Thursday, July 25, 2019

Epstein found semi-conscious in prison

Businessman Jeffrey Epstein, who is in prison awaiting trial on sex
trafficking charges, has been found semi-conscious in his cell.

Authorities are trying to work out if he was assaulted or attempted suicide.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Kidnapped Aid Worker in Nigeria pleads for rescue from insurgents


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One of six abducted workers of Action Against Hunger, a non-governmental organisation in Borno state, who was kidnapped last week by insurgents suspected to be members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), has spoken from captivity.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja.


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Paris expected to break all time temperature record

Paris is due to hit/has hit its hottest temperature on record on Thursday, of xx degrees (adapt as appropriate, expected 43°) beating the previous record of 40.4 which had stood for over 70 years.

It's the second major heatwave of the summer in the French capital.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 



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Belgium sizzles under record-breaking heatwave

Belgium is preparing for another potentially record-breaking hot day.

The highest ever all-time temperature was recorded in the country's history on Wednesday.

And the heatwave is causing problems. 

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Brussels.

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ST PETERSBURG RESIDENTS PROTEST FOR FAIR ELECTIONS

Thousands of protesters rallied in St Petersburg on Wednesday to demand fair elections.

This comes after similar demonstrations in Moscow in recent weeks.

Ross Cullen has more.

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BORIS JOHNSON HOLDS FIRST CABINET

Boris Johnson is into his first full day in office as UK Prime Minister.

His new cabinet has been meeting for the first time, after a raft of senior ministers were culled.

Mr Johnson is promising to deliver Brexit on 31st October and believes he can strike an improved deal with the EU.

But he has a wafer-thin majority in the House of Commons, leading to speculation he's preparing for a general election within months.

Remain-backing Conservative MP Dr Phillip Lee says the question is how he and his colleagues respond to the new administration.

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Rwandans Arrested in Kampala

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More than 40 people believed to be Rwandan nationals have been arrested in Uganda during a joint operation by security agencies.

The group was intercepted holding a meeting at a church in Kampala suburb.

 

Since February 2019, relations between Uganda and Rwanda have been strained over economic and political disagreements.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala ...

 

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Civil Servants Press HK Government for Response to Protesters

In Hong Kong, civil servants from at least 35 different departments, including the city's embattled police force, have threatened strike action if the government refuses to withdraw an extradition bill that's prompted weeks of protests there.

In an open letter addressed to the Chief Executive, they said they'd taken a neutral stance so far, but have now decided to break their silence.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Civil Servants Press HK Government for Response to Protestors

In Hong Kong, civil servants from at least 35 different departments, including the city's embattled police force, have threatened strike action if the government refuses to withdraw an extradition bill that's prompted weeks of protests there.

In an open letter addressed to the Chief Executive, they said they'd taken a neutral stance so far, but have now decided to break their silence.

Patrick Fok reports.

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India appoints new panel to tackle sexual harassment complaints

The Indian government has appointed four cabinet ministers to a panel that will examine ways to prevent workplace sexual harassment. 

The decision comes as activists criticised the government's response to the #MeToo movement that saw a senior judge and a former union minister accused of sexual harassment. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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N Korea Fires 2 Suspected Missiles

US and South Korean officials are investigating reports that North Korea has test-fired two short-range missiles.

They appear to have landed in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Robert Mueller contradicts President Trump in Congress, saying investigation did not exonerate him


U.S. President Donald Trump says it's been a "devastating day" for Democrats after Robert Mueller's marathon testimony in Congress.

The former special counsel, though, publicly contradicted President Trump's claim that the Mueller report was a total exoneration for him.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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BRITAIN'S NEW PM BORIS JOHNSON OVERHAULS CABINET

Boris Johnson has begun his term as British Prime Minister by picking his new cabinet. 

At least 17 ministers have left their posts in a major overhaul of the top jobs by the new leader ahead of Brexit. 

Holly Hudson reports.


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PM BORIS PROMISES OCT 31 BREXIT

Boris Johnson has entered Downing Street as the UK's new Prime Minister and says he'll do a Brexit deal with the EU.

Mr Johnson has also axed a number of senior Conservative lawmaker from cabinet.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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EU officials likely to be alarmed by Boris Johnson's speech

Boris Johnson has delivered his inaugural speech as the UK's new Prime Minister.

There were several key messages for the EU, namely that the UK would leave the bloc at the end of October "no ifs or buts". 

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Brussels. 

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US China to resume trade talks next week

China and the United States are set to resume trade negotiations next week.


US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will travel to China on Tuesday, to meet with Chinese Vice Premiere Liu He. 


Our US correspondent Liling Tan has the details.


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Facebook fined record $5bn for privacy breaches

The US government has ordered Facebook to pay a record $5bn fine over
privacy concerns.

It follows consultancy firm Cambridge Analytica accessing the data of
87 million users.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Bobi Wine Officially Declares Presidential Bid


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Ugandan Musician and Politician Bobi Wine has announced he will be running for the presidency in 2021.

The 36 year old Member of Parliament will be standing against President Yoweri Museveni who has been in power for 33 years.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Robert Mueller testifies before congress over Russia probe report

Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller is answering questions from US lawmakers in Congress, Wednesday

The former head of the Russia investigation is testifying before two separate House committees

Kevin McAleese has been following events on Capitol Hill...

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Ethiopia declares State of emergency in its Southern region


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Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency in its Southern region after at least twenty people died in clashes between citizens and security forces.


The Sidama community is pushing for secession from the region, saying it wants to be independent with its own jurisdiction.


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:


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