Trade delegations from the United States and China are set to meet in
Washington this week.
Both sides say progress was made when the sides met in Beijing last
week but skeptics believe that major issues remain unresolved.
The Trump administration has treated to raise tariffs from 10% to 25%
on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods if a deal isn't reached by
March 1st.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Monday, February 18, 2019
N. Korea believes relations with U.S. poised for breakthrough
North Korea says it believes the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and leader Kim Jong-un could lead to improved ties… but it expects action from Washington.
Bruce Harrison tells us more from Seoul.
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The state-run North Korean news website Meari said there's no reason North Korea and the U.S. can't have a major breakthrough.
The website said North Korea hasn't recently built or tested nuclear weapons.
Plus, it reported, the North doesn't plan to use or spread its weapons.
President Trump and leader Kim agreed to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons when they met last summer.
But little progress has been made as they near their second summit scheduled for next week.
North Korea purportedly destroyed weapons testing sites last year, proof, it believes, it's serious about denuclearization.
Meari also said the international community agrees it's time for the U.S. to respond.
It added Washington should consider this a precious opportunity.
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Top U.S. lawmaker vows probe over Trump removal claims
A senior U.S. lawmaker has vowed to investigate claims that the deputy
attorney general discussed numbers needed to invoke the 25th
Amendment.
The amendment provides a framework to remove a president from office
if they are deemed unfit to serve.
Senator Lindsey Graham's comments comes on the heels of comments made
by the former-acting FBI chief Andrew McCabe during an interview.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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attorney general discussed numbers needed to invoke the 25th
Amendment.
The amendment provides a framework to remove a president from office
if they are deemed unfit to serve.
Senator Lindsey Graham's comments comes on the heels of comments made
by the former-acting FBI chief Andrew McCabe during an interview.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Sunday, February 17, 2019
President Trump calls on European allies to prosecute IS fighters
U.S. President Donald Trump has told European allies to put over 800
Islamic State fighters on trial.
This follows recent comments from the President suggesting the
caliphate is "ready to fall."
As U.S. backed Kurdish forces move in on the remaining IS territory in
Syria, President Trump fears that IS fighters could then permeate
Europe.
In a tweet he stated that the U.S. does so much and spends so much and
that it's time for others to step up.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Islamic State fighters on trial.
This follows recent comments from the President suggesting the
caliphate is "ready to fall."
As U.S. backed Kurdish forces move in on the remaining IS territory in
Syria, President Trump fears that IS fighters could then permeate
Europe.
In a tweet he stated that the U.S. does so much and spends so much and
that it's time for others to step up.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Friday, February 15, 2019
No deal on US-China trade talks
Trade talks between the United States and China have ended without a
deal to prevent higher tariffs coming into effect at the end of this
month.
The US has warned that "very difficult issues" still remain.
Nick Harper reports.
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deal to prevent higher tariffs coming into effect at the end of this
month.
The US has warned that "very difficult issues" still remain.
Nick Harper reports.
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President Donald Trump declares national emergency on US-Mexico border
US President Donald Trump is declaring a national emergency to pay for his wall on the US-Mexico border.
That's as Democrats accuse President Trump of "a gross abuse of power" and cutting out the US Congress.
And as our Washington correspondent Kevin McAleese reports, a fierce legal battle is now expected to start:
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MTN UGANDA CEO DEPORTED
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The government of Uganda has deported the CEO of one of the country's biggest telecommunication firms. Wim Vanhelleputte, who was head of MTN Uganda, was forced out of the country on Thursday night allegedly for security reasons. Leon Ssenyange reports from Kampala.
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Pompeo suggests Trump, Kim to discuss end of war declaration
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has suggested the president and North Korea's leader will discuss a formal end to the Korean War when they meet later this month.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Secretary Pompeo said he expects President Trump and leader Kim to discuss denuclearization, security and peace.
