Former Vice-President Joe Biden's track record in office has come
under heavy fire from fellow Democrats vying to be the next President
of the United States.
Biden was one of 10 presidential hopefuls to take the stage for a
televised debate in the U.S. city of Detroit on Wednesday.
This was the second night in a row that Democratic candidates have
squared off in an attempt to become the party's challenger to Donald
Trump in the 2020 election.
The former Vice-President came under siege from California Senator
Harris for his stance on issues including women's rights, race and
healthcare.
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Despite a crowded Democratic field Joe Biden has been the frontrunner
from the outset. After taking a number of political punches in last
month's debate he said he'd be less polite.
At this debate he again defended his long record in public service.
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New Jersey Senator Corey Booker who got the third most amount of
airtime at the debate called Biden out on relying on his relationship
with the former President.
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The prize these Democrats are fighting for is the chance to take on
President Trump at the next election. A fight Joe Biden says Democrats
can't afford to lose.
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Thursday, August 1, 2019
N. Korea claims to test new rocket system
North Korea says it's tested a new rocket system less than a week after it claims to have tested ballistic missiles.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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US: Osama bin Laden's son killed
US officials say Osama bin Laden's son has been killed in some kind of military strike.
Hamza bin Laden was considered a possible heir to the leadership of Al Qaeda, the terror group behind the September 11th attacks on America in 2001.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
US sanctions Iranian FM Javad Zarif
The United States has followed through on its threat to sanction Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a move likely to escalate ongoing tensions between Washington DC and Tehran.
The US Treasury Department announce the decision late Wednesday.
U.S. Correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Son of bin Laden Reported Dead
US officials have confirmed a son of Osama bin Laden is dead.
Hamza bin Laden had been groomed to take the reins of Al Qaeda after his father's death, and his whereabouts had been unknown for years.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story.
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US Fed cuts rates for first time in decade
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter percent for
the first time in a decade.
The decision was expected and comes after repeated attacks from
President Donald Trump for the Fed to reduce rates to help the
economy.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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the first time in a decade.
The decision was expected and comes after repeated attacks from
President Donald Trump for the Fed to reduce rates to help the
economy.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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IGAD meeting on South Sudan postponed
Intro
South Sudan's' president Salva Kirr has postponed a trip to Ethiopia where he was expected to meet opposition leader Riek Machar.
The Intergovernmental Authority for Development, who has mediated the country's peace process since 2013, brokered the talks to try and overcome differences between the two sides in advance of the planned transitional government in November.
Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa:
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Five EU countries agree to house rescued migrants stuck on Italian ship
A number of EU countries have agreed to take in 116 migrants who had been stuck on an Italian Coastguard ship which rescued them.
Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said he wouldn't allow the boat to dock unless other EU countries took them in.
Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris.
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UK's TEN HOTTEST YEARS EVER ALL OCCURRED SINCE 2002
The UK's ten hottest years have all occurred since 2002, according to a new analysis from the country's national weather service.
Environmentalists are calling the report from the Met Office "the latest alarm bell to go off" over climate change.
Holly Hudson reports.
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DUR: 00:43
UK PM Boris Johnson in Northern Ireland for talks
Britain's new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is in Northern Ireland for discussions on restoring the country's power-sharing government.
Northern Ireland has been without a government for two and a half years after splits between the two biggest parties.
While Johnson insists his priority is to get the government up and running, its expected that the topic of Brexit will also be discussed.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports
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Police accused of responsibility after partygoer drowns in France
A new scandal over police violence is dominating headlines in France after the body of a young man was found in the River Loire in Nantes.
Steve Maia Caniço drowned after police broke up a party on the riverbank with tear gas in June; a police report says officers weren't responsible for his fall into the river, but his family's lawyer says a lot of questions remain unanswered.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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Negotiators Stay Shtum Following Shanghai Trade Talks
The latest trade talks between the US and China have concluded with no word on whether there's been any progress.
Both sides had played down expectations for any breakthrough in Shanghai in what were the first in-person negotiations since a G20 truce last month.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Both sides had played down expectations for any breakthrough in Shanghai in what were the first in-person negotiations since a G20 truce last month.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Negotiators Stay Shtum Following Shanghai Trade Talks
The latest trade talks between the US and China have concluded with no word on whether there's been any progress.
