Friday, July 26, 2019

US Economy Grows by 2.1% in Q2

The U.S. economy grew at a healthy rate in the second quarter of the year, rising at an annual rate of 2.1%.

The growth was mostly driven by strong consumer spending, as our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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RECORD-BREAKING WEATHER CAUSING TRAVEL CHAOS IN UK

Record-breaking hot temperatures in the UK have led to continued travel chaos across the country. 

There have been numerous flight cancellations, major train delays and Eurostar says its traffic has been severely disrupted. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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UK and EU reiterate their positions over Brexit deal

The UK and the EU have reiterated their positions on Brexit.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to change Theresa May's withdrawal agreement.

But the European Union says it won't budge on Mr Johnson's demands.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Brussels. 

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UK, IRELAND HOLD TALKS

The British and Irish governments are holding their first talks (Friday) since Boris Johnson became UK Prime Minister.

Mr Johnson says Britain will leave the EU on October 31st, with or without a new deal in place.

The EU says it will not renegotiate the existing Withdrawal Agreement that Boris Johnson says is 'dead'.

His new government is rolling out domestic plans amid speculation of a UK election within months.

Conservative Party Chairman James Cleverly says the new administration is getting to work.

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Hunger-striking opposition figure detained in Moscow

Russian opposition figure Lyubov Sobol [PRON: lieu-BOV SO-buhl] was detained in the early hours of Friday while demanding to be allowed to run in local elections. Sobol, who has been on hunger strike for nearly two weeks, was filmed being forced into a car by police. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Indian parliament's lower house clears instant divorce ban bill

In India, a bill to criminalise the practice of instant divorce in Islam has been passed by the parliament's lower house.

The bill criminalises the practice of instant divorce by Muslim men, seeking jail sentences for those who are guilty.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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US Urges North Korea to Engage Diplomatically

The United States is urging North Korea to pursue a diplomatic course after the North carried out two short-range missile tests.

Experts say North Korea has continued to develop its missile and nuclear weapons capability since the first summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump.  

The U.S. State Department is urging the country to refrain from further provocations.

Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus says Washington is hoping for a return to working-level talks aimed at persuading the North to denuclearize.

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

UN condemns Mogadishu suicide attack; can't confirm envoy was target

The United Nations has strongly condemned Wednesday's deadly terror attacks in Mogadishu.

The suicide bombing at government offices reportedly killed six people and injured several others including the mayor.

Somali-based extremist group Al Shabab has claimed responsibility, saying it was targeting local officials and the UN Special Envoy to Somalia.

Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan with the details. 

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Trump Admin to Resume Executions of Death Row Inmates

The US Justice Department plans to resume executing federal prisoners who've been sentenced to death.

It's been 16 years since the federal government has imposed capital punishment on prisoners. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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UK HEATWAVE - HOTTEST JULY DAY ON RECORD

The UK has experienced its hottest July day on record.


As temperatures soared, the heat caused problems on transport lines and advice on how to stay safe in the hot weather has been handed out.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.



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Puerto Rico's embattled Governor resigns


Puerto Rico's embattled Governor Ricardo Rosello is resigning after days of demonstrations against him.

Protestors have paralysed the island's capital, San Juan, after a scandal involving leaked messages from Mr Rosello and his close associates.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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Tanzania sets up Ebola scanners

The Government of Tanzania has improved its preparedness for detecting the Ebola Virus Disease at transit points like its airports.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.

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UK, EU DIG IN ON BREXIT

The UK and EU are digging into their Brexit positions on Boris Johnson's first full day as Prime Minister.

He's been giving a statement to the House of Commons.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Epstein found semi-conscious in prison

Businessman Jeffrey Epstein, who is in prison awaiting trial on sex
trafficking charges, has been found semi-conscious in his cell.

Authorities are trying to work out if he was assaulted or attempted suicide.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Kidnapped Aid Worker in Nigeria pleads for rescue from insurgents


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One of six abducted workers of Action Against Hunger, a non-governmental organisation in Borno state, who was kidnapped last week by insurgents suspected to be members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), has spoken from captivity.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja.


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Paris expected to break all time temperature record

Paris is due to hit/has hit its hottest temperature on record on Thursday, of xx degrees (adapt as appropriate, expected 43°) beating the previous record of 40.4 which had stood for over 70 years.

It's the second major heatwave of the summer in the French capital.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 



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Belgium sizzles under record-breaking heatwave

Belgium is preparing for another potentially record-breaking hot day.

The highest ever all-time temperature was recorded in the country's history on Wednesday.

And the heatwave is causing problems. 

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Brussels.

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ST PETERSBURG RESIDENTS PROTEST FOR FAIR ELECTIONS

Thousands of protesters rallied in St Petersburg on Wednesday to demand fair elections.

This comes after similar demonstrations in Moscow in recent weeks.

Ross Cullen has more.

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BORIS JOHNSON HOLDS FIRST CABINET

Boris Johnson is into his first full day in office as UK Prime Minister.

His new cabinet has been meeting for the first time, after a raft of senior ministers were culled.

Mr Johnson is promising to deliver Brexit on 31st October and believes he can strike an improved deal with the EU.

But he has a wafer-thin majority in the House of Commons, leading to speculation he's preparing for a general election within months.

Remain-backing Conservative MP Dr Phillip Lee says the question is how he and his colleagues respond to the new administration.

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Rwandans Arrested in Kampala

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More than 40 people believed to be Rwandan nationals have been arrested in Uganda during a joint operation by security agencies.

The group was intercepted holding a meeting at a church in Kampala suburb.

 

Since February 2019, relations between Uganda and Rwanda have been strained over economic and political disagreements.
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