Monday, November 18, 2019

Russia confirms attendance at Ukraine peace summit in Paris

Vladimir Putin's spokesman has confirmed that Russia will take part in the planned summit looking for solutions to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

The Russian president will join his counterparts from France, Germany and Ukraine in Paris on 9 December.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Scathing reaction to Prince Andrew interview

Prince Andrew, the son of Queen Elizabeth II, is said to be standing by his decision to take part in an interview about his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 


The Duke of York's one-on-one with the BBC, which aired worldwide on Saturday, has been described as a "car crash." In the interview, the Prince denied having sex with a then 17-year-old girl. 


A lawyer for some of Mr Epstein's alleged victims urged Prince Andrew to talk under oath to the US authorities.


Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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Russia starts production of S-400 missile defence systems for India

Russia has launched the production of its S-400 missile defense systems for India, with the delivery expected to take place by 2025.

This comes after Turkey faced criticism from its NATO partners after also agreeing to purchase the Russian-built system.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Nepalese Prime Minister releases statement on disputed area with India

Nepal's Prime Minister has asked India to immediately withdraw its army from the disputed region of Kalapani at the Indo-Nepal border.

Kathmandu has witnessed multiple protests over India's newly issued maps that show Kalapani as Indian territory.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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PRINCE ANDREW UNDER PRESSURE OVER INTERVIEW

Britain's Prince Andrew is under growing pressure over an interview about links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Buckingham Palace sources say the Queen did not give approval for the BBC interview which was broadcast on Saturday.

Prince Andrew is understood to stand by the decision to do the interview in which he categorically denied having sex with a 17 year-old girl.

The interview has been widely described as a 'car crash'.

Former royal correspondent Peter Hunt says the Palace is trying to distance itself from the idea the Queen knew about the program in advance.

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U.S., EU, UK, others raise concerns about state elections in Nigeria



International observers who observed the Bayelsa and Kogi elections over the weekend in Nigeria have expressed concerns about the conduct and conditions under which the elections held.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja


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Gotabaya Rajapaksa wins Sri Lankan presidential election

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In Sri Lanka, former wartime defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa has secured victory in the country's presidential elections.

He defeated Sajith Premadasa by winning fifty-two per cent of the votes.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Pedestrian deaths surge in India with 62 people killed every day

An average of 62 pedestrians are killed on India's road every day, according to newly released official figures.

The alarming statistics represent an 84 per cent increase in four years.

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Russia set to return three captured naval vessels to Ukraine

Russia is set to return three Ukrainian naval vessels that it captured last year to Ukraine, in a further sign of thawing relations.

The move comes ahead of a potential leaders' summit next month in France to discuss an end to the war in eastern Ukraine.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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AUSTRALIA: Government MP's barred from China whilst Opposition MP OK'd

Two Australian politicians have been refused entry to China following criticism of the People's Republic.
Andrew Hastie and James Paterson, both members of Australian federal government, were due to go on a study tour in China next month, but have now had their visa applications rejected, with the Chinese embassy declaring they would be permitted to visit if they "genuinely repented" their comments.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA: Former rugby start Israel Folau told to button it, after distasteful sermon against Same sex marriage and abortion

Australian Broadcaster Alan Jones has joined a chorus of criticism, including from the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, levelled at sacked Wallabies player Israel Folau over comments he made linking bushfires to same-sex marriage and abortion.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Trump tweets Kim telling him to "act quickly" on denuclearisation talks

US President Donald Trump has called on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to "act quickly " to reach a denuclearisation deal with the United States.

But North Korea's state news agency has said there will be no talks unless Washington lifts its "hostile policies" against the regime.

Kim Jong Un has imposed a deadline of the end of the year for the US to come up with new proposals - and the clock is ticking as Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Sunday, November 17, 2019

U.S., S. Korea postpone joint drills in 'goodwill' gesture to N. Korea


South Korea and the U.S. have agreed to postpone military exercises amid struggling talks with North Korea. President Trump met Kim Jong-un at the DMZ in June, but relations haven't improved since that widely watched border handshake. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Longtime advisor to Donald Trump found guilty of obstruction, witness tampering

A jury in the U.S. has found Roger Stone, a long-time advisor to
President Donald Trump, guilty on all seven charges faced including
witness tampering and obstruction.

Stone describes himself as a dirty trickster and was also convicted of
lying to Congress during its investigation into Russia meddling in the
2016 election.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Ex-US ambassador 'intimidated' by Trump

Former US ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, has warned that the US State Department is in "crisis" and is being "hollowed out from within" under the Trump administration.

In a scathing opening statement at a Congressional impeachment inquiry, Ambassador Yovanovitch outlined her shock and devastation at the way she was dismissed from her post.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Russia underlines plan to bid for men's rugby World Cup in 2027

Russia has re-affirmed its plan to bid to host the men's rugby World Cup in 2027.

The national team made just their second appearance at the global tournament at this year's competition in Japan.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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South African Airways grounded by Labour strike

South African Airways has been unable to avoid a crippling labour strike. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and the South African Cabin Crew Association downed tools on Friday morning.
Mark Roughton reports.
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Border Closure: Nigeria, Benin, Niger joint committee to resolve issues



Weeks after Nigeria closed its borders to its neighbours, a tripartite joint committee consisting of Nigeria, Niger and Benin has met to seek ways to end the standoff and also curb smuggling activities along shared borders.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja.

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Measles jab to be compulsory in Germany

Measles vaccinations are going to be made mandatory for children in Germany.

Those who don't get the jab could be banned from schools, while their
parents will face a fine.

Sarah Walton reports from Frankfurt.

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Russian military take control of Syrian airfield abandoned by US forces

The Russian military has taken control of a Syrian airfield that was left when US forces began their recent withdrawal that was ordered by President Trump.

The US should also be returning oilfields that it controls in Syria to the Damascus government - that's according to the Russian mission at the United Nations.

Ross Cullen has more.

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