Both sides had played down expectations for any breakthrough in Shanghai in what were the first in-person negotiations since a G20 truce last month.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Indian coffee tycoon's body found
Thirty six hours after he went missing, the body of the founder of India's largest coffee chain has been fished out of a river in Southern India.
The Cafe Coffee Day franchise has over 1,700 cafes across the country and outlets in countries like Malaysia, Nepal and Egypt.
Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.
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NUMBER OF SETTLEMENTS AFFECTED BY FLOODS IN RUSSIA GROWS
The number of places affected by flooding in Russia's far east has grown following heavy rains.
However, near the city of Irkutsk there was some better news for residents because the water level in the RIver Iya has stopped rising.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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However, near the city of Irkutsk there was some better news for residents because the water level in the RIver Iya has stopped rising.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
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India criminalises Muslim 'instant' divorce
India's Parliament has adopted a bill that bans the Muslim practice of instant divorce, or triple talaq. The Arabic word "talaq", when expressed three times, allows Muslim men to obtain irrevocable separation from their partner.
Our correspondent Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.
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Progressives under fire in democratic debate [CLIPS]
Democrats vying to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump in the 2020
election have faced off in the first of two nights of televised
debates.
Immigration and healthcare policy dominated much of proceedings as the
party's progressives came under fire from more moderate candidates.
The elections are over a year away but these debates are a crucial
chance for candidates to secure funding and standout in a crowded
field.
Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren laid out her vision for
American healthcare.
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders laid out his vision for American healthcare.
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For much of Tuesday's debate- Warren and Sanders came under fire from
more moderate candidates. In his closing remarks former Maryland
Representative John Delaney said their progressive polices were
unrealistic.
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On the topic of Afghanistan where Pete Buttigieg served- the mayor of
South Bend Indiana who's seen a recent spike in campaign funding said
he'd withdraw troops in his first year in office.
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OUT: …the switch"
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election have faced off in the first of two nights of televised
debates.
Immigration and healthcare policy dominated much of proceedings as the
party's progressives came under fire from more moderate candidates.
The elections are over a year away but these debates are a crucial
chance for candidates to secure funding and standout in a crowded
field.
Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren laid out her vision for
American healthcare.
IN: 'The basic…
OUT: …Fix that"
Dur: 17 seconds
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders laid out his vision for American healthcare.
IN: 'When you…
OUT: …for that"
Dur: 9 seconds
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For much of Tuesday's debate- Warren and Sanders came under fire from
more moderate candidates. In his closing remarks former Maryland
Representative John Delaney said their progressive polices were
unrealistic.
IN: 'We can…
OUT: …impossible promises"
Dur: 18 seconds
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On the topic of Afghanistan where Pete Buttigieg served- the mayor of
South Bend Indiana who's seen a recent spike in campaign funding said
he'd withdraw troops in his first year in office.
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OUT: …the switch"
Dur: 22 seconds
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North Korea fire projectiles off east coast
South Korean military officials say North Korea has fired a number of
unidentified projectiles off its east coast.
This comes less than a week after Pyongyang fired two short-range
ballistic missiles.
South Korea says it's maintaining a readiness posture and is
monitoring the situation.
The Trump administration didn't immediately comment but hopes have
been growing in Washington that stalled denuclearization negotiations
can be rekindled.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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unidentified projectiles off its east coast.
This comes less than a week after Pyongyang fired two short-range
ballistic missiles.
South Korea says it's maintaining a readiness posture and is
monitoring the situation.
The Trump administration didn't immediately comment but hopes have
been growing in Washington that stalled denuclearization negotiations
can be rekindled.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Black lawmakers boycott Trump event
A group of black lawmakers in the United States have boycotted an
address given by President Trump.
The President has faced fierce criticism after calling an African
American congressman's district "rodent-infested."
Mr Trump has accused Democrats of playing the race card.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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address given by President Trump.
The President has faced fierce criticism after calling an African
American congressman's district "rodent-infested."
Mr Trump has accused Democrats of playing the race card.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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California Election Law Requires Trump to Submit Tax Returns
US President Donald Trump will not be eligible for the primary ballot in California, unless he releases his tax returns.
That's because of a new law signed by California's Governor …which the Trump campaign says is unconstitutional.
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