Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Iran responds to U.S. terrorist designation

Iran has labelled the United States as a leader of world terrorism.

This comes after Washington designated Iran's elite Revolutionary
Guards Corps as a foreign terrorist organization.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US bars 16 Saudi nationals in response to Khashoggi killing

The US has barred sixteen Saudi nationals from entering the US over their roles in the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The list includes close aides to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but not the de facto Saudi leader himself.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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UK Overhauls Divorce Laws

The UK is overhauling its divorce laws - representing the biggest change to divorce proceedings in England and Wales in 50 years.

As part of the reform, couples will be able  to separate quicker and without the need to blame each other for the breakdown of their marriage.


Holly Hudson reports. 


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MAY HOLDS BREXIT TALKS WITH MERKEL, MACRON

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's holding Brexit talks on Tuesday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron.

It comes ahead of an emergency summit in Brussels on Wednesday.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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RUSSIA AGREES TO FREE WHALES FROM 'PRISON'

Russia has agreed to release nearly 100 whales which have been held for months in cramped pens by firms hoping to sell them in China. A petition signed by nearly 1.5 million people helped to raise awareness of the plight of the whales, which will now be freed with the help of international scientists. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.


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EU CHINA SUMMIT

European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will co-host the 21st EU-China summit on Tuesday and welcome Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.


Trade and investment are high on the agenda as well as the development of 5G networks, climate change, and human rights.


Our Europe correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.


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ISIS trial begins in Germany

A German woman is on trial in Munich for joining ISIS in Iraq, where she allegedly held a 5 year old girl as a slave and allowed her to die of thirst.

She faces life in prison if she is convicted of murder and other charges.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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MAY HOLDS BREXIT TALKS WITH MERKEL AND MACRON

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's holding Brexit talks on Tuesday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron.

It comes ahead of an emergency summit in Brussels on Wednesday, at which EU member states will consider a British request for a Brexit extension.

Without a delay being granted or a deal being passed this week - the UK will leave the EU with no deal in place on Friday.

Opposition Labour MP Hillary Benn says he thinks that's unlikely.

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Hong Kong's Umbrella Nine Found Guilty Over 2014 Protests

In Hong Kong, the original founders of the 2014 Umbrella Protests, which brought parts of the city to a stand-still for 79 days, have been found guilty over their involvement in the rallies.

Patrick Fok was outside the West Kowloon District Law Courts when the verdict was delivered, and explains whether the outcome came as a surprise.


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China, North Korea open new cross-border bridge

North Korea and China have opened a bridge straddling their border and the Yalu River.


Bruce Harrison has more from Seoul on the news that may raise concerns over international sanctions violations.

 

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According to Yonhap News, China sent several tour buses across the bridge to mark the opening.

 

China is North Korea's main economic benefactor.

 

Under international sanctions, most goods are banned from entering or exiting North Korea.

 

So it's unclear how the two countries plan to operate the new border checkpoint.

 

The opening comes amid stalled talks between North Korea and the U.S. on creating a nuclear-weapons free Korean Peninsula.

 

South Korean President Moon Jae-in visits Washington this week to try and convince Pres. Trump to continue talks with Kim.

 

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Facebook claims it takes down 1 million accounts a day ahead of Indian polls

In a bid to keep the Indian election free and fair from interference, both foreign and domestic, Facebook claims it has stepped up efforts to curb the spread of misinformation.

The social media giant claims it is removing around one million abusive accounts every day using artificial intelligence. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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UN condemns Libya violence

The United Nations Secretary-General has strongly condemned the
military escalation in Libya, amid fears of a renewed civil war.

It follows bombing of the capital's airport by the Libyan National
Army who are trying to take control of Tripoli from the western-backed
government.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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US judge blocks Trump plan to keep asylum seekers in Mexico


A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to keep migrants in Mexico while they apply for asylum in the US.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked the previous "catch and release" policy, which allows migrants to stay in the US while their asylum application is considered.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Hollywood actor Felicity Huffman to plead guilty

Hollywood star Felicity Huffman will plead guilty in the college admissions scandal.


The former star of Desperate Housewives is one of 13 defendants who have agreed to enter a guilty plea.


And more of the total of 33 defendants are expected to follow suit this week. 


LA correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:


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Monday, April 8, 2019

US Designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as Terrorist Organization

US President Donald Trump has designated Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization. 


It's the first time the US has named a part of another country's government as such a threat. 


As US correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, it's scheduled to go into effect April 15th. 



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UK Proposals For Internet Watchdog

The British government has set out proposals to create an independent watchdog to regulate technology and internet companies.


Under these plans, firms would have a duty of care to tackle online harms - like websites or posts that are spreading terrorist content, harmful behaviour like harassment or the sale of illegal goods

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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US Homeland Security Secretary resigns as Trump's immigration-crackdown intensifies

Donald Trump's outgoing Homeland Security Secretary says she will stay in the job until Wednesday 

Kirstjen Nielsen resigned from her post over the weekend at a time when President Trump is growing increasingly frustrated by the number of migrants crossing the US-southern border
 
Kevin McAleese has the latest from Washington DC

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French MPs debate new tax on digital giants

MPs in France started debating a new tax aimed at digital giants on Monday.

The proposal aims to force companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple to pay more taxes in France.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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Boeing cuts production of 737 Max planes

Boeing will cut production of its 737 Max planes by almost twenty percent following two deadly crashes.

The move indicates Boeing does not expect aviation authorities to allow the plane back in the air any time soon.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Efforts underway to sell stake in India's struggling Jet Airways

Efforts are underway to sell off a stake in struggling Indian airline Jet Airways, which has more than 1 billion US dollars of debt. 

Lenders last month agreed to bail out the airline, which has had to ground most of its fleet and failed to pay salaries, including to pilots. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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