Thursday, April 27, 2017

House Republicans confident US government won't shut down

House Republicans believe they've figured out a way to keep the U.S. government running while they come up with legislation for continuing spending rules.

The U.S. government "runs out of money" - or at least the rules on how tax payer dollars are spent - ends soon (Friday midnight East Coast Time)

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan thinks they can pass a short term measure to work out the problems in a longer term continuing resolution.

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Democrats give Trump an F

After 98 days as President of the United States, Democrats are giving Donald Trump failing grades.

The U.S. Congress has not passed any significant legislation, while the American president seems to prefer executive orders, many of which have been blocked by the courts.

Leader of the House Democrats Nancy Pelosi thinks President Trump can't get anything done.

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, leader of the Republicans, says an ambitious agenda takes time to put together.

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Pres. Trump reiterates threat to terminate NAFTA

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's open to renegotiate the North American Free Trade deal with Canada and Mexico after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Enrique Pena-Nieto.

He's also threatened to terminate the massive trade deal if a fair deal for American workers cannot be negotiated.

President Trump confirmed he agreed to renegotiation after phone calls from his fellow leaders.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says walking away from NAFTA has not been ruled out.

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2 US service members killed in Afghanistan

The U.S. military is confirming 2 soldiers were killed during operations in Afghanistan.

U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis just visited the region.

Our U.S. Correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UN reports slight decrease in civilian casualties in Afghanistan

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The United Nations says the number of civilians who have been killed
or wounded in Afghanistan has decreased slightly.

Though ground operations against the Taliban and the Islamic State
have decreased, the UN says the decline in deaths is likely linked to
Afghanis fleeing conflict zones.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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American anti-missile system about to become operational in South Korea


A controversial American anti-missile system is set to become operational in South Korea.

The THAAD system is being deployed to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile programme, but as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, it faces opposition from China as well.

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Man arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism

A man has been arrested near the UK Parliament building on suspicion of terrorism offences.

Witnesses say he was carrying a bag of knives.

Our correspondent Vincent McAviney is on the scene.

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ARMED POLICE MAKE ANTI-TERROR ARREST IN LONDON

A man's been arrested near the UK's Parliament building on suspicion of terrorism offences.

The suspect was detained as part of an intelligence-led operation.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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United Airlines offers $10,000 for bumped passengers

United Airlines is offering passengers up to $10,000 if they give up
their seat on over-booked flights.

It follows the viral incident that saw a 69-year-old man dragged off a
flight to make room for United staff.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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U.S. Immigrant crime hotline trolled

The new hotline opened by the U.S. government to help people impacted
by the crimes of so-called criminal aliens has become the focus of
trolls.

A criminal alien is a non-U.S. citizen who has been convicted of a
crime but a number of people have rung the number to report crimes
committed by extraterrestrial beings.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Pentagon launches new probe into Trump's ex-National Security Adviser

The Pentagon is launching a new investigation into President Trump's fired National Security Adviser.


The new probe comes after it was revealed that General Michael Flynn was warned by the US Army in 2014 not to accept payments from foreign governments - advice he appears not to have heeded.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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ARMED POLICE ARREST MAN NEAR UK PARLIAMENT

A man's been arrested by armed police near the UK parliament.

Witnesses have reported seeing knives on the ground as the man was detained.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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British teenager researched Elton John terror plot

A British teenager has admitted planning a bomb attack and considered targeting an Elton John concert in central London that was held on the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
19 year old Haroon Syed from west London was caught after he contacted undercover British officers online trying to buy explosives.   From London, Catherine Drew reports.

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French court refuses to extradite former Kosovan prime minister

A French court has refused to extradite the former prime minister of Kosovo, who served as a rebel commander during the conflict with Serbia. 
Ramush Haradinaj is wanted by Serbia for alleged war crimes in 1999.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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EMA Will Pay Millions in Rent After Brexit

The European Medicines Agency will pay more than 300 million dollars in London rent 20 years after the UK is expected to leave the European Union.

The EMA signed its rental contract in London with a no termination clause before a potential Brexit was foreseeable. 

Our Europe correspondent Katie Parkins reports.


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Veteran Indian Actor Vinod Khanna Passes Away

Bollywood actor and Indian politician Vinod Khanna has passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer. 

He was 70 years old.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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UK COULD SUPPORT US MILITARY ACTION IN SYRIA

The UK could support fresh US military action against Syrian government forces without a vote in parliament, according to Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.

This after Washington carried out a missile strike on a Syrian air base earlier this month in response to a chemical attack.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Merkel: UK should give up Brexit ‘illusions’

Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel said that the Britain and the European Union must work out the terms of Britain's exit from the bloc before talking about their future relationship.

She said that some in Britain still had 'illusions' about the realities of the difficult negotiations, which are supposed to be completed in the next two years.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Japan's Abe in Moscow to discuss economy, disputed islands

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in Moscow to discuss economy, North Korea, and joint activities with Russia on the disputed islands. The two sides have so far failed to resolve the territorial dispute that has poisoned bilateral ties since World War II.

Our Moscow correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports.

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Turkey suspends 9000 police officers over failed coup attempt

Turkey has suspended more than nine thousand police officers over alleged links to the attempted coup last year.

They're accused of having links to Fethullah Gulen - the Turkish cleric exiled in the US who Turkey blames for organizing the failed coup.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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