Thursday, February 14, 2019

US, China Under Pressure to Resolve Trade Dispute

There are high hopes trade talks that kicked off in Beijing today could help clinch a deal between the US and Washington.

Both sides are under pressure to resolve their differences as the effects of the trade war continue to take their toll on markets and the global growth outlook.

Patrick Fok reports.

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U.S. senators propose tougher Russian sanctions

A group of U.S. senators has proposed new sanctions against Russia, which would significantly toughen the American stance towards Moscow.


The measures would target Russia's oil and gas industry and its cyber sector. 


Julia Chapman reports from Moscow. 


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U.S. House Votes to Halt Military Support to Yemen

The US House of Representatives has voted to halt US military support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. 

If the bill also passes in the Senate, President Trump has indicated he may veto it.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Former US Air Force Officer Charged with Spying

The US Department of Justice has charged a former US Air Force officer with espionage. 

Prosecutors say she defected to Iran and revealed highly-classified US intelligence to the Iranian government  meant to cause serious damage to the United States. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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WH: Trump will examine spending-bill proposal before making decision

The White House says President Trump won't sign a bipartisan border-security deal until he has gone through the details.

If Trump gives the legislation his approval it could avert another government shutdown at the end of the week

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U.S. China trade talks continue in Beijing as deadline approaches

The US and China are continuing trade talks in Beijing ahead of a March 1st deadline, when additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports are set to be hiked.
American officials are looking to get the Chinese to concede on several issues important to the United States.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Renault withholds $34 million payment to Carlos Ghosn

The board of French carmaker Renault has announced it will be keeping 34 million dollars it had been due to pay former CEO and chairman Carlos Ghosn (pron: GHONE like HONE). 

The auto executive was arrested in Japan in November on suspension of financial misconduct. 

It comes as the detained former chief changed lawyers to fight his legal case. 

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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UK PM Says Government Is committed to leaving EU on 29th March

The British Prime Minister has reiterated her commitment to leaving the European Union by the deadline of 29th March.


It comes after her chief Brexit advisor was allegedly overheard in a Brussel's hotel bar saying the government intended to leave a vote on a revised Brexit deal until the eleventh hour, in order to give MPs the choice between the Prime Minister's deal, or postponing Brexit for a large amount of time. A move that would be unpopular with hard-line brexiteers.


Responding to a question from an MP at the weekly Prime Minister's Question Time, Theresa May said her government was working towards leaving the EU with a deal in the time frame specified.


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Spain PM will likely call snap-elections

Spain could see snap elections in April if Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez does not get the country's budget to pass through parliament. 

His government is relying on votes from Catalan separatists to get a majority in parliament - but they're set to oppose the budget over Madrid's handling of the Catalan independence movement. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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Violent video games not linked to teen aggression

Playing violent video games has no link to teenage aggression.
That's according to new research by the UK's University of Oxford.
They surveyed more than a thousand British teenagers and their parents as part of the study.
Jessica King reports from London. 

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UK Government Downplaying Overheard Comments Allegedly Suggesting Brexit Delay

The UK Government is trying to downplay comments overheard in a Brussels bar by a journalist, made by chief Brexit negotiator, Olly Robbins.


Mr Robbins is alleged to have said the government would wait until the final weeks before the country was due to exit the European Union to present a revised Brexit Deal. And that MPs would be told if they didn't vote for it, Brexit could be postponed for a significant length of time.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Yellow vest boxer to appear in court

A former French boxer accused of violently attacking police officers during a yellow protest is due in court. 

Christophe Dettinger (Pron: Dett-on-jay") became a yellow vest symbol after a video of him punching police went viral. 

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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Strike Halts Air Traffic in Belgium

Flights to and from Belgium have been canceled on Wednesday because of a union strike.


Because of uncertainty over how many air traffic control agents would show up to work, it was decided to not allow any planes to take off or land.


Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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UK 'PLANS TO OFFER MPs LATE BREXIT VOTE - OR LONG DELAY'

The UK's chief Brexit negotiator's been overheard setting out parts of the government's strategy to force a deal through.

Olly Robbins was heard suggesting British MPs will be offered a vote on a deal just days before Brexit is due to take place in March.

And that lawmakers will be told the alternative is a 'long delay' to the Brexit process.

It comes as Prime Minister Theresa May continues to try and win changes to the controversial Irish backstop in the Brexit divorce deal.

Politico's Tom McTague says Mrs May has to tell different people, different things.

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Seoul denies it will pay more for U.S. troops after Trump comments


South Korea is denying suggestions it will pay more to keep U.S. troops stationed on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump told officials in Washington Seoul would be doubling its share under a new agreement.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul

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Seoul says there's no chance of an imminent increase.

For decades, South Korea has paid the U.S. to share the cost for troops stationed here.

And on Sunday, after months of tense negotiations, Seoul agreed to pay 890 millions dollars for one year.

But Trump told his Cabinet the total would double from 500 million dollars.

Trump also said Seoul would continue to pay more each year.

Trump has previously called allies receiving U.S. military support freeloaders.

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Russia calls US-backed UN resolution on Venezuela 'completely unbalanced'

Russia is opposing a draft UN Security Council resolution that calls for new elections in Venezuela, and will instead prepare its own. But as Dan Ashby reports, it's likely that all the UN resolutions won't get passed. 

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Trump Warming to Shutdown Deal

President Donald Trump is signaling that he may now accept a deal reached by lawmakers to avoid another government shutdown.

The agreement provides a portion of his request 5.7 billion to build border fencing, but the White House is also looking at finding additional funding from other sources.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman found guilty on all ten counts after US trial


A US court has found Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman guilty on all ten counts after his high profile trial in New York.

The charges included distribution of cocaine and heroin, money laundering and multiple other offences.

Nick Harper reports from outside the courthouse in New York:

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Venezuelans Take to the Streets

Massive numbers of Venezuelans have taken to the streets to show their support for opposition leader Juan Guaido. 

And government supporters are  rallying behind President Nicolas Maduro — who has said he will not allow humanitarian aid into Venezuela….He says that aid is simply a way for the United States to justify intervention in Venezuela's affairs.

Correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas joins us from the scene of the opposition protest. 



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US Astronaut launches Senate bid

A Former astronaut is hoping to become the next Senator in the
important US swing state of Arizona.

Mark Kelly is running as a Democrat, with the party hoping to gather
support as it tries to wrestle control of the state from the
Republicans in next year's Presidential election.

Nick Harper reports.

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