Monday, February 4, 2019

EU countries recognise Juan Guiado as interim Venezuelan president after deadline to call elections missed

A number of European countries are now recognising Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido as the interim president.

Venezuela's sitting president Nicolas Maduro was given seven days to call elections but didn't meet the Sunday deadline. 
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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RECOVERY OPERATION AFTER SALA PLANE FOUND

The Air Accident Investigation Branch has taken over the recovery operation after the plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala was located.

The Piper Malibu aircraft was found by a privately-funder search.

The plane carrying the Cardiff City striker and pilot David Ibbotson disappeared en route from Nantes to Cardiff on 21st January.

Its wreckage has been found off Guernsey.

Aviation expert Julian Bray says the recovery could be a slow process.

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Russia to research new missiles

Russia is to begin researching and developing new types of missiles after suspending its obligations under a key nuclear treaty with the United States. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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India protests detention of students in the United States

India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest with the US embassy in New Delhi following the detention of 129 Indian students for enrolling in a fake American university. 

Indian authorities have asked for consular access to the detained students and has urged the United States to not deport them against their will.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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US to send aid to Venezuela

The US says it's sending humanitarian aid to Venezuela following a requet from Juan Guaido, the opposition leader recognised by the Trump administration as interim president.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has long rejected aid as a Trojan horse for foreign intervention. President Trump reiterated over the weekend that military intervention in Venezuela is "an option".

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Friday, February 1, 2019

FGM CONVICTION OVER 3 YEAR OLD GIRL

The mother of a young girl's become the first person in Britain to be convicted of female genital mutilation (FGM).

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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NATO Calls on Russia to Comply with INF

NATO is calling on Russia to destroy a medium range, ground launched missile system so the INF Treaty can survive.

The US says it will suspend its commitments to the treaty until Russia complies, and NATO has Washington's support. 

Our Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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U.S. Withdraws from Major Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia

The United States has suspended a landmark nuclear weapons control treaty with Russia.

Washington accuses Moscow of repeatedly violating the terms of Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports…

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US economy adds 304,000 jobs

The US economy added a healthy 304,000 new jobs in January, almost
doubling expectations.

But unemployment rose slightly from 3.9% to 4% as a result of the
recent government shutdown.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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France to cull 600 wild boars to prevent African swine fever

The French army will be deployed to prevent African swine fever from entering the country.

Soldiers will help hunters cull 600 wild boars near the border with Belgium. 

It comes after an animal with the disease was found less than a kilometer from France.

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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US pulling out of INF Treaty with Russia

President Trump has announced that the US is withdrawing from a nuclear arms treaty signed with the Russians at the height of the Cold War.


He's accusing Moscow of numerous violations of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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France's top legal body rejects demand to ban rubber bullets

France's top legal body, the Council of State, has ruled not to ban rubber bullets used by police for crowd control - after a case brought by a group of lawyers who say 230 demonstrators have been injured by them since the start of the Yellow Vests protests.

The court ruled some demonstrators have been sufficiently violent that the weapons are needed. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 


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India's government announces sops for farmers ahead of polls

India's outgoing government has presented an interim budget ahead of elections later this year. 

With an eye on wooing voters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has announced several sops for farmers and India's middle class.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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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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