Monday, July 31, 2017

U.S. condemns vote in Venezuela

Th U.S. government has condemned the Venezuela's vote to elect a controversial new constitutional assembly.

In a statement released Sunday night, the State Department said the new body seems designed to "undermine the Venezuelan people's right to self-determination."

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington....

Violent Clashes Accompany Venezuelan Elections

Election officials  are counting the ballots and the death toll after Venezuelans took to the polls yesterday . 

The vote was for members of a  constituent assembly which will have the power to rewrite the constitution, in an election the Venezuelan opposition says is simply  a ploy to keep President Nicolas Maduro in power. 

Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas. 


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Australian PM praises anti-terrorism teams following plane bomb threat

Tighter security measures causing long delays at Australian airports will remain in place until authorities believe they are no longer necessary to address a terrorism threat.
It's all come about after Australian counter-terrorism Police uncovered a plot to bomb a passenger aircraft.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Sunday, July 30, 2017

In massive challenge to Trump, Putin orders 755 US diplomats to leave Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ordering more than 750 US diplomats to leave the country no later than September 1st.


He says the move is retaliation for fresh sanctions legislation passed by the US Congress last week.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US labor market expected to remain strong

US jobs figures in the week ahead are expect to show solid growth over the last month. 

But the manufacturing sector could show some underlying weakness. 

Nick Harper reports from New York. 

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Venezuelans Voting in Controversial Elections

Government supporters in Venezuela are preparing to go to the polls to elect members of a constituent assembly which Socialist President Nicolas Maduro says will bring peace to Venezuela. 

Millions of members of the Venezuelan opposition plan to boycott the vote. 
They say these elections may  mean the end of democracy in Venezuela.   

Juan Carlos Lamas has more from Caracas 

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Terror plot to bring down an Australian aircraft disrupted

Australian authorities have foiled a terrorist conspiracy to bring down a aircraft using an improvised explosive device.
Four men have been taken into custody after New South Wales and Australian Federal Police officers raided properties across Sydney.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Friday, July 28, 2017

Priebus fired, Kelly promoted in White House Chief of Staff Shakeup

US President Donald Trump has fired his White House Chief of Staff, Reince Priebus.


In his place, he's promoting the man who has overseen America's Department of Homeland Security, General John Kelly.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Protests banned in Venezuela ahead of elections

Venezuela has outlawed  protests that could disturb or affect the controversial election for a new constituent assembly scheduled for Sunday. 

The opposition says it plans to go ahead with a mass protest anyway. 

Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas. 

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Trump gives New York Police green light to ignore civil liberties

President Trump has told police in New York that they shouldn't be "too nice" when arresting suspects.


He's encouraged them to throw people into the back of police vans, as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump targets MS-13 gang

US President Donald Trump has promised to "dismantle, decimate and eradicate" the gang MS-13 from America.

The gang originated in LA in the 1980s, formed by immigrants from El Salvador, but has grown in size in the last few years.

President Trump gave a speech on Long Island in a community that has seen roughly 20 murders in the last 18 months.

The President said US authorities were now going to fight back against gang violence.

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US Detects North Korea Missile Launch

The US detected a ballistic missile launch out of North Korea Friday,
the second launch in just a few weeks.The Pentagon confirmed it is
investigating what could be North Korea's 11th ballistic missile test
this year, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called an emergency
meeting of his National Security Council.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Mexican kingpin hands himself in to US authorities

Mexican kingpin hands himself in to US authorities

Mexican drug lord Damaso Lopez Serrano has handed himself in to U.S. authorities. 

It comes after his father was detained earlier in the year by Mexican authorities, and his godfather, infamous kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán is facing criminal charges in the US.

Andrea Arenas reports

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North Korea test-fires another ballistic missile

North Korea has test-fired another ballistic missile - its 14th test this year.


This time the missile flew for 45 minutes before coming down in the Sea of Japan.


With reaction from the US, our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks.


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US GDP increases to 2.6% in Q2

The US economy grew at an improved rate of 2.6% in the second quarter,
according to the latest government data.

Consumer spending helped during the April to June period, but the
first quarter figure was revised down to just 1.2%.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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German court backs Stuttgart diesel ban

A court in Germany has backed a plan to ban older diesel cars in the city of Stuttgart in a blow to German carmakers who have proposed alternate solutions to address poor air quality.

The ban, which is subject to appeal, could set a precedent for other cities in Germany.

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Boko Haram Attacks Nigeria's Oil Workers

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Nigerian State oil firm National Petroleum Corporation known as the NNPC has halted oil exploration the West African Lake Chad Basin following an attack on its staff by militants in the region.



Sophia Adengo reports from the country's capital Abuja:


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UK Chancellor says 'transitional period' will follow up to two years after Brexit

The British Chancellor's latest comments on Brexit, indicate that there could be a 'transitional period' of up to three years after the UK leaves the European Union.


The Government has agreed to seek a transitional deal, during which time the UK could still access the single market, but insisted this would need to end before the next General Election in 2022


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has this report.


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Nigeria Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Change

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Nigeria's senate lawmakers are moving to amend elements in the country's constitution that could see a shift in the political landscape in Africa's most populous country.



Sophia Adengo reports from the country's capital Abuja:


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US pulls embassy family members out of Venezuela as political crisis deepens


The State Department is ordering family members of US embassy staff in the Venezuelan capital Caracas to leave.

The move comes ahead of elections on Sunday for a controversial new constituent assembly, which opposition members say would place too much power in the hands of President Nicolas Maduro's government.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports: