The United Nations human rights chief has criticized the latest U.S.
sanctions imposed on Venezuela.
Washington has tightened sanctions in a bid to force President Nicolás
Maduro to step down.
But Michelle Bachelet warns the move will hurt millions of Venezuelans.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Friday, August 9, 2019
US immigration raids cause outrage, 300 released
US officials say they have released around 300 people arrested during
one of the largest ever anti-immigration raids.
Officers detained almost 700 workers at food processing plants in
Mississippi, for allegedly living and working in the US illegally.
Nick Harper reports.
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one of the largest ever anti-immigration raids.
Officers detained almost 700 workers at food processing plants in
Mississippi, for allegedly living and working in the US illegally.
Nick Harper reports.
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Trump says NRA should be "respected" as Congress moves on gun reform
US President Donald Trump says the National Rifle Association's views on gun reform should be "respected" as Congress considers taking action on gun laws after last weekends mass shootings.
The NRA issued a statement on Thursday saying government should focus on the causes of violence, not on restricting guns.
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The NRA issued a statement on Thursday saying government should focus on the causes of violence, not on restricting guns.
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UK GDP Shrinks for the first time since 2012
The UK's economy has contracted for the first time since 2012.
If the economy shrinks in two consecutive quarters, it will be in recession.
But the UK's Chancellor has said he doesn't expect that to happen.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Concern No Confidence Motion Could Still Result in No-Deal Brexit
The leader of the UK's opposition party is urging the country's top civil servant to intervene and stop a no deal Brexit, if Prime Minister Boris Johnson loses a vote of no confidence.
MPs may table a no confidence motion of the government looks set to take the UK out of the EU without a Brexit deal.
UK. Corresponds Natalie Powell reports
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Bayer shares soar on report of $8bn settlement
Shares of German pharmaceutical company Bayer soared on Friday following a media report that the company has proposed to pay eight billion dollars to settle a series of lawsuits in the United States.
Several U.S. courts have ruled that that the company's glyphosate-based weedkiller product Roundup causes cancer.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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S. Korean police raid office in Ronaldo fraud case
South Korean police are investigating a local company, football Club Juventus … and Cristiano Ronaldo on fraud charges. This, after the star forward never took the pitch in a friendly match in South Korea last month.
Bruce Harrison tells us more.
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5 days on, India eases restrictions in Kashmir
Five days after a complete information blackout was put in place in Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir, officials suggest that the restrictions have been eased to some extent.
Internet and phone lines have been shut in Kashmir prompting criticism of the government's move- however New Delhi says the measures are necessary for the security of the region's population after Parliament ratified the revocation of Kashmir's special status.
Neha Poonia reports.
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Radiation rises after engine explosion in northern Russia
Two people were killed and a rise in radiation was reported after a rocket engine exploded at a testing site in northern Russia. Environmental groups have appealed to authorities for more details on the radiation levels. Julia Chapman reports.
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Thursday, August 8, 2019
Venezuela Protesting US Sanctions
Venezuela's government is skipping planned talks with the opposition in Barbados in protest against U.S. sanctions.
Norway has been sponsoring negotiations between the two sides to try to find a solution to the country's political crisis.
Our Caracas Correspondent Mary Triny Mena reports.
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Norway has been sponsoring negotiations between the two sides to try to find a solution to the country's political crisis.
Our Caracas Correspondent Mary Triny Mena reports.
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Climate change threatens world food supply: United Nations
The United Nations warns that climate change is increasingly impacting
the world's food supply.
According to the report compiled by over 100 experts, the window to
act is closing quickly.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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the world's food supply.
According to the report compiled by over 100 experts, the window to
act is closing quickly.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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UK Prime Minster wants to relax visa restrictions on top scientists
The UK looks set to ease visa restrictions for scientists after it leaves the European Union.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to introduce the measure avoid a no-deal breast harming the UK's research reputation.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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NRA pressures Trump not to back gun control laws
The National Rifle Association is warning President Trump not to push for stricter gun control in the wake of last weekends two deadly mass shootings.
The president told reporters on Wednesday there was "was great appetite for background checks", but has yet to detail what legislation he would support.
Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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The president told reporters on Wednesday there was "was great appetite for background checks", but has yet to detail what legislation he would support.
Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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U.S. immigration agents arrest almost 700 people in Mississippi raids
U.S. immigration agents have arrested almost 700 people after multiple raids in the state of Mississippi.
The raids targeted alleged undocumented workers at seven agricultural processing plants.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports
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RISE IN WOMEN CARRYING KNIVES IN UK
There has been a steep rise in the number of women in England found carrying a knife by police.
New figures show that the number of knife possession crimes involving women have increased by 73% over the last five years.
Holly Hudson reports.
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Nigerian Solders kill three police men, injure many others in unfortunate shoot out
Nigeria police have announced the killing of three of its officers and severe injuries on several other personnel after Nigerian soldiers opened fire on a police team in Taraba state, north eastern Nigeria.
Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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India asks Pakistan to review downgrading of diplomatic ties over Kashmir conflict
A day after the Imran Khan government announced it was expelling India's envoy to Pakistan and suspending bilateral ties with its neighbour, India has urged Islamabad to reconsider its decision.
Ties between the two nations deteriorated after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's autonomy- an area that both India and Pakistan claim in full but govern only in parts.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Clashes break out during attempted arrest of Kyrgyz ex-president
At least one person has died after security forces stormed the home of the former president of Kyrgyzstan. Footage on social media showed clashes between police and supporters of the former leader, who has been accused of corruption. Julia Chapman has more.
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Amid supply concerns, Japan approves chip making material to S. Korea
South Korea says Japan has approved the export of a key material in making semiconductors. Tokyo's move eases concerns about a global supply chain disruptions… but it's battle with Seoul over trade and history is far from over.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Trump visits mass shooting cities amid protests
US President Donald Trump has visited two cities that experienced mass
shootings at the weekend, that left 31 people dead.
He made the trips despite calls for him to stay away and Democrats
accusing the President of stoking racial tensions.
Nick Harper reports.
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shootings at the weekend, that left 31 people dead.
He made the trips despite calls for him to stay away and Democrats
accusing the President of stoking racial tensions.
Nick Harper reports.
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