Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Migrant Children Moved Back to Troubled Facility

The acting commissioner of US Customs and Border Patrol says he's stepping down amid outrage over the agency's treatment of migrant children. 

Six children have died since late last year after being detained by CBP. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 


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ROYAL COUPLE'S HOME COST TAXPAYERS IN UK $3m

Renovations of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's new home in Windsor cost UK taxpayers $3m (£2.4m.) 


The multi-million pound bill for Frogmore Cottage was revealed as part of the annual royal accounts. 


Johnjo Devlin reports. 


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BORIS 'PAINTS BUSES'

Boris Johnson's been carrying out a blitz of UK media outlets in response to claims he's been avoiding scrutiny.

The candidate for Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister's been sticking to firm lines on Brexit, and revealing he likes to paint model buses...

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Iran and U.S. leaders trade insults

U.S. President Donald Trump says any attack from Iran will be met with
overwhelming force and obliteration.

Tensions between the two nations have escalated since Iran shot down a
drone. Washington claim it was flying over international waters but
Tehran insist it was in their airspace.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Trump threatens Iran with "obliteration"

Donald Trump is once again threatening Iran with "obliteration" if the country carries out any more attacks on American interests.


The President's threat was made on Twitter, just days after he called off a military strike on the country.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Hospitals under fire for patient transfer as police search for protesters: SCMP

Private hospitals in Hong Kong are being criticized for transferring demonstrators to public hospitals where they faced the risk of arrest.

 

Bruce Harrison tells us more from Hong Kong.

 

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Chinese, US Officials Hold Call Ahead of Pivotal Trump-Xi Meeting

Chinese and US trade officials spoke over the phone ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Osaka later this week.

Reports say the two sides exchanged opinions on trade and agreed to keep in contact.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Russia says plane in Venezuela is not there as 'military presence'

Russia says it has landed an air force plane in Venezuela as part of a contract to service military equipment. But a similar arrival months ago sparked accusations that Moscow was trying to interfere in the country. Dan Ashby has more.

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BORIS: BREXIT DEAL POSSIBLE BY OCTOBER 31

Front-runner to be the next UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he doesn't believe Britain will leave the EU without a deal.

However, he admits he'll need EU co-operation to avoid a hard border with Ireland and trade tariffs, if a no deal Brexit does happen.

Mr Johnson's committed again to leaving the bloc on October 31st if he wins the Conservative Party leadership race.

But in an interview with the BBC he's declined to answer questions about his private life.

Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd says she hasn't yet heard Mr Johnson explain how he can guarantee Brexit by the end of October.

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India's Supreme Court seeks explanation on encephalitis deaths

India's Supreme Court is seeking an explanation from the Indian government on the deaths of more than 150 children in the northern state of Bihar caused by encephalitis.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Pompeo to talk trade, defence with India

US Secretary of State will commence his three day visit to India on Tuesday.

The visit comes with the backdrop of a trade spat between India and the United States. India is also facing pressure from the United States over its defence partnership with Russia.

Sources claim that India may sign a $3 billion defence deal with the Trump regime.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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White House wants global coalition to protect Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks

The Trump administration is calling for a co-ordinated international response to counter the military threat posed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

While President Donald Trump has imposed further sanctions on Iran, US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo has been trying gather a global coalition of countries to protect the vital waterway.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Monday, June 24, 2019

Suspected coup leader shot dead in Ethiopia, according to police


The general suspected of leading a failed coup in Ethiopia's Amhara region has been shot dead, according to local police.

Ethiopian officials accused Brigadier General Asaminew Tsig of planning Saturday's deadly attacks on multiple senior officials in Amhara, including the regional president.

Our correspondent Coletta Wanjohi is in Addis Ababa and has more

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Pompeo meets Saudi King to discuss Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has met with Saudi Arabia's leader to discuss rising tensions with Iran.

Iran is accused by the US of being responsible for explosions on board two oil tankers in the Gulf of Hormuz.

Last week they shot down a US drone they claimed was in Iranian airspace.

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Two Eurofighter jets collide over Germany

Two German Eurofighter airforce jets collided during a training exercise in Northeast Germany, 


One pilot was killed in the crash while the other parachuted to safety.


Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.


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U.S. set to impose “major” additional sanctions on Iran

The United States is expected to impose major sanctions on Iran as
tensions between the two countries mount.

President Donald Trump called off a retaliatory strike on Iran
following the downing of a U.S. drone.

And on Monday Iran announced that U.S. cyber attacks against them had failed.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US-backed conference for investment in Palestinian business lacks Israeli and Palestinian presence


Investors are gathering in Bahrain this week for a US-backed conference to boost financing for Palestinian business.

However, there's unlikely to be either Palestinian or Israeli representatives at the conference.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports

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Bodies of missing climbers retrieved in the Himalayas

Nearly a month after eight climbers went missing while scaling the Nanda Devi peak in India, seven bodies have been retrieved.

The men and women had been attempting to climb India's second-highest peak when they were reportedly caught in an avalanche.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Thousands Flee Ethnic Violence in DRC

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Ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province is causing a flood of refugees to Uganda.

The UN refugee agency reports more than 300,000 people have been displaced this month.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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JOHNSON UNDER PRESSURE OVER POLICE INCIDENT

Boris Johnson is under mounting pressure to explain why police were called to his home after an alleged altercation with his partner. 


His Conservative leadership rival Jeremy Hunt, has called him a coward for not facing up to public scrutiny. 


It comes amid suggestions MPs are already plotting a no confidence vote in Mr Johnson were he to become the UK's next Prime Minister. 


Holly Hudson reports. 


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