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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

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MADURO CLAIMS COUP PUT DOWN

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro claims he's put down what he says was a military coup.

President Maduro's used a tv address to claim opposition leader Juan Guaido had failed to turn the armed forces against him.

But Mr Guaido says the President is losing control of the military and that a transition must now take place.

Both men have continued to call for their supporters to take to the streets - after clashes on Tuesday.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says President Maduro had been preparing to flee.

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Russia criticises 'radical opposition' as Venezuela prepares for second day of protests

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused Juan Guaido's Venezuelan opposition of 'escalating the conflict', as Caracas braces itself for another day of protests. Dan Ashby has more from Moscow.

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Shiv Sena calls for burqa ban in India following Sri Lanka attacks

A key ally of India's ruling party has called for a public ban on burqas in India. This comes after the Sri Lanka announced it was considering a ban following the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Colombo and around the country.

Bruce Harrison reports from Mumbai.

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Mueller objects to US Attorney General's conclusions on Russia investigation

Robert Muller, the Special Counsel in charge of the Russia investigation has written to the US Attorney General, William Barr, objecting to the way he characterised the report.

The Washington Post reports that Mueller said that Barr did not "fully capture the context, nature, and substance" of the investigation or its conclusions.

Barr is due to give testimony to US lawmakers for the first time since the publication of the Mueller report on Wednesday.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Former US policeman guilty of murdering unarmed Australian woman

A former policeman in the US state of Minnesota has been found guilty of murdering an unarmed Australian woman.

Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond as she approached his patrol car to report a possible sexual assault behind her home in July 2017.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Revealed: Mueller objected to Barr précis of Special Prosecutor's investigation

It's been revealed that Robert Mueller, the Special Prosecutor who investigated ties between the Trump campaign and the Russians, wrote to President Trump's Attorney General complaining about his claim that investigators had exonerated the President.

The revelation is leading to calls for William Barr's resignation, with Democrats saying they may move to impeach him.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Venezuela Opposition Juan Guaido Declares "Final Phase" in Effort to Oust Maduro

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido is declaring what he calls the "final phase" of his campaign to oust President Nicholas Maduro.

He's calling on the country's armed forces to support him during Wednesday's planned May Day protests.

Those efforts are being supported by the Trump administration, as our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes explains...

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John Bolton, the White House National Security Adviser thinks a group of Cubans is propping up Maduro, as our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes explains...

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Trump sues two banks, to block investigation into his finances

Donald Trump is suing two banks, in an effort to block a Congressional investigation into his finances.

The president and his three oldest children, who are also named as plaintiffs, say the probe serves no purpose other than to harass them.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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White House Supports "Peaceful Transfer of Power" in Venezuela, but Warns Maduro

The Trump administration says it supports a peaceful transfer of power in Venezuela, supporting Juan Guaido.

But the White House says 'all options are on the table' and warns the Maduro government not to attack civilians.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Democrats and Trump agree to infrastructure plan

Democrats say President Trump has agreed to pursue a two trillion dollar infrastructure plan to transform America's roads, bridges and internet.

Details of the plan remain vague - but congressional Democrats emerged from a White House meeting with the president sounding optimistic.

From Washington Harry Horton reports.

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Trump Administration Supports Guaido's Attempt to Seize Power

The United States is supporting attempts by Venezuela's Juan Guaido to seize power.

President Nicholas Maduro says he has the 'total loyalty' of Venezuelan armed forces.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Russia denies interference in Venezuela

Russia says its servicemen will not interfere in the situation in Venezuela, as tensions continue to build there. Opposition leader Juan Guaido has called for a military coup. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Trump monitoring "coup" in Venezuela

President Trump is said to be monitoring events in Venezuela from the White House.

The US officially recognizes opposition leader Juan Gaido, who announced the coup attempt this morning, as the country's President.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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University of Cambridge to investigate historical slavery links

The University of Cambridge is to investigate its own historical links with slavery.

It's aim is to examine whether the university gained from the slave trade and what its connection to it was.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Mumbai posts highest voter turnout in decades

Mumbai has posted its highest voter turnout in decades as India's weeks-long parliamentary elections roll on.

Bruce Harrison tells us more.

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UK: CORBYN FACING SHOWDOWN ON SECOND REFERENDUM

The British Labour party's governing body is meeting on Tuesday to agree its European election manifesto and confirm its position on a second referendum.

Pressure has been mounting on leader Jeremy Corbyn to commit to a People's Vote, as cross-party talks to break the Brexit impasse continue.

Holly Hudson reports.

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Paris braces for further protests on May 1st

Paris is bracing itself for another day of potentially violent demonstrations on the 1st of May, which traditionally sees large union marches in the capital.

The police says they'll be using a new approach to violent protesters - aiming to confront them more directly.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Ugandan Popstar Bobiwine Jailed

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Ugandan authorities have jailed pop star and politician Bobi Wine for organising protests against taxes on social media and mobile money.

The local musician who was escorted by a massive crowd of supporters was arrested on Monday as he made his way to the Police Criminal Investigations Directorate in the Capital - Kampala.

Our reporter Michael Baleke has that report

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