Parents accused in a U.S. college admissions scandal have been told to
be careful when discussion it with their children.
33 parents have been charged with cheating the U.S. admissions process
to secure places for their kids at some of the country's most elite
universities.
Those accused include high-profile business leaders and actors Lori
Loughlin and Felicity Huffman.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Thursday, April 4, 2019
Trump to meet China's top trade envoy as trade-war talks enter 'final stages'
President Trump is expected to meet with China's Vice Premier at the White House on Thursday
This comes as negotiations to end the trade war between the U.S. and China reportedly enter their final stages
Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...
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AMERICAN KIDNAPPED IN UGANDA'S NATIONAL PARK
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An American tourist and Ugandan driver have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen at the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda.
The Uganda Wildlife Authority says security forces have started a rescue operation to try and save the two.
Hilary Ayesiga reports from Kampala...
The Uganda Wildlife Authority says security forces have started a rescue operation to try and save the two.
Hilary Ayesiga reports from Kampala...
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India's central bank cuts rates a week before polls
The Reserve Bank of India has cut its lending rate by 25 basis points to 6%.
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This comes in the backdrop of low retail inflation and a slowdown in economic growth.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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U.S. issues Turkey ultimatum over Russian defence system
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has told Turkey it must choose between NATO and Russia.
The warning comes amid a row over Turkey's purchase of Russian defence systems, which the U.S. says are incompatible with NATO security.
Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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Windrush Compensation set aside by UK Home Office
Britain's Home Secretary has announced that it will compensate people whose lives were damaged by a Home Office mistake, which classified thousands of long-term British residents as illegal immigrants.
Those known as the Windrush Generation, were brought to the uk as a response to its post-war labour shortages between 1948 and 1971.
But because of a lack of official paperwork, the children of these commonwealth citizens were told they had been living in the UK illegally.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Merkel in Ireland for Brexit talks
German chancellor Angela Merkel travels to Ireland Thursday for talks with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.
The meeting will focus on Brexit and the potential impact on the border between the Northern Ireland and Ireland.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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IRISH AND GERMAN LEADERS MEET TO DISCUSS BREXIT
The German Chancellor will meet the Irish Prime Minister on Thursday to discuss Brexit.
Leaders from across the EU are exchanging views as they prepare to come to Brussels next week for an emergency Brexit summit.
Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels…
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CROSS-PARTY BREXIT TALKS TO CONTINUE
Brexit talks continue on Thursday between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Labour wants Theresa May to agree to enter a Customs Union with the EU, but that could split her Conservative Party.
Meanwhile, lawmakers voted to try and force the Prime Minister to seek an extension to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit - although the EU would have to agree to any further delays.
Britain's currently due to leave the bloc on April 12th.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's not clear whether the cross-party talks have any chance of success.
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Korea's SKT activates 5G mobile for celebrities in race to be world's first
South Korean firm SKT says it was the first in the world to offer customers 5G mobile service. But so far, it's only customers are celebrities.
Bruce Harrison tells us more from Seoul.
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SK telecom said it was offering 5G subscriptions from Friday.
But according to local media, SK heard that U.S. provider Verizon would also be launching soon.
The title of world's first was at risk.
But SK had given six Samsung 5G smartphones to Korean celebrities at a 5G preview event.
So, without notice, they activated the celebs 5G service.
Verizon launched two hours later in two cities where one 5G phone is on sale.
The Korean public won't be able to buy the new Samsung's until Friday.
Both companies say they're first.
Bragging rights aside, these are limited launches.
And most people won't be able to enjoy 5G's zippy speeds for months or even years… depending on what phone you use.
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Democrats request Trump tax returns
Democrats have written a letter to the US Internal Revenue Service demanding it provide six years of President Trump's personal and business tax returns.
The request will likely lead to a lengthy legal battle with the Trump administration.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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Wednesday, April 3, 2019
FDA investigates possible link between e-cigarettes and seizures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched a probe into whether electronic cigarettes can cause seizures, Wednesday
The federal regulator made the announcement following several incidents over the last decade
Our U.S. correspondent Kevin McAleese reports...
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Biden says "social norms are changing", promises to be "more mindful" of personal space
Former US Vice President Joe Biden says he will be "more mindful about respecting personal space" after several women came forward to accuse him of touching them inappropriately..
In a video designed to shore up a possible Presidential run, he says "social norms are changing".
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Trump Repeats Threat to Close Border
US President Donald Trump has again threatened to close the US border with Mexico. He's asking Congress to take action. US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from California.
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UN condemns Brunei's gay sex stoning law
The United Nations has condemned Brunei's introduction of strict laws
that make gay sex and adultery punishable by stoning to death.
The South-East Asian country's gay community has called the laws
"medieval punishments".
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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that make gay sex and adultery punishable by stoning to death.
The South-East Asian country's gay community has called the laws
"medieval punishments".
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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UN launches multilateralism alliance
France and Germany are launching a so-called Alliance for
Multilateralism at the United Nations to counter a rising global
attitude of nationalism and extremism.
The U.N. Secretary General has previously championed the need for
better global cooperation.
Nick Harper reports from the UN.
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Multilateralism at the United Nations to counter a rising global
attitude of nationalism and extremism.
The U.N. Secretary General has previously championed the need for
better global cooperation.
Nick Harper reports from the UN.
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Chicago elects it’s first African-American female as mayor
The city of Chicago has elected an African-American woman as mayor for
the first time.
Lori Lightfoot was widely seen as an outsider in the race having never
held political office.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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the first time.
Lori Lightfoot was widely seen as an outsider in the race having never
held political office.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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US Congressional Committee votes to subpoena Mueller Report
A powerful committee in the US House of Representatives has voted to force President Trump's Attorney General to hand over the full, unedited report by Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller.
So far, the Department of Justice has released only very brief excerpts from the report's conclusions, claiming they clear the President of colluding with the Russians.
The move by the House Judiciary Committee creates a potential standoff with the Trump administration.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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France says it's confident of peaceful transition in Algeria
France says it's confident of a peaceful democratic transition in Algeria - after President Bouteflika stepped down on Tuesday night after 20 years in power.
The French government is privately worried, though, about possible instability in its former colony.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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UK PM believes a compromise with the opposition over Brexit is possible
The British Prime Minster will meet with her opposition number Jeremy Corbyn to try to establish a route for Brexit that both sides would agree to, in order to pass a Brexit deal through parliament.
Asked in Prime Minister's Questions whether she would step down, as promised, if a deal passes parliament, the Prime Minster avoided the question. She instead chose to concentrate on areas where both her and her opposition agree on Brexit.
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