Monday, March 25, 2019

Health of Italian Economy Worries Brussels

The European Union says it's growing more worried about the health of the Italian economy.


And Brussels is placing the blame on the country's populist ruling coalition.


Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more. 


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MAY MEETS CABINET UNDER PRESSURE TO QUIT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's meeting her cabinet on Monday amid growing pressure over her own future.

She's being urged by many lawmakers in her own party to say she'll step aside - in exchange for backing for her Brexit deal with Brussels.

Downing Street says the government will only bring the deal to the House of Commons for a third so-called 'meaningful vote' if it's confident it will go through.

Conservative MP Nigel Evans says Mrs May needs to set a departure date.

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Russian officials say Venezuela visit is 'nothing mysterious', after nearly 100 Russian troops spotted

Russian state media is reporting that Russian military officials have arrived in Venezuela as part of routine maintenance of so-called 'military-industrial' contracts. It comes after reports that nearly 100 Russian troops were dropped off in Caracas. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Cyclone Idai death toll rises, hundreds still missing

The death toll from Cyclone Idai has topped 750, but hundreds of
people are still missing ten days after the storm hit Mozambique,
Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Zimbabwe's President wants a full investigation into the disaster.

Nick Harper reports from Zimbabwe's capital Harare.

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Trump celebrates Mueller report summary while Democrats call for full publication (double wrap)

President Trump and his campaign team did not conspire with Russia during the 2016 election, according to a summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's findings.

But his report did not exonerate Mr Trump from obstructing justice.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Trump calls Mueller investigation "an illegal takedown that failed"

US Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller has failed to find any evidence that President Trump or his top campaign aides colluded with the Russians during the 2016 Presidential election.


But he has also been unable to exonerate the President over obstruction of justice claims.


The President accused the Special Prosecutor of illegally attempting to remove him from office.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US Attorney General: Mueller finds no evidence of Trump collusion with Russia

US Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller has failed to find any evidence that President Trump or his top campaign aides colluded with the Russians during the 2016 Presidential election.


But he has also been unable to exonerate the President over obstruction of justice claims.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UK BREXIT TALKS CONCLUDE AMID PM FUTURE SPECULATION

Emergency Brexit talks have concluded between embattled UK Prime Minister Theresa May and key members of her Conservative Party.

It comes amid reports her own cabinet has been discussing how to remove her from post.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Friday, March 22, 2019

Mueller submits Trump/Russia report to US Attorney General

The Special Prosecutor leading the inquiry into President Trump and the Russians has delivered his report to the US Attorney General.


The move by Robert Mueller means that his investigation is at an end, but it's not yet clear what conclusions he's drawn.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Special Counsel Mueller Releases Report

Special counsel Robert Mueller has finished his investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 election.According to the US Justice Department, Mueller has submitted a report with his findings. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details

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Syrian allies condemn US move on Golan Heights

Allies of Syria are condemning President Trump for recognizing Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights.

Israel captured the region from Syria in 1967, and annexed it in 1981.

Russia, Iran and Turkey have joined Damascus in criticizing the U.S. move.

Steve Mort reports.

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Garuda becomes first airline to cancel orders for Boeing 737 Max 8 jet

The Indonesian Airline Garuda is set to become the first company to
cancel orders of the Boeing 737 Max 8 jet.

This model of aircraft was involved in two deadly crashes in recent
months and has since been grounded over safety concerns.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Germany rejects Trump’s Golan Heights stance

The German government rejected a controversial tweet by U.S. president's Donald Trump that it was time to recognize the occupied Golan Heights territory is part of Israel.

A government spokesperson said that national borders should only be changed through peaceful means.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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UK PM ATTEMPTS TO CONVINCE MPS TO AGREE BREXIT DEAL

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will begin the task of trying to convince MPs to back her Brexit deal, after the EU agreed to a short-term extension of the Brexit deadline.


A third Meaningful Vote is expected to take place next week, with EU officials saying if it doesn't pass, the UK will have until 12th April to set out its next steps or leave the EU without a deal.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Fears of a Volcanic Eruption in Eastern Uganda

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Fears of a volcanic eruption are mounting in Uganda's Eastern town of Ngora. 


District officials say residents have reported boiling sounds and blue flames coming from the Moru Otukeo rock.


Isabel Nakirya reports.


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EU Rejigs Brexit Timeline

The European Union has set a new Brexit timeline—pushing the earliest the UK will leave the bloc to April 12th.


That's two weeks later than originally scheduled and places the next move in the hands of the UK House of Commons.


Our Kevin Ozebek in Brussels runs us through the new Brexit calendar 


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Indian billionaire jeweller put in jail in UK as hearing awaited

Billionaire Indian diamond jeweller Nirav Modi has been locked up in one of the UK's largest and overcrowded prisons as he awaits a hearing. 

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

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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MAY STICKS TO BREXIT DEAL DESPITE DELAY

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will spend the weekend trying to persuade MPs to back her Brexit deal - after the EU agreed a delay.

The UK will no longer leave the European Union on March 29th.

If Mrs May's deal is agreed by Parliament next week - Britain will exit the bloc by May 22nd.

If it isn't - the UK need to set out new steps by April 12th or leave on that date.

Theo Usherwood reports from Brussels.

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Indian Prime Minister targets Opposition over Pakistan airstrikes

In election season, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the opposition of 'insulting' India's armed forces.

Mr. Modi's comments come at a time when Opposition parties in the country have challenged India's claims that its airstrikes resulted in multiple casualties, asking instead for proof that the strike hit their target of a militant camp in Pakistani territory.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

EU OFFERS UK BREXIT DELAY

The EU has offered the UK a delay to Brexit - which is due to take place on March 29th.

Member states say Britain can delay leaving the bloc until 22nd May, IF Theresa May's Brexit deal is approved by lawmakers next week.

If the Prime Minister can't get her vote through, a shorter delay is on offer - until 12th April.

Olly Barratt has more from London.

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