Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Trump blames Democrats for drowning death of two migrants in Rio Grande river

President Trump has blamed the Democrats for the death of an El Salvadoran migrant and his 23 month old daughter who drowned last weekend in the Rio Grande river.


Photographs of the bodies of Oscar and Valeria Martinez have caused widespread shock in the United States.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US aiming to restart trade talks with China after Trump-Xi meeting at G20


The US wants to restart trade talks with China after the two countries' leaders meet at the G20 summit in Osaka.

But, according to reports, the Trump administration is not willing to to make any concessions on tariffs before cutting a deal.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports

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BREXIT ROW DOMINATES CONSERVATIVE RACE

The two men vying to be next UK Prime Minister are increasingly in disagreement over Brexit.

Former Mayor of London Boris Johnson says he'll get Britain out of the EU on October 31st 'do or die', and is challenging Jeremy Hunt to make the same commitment.

Mr Hunt, the UK Foreign Secretary, says Boris Johnson is unlikely to keep that promise, and would consider extending the Brexit date if a better deal was in sight.

Conservative Party members will choose a leader by 23rd July - and that person will become Prime Minister.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Brexit remains the central issue in the race.

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NATO warns Russia over missile system

NATO's Secretary General warned Russia to destroy a new missile system that the alliance believes violates a nuclear weapons treaty signed in 1987.


The warning came at the start of a 2 day meeting of NATO defense ministers.


Ira Spitzer has more from the NATO headquarters in Brussels.


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Internet shutdown in Ethiopia

An internet shutdown in Ethiopia is into its 5th day after a reported coup attempt on Saturday.

The country's chief of military staff was also assassinated in the capital Addis Ababa.

From Addis Ababa, Coletta Wanjohi reports.

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Heatwave closes schools in Paris

Schools have been closed in parts of the Paris region on Wednesday, as France sizzles under a record-breaking heatwave.

Forecasters say all-time temperature records are expected to be beaten this week.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.



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AUSTRALIA: Government called on fix laws to protect press freedoms

Australia's three biggest media organisations have called on the Australian government to change the law to better protect press freedom.
But the executives have also stressed the need to convince Australians that press freedom is personally crucial to them.
Arthur Stevens filed this from Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA: Dying with dignity warning

In Australia, it's reported that anyone supporting a patient to access the State of Victoria's euthanasia scheme over the phone or internet could be charged with a federal crime.
Arthur Stevens has more

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THOUSANDS FLEE NEW CONGO VIOLENCE

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Over 7,500 refugees have fled from the Democratic Republic of Congo into neighbouring Uganda since the start of June according to the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR

 The current crisis is placing strain on already badly overstretched facilities in Uganda's  refugee settlements.

Leon Ssenyange reports from Kampala


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RORY ENDORSES JEREMY NOT BORIS

Former Conservative Party leadership candidate Rory Stewart says he's now endorsing Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt to be next UK Prime Minister.

Mr Stewart shook up the race before he was eliminated, and says Mr Hunt is better suited to the role than front-runner Boris Johnson.

It comes as Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson clash over whether to commit to an October 31st Brexit.

Rory Stewart says Boris Johnson is making promises he can't keep.

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Pompeo meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has kicked off his two day visit to India by meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

Mr. Pompeo's talks with the Indian administration will focus on issues of trade and India's defence partnership with Russia.

Neha Poonia has more details.

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NATO defense ministers to discuss Russia, Iran at 2-day meeting

NATO defense ministers are holding two days of talks on issues including Russia's alleged violation of a nuclear arms control treaty.


The U.S.'s acting defense secretary also says he plans to bring up recent tensions with Iran.


Ira Spitzer reports from Brussels.


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Mueller to publicly testify on Russia report

US special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to publicly testify about
his report into Russian interference in the 2016 US election.

Mueller has reluctantly agreed to appear before two committees on the
same day after they issued subpoenas to force his testimony.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Hundreds march to consulates in anti-extradition awareness campaign ahead of G20

Hundreds of people are marching in Hong Kong today to 19 consulates. They want to raise international awareness of their demands against the Hong Kong government… ahead of the G20 this weekend.

 

(This petition march is expected to end around 3p, local time). 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong. 

 

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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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