Monday, January 27, 2020

Trump to unveil Israeli Palestinian peace plan on Tuesday

President Trump says he will unveil his administration's plan for peace between Israelis and Palestinians on Tuesday afternoon.

He says the deal has the support of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been meeting Mr Trump at the white house.

But as Kate Fisher reports from Washington, there's no guarantee that the Palestinians will back it

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Global markets slide on coronavirus fears

Global markets tumbled Monday amid fears over the spread of the
coronavirus that has now claimed the lives of at least 80 people.

It originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan but cases have since been
reported in a handful of other countries.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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FBI receives "zero co-operation" from Prince Andrew in Epstein investigation

US prosecutors in New York have revealed that the FBI wants to interview Prince Andrew over the nature of his friendship with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.


And they say that so far the Duke has provided "zero co-operation" in their investigation.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Ex-National Security Adviser says Trump wanted Biden-probe in exchange for Ukraine aid


The Senate Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump continues/continued Monday.

Day two of his legal team's defense comes just as an unpublished draft from a book by John Bolton was made public.

Trump's former National Security Adviser claims the President demanded military aid to Ukraine be frozen until Ukrainian officials announced a probe into Trump's political rivals

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

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Weinstein accuser testifies in court

A woman who claims to have been sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein
is testifying in court on Monday.

Over 80 women accuse the media mogul of sexual misconduct but his rape
trial centers around allegations made by two women.

Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to five felony charges and could face
up to life in prison.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Kobe Bryant crash investigators review flight records

Flight records and the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed killing
NBA star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, are being examined by
investigators.

The seven other people that died in the incident have also been named.

Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton reports

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Ghana tightens border as Cote D'Ivoire records suspected Coronavirus

Ghana's Health Service says it is increasing scrutiny for visitors entering the country from China and its neighbouring countries following the coronavirus outbreak. Neighbouring West African country, Ivory Coast has reported a suspected case of the coronavirus. 
From Accra, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports. 


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Irish PM says EU has upper hand in Brexit talks

The Irish Prime Minister has revealed that he believes the European Union will have the upper hand in the upcoming trade talks with the UK.


Leo Varadkar compared the two sides to sporting rivals, suggesting the EU has the "stronger team" due to its larger population and market.


He made the remarks before a meeting with the EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, in Ireland's capital Dublin.


Benji Hyer has this report. 


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Rwanda Child Rights Abuse Report

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A Human Rights Watch report released on Monday accuses Rwandan authorities of abusive arrests and detention of some of the country's most vulnerable children under the pretense of rehabilitating them.

The Human Rights investigators are also calling for the immediate closure of Gikondo Transit Center, where children are arbitrarily detained and abused.

The call was made to the Geneva-based United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, which starts its review of Rwanda this week.

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala…


AUSTRALIA: 5 confirmed with novel coronavirus - 4 in Sydney - 1 in Melbourne

In Australia, authorities have confirmed the fifth Australian case of the deadly coronavirus.
The latest patient is a 21-year-old woman student from The University of New South Wales who has been isolated at Westmead Hospital in Sydney.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Three killed, 13 injured as suicide bombers attack Borno mosque



At least three persons have been reportely killed and 13 others injured after two suicide bomber attacked worshippers during early morning prayers in Gwoza town on Sunday.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja


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World leaders, survivors mark 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

World leaders are joining holocaust survivors at the site of the Auschwitz concentration camp to mark the seventy fifth anniversary of the camp's liberation.

The anniversary comes amidst concern about rising anti-semitism around the world.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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KOBE BRYANT REMEMBERED AT GRAMMYS

Kobe Bryant has been remembered at the Grammy Awards in LA, after he died in a helicopter crash in California.

The 41 year-old was killed along with his daughter Gianna and seven others.

Basketball games across the US have held silences for one of the game's greats.

Alica Keys paid tribute at the Grammys - which were held at the Staples Center where Bryant played for the LA Lakers.

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Jailed Israeli backpacker seeks pardon in Moscow

An Israeli backpacker serving seven years in a Russian jail will have her plea for a pardon considered later. The family of 26-year-old Naama Issachar [Pron: na-ar-ma iz-a-KAR] have taken their appeal for her freedom all the way to the Russian president. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.


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India puts national carrier up for sale again

The Indian government is making its second attempt to sell loss making national carrier Air India in as many years.

In 2018, the government's attempt to sell a majority stake in the airline didn't see a single bid.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Sunday, January 26, 2020

Tributes pour in for basketball star Kobe Bryant, dead in California helicopter crash


Tributes are pouring in after the death of US basketball star Kobe Bryant, who was among 5 people killed in a helicopter crash in California.

He was 41 years old, and one of the most celebrated athletes in modern American history.

His teenage daughter Gianna died alongside him.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Basketball star Kobe Bryant dies in California helicopter crash

US basketball star Kobe Bryant was among 5 people who have died in a helicopter crash in California.

He was 41 years old, and one of the most celebrated athletes in modern American history.

His teenage daughter Gianna died alongside him.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Kobe Bryant was a prominent critic of President Trump, often accusing the US leader of sewing division in the United States.

In late 2017 he was asked by reporters whether he would ever agree to attend an event at the White House alongside the President.

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Saturday, January 25, 2020

Trump's lawyers begin rebuttal in impeachment trial

At the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump his lawyers have
begun laying out their defense, arguing the Democrats are trying to
"tear up" voters' ballots ahead of the November election.

The President's team say he did nothing wrong in his dealings with
Ukraine and should not be removed from office.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Friday, January 24, 2020

Pentagon reveals 34 US troops suffered TBI in Iran missile strikes

The Pentagon has disclosed that 34 American troops suffered traumatic brain injuries when Iran attacked an US Air Force Base earlier this month.


President Trump previously claimed there had been no American injuries in the assault.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump Becomes First Ever U.S. President to Attend Anti-Abortion March

In a presidential first… Mr. Trump will attend the annual anti-abotion march in Washington Friday, after making the announcement on twitter.  It is the U.S. President's latest gesture of support to a core part of his conservative base, and comes as his impeachment trial is underway.  

Jillian Wolf reports from New York. 


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