Thursday, October 31, 2019

US consumer spending grows, but caution advised as potential slow-down approaches

Despite an increase in US consumer spending, there are warning signs of an economic slowdown.

Steady wage levels and a reduction in business investment could impact the US economy in the coming months.

Alice Anderson has more from Washington.

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TRUMP CRITICISES BREXIT DEAL

US President Donald Trump says Boris Johnson's Brexit deal could hamper the UK's chances of reaching a trade deal with Washington.

He's given a radio interview in which he also criticised opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Ferocious Winds Ignite New California Fires

Ferocious,dry winds are creating explosive and erratic fire conditions in Southern California. 

The winds are fuelling already dangerous flames and igniting new fires. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.  


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House votes to formalise Trump impeachment investigation


The US House of Representatives has formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Trump by a vote on Thursday of 232 to 196.

The impeachment process was triggered by a phone call between Trump and Ukraine's President back in July.

A summary of the call appeared to show Trump pressuring the Ukrainian leader to investigate his political rival Joe Biden

Our Washington correspondent Kevin McAleese has this report…

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Cigarette Giant Takes $4.5 Billion Charge on Juul



Altria's big gamble on vaping is not panning out well. The cigarette giant announced Thursday it would take a $4.5 billion writedown on its investment in Juul.


Jillian Wolf reports. 


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PSA group and FIAT Chrysler pursue merger

French car manufacturer Peugeot has confirmed it is pursuing a merger with its Italian-American rival, Fiat Chrysler.

If the deal goes ahead, it would create the fourth largest carmaker in the world.

Layah Heilpern reports

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Dozens of UK MPs stepping down at next election

The UK general election date is set for 12th December 2019, and most Members of Parliament are entering campaign mode. Others, however, are clearing out their desks for the last time.


As many as 50 incumbents are preparing to stand down, and there may be more to come. 

 

Benji Hyer has the details from London. 


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UK PARTY LEADERS BEGIN ELECTION CAMPAIGN

The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson is touring the country, as the UK's top political leaders begin their general election campaigns.

The Conservative party leader is visiting a school, hospital, and police unit - setting his party's tone for December's general election.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, has more from London.

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The former state of Jammu and Kashmir is now two union territories

Jammu and Kashmir has officially ceased to be a state and has become two union territories.

As of Thursday the region will be directly governed by the Indian central government.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.  

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Nigerian government lifts ban on humanitarian agencies in the north east


The Nigerian government has lifted its ban on the operations of two international non-governmental organisations weeks after the military shut down their operations in the country's North-east region.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja

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UK ELECTION CAMPAIGNS KICK OFF

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's marking the day Britain was due to leave the EU with a speech blaming the latest Brexit delay on Jeremy Corbyn.

Both men are getting their parties' election campaigns into full swing.

Mr Johnson insists the opposition Labour Party is to blame for him failing to deliver his promise of Brexit on October 31st.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says his party will take on the 'few who run a corrupt system' if it takes power in the December 12th election.

And he says spending pledges from the Conservatives don't do enough.

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More than 50 MPs say they won't stand again in the upcoming general election - many of them citing abuse that lawmakers receive on a daily basis.

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German farmers sue gov't for failing to protect climate

German farmers are suing the government for its failure to protect the climate. They claim Berlin didn't meet climate protection targets for 2020 and changing weather patterns have damaged agriculture. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Frankfurt.


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AUSTRALIA: Qantas maintenance finds cracks in Boeing 737

Australia's national airline Qantas says it will undertake immediate inspections of 33 of its Boeing 737 aircraft after structural cracks were found in one plane during a scheduled maintenance check.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: Woman has IS terror membership conviction overturned

A woman who was previously convicted of being a member of Islamic State has had her conviction overturned on appeal in Adelaide's court of ciminal appeal, despite South Australia's chief justice accepting she had pledged allegiance to the terror group.
Arthur Stevens reports

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India formally divides Jammu and Kashmir into two territories

India has formally divided the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two federal territories.

This is part of a move to tighten control over the troubled region.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Facebook suspends accounts linked to Putin ally

Facebook says it has suspended 200 fake Russian accounts for allegedly interfering in the domestic politics of eight African countries.

The accounts are linked to a Russian businessman accused of meddling in the 2016 US elections.

Neha Poonia reports from Moscow.

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Twitter Banning Political Ads

Twitter is banning political advertising on its platform. 

That announcement comes as Facebook stands by a controversial policy that continues to defend running paid political advertising, even if it's false. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 



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US releases Baghdadi raid video

The first images of the raid that killed the leader of ISIS have been
released by the US military.

The Pentagon has also warned there could be retaliatory attacks.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

UN & Syrian Constitutional Committee participants on historic talks


For the first time in Syria's eight-year conflict, the country has embarked on what may be a historic moment as opposing sides negotiate a new constitution. 

One hundred and fifty Syrians representing the Syrian government, opposition groups and civil society met face-to-face in Geneva at UN-backed talks to discuss their future 

UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen urged participants of this newly-formed Syrian Constitutional Committee to seize this opportunity for the sake of the Syrian people. 

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The aim of the historic meeting is to draft the text for a new Syrian constitution and pave the way for a Syrian-owned political transition. If successful, this would be the first political agreement between the Syrian government and the opposition towards peace.

Speaking for the Government of Syria, Constitutional Committee co-chair Ahmad Kuzbari warned about the challenges posed by external players.

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Speaking for the opposition, co-chair Hadi Albahra called for the release of all detainees and to determine the fate of missing and displaced people, and conveyed the opposition's commitment to the talks. 

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US Fed cuts rates for third time in four months

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time in
four months amid a global slowdown and continue trade disputes.

The decision came as the latest GDP figures showed a slowing economy
with just 1.9% growth in the 3rd quarter.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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