Thursday, March 21, 2019

Eurostar chaos in Paris to continue until April

Eurostar passengers are being told not to travel on the train services between Paris and London until April. 

A work to rule action started by French customs officers near the beginning of the month has lead to 6 hour queues. 

The strike had been due to end on Wednesday but has been extended until at least Sunday. 

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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JAPAN AND RUSSIA MEET FOR PEACE TALKS

Japan and Russia are meeting in Moscow to continue talks over a possible peace treaty. The two countries have never signed a peace agreement since the end of the Second World War, and although they do now have good relations, they still disagree about the future of a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Lucy Taylor reports.


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May to Seek Brexit Extension in Brussels

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will soon be in Brussels, pleading EU leaders for a short Brexit extension.


There are now just eight days to go until the UK is set to officially leave the EU.


And as Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports, there is little time but a whole lot of uncertainty as Brexit day rapidly nears.


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CYCLONE IDAI DEATH TOLL GROWS

At least 300 people are confirmed dead in Zimbabwe and Mozambique after Cyclone Idai - with the death toll expected to climb far higher.

Rescuers are still struggling to reach thousands of survivors in Mozambique, where the port city of Beira has been completely devastated.

Doctors say disease is a huge threat because of a lack of clean water and food.

Beira was struck by Idai last week but the scale of the disaster has been slow to become clear due to difficulties reaching affected areas.

Our correspondent Nick Harper is in Mutare on the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border with more.

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FAA: Boeing developing software update and pilot training for 737 MAX jets


US aviation authorities say Boeing has developed a software update and pilot training to solve issues with its 737 MAX jets after last year's Lion Air disaster.

The same plane was also involved in a recent Ethiopian airlines crash that killed 157 people.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details:

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019

UK PM MAKES BREXIT ADDRESS TO NATION

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's made a direct appeal to the British people for backing for her Brexit deal.

It comes after she requested a delay in the Brexit process from March 29th to June 30th.

EU leaders may not sign off on her request at a summit on Thursday in Brussels.

But European Council President Donald Tusk says a short delay would be likely to be agreed if she can get the Brexit deal agreed with Brussels through the House of Commons next week.

In an address to the nation at Downing Street Mrs May promised she wouldn't accept a delay longer than June 30th.

But UK correspondent Olly Barratt says there wasn't much new in the speech.

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EU fines Google US$1.7B for antitrust violation

The European Commission has fined Google nearly 1.5 billion euros — about 1.7 billion US dollars — for breaching European Union antitrust rules. 


The EU alleges that Google illegally misused its dominance in the market to quash competition, in its third violation of EU antitrust laws in three years.


Our US correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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U.S. government calls for review after plane crash

The U.S. government has called for a review to examine the Federal
Aviation Authority's approval of the Boeing 737 Max 8 jet.

This comes is the wake of two deadly plane crashes involving this
model of plane in the space of five months.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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US and China to resume trade negotiations - could reach deal next month

Trade negotiators for the US and China will meet again in Beijing and Washington as they aim to reach a deal by the end of next month.


The  two countries have imposed tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of one another's goods over the past year.


Citing administration officials, The Wall Street Journal reports the trade talks are in the final stages.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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BREXIT DELAY REQUEST SENT TO EU

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has written to the European Council President, asking for an extension to the Brexit deadline date.

It comes after her Brexit deal has twice failed to pass through the British Parliament.

The country is expected to leave the EU on 29th March - but the Prime Minister is now proposing an extension until June 30th.

UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says it's not certain she'll get her way.

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Indian Prime Minister's 'watchman' poll campaign on social media

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 2.5 million security guards as part of his party's election outreach program.

Mr. Modi has launched a new poll campaign- where he claims to be the 'watchman' of India, someone who looks out for them and serves them.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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UK PM Request Extension to Brexit Deadline

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has written to the European Council President, asking for an extension to the Brexit deadline date.


It comes after her Brexit deal has twice failed to pass through the British Parliament.


The country is expected to leave the EU on 29th March - but the Prime Minister is now proposing an extension until June 30th.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Indian billionaire jeweller arrested in London

Billionaire Indian diamond jeweller Nirav Modi has been arrested in London.

He is wanted in India in connection with a 2 billion bank fraud.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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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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