Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Kim, Putin to meet in Russia: KCNA

North Korea says Kim Jong-un and President Vladimir Putin will be meeting soon. The exact details aren't confirmed, but media report the two could hold their first summit this week.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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North Korea has made its first official acknowledgement that the Kim-Putin summit is on.

 

State media reports Kim will be visiting Russia at Putin's invitation.

 

The report didn't say when or where, but South Korean and Japanese media predict they'll meet as soon as Wednesday in the east coast city of Vladivostok.

 

Kim is struggling to convince President Trump to ease sanctions, and he may be turning to Putin for help.

 

The Russian president may see an opportunity to boost his diplomatic profile in the region.

 

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S. Korea not ready to give up Iranian oil

The United States has ended oil sanctions waivers for eight countries importing from Iran.

 

Bruce Harrison has the latest from Seoul as the U.S. squeezes Tehran's exports.

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South Korea says it will lobby Washington 'at all levels' to continue importing oil from Iran.

 

But Seoul did say it would only do that until next month's waiver deadline.

 

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the waivers end May second, no exceptions.

 

Pompeo said the U.S. wants to deprive Iran of funds it's used to destabilise the Middle East.

 

South Korea is heavily dependent on foreign oil, and it's looking for alternatives.

 

But some analysts suspect the move could strain ties with Washington.

 

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UK Queen Reportedly Invited Trump for State Visit

UK reports suggest Donald Trump has accepted an invitation from the Queen for a full state visit to the UK in June.

It would coincide with a trip to France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the landings of allied troops during the Second World War.

The UK previously downgraded Trump's trip to the UK last year below that of a full state visit.

Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes says there's a debate about whether he should address Parliament.

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Monday, April 22, 2019

UPDATE: "International network" linked to Sri Lanka bombings


UPDATE: Authorities in Sri Lanka say bombings that killed 290 people on Sunday were carried out by a local jihadist group with the support of an "international network."

Suicide attacks ripped through a series of churches and hotels across the country over the weekend.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun is in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo and has more:

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NASA launch plans in jeopardy

NASA's plans to return humans to space from US soil have suffered a setback.

It follows a failure during a weekend test on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule at Cape Canaveral that sent plumes of smoke over the Atlantic Ocean.

SpaceX is slated to carry American astronauts to the International Space Station later this year.

But as Steve Mort reports, the mishap could have a major impact on those plans.

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Tesla shares hurt by exploding car video

Electric car maker Tesla saw its shares drop almost 4% after video
emerged appearing to show one of its cars exploding in Shanghai.

The parked Model S vehicle burst into flames - one of a string of
similar car fires in recent years.

Nick Harper reports.

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US to end sanctions waivers for countries that buy Iranian oil

The U.S. is ending exemptions from sanctions for countries that buy oil from Iran.

The U.S. reimposed sanctions on imports of Iranian oil in November after President Trump pulled out of a nuclear deal with Iran and other world powers.

Eight countries were granted exemptions but they will expire in early May, after which they could face economic penalties.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Sri Lankan authorities: deadly bombings carried out with support of international network


Authorities in Sri Lanka say deadly bombings that killed 290 people on Sunday were carried out by a local jihadist group with the support of an international network.

Suicide attacks rocked a series of churches and hotels across the country over the weekend.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun is in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo and has more:

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The Nigerian Police have confirmed the killing of 2 persons including a female British expatriate and three other persons kidnapped by bandits in Kaduna, north west Nigeria.

Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.


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Signs growing Putin, Kim to hold first summit

North Korea and Russia appear to be setting the stage for the first meeting of their leaders. The summit could come at a time when North Korea is seeking help in sanctions relief… and not receiving any from the United States.

 

Bruce Harrison tells us more from Seoul.

 

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According to Japanese and South Korean media, Kim could meet Putin from Wednesday in Vladivostok.

 

The summit hasn't been publicly announced.

 

But Kim's head of protocol has reportedly visited several sites in the eastern Russian city, including a university and the headquarters of Russia's Pacific Fleet.

 

North Korea seeks easing of UN sanctions against its nuclear weapons programs.

Kim would likely look to Putin for help with sanctions in a summit.

Putin may also seize the opportunity to boost Russia's diplomatic profile Washington-Pyongyang talks falter.

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Death toll in Sri Lanka blasts climbs to 290

290 people have been killed and about 500 wounded by a string of bombings that tore through churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka.

The police have arrested 24 suspects but have not named the organisation behind the bombings.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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US to end sanctions waivers on Iranian oil imports

The U.S. is expected to end sanctions waivers for countries that import Iranian oil. 

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to announce that all countries who previously had permission to import oil from Iran will have to stop or face sanctions. 

The U.S. reimposed sanctions on exports of Iranian oil in November after President Trump pulled out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Friday, April 19, 2019

California-couple who chained and tortured 12 of their children, given life sentence

A California couple who locked up and starved 12 of their children have been jailed for life
 
David and Louise Turpin were sentenced after some of their children shared details of the ordeal in court

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports

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Subpoena issued for full un-redacted Mueller report

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman has issued a subpoena
demanding a complete un-redacted version of the Mueller report.

The findings of the Russia meddling probe were released Thursday but
didn't reach a firm conclusion on whether President Trump obstructed
justice.

The President says the Mueller report shows there was no collusion
with Russia and no obstruction of justice.

Many Democrats disagree and now want to speak with Robert Mueller.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler says Congress must now
determine the scope of the alleged misconduct.

Nina-Maria Potts reports on how lawmakers are reacting to the report.
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RUSSIA HAS 'LITTLE INTEREST' IN MUELLER REPORT

Russian officials will review the report by US Special Counsel Robert Mueller before deciding whether it is worth showing to President Vladimir Putin, according to his spokesman. The report details allegations of Russian hacking and meddling during the 2016 US elections. But the spokesman says it's an issue for America, not Russia. Lucy Taylor reports.


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Indian voter chops off his finger after voting for the wrong party

A voter in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh allegedly cut off his finger after he mistakenly voted for the wrong party in the country's general elections.

India is voting in seven phases to elect a new government with results due only on May 23.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Democrat call on Mueller to testify after release of redacted-Russia report

The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has called on Special Counsel Robert Mueller to testify in congress over the findings from his 2-year investigation into Russian interference in the last US election

The Mueller Report, released in full but with redactions, didn't bring any additional criminal charges but promises to unleash another political storm

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Man holding gas canisters arrested at New York Cathedral

A man attempting to enter a New York cathedral carrying two cans of
gasoline and lighters has been arrested.

This comes just days after a fire destroyed much of the famous Notre
Dame cathedral in Paris.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Mueller Report far more critical of Trump than White House has claimed

The Mueller Report shows that President Trump tried to fire the Special Prosecutor investigating ties between this campaign and the Russians, and then ordered top officials to lie about it.


It also reveals the President's panic behind the scenes at the White House when the investigation got underway, and it raises fresh questions about why President Trump is not facing obstruction of justice charges.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump slams Mueller report a hoax as 400-page redacted version released

U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed the Mueller report as a 'hoax'.

US attorney general William P. Barr admitted publicly that he and his deputy did not agree with the legal conclusions drawn by Special Counsel Robert Mueller in his two-year probe into the Trump campaigns links to the Kremlin.

In a press conference just ahead of releasing a 400 page redacted version of the Mueller report, William Barr conceded it had been a struggle to get to the truth- but because the President genuinely believed the allegations were false.

 
The report is now out.

 
Nina-Maria Potts has more:

 
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