Friday, February 1, 2019

Gbagbo Could Soon Be Released

The Ivory Coast's former president Laurent Gbagbo is returning to the International Criminal Court to fight against his continued detention.

He remains in custody despite being cleared of charges—but berry soon he could be a free man.

Our Correspondent Jack Parrock reports from The Hague.

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SNOW CHAOS IN UK

Major disruption's being caused across the UK after heavy snowfall.

There are weather warnings in place across large swathes of the country.

Hundreds of schools have been closed, roads have been blocked, train services disrupted, and flights affected.

Adam Hurd reports from Bristol in the west of England.

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Belgian Scientists Support Class Skipping Students

More than three thousand Belgian scientists are throwing their support behind school children skipping class.

For four weeks now, thousands of Belgian students have walked out of class to demand the government do more to combat climate change. 

As our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports, the scientists say the students are in the right. 

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Report shows India's unemployment rate at highest since the 1970s

A leaked official survey from the Indian government reveals that the country's unemployment rate has hit its highest level since the 1970s.

The issue is coming into focus ahead of a general election which is due by May.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Poll shows growing unease over Russia’s future

The number of Russians who believe their country is heading in the wrong direction has grown sharply.

That's according to the latest opinion poll indicating increasing distrust in the Russian government.

Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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U.S. envoy to North Korea talks U.S. strategy ahead of second Trump/Kim summit


North Korea's leader has promised to destroy his nation's enrichment facilities, that's according to the US envoy to North Korea

During remarks at Stanford University, Stephen Biegun gave a rare glimpse of the Trump administration's strategy towards Kim Jong un's regime 

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington

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State confirms Biegun to hold talks on denuclearization

The U.S. State Department has confirmed its key diplomat on North Korea will meet an official from Pyongyang next week to discuss an end to North Korea's nuclear weapons program.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


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Special representative Stephen Biegun arrives in Seoul on Sunday ahead of talks with North Korea.


According to the State Department, he'll meet Kim Hyok-chol, a former ambassador to Spain.


The exact date or location for the talks haven't been announced.


Washington says Biegun will discuss how to follow through on the goals President Donald Trump and leader Kim Jong-un set at their Singapore summit last June.


The two leaders agreed to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons. But little progress has been made so far.


Trump and Kim expected to meet again before the end of this month, although the time and place are yet to be confirmed.


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Thursday, January 31, 2019

2000 extra troops to US-Mexico border

The United States military is sending an extra 2000 troops to the
border with Mexico to stop what President Donald Trump has called the
"attempted Invasion of Illegals".

The soldiers will spend time building 160 miles of temporary wire
fencing on the southern border.

Nick Harper reports.

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Trump Signals Ready to Meet Xi to Finalize Trade Deal

Donald Trump is signaling progress in talks to resolve a trade war with China.

In a series of tweets, he said he was willing to meet with President Xi Jinping to finalize a deal. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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U.S. deaths linked to Polar Vortex rise

At least 16 people are now believed to have died as freezing Arctic
weather batters large parts of the United States.

Temperatures in Chicago have dropped to as low as minus 30 degree
celsius and an estimated 90 million Americans are experiencing weather
of minus 17 or below.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Venezuelan opposition leader writes in NYT that he's held secret meetings with military


Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido says he's held secret meetings with the country's military in his effort to oust President Nicolas Maduro.

Mr Guaido made the comments in an opinion piece in the New York Times after speaking with US President Donald Trump on the phone this week.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Theresa May seeks to woo rebel Labour MPs with promises of investment for Brexit votes


British Prime Minister Theresa May is trying to woo opposition Labour MPs with promises of investment in their communities in a bid to gain support for her Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.   


It comes as her government continues to grapple with a way forward after she promised to work to change the controversial Northern Ireland backstop, a proposal which EU leaders say is not possible.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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Seoul responds to Washington skepticism on Kim's promises

South Korea says it will keep working to achieve a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. This, after Washington's intelligence chief said it's unlikely North Korea will ever give up its nuclear weapons.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


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Skepticism is growing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will dismantle his coveted nuclear weapons program.


But Seoul is trying to brush off any negativity.


The South Korean foreign ministry says diplomacy will continue with Pyongyang and lead to a peninsula free of nuclear weapons.


The remarks from Seoul come after U.S. director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said it's unlikely North Korea will ever give up its nuclear weapons.


His comments reportedly enraged President Trump, who's preparing to meet leader Kim for a second summit before the end of next month.


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Emiliano Sala search boat arrives

A seabed search boat which will be used in a bid to find the missing plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala has arrived in Guernsey.

The Argentine striker was flying his new club in Wales from France when the aircraft disappeared over the English Channel last week.

A recent has now tightened the search area.

Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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HUNT: UK MAY NEED TO DELAY BREXIT

UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says Britain may have to delay Brexit.

It's the first time a senior UK government minister has been so explicit about a possible need for more time.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Journey to Europe More Dangerous for Migrants

A report from the UN shows the number of migrants reaching Europe is still falling.

But that same report also shows those who do try to reach EU shores, are in much great danger of dying.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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UK GOVT SETS OUT KNIFE CRIME PLANS

The UK government's setting out plans to deal with a rise in knife crime - particularly among young people in London.

It would mean extra powers to deal with teenagers suspected of being involved in gang and knife crime.

Rachel Venables reports from London.

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Indian immigration scam uncovered in US

Hundreds of Indians in the United States have been identified as allegedly violating immigration rules, according to an Indo-American Association.

The association says that several Indians have been arrested in the US amid a crackdown on illegal immigration. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Swine flu outbreak claims 160 lives in India

An outbreak of the H1N1 virus has claimed 160 lives in India since the start of the year, government data shows.

The worst affected has been the state of Rajasthan where 76 deaths have been reported so far.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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Russia to fight for INF treaty at nuclear meeting

Russian delegates will argue for the preservation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty at a meeting of nuclear powers in Beijing. 


The U.S. accuses Russia of violating the treaty, and has issued an ultimatum for it to come back into compliance.


Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.


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