Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Iran, France discuss $15B bailout package to save Iran nuclear deal

France is offering a US$15 billion dollar bailout for Iran in an effort to save the 2015 nuclear deal. 

The money aims to compensate Iran for oil sanctions imposed by the US, in exchange for its return to compliance.

Here's our correspondent Liling Tan with the details.

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BORIS JOHNSON GOVT LOSES MAJORITY

A Conservative lawmaker in the UK has defected to the Liberal Democrats - wiping out the government's working majority in the House of Commons.

Phillip Lee MP says Boris Johnson's administration is pursuing a 'damaging Brexit'.

It comes ahead of a Parliamentary tussle in which some MPs hope to take control of House of Commons business to try and avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's raised the chances of an imminent election.

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5,400 troops would leave Afghanistan under proposed deal

A deal between Washington and the Taliban would see the U.S. withdraw
5,400 troops from Afghanistan within 20 weeks.

But this announcement from the U.S. top negotiator coincided with a
bomb attack that killed at least 16 people in the capital Kabul.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Dorian continues to batter Bahamas; threatens US

People in the northern Bahamas are pleading for help as Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the islands.

The storm has fallen in strength to a category 3 but is expected to move towards the US East coast late on Tuesday.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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25 bodies recovered, 9 missing after deadly California boat fire

At least 25 people are confirmed dead and nine others missing following a boat fire off the southern California coast

A total of 39 passengers and crew were on board the vessel as part of a 3-day diving trip

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports

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Warnings issued after attacks on foreigners in South Africa

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The African Union Commission condemned the violence against foreigners in South Africa , offering  to help  the country  in addressing the root causes .
And the government of Ethiopia is urging its citizens living in South Africa to take caution following reports of attacks. At least 70 people have been arrested after an outbreak of violence against foreigners. 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.


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UK PARLIAMENTARY SHOWDOWN LOOMS OVER BREXIT

British MPs are expected to vote later on whether to seize control of House of Commons business to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

Opposition lawmakers are trying to stop Britain being taken out of the EU by Prime Minister Boris Johnson with no deal in place.

However, as soon as this week, Boris Johnson may seek to call a general election.

Mr Johnson would have to win the support of two-thirds of MPs at Westminster, with a possible election date of October 14th.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's shaping up to be a huge battle in Parliament.

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Russian blogger jailed for a tweet

A Russian blogger has been sentenced to five years in prison for a tweet he wrote after opposition protests in Moscow. Vladislav Sinitsa was charged with inciting hatred. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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UK PARLIAMENTARY SHOWDOWN TO PREVENT 'NO-DEAL'

British MPs are expected to vote later on whether to take control of the House of Commons, as part of an attempt to rule-out a 'no-deal' Brexit.
But it's expected that if the bill passes, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will try and call a general election.
Here's Stuart Smith, in London, with more:
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India's moon mission days away from lunar South Pole landing

The landing module of India's second unmanned moon mission has separated from the orbiter ahead of its planned touchdown on the moon's south polar region this weekend.

India's space agency, ISRO, has said that all systems of the orbiter and the lander are "healthy".

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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OVER 33 SICK, WFP SUSPENDS FOOD AID IN UGANDA


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The World Food programme has for the second time this year suspended the distribution of super cereal stocks across Uganda's refugee camps. Over thirty people have been admitted at a health centre after consuming cereals distributed by the agency. Leon Ssenyange reports from Kampala

 

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Carrie Lam denies wanting to quit following bombshell audio leak

Hong Kong's embattled Chief Executive has denied wanting to quit despite the release of an audio recording of her saying just that.

In the recording leaked by the media, she also said for the chief executive to have caused such havoc was unforgivable. 

Patrick Fok reports.

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UK PARLIAMENTARY SHOWDOWN AMID ELECTION SPECULATION

British MPs are expected to vote later on whether to seize control of House of Commons business to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

Opposition lawmakers are working on legislation to stop Britain leaving the EU at the end of October with no deal in place.

However, if they succeed - it's reported Prime Minister Boris Johnson will seek to call a general election.

Mr Johnson would have to win the support of two-thirds of MPs at Westminster, with a possible election date of October 14th.

Conservative MP Nigel Evans says an election may be the only solution.

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EU Officials Consider Classifying Brexit as 'Major Disaster'

EU officials are considering classifying a no-deal Brexit as a "major disaster", with the European Commission expected to announce on Wednesday plans to increase  Brexit preparations once again.


Rumblings inside the EU, suggest no-deal is becoming the bloc's default expectation.


Our Correspondent in Brussels Natalie Powell reports.



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German minister: We committed 'genocide' in Namibia

Germany's development minister has said his country committed genocide in Namibia at the beginning of the twentieth century.

The affected tribes have long sought compensation from Berlin for its role in Africa's colonial history.

Ira Spitzer has more from Frankfurt.

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Fire breaks out at gas plant in India

A major fire broke out at a gas facility near India's financial capital Mumbai on Tuesday morning local time.

At least four people have been killed in the fire, according to reports.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Monday, September 2, 2019

BORIS JOHNSON: 'I DON'T WANT AN ELECTION'

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he 'doesn't want' an election.

He's addressed the nation from Downing Street amid speculation he may call a snap election as soon as this week.

It comes as MPs prepare to attempt to legislate to stop Boris Johnson being able to deliver a 'no deal' Brexit.

In his address Boris Johnson insisted progress is being made towards a deal with the EU, but says MPs will harm those prospects if they move towards another Brexit delay.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says election speculation grows despite the Prime Minister's speech.

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New government in Sudan delays formation

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Ousted Sudan president Omar El Bashir is battling a case of corruption in the country's courts .

But  transitional national unity government recently formed to take over him is still struggling to solidify control with the new Prime Minister  delaying the appointment of his cabinet .

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is reportedly still vetting the list of candidates that have been proposed for cabinet positions.

Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa:

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UK LAWMAKERS GEAR-UP FOR BREXIT BATTLE

The UK is gearing up for a parliamentary battle as soon as MPs return to the House of Commons on Tuesday.
Opposition MPs are trying to arrange a vote which would prevent a no-deal exit from the EU.
But some Conservative MPs have said they too would vote to stop a no-deal Brexit, against the government's, and their party's wishes.
Stuart Smith has more from London:
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Ethiopia grants referendum for cessation


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Reforms undertaken by Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have seen a push for self-autonomy among different tribes and ethnic communities, since he took office.

Now the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia has given the ethnic Sidama community- which has recently seen violence and clashes- the chance to hold a referendum in November, determining its future status.

 Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 


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