President Donald Trump has used a Twitter message to mock Greta
Thunberg after she was named Time Magazine's Person of the Year.
He's described the decision as ridiculous and told the young climate
change activist to 'chill'.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Russia expels two German diplomats in row over links to murder
Russia has expelled two German diplomats in what it's described as a 'standard retaliatory move' after two Russian diplomats were sent back from Germany last week.
Germany's move to expel the Russians came over what it said was Moscow's refusal to co-operate in the investigation of a murder in August of a Chechen separatist in Berlin.
Ross Cullen has more.
Germany's move to expel the Russians came over what it said was Moscow's refusal to co-operate in the investigation of a murder in August of a Chechen separatist in Berlin.
Ross Cullen has more.
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BREXIT LOOMS LARGE OVER EU SUMMIT
While Britain votes in a crucial general election, heads of EU national governments are meeting in Brussels to agree on the EU’s long-term budget.
EU leaders are also expected to endorse the goal of making the EU climate-neutral by 2050, but a handful of Eastern European countries are digging their heels in.
Nina-Maria Potts has more from Brussels:
The US Imposes Sanctions on Leaders of the Allied Democratic Forces
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The United States has imposed sanctions on six Allied Democratic Forces or ADF leaders for their role in engaging in serious human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Affairs says Musa Baluku and five other ADF leaders have materially supported the ADF through recruitment, financing, intelligence and operation coordination.
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Affairs says Musa Baluku and five other ADF leaders have materially supported the ADF through recruitment, financing, intelligence and operation coordination.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Violent protests break out in Eastern India, Government shuts down internet
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Violent protests broke out in Eastern India after the Indian parliament passed the controversial citizenship bill.
Four people are being reported injured so far.
The bill allows non-muslim minority communities from neighboring countries a fast track route to citizenship.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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NEW ZEALAND: Recovery of bodies expected to get underway Friday first light
In New Zealand, the military has been drafted in to assist in the recovery of bodies on White Island in the Bay of Plenty despite seerious concerns about the volatility of th volcano.
Arthur Stevens has more
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Hungary passes new culture law, critics claim gov't crushing artistic freedom
Hungary has passed a new law on cultural activity that in effect allows local governments and the state to run theaters. Critics claim Prime Minister Viktor Orban is attempting to stifle freedom of expression.
Bruce Harrison reports from Budapest.
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POLLS OPEN FOR UK ELECTION
The polls are open in the UK <0700 GMT> for the third general election in four years.
The incumbent Conservative party, led by prime minister Boris Johnson, is on course to gain a majority according to most polls.
But its lead is not great enough to guarantee one - meaning a hung parliament remains a possibility.
Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.
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The incumbent Conservative party, led by prime minister Boris Johnson, is on course to gain a majority according to most polls.
But its lead is not great enough to guarantee one - meaning a hung parliament remains a possibility.
Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.
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BRITONS VOTE IN CRUCIAL ELECTION
Britons are going to the polls in a pivotal election.
Boris Johnson's Conservative Party is promising to deliver Brexit by the end of January if it wins a majority.
The opposition Labour Party is offering a second Brexit referendum if it forms a government.
Anand Menon is Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London - he says if there's a hung parliament, that's bad news for Boris Johnson.
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Professor Tony Travers of the LSE says if Jeremy Corbyn becomes Prime Minister - it's possible he wouldn't last long.
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Nick Hillman of the Higher Education Policy Institute says the role of young voters could be important - with polls showing they overwhelmingly oppose Brexit.
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Boris Johnson's Conservative Party is promising to deliver Brexit by the end of January if it wins a majority.
The opposition Labour Party is offering a second Brexit referendum if it forms a government.
Anand Menon is Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London - he says if there's a hung parliament, that's bad news for Boris Johnson.
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Professor Tony Travers of the LSE says if Jeremy Corbyn becomes Prime Minister - it's possible he wouldn't last long.
