Monday, July 29, 2019

RUSSIAN OPPOSITION LEADER TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been taken to hospital from jail after suffering from an apparent allergic reaction.

He's currently serving a 30-day sentence for unsanctioned demonstrations.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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India's tiger population up by 30%

India's government has confirmed that the country's tiger population has increased by 30% in the last four years. 

The results of the latest tiger census were released on the occasion of World Tiger Day and the government says it has achieved the target of doubling the number of wild tigers by 2022 ahead of schedule. 

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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U.S. Director of National Intelligence steps down

The U.S. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats is stepping down
from his post.

The two men clashed on a number of foreign policy issues including
Iran, North Korea and the U.S. relationship with Russia.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

Trump accuses Democrats of playing ‘race card’

Donald Trump has accused Democrats of playing the race card as a spat
between the President and an African-American congressman continues.

Elijah Cummings has fiercely criticized the President's handling of
the border and conditions migrants being held there face.

In response President Trump described Cummings' district in Baltimore
as disgusting and rat infested.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Friday, July 26, 2019

President Trump threatens tariffs on French wine over digital services taxes


U.S. President Donald Trump hinted he could slap tariffs on French wine imports, in response to France's plan to boost taxes on multinational firms like Google.

The 3% tax will affect companies that pull in $28 million or more from digital services in France.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details

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Trump Pressures WTO to Reclassify China

US President Donald Trump is targeting China in a call for the World Trade Organization to reform developing country status. 

He says China and other countries are getting preferential treatment that he says is not fair. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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UN calls on EU to resume Mediterranean Sea rescues

The United Nations Refugee Agency has called on the European Union to resume naval rescues over the Mediterranean sea, after some 150 refugees reportedly drowned off the coast of Libya on Thursday.


The EU ended the rescue operations in March, but refugees from the Middle East and Africa have continued to flee by boat from war-torn Libya, a key departure point for Europe.


Here's U.N. correspondent Liling Tan with the details. 


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US Economy Grows by 2.1% in Q2

The U.S. economy grew at a healthy rate in the second quarter of the year, rising at an annual rate of 2.1%.

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RECORD-BREAKING WEATHER CAUSING TRAVEL CHAOS IN UK

Record-breaking hot temperatures in the UK have led to continued travel chaos across the country. 

There have been numerous flight cancellations, major train delays and Eurostar says its traffic has been severely disrupted. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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UK and EU reiterate their positions over Brexit deal

The UK and the EU have reiterated their positions on Brexit.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to change Theresa May's withdrawal agreement.

But the European Union says it won't budge on Mr Johnson's demands.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Brussels. 

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UK, IRELAND HOLD TALKS

The British and Irish governments are holding their first talks (Friday) since Boris Johnson became UK Prime Minister.

Mr Johnson says Britain will leave the EU on October 31st, with or without a new deal in place.

The EU says it will not renegotiate the existing Withdrawal Agreement that Boris Johnson says is 'dead'.

His new government is rolling out domestic plans amid speculation of a UK election within months.

Conservative Party Chairman James Cleverly says the new administration is getting to work.

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Hunger-striking opposition figure detained in Moscow

Russian opposition figure Lyubov Sobol [PRON: lieu-BOV SO-buhl] was detained in the early hours of Friday while demanding to be allowed to run in local elections. Sobol, who has been on hunger strike for nearly two weeks, was filmed being forced into a car by police. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Indian parliament's lower house clears instant divorce ban bill

In India, a bill to criminalise the practice of instant divorce in Islam has been passed by the parliament's lower house.

The bill criminalises the practice of instant divorce by Muslim men, seeking jail sentences for those who are guilty.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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US Urges North Korea to Engage Diplomatically

The United States is urging North Korea to pursue a diplomatic course after the North carried out two short-range missile tests.

Experts say North Korea has continued to develop its missile and nuclear weapons capability since the first summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump.  

The U.S. State Department is urging the country to refrain from further provocations.

Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus says Washington is hoping for a return to working-level talks aimed at persuading the North to denuclearize.

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

UN condemns Mogadishu suicide attack; can't confirm envoy was target

The United Nations has strongly condemned Wednesday's deadly terror attacks in Mogadishu.

The suicide bombing at government offices reportedly killed six people and injured several others including the mayor.

Somali-based extremist group Al Shabab has claimed responsibility, saying it was targeting local officials and the UN Special Envoy to Somalia.

Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan with the details. 

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Trump Admin to Resume Executions of Death Row Inmates

The US Justice Department plans to resume executing federal prisoners who've been sentenced to death.

It's been 16 years since the federal government has imposed capital punishment on prisoners. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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UK HEATWAVE - HOTTEST JULY DAY ON RECORD

The UK has experienced its hottest July day on record.


As temperatures soared, the heat caused problems on transport lines and advice on how to stay safe in the hot weather has been handed out.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.



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Puerto Rico's embattled Governor resigns


Puerto Rico's embattled Governor Ricardo Rosello is resigning after days of demonstrations against him.

Protestors have paralysed the island's capital, San Juan, after a scandal involving leaked messages from Mr Rosello and his close associates.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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Tanzania sets up Ebola scanners

The Government of Tanzania has improved its preparedness for detecting the Ebola Virus Disease at transit points like its airports.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.

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UK, EU DIG IN ON BREXIT

The UK and EU are digging into their Brexit positions on Boris Johnson's first full day as Prime Minister.

He's been giving a statement to the House of Commons.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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