Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Millions Affected by Cyclone Idai

The UN has launched a humanitarian appeal of $20million dollars for those affected by cyclone Idai in the South East coast of Africa.

Its estimated over 1000 people may have perished and the death toll is expected to rise.

Cyclone Idai swept through the countries of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, destroying everything in its path.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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UK 'TO REQUEST SHORT BREXIT DELAY'

Downing Street says the UK will not be asking the EU for a long delay to Brexit.

Prime Minister Theresa May will reportedly instead request a delay to the end of June.

Britain is due to leave the European Union on 29th March - but a divorce deal agreed with Brussels has not yet been approved by UK lawmakers.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says a long delay seems to be off the table, for now at least.

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EU Urges Member States to Finish No Deal Brexit Plans

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator is warning member states to finalise all preparations for a no deal scenario.


With Brexit scheduled to happen just nine days from now, the EU says most of its institutions have finished their plans for the possibility of a no deal Brexit. 


Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.


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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Trump Jr slams May over Brexit negotiations

US President Donald Trump's eldest son has slammed British Prime Minister Theresa May for her handling of Brexit and says the "establishment" is trying to "silence the voices" of voters.

In an opinion piece for the British newspaper The Telegraph, Donald Trump Jr says Theresa May should "have taken my father's advice" on managing Brexit negotiations.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Trump hails Brazil launch site deal

President Trump has hailed a move by Brazil to open a base in the South American country to US satellite launches.

The move is controversial in Brazil where some lawmakers see it as threat to the country's sovereignty.

Brazil is hoping to use its favorable geography to compete in the rocket launch sector.

Steve Mort reports.

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President Trump to designate Brazil a "major non-NATO ally"


US President Donald Trump says he will designate Brazil as a "major non-NATO ally."

During a press conference at the White House with Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro, he also teased the possibility of the South American country becoming a full NATO member.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports:

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U.S. politician sues Twitter and several users

A lawmaker in the United States is suing social media company Twitter
and several of its users.

Republican Congressman Devin Nunes says an "orchestrated defamation
campaign" was run against him.

He previously served on the House Intelligence Committee and was seen
as a supporter of President Donald Trump during the Russia election
meddling investigation.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Texas chemical fire could burn for two more days

A huge fire at a chemical plant in Texas could continue for another two days according to local officials.

Schools in the area outside Houston have been closed.

Kate Fisher reports


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UK PM Could ask for Brexit delay

It's reported that UK prime Minister Theresa May is writing to the EU, asking for Brexit to be delayed until June 30th.


The UK is supposed to leave the European Union on March 29th, but so far MPs have failed to back the Prime Minister's Brexit deal twice and have indicated they do not want to leave the bloc without a deal.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Controversial 5G auction begins in Germany

Germany began auctioning off frequencies for the 5G mobile network it plans to build in the coming years.

The buildup to the event has been dominated by questions about whether Chinese company Huawei would be excluded 5G infrastructure over security concerns.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Paris named world's most expensive city along with Hong Kong and Singapore

Paris has been named the world's most expensive city to live in alongside Hong Kong and Singapore.

The three cities were given joint first place in a report by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Venezuelan capital Caracas and Damascus in Syria were named the cheapest places to be a resident. 

Our correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic explains why it costs a pretty penny to be a Parisian. 

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Paris police chief sacked after violent protests

Paris' police chief has been sacked as the government moves to take a tougher line on violent protests.

Police were caught out by unexpectedly violent protests on Saturday, when « yellow vests » vandalized shops and set fire to a bank.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 


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NZ PM: DON'T SAY GUNMAN'S NAME

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will never say the name of the Christchurch gunman.

Shootings at two mosques in the city last week left 50 people dead.

28 year-old Brenton Tarrant has been charged with murder.

Jacinda Ardern says he'll face the 'full force of the law' and has already pledged reforms to New Zealand's gun legislation.

She's been addressing the country's parliament after Friday's terrorist attack.

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UK GOVT PLOTS NEXT BREXIT STEPS AFTER SPEAKER INTERVENTION

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's holding talks with her cabinet on how to proceed with Brexit after a major intervention from the Speaker of the House of Commons.

On Monday, Speaker John Bercow said the government could not hold a new so-called 'meaningful vote' on its Brexit deal - unless substantial changes were made.

Theresa May's expected to ask the EU this week for a delay to the Brexit date currently scheduled for March 29th.

But Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay hopes it will be a short extension and that there will be a third 'meaningful vote' on the divorce deal agreed with brussels.

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Historic flooding in US midwest

At least three people have died and one person is missing after severe flooding in America's midwest.

The floodwaters caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Vice President Mike Pence will visit the region on Tuesday.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Monday, March 18, 2019

Russian human rights campaigner sentenced

A prominent human rights campaigner in the Russian region of Chechnya has been sentenced to four years in a penal colony.


Campaign groups say the charges were bogus and aimed at suppressing their work.


Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.


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Concerns are being raised about Boeing and a U.S. regulator's role in safety approvals prior to last week's Ethiopian Airlines crash.

The crash happened shortly after take-off in a similar pattern to last October's Lion Air crash with the same aircraft. 

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NEW ZEALAND: Prime Minister Ardern moves on gun control

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has pledged a swift crackdown on guns as the city of Christchurch continues to mourn and prepares to bury its dead.
Ten people, including a four-year-old girl, remain in critical condition, three days after the shooting at two mosques allegedly carried out by Australian white supremacist Brenton Tarrant which killed 50 and wounded 50 more.
Ardern has confirmed she would present new gun laws within 10 days, while calling for residents to consider voluntarily handing over their firearms.

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UK SPEAKER: NO NEW BREXIT VOTE UNLESS DEAL CHANGES

The Speaker of the UK's House of Commons says the British government can't bring its Brexit deal back for a new so-called 'Meaningful Vote' - unless it's significantly changed.

It's added extra uncertainty to the Brexit process with the UK due to leave the bloc on 29th March.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UN expert says Israel exploitation of Palestinian resources violates human rights

Israel is depriving Palestinians access to clean water in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and exploiting their resources in violation of human rights, warned a UN expert on Monday. 


UN Special Repporteur Michael Lynk told the Human Rights Council in Geneva that Israel's actions block are leading to a darker future for both peoples.


Here's UN Correspondent Liling Tan with the details.


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