Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Authorities in India assess damage following Cyclone Fani

Authorities are carrying out an assessment of the damage caused by Cyclone Fani (PRON: FORNI) in the east Indian state of Odisha. 

More than 70 people were killed when the cyclone hit India and Bangladesh earlier this month.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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EU Rejects US Strategy on Iran

European diplomats have made it clear they do not support Washington's escalation tactic with Iran.


EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels and despite a last minute trip from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, he was unable to get them on board with the White House Strategy.


Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.  


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NYT: Pentagon presents 'Iran threat plan' involving 120'000 troops

The White House is reportedly reviewing its military plans against Iran.

According to The New York Times America's top defence official presented an updated strategy to the Trump administration last week 

In Washington Kevin McAleese has the details... 

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Monday, May 13, 2019

Trade war escalation sends U.S. markets reeling

An escalation in a trade war between the United States and China has
led to a big selloff on Wall Street.

This comes after Beijing retaliated to Washington's decision raise
tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in college admissions scandal

Prosecutors have recommended actress Felicity Huffman face four months
in prison after she pleaded guilty for her role in the college
admission scandal.

She's the highest profile name to be charged from the network of
wealthy parents who bribed officials to help award their children with
highly-sought after college places.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Supreme Court Allows Antitrust Suit Against Apple to Proceed

The United States Supreme Court has ruled consumers may go ahead with a lawsuit against Apple over the way it manages its App Store. The result of the litigation could affect the way Apple and other tech giants structure their business in the electronic marketplace. 
Tech Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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Saudi Arabia says two oil tankers were hit by "sabotage attack" off UAE's coast


Saudi Arabia says two of its oil tankers were hit by a "sabotage attack" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

The UAE, though, says four ships were involved in the incident.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Doris Day dies at 97

Doris Day, one of Hollywood's biggest stars, has died.

She was 97 years old.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports.

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China Retaliates, as U.S. Trade Tensions Rise

China is raising tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods, starting on June 1st.

Last week the U.S. escalated trade tensions by raising tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Swedish prosecutors reopen case against Assange

Swedish prosecutors have reopened an investigation into a rape allegation against Wilileaks co-founder Julian Assange.

Mr Assange, who denies the allegation, is currently being held in prison in London for breaching his bail conditions.

Harry Horton reports.

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BREXIT: CROSS-PARTY TALKS CONTINUE

Cross-party talks between the UK government and the Labour party over leaving the EU continue on Monday.


It comes as the Shadow Brexit Secretary warned the talks could collapse within days unless Theresa May makes more concessions, including a commitment to a second referendum. 


Holly Hudson reports. 


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Electric scooters targeted by authorities in Paris

Companies which rent electric scooters in Paris will face more regulation from the city's authorities. 

The streets of the French capital have been flooded with the devices within the last year.

Now City Hall says it wants the firms which own the e-scooters to sign up to new rules. 

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whifield-Miocic reports. 

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Death toll rises in Indian state of Odisha from Cyclone Fani

The state of Odisha in India has confirmed that there were 21 more deaths due to Cyclone Fani (PRON: FORNI) which hit the coast of ten days ago with wind speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour. 

This brings the death toll in the state up to 64. Millions of people are still without power and water,

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Chinese and Russian foreign ministers to meet over key issues


The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov later for talks over Syria, Venezuela and Iran, among other issues. Dan Ashby has more.

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Top White House economic contradicts Trump, says US 'will pay' for new China-tariffs


We're right where we want to be with China' the message from the US President on Sunday as the trade dispute between the world's two largest economies continued to escalate

The sides failed to agree terms last week in the latest round of negotiations, just as Mr Trump announced a major tariff hike on $200 billion dollars worth of Chinese goods.

The White House has now begun the process of slapping Beijing with an additional set of levies on a further $300 billion dollars of products.

China has threatened unspecified countermeasures in response

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The next round of talks are due to take place in Beijing though no date has been announced.

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North Korea 'coal ship' seized by U.S. arrives in American Samoa for inspection


A North Korean cargo ship, seized by officials on suspicion of violating U.S. sanctions, has arrived in American Samoa for inspection

The vessel, The Wise Honest, was escorted to the US territory before docking at the port of Pago Pago 

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports...

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Sunday, May 12, 2019

India's penultimate phase of polling as elections draw to a close.

The sixth phase of polling in India has 59 constituencies across six states and the national capital voting.

In the last general election in 2014, Prime Minister Modi's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party had won 45 of these seats. 

The last phase of polling will take place on May 19, with votes counted on May 23. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Friday, May 10, 2019

Anti-Boko Haram militia in Nigeria releases nearly 900 children - Unicef

The anti-Boko Haram militia known as the Civilian Joint TaskForce in northeast Nigeria has released nearly 900 child soldiers.


The United Nations Children's fund Unicef said the release is part of an agreement by the armed group to end the recruitment of children.


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details


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Jeff Bezos announces ambitions goals for lunar travel, space colonies


Jeff Bezos has announced ambitious new goals for his space exploration company, Blue Origin.


The founder and CEO of Amazon said his immediate goal is to improve access to the moon.


US correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:


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China-US Talks End in No Deal, as Trump Escalates Trade War

China and the United States have ended the latest round of fraught trade talks with no deal.

Without a resolution, President Trump's decision to ramp up tariffs may lead to a major escalation in the trade war.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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