Tuesday, July 9, 2019

BORIS AND JEREMY CLASH ON BREXIT AND TRUMP

The two rivals to be next UK Prime Minister have clashed on Brexit and how to handle a diplomatic row with the US in a televised debate.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are vying to be next Conservative Party leader and UK Prime Minister.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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U.S. House intends to Force Jared Kushner and others to Testify

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee intends to subpoena Donald Trump's son-in-law, citing family separation policies at the border.

Several other current or former Trump administration officials and associates of the President are also being called to testify and provide documents.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Qatar's Emir visits White House as US tries to isolate Iran


US President Donald Trump is meeting with Qatar's Emir at the White House to discuss economic ties and regional security in the Gulf.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's visit to the US capital also comes as the Trump administration tries to isolate Iran in the Middle East.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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Trump calls UK ambassador "wacky" and a "very stupid guy"

US President Donald Trump has issued fresh insults to the UK's ambassador to the United States, calling him "wacky", "a pompous fool" and a "very stupid guy".

It comes after leaked diplomatic emails revealed Sir Kim Darroch described the Trump administration as "clumsy and inept".

Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports.

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UN official jailed for Nepalese child abuse

A former United Nations official has been jailed in Nepal for sexually
abusing two young boys.

Canadian national Peter John Dalglish received a combined prison term
of 16 years.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Row over UK Ambassador to the US continues


US President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter for a second time, renewing his attack of the UK ambassador to the US.


Trump has called Sir Kim Darroch 'wacky' and a 'very stupid man', it follows the release of leaked emails from the UK ambassador in which he called the Trump administration 'inept'


UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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EU calls on Iran to uphold nuclear agreement

The European Union has called on Iran to scale back its uranium enrichment program which it says undermines the nuclear deal agreed in twenty fifteen.

European countries are under growing pressure to try and save the agreement -  intended to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons - in the face of increasing hostility between the Washington and Tehran.

Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels


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UN reports that 8,000 children have been recruited by Boko Haram in 10 years


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The United Nations says at least 8,000 children have so far been recruited by insurgent groups since the decade long war began in north east Nigeria.  

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from the nation's capital Abuja.

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NUMBER 10 CONTINUES TO BACK US AMBASSADOR

Downing Street says it still fully supports Britain's ambassador to Washington despite President Trump insisting he'll no longer work with him.

Donald Trump tweeted criticism of Sir Kim Darroch and Prime Minister Theresa May after a series of memos were leaked.

The diplomatic briefings contained damning assessments of President Trump and his administration.

Number 10 has called the leaks 'unfortunate'.

Previous UK ambassador to the US Sir Peter Westmacott says it should be possible to avoid harm to the wider relationship with the US.

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HK EXTRADITION BILL 'DEAD'

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says an extradition bill that sparked mass protests is now dead.

But protesters say Ms Lam's words are not enough.

Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.

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RUSSIA CALLS FOR TV HOST EXTRADITION

RUSSIA CALLS FOR TV HOST EXTRADITION

There are calls from Russia to extradite a TV host from Georgia - that's after the presenter went on a foul-mouthed rant about Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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India to take on New Zealand in cricket World Cup semi-final

New Zealand will play India in Manchester on Tuesday for a spot in the World Cup finals.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli says the 'bravest team' will win the clash. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports on expectation from the Men in Blue back home.

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Monday, July 8, 2019

Trump ‘won’t deal’ with UK ambassador after email leaks

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will no longer deal with the UK's
ambassador in Washington.

This comes after ambassador Sir Kim Darroch called the Trump
administration inept in emails that were leaked to the Mail on Sunday.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Norway Brokers Venezuela Talks

A push is on to find common ground in talks between the Venezuelan opposition and the government of Nicolas Maduro.

They're set to resume this week in Barbados with Norway acting as mediator. 

North American Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Trump declares British ambassador persona non grata

President Trump says he will no longer deal with Sir Kim Darroch, the British Ambassador to the United States who described the Trump administration as "inept" in leaked diplomatic memos to London.


The President also took another swipe at Prime Minister Theresa May, who earlier expressed full confidence in her envoy.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Boeing Loses Major Plane Order

Boeing has lost a major order for its grounded model 737 Max jets to its European rival Airbus.

The Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flyadeal has canceled an order for 50 Boeing planes.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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NY couple sues LA fertility clinic over IVF mix-up, claims babies born were not theirs

A New York couple is claiming they gave birth to twins that were not their biological children, after a mix-up by their fertility clinic.


But that's not the worst of it, according to a lawsuit filed by the couple from Flushing, New York, identified only as AP and YZ.


They are suing Los Angeles-based CHA Fertility Center in federal court for medical malpractice and negligence.


Liling Tan has the details from New York.


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HEATHER MILLS SETTLES HACKING CASE

Heather Mills has settled a phone-hacking case against the News of the World newspaper.

The former wife of Sir Paul McCartney says she feels 'vindicated' after settling for a 'substantial' sum with News Group Newspapers.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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TANZANIA FREE TRADE DEAL

Tanzania's  government says it  is still holding internal  talks before signing the African Continental Free Trade Area  agreement.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.

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US immigration officers use facial recognition technology to search drivers' licences

US immigration officers have used facial recognition technology to search drivers' licences without the holders knowing.

Records of the scans in states that issue licences to undocumented immigrants were obtained by Georgetown Law researchers and passed on to the Washington Post.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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