Friday, October 26, 2018

Harry Potter course for law students in India

One of India's top law universities has introduced a new course that aims to delve into the legal world of JK Rowling's Harry Potter series. 

The course will be taught at the National University of Juridical Sciences in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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FBI searches postal facility near Miami in hunt for person behind suspected explosive packages


The FBI has searched a postal facility near Miami as they try to find the person behind a series of suspected explosive packages sent to high profile Americans.

The Clintons, Obamas and Hollywood actor Robert De Niro were among the intended targets.

Meanwhile, as our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports, there also was a false alarm in New York City on Thursday:

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Google Memo Details Response to Sexual Harassment Allegations

Google has reportedly issued an explanation to its employees about the company response to sexual harassment allegations. 

The internal memo is in response to a report in the New York Times that says Google gave the creator of the Android mobile phone a multibillion dollar exit package after he had been accused of sexual misconduct. 

Silicon Valley reporter Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Saudi Arabia Reversal on Khashoggi Killing

Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor says new evidence indicates journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death was no accident. 

And CIA Director Gina Haspel has returned to Washington from an intelligence gathering mission in Turkey, where she  reportedly heard an audio recording of Khashoggi's killing. 

US Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports on the international investigation. 

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UK apologises after immigrants wrongly forced to take DNA tests

The British Home Secretary has apologised after it was discovered that officials wrongly forced immigrants to take DNA tests, to prove they were entitled to settle in the UK.


A review into the matter found that some relatives of Gurkhas and Afghan nationals employed by the British government were among those asked to provide the DNA proof.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Philip Green named as businessman in centre of alleged scandal

Billionaire businessman Sir Philip Green has been named as the man at the centre of sexual harassment and bullying allegations which a British newspaper has been barred from reporting.  


The retail tycoon was named in the House of Lords under parliamentary privilege,  in a case which is being described as the UK's MeToo scandal.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Koreas finish removal of weapons from Joint Security Area


South and North Korea have completed removing troops, guard posts and weapons from the Joint Security Area with the help of the United Nations Command. Now stripped of its weapons, the two Koreas want that area within the DMZ to be one of peace, and not hostility.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


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The Joint Security Area is usually the spot for negotiations between the two Koreas.

But it's also been the scene of several bloody shootouts since the end of the Korean War.

To prevent that from happening again and help along current peace talks, all troops and weapons were removed from that area.

Unarmed North and South Korean military police will now be able to patrol freely on both sides of the line separating the two countries.

And the changes could mean a boon for DMZ tourism. Korean visitors and foreign tourists will also be able to step across that famous dividing line.

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New explosives devices target Biden & De Niro

US police have intercepted two more suspected bombs addressed to
former Vice President Joe Biden and actor Robert De Niro.

In total nine devices have been discovered since Monday, targeting
high profile Democrats including former President Barack Obama and
Bill Clinton.

President Donald Trump is blaming the media for "anger" that is
stoking tensions.

Nick Harper in New York has the latest.

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President Trump's latest response to the attacks is worrying Democrats
as Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Facebook fined for serious breach of the law


The UK's date protection watchdog has fined Facebook  $640,000 for its role in the data scandal involving British firm Cambridge Analytica.  


The Information Commissioners office accused the social media giant of allowing a serious breach of the law.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Google abandons Berlin plans

Google says it is abandoning plans to to open a campus in Berlin, a
move being hailed as a victory for local anti-gentrification
activists.

Tensions have been high in Germany's capital over rising rents and the
growing influence of tech companies.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Landmine sweeps in DMZ unearth Korean War remains


The South Korean military has discovered Korean War remains as it sweeps for mines in the DMZ. Both Koreas hope to discover more war dead as peace efforts lead to the removal of mines and other weapons from the border.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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South Korea's defense ministry says two sets of remains were discovered near Arrowhead Ridge.

The area saw intense fighting during the Korean War.

Soldiers from both Koreas are now removing landmines ahead a project next year to recover war remains.

The landmine sweeps are part of an inter-Korean deal to gradually remove weapons and guard posts along the DMZ.

The ministry believes one set of remains belong to a young army Sergeant.

President Moon Jae-in Tweeted the young Sergeant now returns to us… 65 years after he was killed in action.

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Russia sees NATO exercise as 'sabre-rattling'


50,000 troops from more than 30 NATO countries are beginning military exercises in Northern Europe, known as Trident Juncture 2018.  NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the drills send a clear message that the alliance is ready to defend allies against any threat. But Russia has called them 'reckless sabre rattling', as Lucy Taylor reports.
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Boat on way to launch of work on tallest statue capsizes off Mumbai coast, killing one

One person has drowned off the coast of Mumbai after a boat capsized on its way to an event to mark the launch of work on what is expected to be the world's tallest statue. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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US President calls for end to political hostility after suspected explosive packages sent to Democrats


US President Donald Trump is calling for the end of hostility in US politics after suspected explosive packages were sent to several high profile Democrats.

But ex-CIA Director John Brennan, a target of one of the packages, accused the President of inciting "feelings of anger" himself.

The FBI is now investigating multiple suspicious packages sent to the Clintons, Obamas and several others.

Speaking at a political rally in Wisconsin, President Trump also asked Americans to come together:

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Cathay Pacific Reveals Massive Data Breach


Hong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, has revealed that the personal data of 9.4 million passengers was leaked earlier this year.

In a statement released last night, Cathay said it was contacting the affected passengers and that it had informed authorities about the breach.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Record breaking lottery won in US

A lottery ticket holder in South Carolina has is now the winner of the largest jackpot in US history.

It's worth just under one-point-six billion dollars. 

US Correspondent Harry Horton has that story. 

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Crown Prince Calls for Justice in Murder of Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has broken his silence on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. At a major investment conference in Riyadh bin Salman promised to bring Khashoggi's killers to justice. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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FBI investigates package bombing campaign

The FBI has launched a terrorism investigation after at least six
explosive devices were sent to US Democrat politicians and supporters
including former US Presidents Obama and Clinton.

FBI officials have confirmed the "multiple similar packages" seem to
be connected.

The intercepted devices were sent to the Clintons home in New York,
the Obamas home in Washington DC, the offices of the New York
Governor, former Attorney General Eric Holder, and billionaire George
Soros.

CNN's office in New York was also evacuated after a "live" device and
an envelope of white powder was found.

New York City's Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke about that discovery.

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CNN evacuated as bombs sent to former US Presidents

Police have evacuated CNN's building in New York, after a suspicious
package was found.

It comes just hours after bombs were sent to former Presidents Barack
Obama and Bill Clinton.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Bombs sent in mail to Clintons & Obamas

US police are investigating explosive devices sent to former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.

Authorities believe the explosive devices are similar to the one sent
to billionaire George Soros earlier this week, who lives not far from
the Clintons.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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