Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Polls tighten in UK election as party leaders race to final hurdle

The race for the keys to Downing Street has tightened significantly, in the final stage of campaigning in the UK general election.

According to the latest poll, the Conservative party is on course to win twenty more seats than it did in 2017.
But a hung parliament hasn't been ruled out, when no party commands a majority. 
Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more: 

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Jersey City shooting investigated as antisemitic attack

Investigators say a shooting in the US state of New Jersey was a
targeted attack on the Jewish community and police.

Six people were killed during the incident at a shop in Jersey City on Tuesday.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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UGANDA FLOODS UPDATE


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The death toll from floods and mudslides in Uganda has now reached thirty six.

In order to save lives, Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has issued a directive to relocate persons living within disaster prone areas.

Hillary Ayesiga, reports from Kampala


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Ethiopia / Egypt Dam meeting


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Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan are inching closer to an agreement over a controversial dam project on the Nile River which has prompted Washington to intervene.


Talks in the U.S. capital are scheduled for January 13th with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and World Bank President David Malpass - in a bid to overcome their differences over the Grand Renaissance Dam.


Coletta Wanjohi  reports:



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LAST DAY OF UK GENERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN

It's the last day of the UK's general election campaign, with final polling suggesting the incumbent Conservative party will gain a majority.

But a hung parliament is within the margin of error if the Conservatives secure fewer seats than predicted.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, has more.

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Hungarians say human rights EU top value: survey

According to a new survey, nearly 50 percent of Hungarians believe human rights is the European Union's most important value. The Eurobarometer survey comes as EU leaders and rights advocates criticize Hungary's government for failing to uphold democratic values.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Budapest.


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EU envoy questions India's actions in Kashmir

Intro: European Union's envoy to India has called for the Indian government uplift restrictions in Kashmir.

After the state was stripped of its autonomy in August, the Indian government has imposed restrictions on the internet and public gatherings.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi

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FINAL DAY OF UK ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Britain's political leaders are crossing the UK in a final day of campaigning before Thursday's general election.

Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the race is too close for any complacency.

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Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is trying to keep the focus on health services.

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Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson is not going as far as encouraging tactical voting to try and avoid a Conservative majority - but says her party will continue to work to stop Brexit.

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Foreign Experts Quit Hong Kong Police Probe

An international panel of experts hired to advise Hong Kong's police watchdog over its handling of the ongoing pro-democracy protests have announced that they are quitting - signalling a major setback for the government. Grace Lee has more.


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US CONGRESS APPROVES SPACE FORCE

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Lawmakers in the United States have given the green light for President Donald Trump's much-anticipated Space Force plan to go ahead.

It will be the first new US military service in more than seventy years…and will operate under the Department of the Air Force.

US Correspondent Danielle Robertson reports

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Pompeo and Lavrov Clash at Press Conference

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Russia's Foreign Minister  Sergei Lavrov clashed publicly in a joint press conference after meeting behind closed doors at the State Department. 

The exchange happened just before Lavrov's scheduled meeting with President Trump at the White House… where the three leaders were to speak about a wide range of issues including arms control,  Ukraine, the war in Syria,  and Venezuela..

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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One Officer, Multiple Others Killed in New Jersey ‘Ambush’


Two separate shooting incidents were underway in New Jersey Tuesday,  leaving at least one police officer dead, and several others injured.  

Local, State and Federal authorities have responded to the scenes... which officials are describing as an "ambush". 

Jillian Wolf has more from New York.  

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US Secretary of State warns Russia against interfering in US affairs

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov have held talks in Washington, with the top US diplomat warning his Russian counterpart that meddling in US affairs is "unacceptable".

At a meeting also attended by US president Donald Trump, the two foreign ministers said an important announcement on US-Russian economic co-operation would be made soon.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Exxon Mobil Wins Court Battle After Being Accused of Misleading Investors Over Cost of Climate Change

Exxon Mobil has been cleared of allegations in New York that it mislead investors over the cost of climate change.   


The United States largest oil company was facing a $1.6 billion lawsuit.  


Jillian Wolf reports from New York.


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Deal reached on North American free trade deal

Mexico's President has announced that his country has reached a deal
with the U.S. and Canada on a free trade agreement.

The measure still needs to be approved by Canadian and U.S. lawmakers
but House Democrats in Washington say they will support it.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US-China trade negotiators look to push tariff deadline

US and Chinese officials are aiming to delay the next round of tariffs
while trade negotiations continue.

The new duties are due to come into effect on December 15th.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Democrats unveil articles of impeachment against Trump

Democrats in the United States House of Representatives have formally
unveiled two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump.

They accuse the President of obstructing Congress and abuse of power.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 St Petersburg metro bombing

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for organising the 2017 bombing on the St Petersburg metro that left 15 people dead.

The court also sentenced ten others to jail terms between 19 and 28 years for the attack.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Hike in the price of onions leading to thefts across India

The price of onions – a staple ingredient in Indian kitchens -- has increased to just over $2 per kilogram.

Less than three weeks ago, they were retailing at under 30 cents.

Untimely and prolonged rainfall has damaged crop this year leading to a severe shortage of onions concerns about further food inflation.

As Sreoshi Mukherjee reports, with prices going up, many instances of incidents of onion theft have come to light.

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US Foreign affairs committee condemns India's "discriminatory" citizenship bill

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The US commission on international religious freedom is considering sanctions against India's minister of interior.
Amit Shah, considered second in command to prime minister Modi, has been criticised for introducing legislation deemed to discriminate against Muslims. 
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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