Wednesday, May 8, 2019

One dead after US school shooting

One teenager has been killed and seven others injured after two pupils opened fire at a US school in Denver, Colorado.

Both attackers have been arrested. Police say they don't believe anyone was specifically targeted.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019

US Secretary of State makes surprise trip to Baghdad as tensions mount with Iran


US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made a surprise visit to Iraq, meeting with the country's Prime Minister and President.

His visit comes as the US moves extra military firepower into the Middle East, sparking an angry reaction from Iran.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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EU criticises Turkish authorities' decision to re-run Istanbul mayor election


The EU has criticised Turkish authorities' decision to re-run the election for Istanbul's mayor.

President Recep Tayip Erdogan's AK Party lost the tight race to opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu.

The AKP says there were irregularities in the voting, but Germany's Foreign Minister called the decision to re-run the election in June, "incomprehensible."

Mr Imamoglu, though, has vowed to win again:

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Democrats threaten to hold US Attorney General in contempt of Congress


Democrats are threatening to hold US Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for not releasing the full Mueller report.

That's as the Trump administration also refuses to hand over President Donald Trump's tax returns to the House of Representatives.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster has the details:

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Iran condemns US aircraft carrier move

Iran has condemned the US decision to move aircraft carriers to the
Middle East, calling it "psychological warfare".

American said the deployment was to counter "troubling" signs from Iran.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Britain will take part in European Parliament Elections

The British Government has announced it will take part in European Parliament elections, despite previously saying it hoped it could get a Brexit deal agreed before the 23rd of May.


Meanwhile cross party talks with the opposition Labour Party have resumed, however now compromise on Brexit has yet been agreed


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has the latest


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BRITISH SOLDER DIES IN MALAWI ANTI-POACHING OPERATION

A young British soldier has died during an anti-poaching operation in Malawi. 


It's understood Guardsman Mathew Talbot was on a patrol, when he was killed by an elephant. 


Holly Hudson reports. 


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Mike Pompeo and Sergei Lavrov to meet in Russia

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to travel to Russia next week for talks with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. It will be the third in-depth conversation between the two men this month, as divides deepen over Venezuela, nuclear arms control, and a host of other international concerns. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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'MISTAKE NOT TO INTERFERE IN BREXIT VOTE' SAYS JUNCKER

EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says one of his mistakes during his term in office was trusting the British Government in the run-up to the Brexit referendum.


Mr. Juncker made the comments at a press conference in Brussels on Tuesday - as he looked ahead to an informal EU27 Leaders meeting in Romania on Thursday.


Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels…


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EX CATALAN LEADER CAN RUN IN EU ELECTIONS

The former leader of Catalonia Carles Puigdemont can run as a candidate for election to the European Parliament later this month - according to a court ruling in Madrid.


It comes after Spain's central election commission tried to block Puigdemont and two other Catalan politicians - Toni Comín and Clara Ponsatí - from running in EU elections. 


The commission agreed because all three did not reside in Spain their names couldn't be on the ballot paper - but the latest ruling overturns this decision.


Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.


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Liu He Headed to Washington Despite Trump Trade Threat

China has confirmed it will go ahead with planned talks in Washington to try and bring an end to the trade war.

That's despite President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, which could kick in as early as Friday.

Patrick Fok reports, from Beijing.

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BRITAIN WAITS FOR ROYAL BABY'S NAME

Britain is waiting to hear the name of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle's newborn baby boy.


The Seventh in line to the royal throne was born on Monday, believed to be around a week over due.



UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Pence to up pressure on Venezuela

US Vice President Mike Pence will offer new incentives to Venezuela's military to turn against President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday, according to a report by Reuters news agency.

The Trump administration backed last week's protests in Venezuela led by opposition leader Juan Guaido which failed to oust President Nicholas Maduro.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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US and Russia to meet over future of the Arctic

Russia and the US are preparing to face off in a meeting to discuss the future of the arctic later. Washington accuses Moscow of illegally demanding permission from ships passing through the Northern Sea Route - which could become a highway of global trade. Dan Ashby has more.

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AUSTRALIA: Prime Minister latest target of egging atempt

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is the latest politician to be egged by a protestor as he attended a Country Women's Association function in the New South Wales-Victoria border city of Albury.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Monday, May 6, 2019

US State Department slams North Korea's human rights record after Trump backs Kim Jong Un


The US State Department says it's "gravely concerned" about North Korea's human rights record, just days after President Trump backed the country's leader Kim Jong Un.

His comments followed a short-range missile test by North Korea over the weekend.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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US deploys aircraft carrier to Middle East to send "clear" message to Iran

The US  is deploying an aircraft carrier and bombers to the Middle East to send a "clear and unmistakable message" of US resolve to Iran. 

US National Security Advisor John Bolton said it was in response to "a number of troubling and escalatory indications and warnings".

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Trump Frazzles Global Markets Over China Trade Threat

President Donald Trump's threats to impose further tariffs on Chinese goods has rattled global markets.

His threats via Twitter have cast doubts about reaching a trade deal.

From the US capital, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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U.S. slams Russia and China for Arctic ‘aggression’

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned Russia and China that the
United States won't tolerate aggressive moves in the Arctic.

This comes as the top U.S. diplomat kicks off a European trip to
address a number of global issues.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Trump lawyer Cohen starts prison term

The former lawyer of US President Donald Trump is handing himself in
to a New York prison to start his three year sentence.

Cohen pleaded guilty last year to making hush money payments to women
who claimed they'd had affairs with Trump before he became President.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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