at increasing pressure on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to cede power to the opposition. 


Rachel Silverman has details. 




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US official issues warning over diplomats in Venezuela

US National Security Adviser John Bolton is warning of a "significant response" should harm come to American diplomats in Venezuela.

President Nicolas Maduro's government is calling off its demand that US embassy staff leave the country.

It follows the Trump administration's decision last week to recognize opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's interim president.

Steve Mort reports.

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US negotiator: draft framework agreed for peace deal with Taliban


The top US negotiator says a draft framework has been agreed with the Taliban for a potential peace deal to end the conflict in Afghanistan.

Representatives from Washington and the Taliban held 6 days of talks in Qatar last week.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Trump Pessimistic on Wall Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump is casting doubt on a border wall funding deal with Democrats to avoid another government shutdown.

He's prepared to invoke emergency powers to secure wall funding if they can't work something out. 

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BACKSTOP REMAINS KEY AHEAD OF BREXIT VOTES

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's under growing pressure to secure changes to the controversial Irish border backstop from the EU.

It comes ahead of votes in the House of Commons on Tuesday on amendments which could be significant in determining the course of Brexit. 

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Former Starbucks boss considers Presidential run

The former CEO of coffee giant Starbucks says he's seriously
considering running for President.

Howard Schultz says he would run as a centrist candidate and some
Democrats fear his Presidential bid could help President Trump's
chance of being re-elected.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow.

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British MPs set to approve motion allowing pregnant MPs to vote by proxy

British MPs are expected to approve a motion on proxy voting today (Monday at 1430GMT) which would mean pregnant or new parent MPs would not have to attend important votes in person.


It comes after a female MP recently postponed having a cesarian section to cast her ballot on a crucial Brexit vote.


But while the move is a step in the right direction, the spokesperson for the Women's Equality Party, Harini Iyengar (Har-in-ee Eye-en-gar), says there's still a lot of work to be done.



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Protests over Indian government's controversial citizenship bill

The north-eastern state of Assam is witnessing violent protests against the Indian government's proposal to amend the country's citizenship laws.

Prime Minister Modi's right-wing, Hindu majority government is proposing to grant citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from its neighbouring countries.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Calls grow in France to ban rubber bullets after Yellow Vests injured

Calls are growing in France to ban rubber bullets used by police - known as flash balls - after a well known figure in the Yellow Vests movement was hit in the eye by one on Saturday. 

The numbers of people turning out to the weekly protests is falling, but police tactics are coming under mounting criticism.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 


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NATO Chief Claims Trump is Committed to Alliiance

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says he doesn't expect President Trump to pull out of the military alliance. 

And despite reports the US president has pondered pulling out, the head of NATO maintains the US president is committed.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Russia denies helping protect Maduro

A Kremlin spokesman has rejected reports that Russian mercenaries were sent to Venezuela to protect Nicolas Maduro.

It comes as the Venezuelan president faces a growing protest movement and an opposition politician declared himself the country's leader.

Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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MAY SEEKING BACKSTOP FIXES AS VOTES LOOM

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's under growing pressure to secure changes to the controversial Irish border backstop from the EU.

A series of MPs in her Conservative Party say they can support her Brexit deal, if the backstop can be changed or scrapped.

It comes ahead of votes in the House of Commons on Tuesday on amendments which could be significant in determining the course of Brexit. 

One of them is being proposed by Tory MP Sir Graham Brady, as political correspondent Theo Usherwood reports.

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German woman receives India's Republic Day honour for service to cows

A German woman who has dedicated her life to helping cows has been given one of India's highest civilian awards.

Cows are revered in Hinduism.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Sen. Kamala Harris launches 2020 presidential campaign


California Democratic Senator Kamala Harris officially launched her campaign for the White House in 2020 on Sunday

At a rally in her hometown of Oakland, Harris said all her life she's only had one client: the people. 

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports

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N. Korea calls on S. Korea to halt military drills


North Korea has demanded that South Korea halt some military drills. The North's official newspaper said the drills could damage negotiations and the Korean Peninsula's current peaceful mood.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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North Korea's Rodong Sinmun called the drills 'dangerous military action.'

The state-run paper said they run counter to inter-Korean reconciliation, peace and stability.

The paper singled out South Korea's recent anti-terrorism drill and winter military drills.

It also criticized Seoul for plans to expand its military budget.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has stressed the importance of enhancing defense capabilities at home.

But Seoul and Washington have delayed major joint drills to appease North Korea.

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Friday, January 25, 2019

U.S. set to return asylum-seekers to Mexico

U.S officials are set to send a group of asylum-seekers back to Mexico, instructing them to wait there while their claims are processed in the U.S. 

This is part of a new set of Trump administration protocols that mark a dramatic shift from longstanding practice of allowing asylum-seekers to stay in the U.S. until final rulings about their cases. 

LA correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports: 

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Trump Agrees Temporary Reopening of Government without Border Wall Deal

Donald Trump has bowed to pressure to reopen the government for a three week period after the longest shutdown in American history.

The US President failed to secure funding for his border wall but wants to continue negotiating.

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Trump ends shutdown, handing big victory to Democrats

President Trump says he's agreed to end the US government shutdown for the next three weeks, while he tries to secure Congressional support for the construction of a wall along the US border with Mexico.


The President made the announcement on the 35th day of the US government shutdown that has left more than 800 thousand federal workers without pay.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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