Amazon has announced it will no longer build a headquarters in New York.
The tech giant said the move would have created over 25,000 jobs but
the plan also faced substantial opposition from parts of the city's
population.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Thursday, February 14, 2019
U.S. retail sales post biggest decline in nine years
U.S. retail sales fell short of analysts expectations in December
marking the biggest drop seen in nine years.
Despite a healthy jobs market and raising wages, analysts say there
has been a crosswind caused by the government shutdown and stock
market volatility.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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marking the biggest drop seen in nine years.
Despite a healthy jobs market and raising wages, analysts say there
has been a crosswind caused by the government shutdown and stock
market volatility.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UK MPs TO VOTE ON BREXIT
UK MPs will vote again later on Brexit - and Prime Minister Theresa May's facing another possible defeat.
Some lawmakers in her own party are considering not backing the government in a vote on whether they support her Brexit approach.
It's not the final vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal, to which she is still trying to negotiate changes with the European Union.
But UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Thursday's vote is still potentially important.
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But UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the EU will be watching events in Westminster closely.
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UK MPs To Vote on Brexit Amendments
UK Prime Minster Theresa May is seeing a re-endorsement of her Brexit plan to seek changes to the Irish backstop issue, through amendments being voted on in the British Parliament later (1900GMT)
However, rebel MPs are being warned that if they don't back the Prime Minister's 'next steps' plan, it would seriously damage the government's attempts to get a revised Brexit deal from the European Union.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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NO PROSECUTION FOR PRINCE PHILIP OVER CAR CRASH
Prince Philip - the husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth - will not face prosecution over a recent car crash.
The 97 year-old was involved in a collision near the Queen's Sandringham estate last month.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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US ambassador says sanctions remain until denuclearization
The U.S. ambassador to South Korea, Harry Harris, says sanctions will remain in place against North Korea until it gives up its nuclear weapons.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Ambassador Harris said the U.S. and North Korea share the same goal.
That is, a final, fully verified removal of nuclear weapons from the Korean Peninsula.
Speaking at a security forum in Seoul, Harris also suggested North Korea has a brighter future if it gives up its nuclear weapons.
Harris also said the U.S. and Seoul completely agree sanctions stay in place until denuclearization.
At their first meeting last year, President Trump and leader Kim agreed Kim would give up his weapons.
But as they prepare for a second summit, little progress has been made toward that end.
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Airbus to stop producing A380 aircraft in 2021
OPTION 1: STRATEGY
European plane manufacturer Airbus says it will stop making the A380 in two years time.
It comes after Emirates reduced its number of orders for the super jumbo and opted for smaller planes instead
This is a long term trend in the aviation industry according to our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic.
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OPTION 2: JOBS
European plane manufacturer Airbus says it will stop making the A380 in two years time.It comes after Emirates reduced its number of orders for the super jumbo and opted for smaller planes instead.
Airbus has called the announcment painful and says up to 3,500 jobs could be affected.
Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more.
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U.S. delegation leads Middle East summit in Warsaw
Officials from more than 60 countries are attending in an unusual US-led conference on Middle East security in Poland.
The meeting comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, who criticized the gathering.
Ira Spitzer has more from Warsaw
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Airbus scrap A380 superjumbo
Europe's Airbus is scrapping production of the A380 superjumbo, the world's largest passenger aircraft.
The decision comes after the airline Emirates reduced its orders of the jet.
The aircraft has struggled to compete with smaller, more efficient models.
Jessica King has more from London.
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US Commerce Secretary cancels India visit day before talks
US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has cancelled his visit to India at the last minute citing 'inclement weather'.
Mr Ross was slated to hold discussions with India's Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu in New Delhi.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Mr Ross was slated to hold discussions with India's Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu in New Delhi.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Belgian Climate Petition Receives 100,000 Signatures
A petition calling on the Belgian government to strengthen its climate policy has already been signed by 100 thousand people.
Meanwhile, thousands of Belgian students will again be skipping class for the sixth week in a row.
They're also demanding a better climate policy.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.
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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.
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
Kevin McAleese has this from Washington...
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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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