Thursday, September 12, 2019

Interpol identifies victims of Ethiopia plane crash

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Interpol says it has successfully identified all all those who were aboard the Ethiopia airlines flight that crashed in March this year .


157 people including crew members died in the accident that just minutes after take off, about 100km from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.


Cooetta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa.

 

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BORIS: I DIDN'T LIE TO THE QUEEN

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he did not lie to the Queen about suspending Parliament.

Opposition MPs continue to call for Parliament to be recalled after a Scottish court ruled the government's suspension was unlawful.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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European Parliament President says UK offering no Brexit alternatives

The President of the European Parliament says the UK has offered no
initiatives that could restart Brexit negotiations.

The UK is set to leave the EU on October 31st but David Sassoli said
an extension could be granted if the right conditions are met.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Brexit meetings ramp up in Brussels

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is meeting leading members of the
European Parliament later on Thursday.

This comes in a week when the UK's top Brexit envoy David Frost is
holding talks with EU counterparts in a bid to reach a withdrawal
agreement.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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UK LAWMAKERS DEMAND PARLIAMENT'S RETURN

Opposition MPs in the UK are urging Parliamen's recall to discuss Brexit preparations.

It comes after the government published documents on worst case scenarios if there is a 'No Deal' Brexit on October 31st.

They warn of possible food shortages, unrest, and delays at ports.

The government insists No Deal planning has been ramped up since the documents were compiled.

But Parliament is currently suspended until October 14th - a move which is the subject of several legal challenges.

Labour Shadow Transport Secretary Andy McDonald says Brexit should be being scrutinised in the House of Commons.

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Xenophobic attacks: 1st batch of Nigerians return from South Africa




The first batch of Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa has arrived Lagos, south west Nigeria. 

At least 640 people requested to be flown back home away from weeks of violence on foreigners living in South Africa.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.


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Syrian rebels warn of Russian-backed offensive

Rebels in Idlib say Russian-backed forces are preparing to resume an offensive in northwest Syria. The warning comes ahead of a summit on Syria between Russia, Turkey and Iran. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Incoming EU Commissioner Criticised for new portfolios


The EU Commission's next President has come under fire for creating a new portfolio, for protecting our European Way of Life, which would oversee migration and security.


It has been criticised by many who believe it plays into right-wing rhetoric and goes against the European Union's policy of the free movement of people.


Correspondent Natalie Powell has more…


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India-China hold talks to de-escalate border stand-off

Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a stand-off earlier this week over patrolling along a shared border. Defence ministry officials in New Delhi say delegation level talks were held to de-escalate the situation.

The two nations share a 3000 kilometre long border. Disagreements remain unresolved in several areas and the neighbours even fought a war over a border dispute in 1962. 

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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Trump Delays October 1st Celebration Spoiler Tariffs

Trade talks between Washington and Beijing took a positive turn after both sides made concession to deescalate tensions.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday delayed a planned tariff hike on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods due to kick in on October 1st.

The move came after China exempt some US goods from its tariffs.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

UK PUBLISHES NO DEAL DOCS

The UK government's released documents on 'worst case planning' for a No Deal Brexit.

Lawmakers passed legislation to force the government to publish the reports which suggest possible food and medicine shortages, long delays at ports, and potential unrest.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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NO DEAL 'WORST CASE' PLANNING REVEALED

The UK government's released documents on 'worst case planning' for a No Deal Brexit.

Lawmakers passed legislation to force the government to publish the reports which suggest possible food and medicine shortages, long delays at ports, and potential unrest.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Trump Considers Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes

The Trump administration is considering a ban on all non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes. 

This comes as health officials voice growing concerns about health hazards from vaping, and the rising use of e-cigarettes amongst teenagers. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.


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Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau call general election


Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau called a general election on Wednesday

Polls already suggest he faces a strong challenge from the conservative party

The vote is scheduled for October 21st.

Our North America correspondent Kevin McAleese reports

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US marks 9/11 anniversary amid Taliban talks anger

The United States is marking the 18th anniversary of the terrorist
attacks on September 11th 2001 in which almost 3000 people died.

This year's commemoration comes amid anger over President Donald
Trump's decision to hold now-cancelled talks with the Taliban in the
US.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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UN calls for more assistance for Ethiopia

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The United Nations is calling for more Iinternational funding and support for Ethiopia's response to its high number of displaced people.

More than eight million people in Ethiopia need food, shelter, medicine or other emergency assistance.

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock is making the call - after a visit to Ethiopia which started on 8th September and wraps up on Wednesday. 

 Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 

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COURT RULES UK PARLIAMENT SUSPENSION 'UNLAWFUL'

A Scottish court has ruled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament on Tuesday was unlawful.

Opposition MPs say the move was anti-democratic and reduced scrutiny on his Brexit plans.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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TWO-GAME RESERVES INTO NATIONAL PARKS REVEALED

The Minister for Tourism Dr. Hamis Kigwangallah who lead the tabling of the  resolutions to upgrade part of two-game reserves into national parks revealed that Tanzania has now a total of 24 national parks including two marine parks.

Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es salaam.

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The WHO Warns of Shortfall to Funding Contain Ebola Outbreak

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The World Health Organisation is warning of a shortfall in funding for operations to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The WHO says the money they currently have will only take them until the end of September.

The global body has called on donors to fund the response to the outbreak that has killed more than 2000 people since August last year.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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UK TO CHANGE MIGRATION RULES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students will be able to stay in the UK for two years to look for work, under new proposals announced by the Prime Minister.

Currently, they must leave within four months of finishing their degree.

Stuart Smith reports from London:

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