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Israeli woman appeals Russian drug smuggling charges
A Moscow court will hear the appeal of a 26-year-old Israeli woman who was convicted of drug smuggling while passing through Russia. She was sentenced in October to seven and a half years behind bars and could be sent to a Russian penal colony. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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Congress debates articles of impeachment
US lawmakers held a rare evening session on Wednesday as the House Judiciary Committee worked towards voting on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
Democrats hope to vote to impeach the president next week. A trial in the Republican-controlled Senate on whether to remove him from office is expected to follow in January.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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Democrats hope to vote to impeach the president next week. A trial in the Republican-controlled Senate on whether to remove him from office is expected to follow in January.
From Washington, Harry Horton reports.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
U.S. Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady
The U.S. Federal Reserve is holding rates steady, leaving its benchmark lending rate at 1.5 to 1.75 percent after its final policy meeting of 2019.
As our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports, the U.S. central bank also suggested it has no plans for any changes in 2020
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Weinstein reaches $25m settlement with accusers
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has reached a $25 million
settlement deal with dozens of women who have accused him of sexual
misconduct.
The deal does not require him to admit any wrongdoing.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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settlement deal with dozens of women who have accused him of sexual
misconduct.
The deal does not require him to admit any wrongdoing.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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US Justice Dept Inspector General says investigation of Trump's 2016 campaign had failures but no bias
The FBI investigation of President Trump's 2016 campaign featured "serious performance failures" but was not motivated by political bias according to congressional testimony from Justice Department Inspector General.
Michael Horowitz is answering lawmakers' questions about his report analyzing the FBI investigation in 2016 to determine if anyone in the Trump campaign was conspiring with Russia to interfere in the presidential election.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Michael Horowitz is answering lawmakers' questions about his report analyzing the FBI investigation in 2016 to determine if anyone in the Trump campaign was conspiring with Russia to interfere in the presidential election.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Aung San Suu Kyi defends Myanmar at The Hague
Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi (UNG - SUN - SOO - CHEE) on Wednesday defended her government against charges of genocide against ethnic Rohingya muslims.
On the second day of hearings at the International Court of Justice, the now controversial Nobel Peace Prize laureate delivered testimony dismissing the allegations and criticising her critics.
Our United Nations correspondent Liling Tan has the details.
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TANZANIA STARTS USING NEW HIV DRUG
Tanzania has started using Dolutegravir 'DGT', which is a new and considered most effective drug in suppressing HIV/Aids in the human body.
The DTG medicine is used with a mix of drugs namely, Tenofovir 300mg/, lamivudine 300mg/ and dolutegravir 50mg (in short TLD).
Daniel Kijo has more.
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Russia to file lawsuits at Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge ban over doping
Russia says it will file lawsuits with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge the wide-ranging sanctions imposed by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
On Monday, the agency decided to endorse a four-year global sports ban on Russia for non-compliance with doping rules and the manipulation of data.
Ross Cullen has more.
On Monday, the agency decided to endorse a four-year global sports ban on Russia for non-compliance with doping rules and the manipulation of data.
Ross Cullen has more.
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Saudi nationals no-fly in US following mass shooting
More than 850 Saudi aviation students at US bases have been banned
from flying following last week's mass shooting by a Saudi national.
Mohammed Alshamrani killed three sailors at a base in Pensacola,
Florida on Friday before being shot dead by police.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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from flying following last week's mass shooting by a Saudi national.
Mohammed Alshamrani killed three sailors at a base in Pensacola,
Florida on Friday before being shot dead by police.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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FAA saw risks prior to Boeing 737 MAX crash
The Federal Aviation Administration allowed 737 MAX jets to remain in
the skies after its first crash despite being aware of the risks.
The FAA's November 2018 internal analysis has been released at a House
committee hearing in Washington.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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the skies after its first crash despite being aware of the risks.
The FAA's November 2018 internal analysis has been released at a House
committee hearing in Washington.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Time Magazine Announces Greta Thunberg as its 'Person of the Year'
Greta Thunberg has become this year's TIME Magazine's Person of the Year.
The magazine has held this tradition ever since the 1920's, but it's the first time they've crowned a teenager... making the 16-year-old climate change activist the youngest person ever to be named.
Jillian Wolf reports.
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