In an interview with Fox News, Pompeo was asked about a formal ending to the Korean War.
The secretary, who's visiting Warsaw, said it's something the U.S. has discussed a lot.
North Korea has demanded an end-of-war declaration in return for giving up its nuclear weapons.
In recent weeks, Trump's government has indicated it may be willing to offer some kind of concession even if North Korea doesn't give up all its weapons up front.
Trump and Kim will meet for two days from February 27th in Vietnam.
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French ambassador to return to Italy following diplomatic tensions
France's ambassador to Italy is returning back to Rome after he was recalled by the French government last week.
The move was the culmination of months of diplomatic tension between Italy and France.
It's the first time since World War Two that a French envoy had been recalled from the country.
Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.
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US Sec of State in Brussels Amid Strained EU-US Relations
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Brussels to have breakfast with the EU's top diplomat.
The meeting comes as the already strained US-EU relation ship appears to be cracking even more.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.
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40 Indian security personnel killed in worst attack in decades
At least 40 Indian paramilitary troops have been killed in an attack in Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistan based Islamist group Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack- and the Indian government is now calling for international sanctions against the group.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Pakistan based Islamist group Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack- and the Indian government is now calling for international sanctions against the group.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Syria's Idlib faces new Russian-Iranian 'action' as Turkey calls for refrain from bloodbath
The last outlet of opposition to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad face tense days ahead, after Russia, Turkey and Iran agreed to take 'unspecified actions' to flush out Idlib's terrorists. But as Dan Ashby reports, the warring countries have chosen not to make public what they will do.
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UK CONTINUES TO SEEK BREXIT BACKSTOP CHANGES
The UK's Brexit Secretary is meeting with EU ambassadors in London (Friday) to call for legally binding changes to the Irish border backstop solution.
It comes after the government was defeated in a vote on its Brexit strategy in the House of Commons on Thursday.
Downing Street insists it continues to work towards changes to the backstop in the Brexit deal - and then an EU exit as planned next month.
The opposition Labour Party says the vote shows Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal is dead.
Conservative MP Bob Stewart says he still hopes a deal will be reached.
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UK: ISIS WOMAN COULD BE STOPPED FROM RETURNING
The UK's Home Secretary says a British teenager who travelled to Syria while a schoolgirl to join the Islamic State could be prevented from returning to Britain.
19 year-old Shamima Begum says she wants to return to the UK to have a baby she's expecting.
But she also says she has no regrets about fleeing Britain for the Islamic State's self-styled 'caliphate' in Syria.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid says she could be stopped from returning, or prosecuted if she does.
But former British Commander in Afghanistan Colonel Richard Kemp says the UK system is not set up like that of the United States to deal with returnees who've been radicalised.
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Democrats Oppose Trump over Declaring a State of Emergency
Democrats in the United States say they will oppose President Trump if he declares a national emergency on the southern border.
Trump is expected to make the declaration after signing into law a funding bill passed in the House and Senate, which prevents another government shutdown.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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Thursday, February 14, 2019
Trump signs funding bill but will declare national emergency
The White House says President Trump will sign a government funding bill to avoid another shutdown but will also declare a national emergency in the hope of accessing extra funds to build his controversial border wall.
Earlier this year the US government experienced a record 35-day partial shutdown because of disagrements on border wall funding.
From Washington, Nina-Maria Potts reports.
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UK GOVT DEFEATED IN BREXIT VOTE
The UK government's been defeated in another vote on its Brexit strategy.
Lawmakers voted 303 to 258 against the government's motion.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Us-China trade talks begin as Trump reportedly mulls tariff deadline extension
US and Chinese trade negotiators have begun talks in Beijing to try to resolve the trade war, before a 90-day truce ends next month when the US will raise duties on $200 billions dollars of Chinese products.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a 60-day extension of the deadline to give negotiations more time.
Our US correspondent Liling Tan has the details.
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Amazon ditches plan for NYC headquarters
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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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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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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