Tuesday, February 12, 2019

4 Nigerian women bring case against Shell for killings of their husbands

Four Nigerian women are launching a legal case in The Netherlands against the oil giant Shell who they accuse of being complicit in the executions of their husbands.

Shell, which is headquartered in The Netherlands, denies any responsibility for the killings.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Trump undecided on whether to accept border security deal to avert govt shutdown

The White House says President Donald Trump has not made a decision on whether to accept a congressional deal on border security that is key to averting another partial government shutdown.

The bill needs to be approved by Friday to keep the government open.

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Brexit: Meaningful vote for UK MPs after more talks with EU

The UK Labour Leader has accused the Prime Minister of "playing chicken with people's livelihoods" and running down the clock on a Brexit deal. 


Jeremy Corbyn's comments came after Theresa May addressed parliament on the ongoing negotiations with the EU, ahead of a debate on Thursday on the next steps for Brexit.


Mrs May argued that she had wanted to get a deal done by Christmas, and said it was now time for MPs to 'hold their nerve'.


Jessica King has more from London. 


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Uganda Investigates Suspected Ebola Death

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Uganda's health ministry fears more than ten people could have contracted ebola after they moved the body of a man suspected to have died of the disease in DRC across to the eastern part of the country.


This as Uganda's government has continued to use all means necessary to prevent the spread of ebola.


Isabel Nakirya reports


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UK PM accused of running down the clock as she outlines next stages of Brexit

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has urged MPs to 'hold their nerve' as the government undertakes further discussions with the European Union.


The British Government says it is attempting to get a Brexit deal that the British Parliament is likely to vote through.


But in laying out the next steps of the Brexit process, Prime Minister has been accused of running down the clock - implying that she is trying to make MPs vote for a deal they are not happy with, in order to avoid a no-deal Brexit  


— something the British government knows there is little appetite for within Parliament.


The Government ruled out entering into the EU's customs Union, as put forward by the Opposition Labour Party but Theresa May did not give a date for a meaningful vote on any changes to the current Brexit Deal.




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MAY: MPs SHOULD 'HOLD NERVE' AS BREXIT TALKS CONTINUE

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says it's time for British MPs to 'hold their nerve' over Brexit.

She's addressed the House of Commons on negotiations with the EU.

Mrs May is trying to secure changes to the controversial Irish border backstop in the Brexit deal she agreed with Brussels.

The EU says it won't re-open negotiations on the Withdrawal Agreement, but Mrs May says talks with European leaders will continue this week.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mrs May's been promising to uphold workers' rights in an attempt to placate opposition MPs.

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GOALKEEPER BANKS DEAD AT 81

England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81.

Banks played a key part in England's only World Cup victory and is also considered one of the best goalkeepers in the sport's history.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Women targeted in French media bullying scandal

Six French media executives have been suspended for allegedly harassing females online.

The predominantly male Facebook group targeted mostly female writers and feminists via social media. 

A French government minister has weighed in on the issue, denouncing what has happened.

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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EU Urging May to Consider Customs Union

The European Union is urging UK Prime Minister Theresa May to back entering into a permanent customs union with the bloc. 

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says that would break the Brexit impasse. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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MAY: UK SHOULD 'HOLD NERVE' ON BREXIT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says it's time for British MPs to 'hold their nerve' over Brexit.

She'll address the House of Commons later (APPROX 1230GMT) on negotiations with the EU.

Mrs May is trying to secure changes to the controversial Irish border backstop in the Brexit deal she agreed with Brussels.

The EU says it won't re-open negotiations on the Withdrawal Agreement, but that talks with London will continue this week.

Heidi Skinner from the UK Freight Transport Association says concrete plans need to be settled now.

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"Agreement in Principle" to Avoid US Government Shutdown

Republicans and Democrats have reached an "agreement in principle"  which may prevent another government shutdown.

Initial reports indicate Democrats have agreed on 1.375 billion dollars in funding for bollard fencing along the border with Mexico.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Town 'returning to normal' after 50-strong polar bear invasion sweeps through homes and offices

Russian authorities have told state news media that a polar bear invasion is gradually getting under control, after more than 50 bears besieged a town in an arctic island. Dan Ashby has the latest from Moscow. 

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Monday, February 11, 2019

Urgent food supply in Yemen's Red Sea Mills at risk of spoiling, warn UN officials

In war-ravaged Yemen, there is enough food stored at the Red Sea Mills to feed 3.7 million people for a month, but no means to get to it. 


And now, the grain is at risk of rotting, warned United Nations officials, as they pressed warring sides for unfettered access to the food supply. 


Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan with the details. 


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UN warns of global terrorist threat

The United Nations has warned the Islamic State continues to pose a
global threat as the terrorist group "most likely" to carry out a
large-scale attack.

The African continent has growing hotspots including the Sahel, the
Lake Chad basin, Libya, Tunisia and Somalia according to the UN's
Counter-Terrorism agency.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Trump to sign executive order on A.I.

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday aimed at strengthening America's artificial intelligence capability.

The move appears to be a response to China's swift rise in A.I. - although the US strategy is unlikely to call out Beijing directly.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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British Government officials admit they won't have updated trade treaties ready to sign with EU before the end of March


British Government officials have admitted that they will not be able to renegotiate all trade treaties with EU countries before the Brexit deadline of the 29th March.


Previously, the UK's International Trade Secretary had said that updated versions of these trade treaties should be ready to sign within minutes of Britain leaving the EU.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Border security talks stall, raising prospect of another US government shutdown


Border security talks between Republicans and Democrats have broken down, raising the prospect of another government shutdown in the US.

This year has already seen a record-breaking 35-day shutdown.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Hungary announces birth incentives

The Hungarian government is announcing a controversial plan that would allow Hungarian women who have four or more children not to pay income tax.

This is one of the measures Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban is proposing to boost the Hungarian population while keeping its hard stance on immigration.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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UK economy grew at slowest rate in six years in 2018

Britain's economy slowed in the final three months of last year, pushing growth in 2018 to its weakest in six years. 

Official figures indicated that Brexit worries, declining factory output and car production were among the factors for the slowdown. 

Jessica King reports from London.  


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Conservatives Accuse Spanish PM of Treason

Spanish conservative parties are accusing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of treason.


Their anger flooded into the streets of Madrid Sunday as tens of thousands marched to protest the prime minister's negotiations with Catalan separatists.


Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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