Tuesday, February 28, 2017

NASA Buying Extra Rides to Space Station

The US Space Agency NASA has contracted with Boeing for extra rides for astronauts to fly to the International Space Station on Russian capsules. The extra rides will cost nearly 75 million dollars per person.

 US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Democrat: Trump Suggested Bomb Threats To Jewish Centres May Be False Flags

A Democratic Attorney General who met with Donald Trump has said the US President suggested recent bomb threats at Jewish centres might be so-called 'false flags', though the White House has refuted the claims.

Josh Shapiro was part of a group of state attorneys general who met with Mr. Trump on Tuesday at the White House, after a wave of threats and vandalism on Jewish centres in at least nine states on Monday.

Lorna Shaddick reports.

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Trump takes apart water regulations

US President, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order to review
water regulations.

He'd previously said that they needed to be looked at to ensure they
weren't harming the economy.

The regulations, from the Obama administration, were criticised by
some - with farmers saying they were having a negative impact on their
businesses.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports:

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US Atty Gen'l May Pull Back from Investigating Alleged Police Abuse

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he's worried a recent increase in serious crimes may signal a violent new period ahead for the United States. 

In his first major speech as the country's top law enforcement officer, Sessions also said the Department of Justice is likely to pull back from investigations of alleged police abuse. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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FBI classifies shooting of Indian men as hate crime

The FBI has announced its investigating a shooting in the state of Kansas that targeted two Indian men as a hate crime.

The attacker apparently thought his targets were Iranian.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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Russia vetoes Syria resolution at UN

Russia, joined by China, vetoed a United Nations resolution punishing Syria for the use of chemical weapons.

Syria has been in the midst of civil war for six years, and a UN panel found that chemical weapons were used at least three times in 2014 and 2015.

Steve Mort reports from Moscow that this is not the first time Russia has come to Syria's rescue.

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Russia has been a long-time ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

And as Steve Mort reports from Moscow, the Russians feel the West is not paying attention to the real crisis in Syria.

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US, Chinese diplomats meet

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hosted China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi for talks, which included discussions of North Korea.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump met with China's top diplomat.

Our U.S. Correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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China and Russia veto UN sanctions on Syria

Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations Security Council
resolution aimed at punishing the Syrian government for its alleged
use of chemical weapons.

The move marks the first time that the United States and Russia have
clashed at the UN since Donald Trump became president.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Top Republican calls Trump's proposed State Department budget cuts "dead on arrival"


A prominent Republican in the US Senate is calling President Trump's budget proposals "dead on arrival" on Capitol Hill.


Senator Lindsay Graham of South Caroline says he's horrified by reports that President Trump plans to pay for a massive US military build-up by slashing the State Department's budget by up to one third.


Foreign aid programs are among the President's targets.


The Senator told reporters on Capitol Hill that the White House doesn't understand the importance of America's global diplomatic efforts 


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Trump Meets with Top China Diplomat


President Donald Trump has met face-to-face with China's most senior diplomat Yang Jiechi. 

They discussed the possibility of Trump meeting with President Xi Jinping.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Audio Appears to Reveal Trump Preparing a 10% Tariff on Imports

An audio recording has emerged which suggests that Donald Trump is preparing to impose a 10% duty on all imports into the United States.

The recording appears to be a phone conversation with Wilbur Ross, who has just become US Commerce Secretary.

From  Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Wilbur Ross sworn in as Trump's Commerce Secretary


Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross has been sworn in as Donald Trump's Secretary of Commerce.

The Senate confirmed Ross with a vote of 72-27.  

Here's Kevin McAleese in Washington...

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Kansas shooting suspect said he'd 'killed two Iranians'

Police say an American man arrested for shooting two Indians at a Kansas bar last week later told a barmaid he had just "killed two Iranian people".

Adam Purinton fled 70 miles to Missouri after the attack where he confided in a staff member at a restaurant.

Mr Purinton faces charges of first-degree murder.

Our North America Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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US Department of Justice drops opposition of Texas voter ID law

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The US Department of Justice says it will no longer oppose a Texas
voter ID law, that had been ruled as discriminatory by a federal court
last year.

The move indicates that the Department of Justice will not be backing
civil rights groups who have been challenging the law.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Sir Philip Green Promises BHS Pension Contribution

UK Businessman Sir Philip Green has agreed to contribute to the pensions gap in former retailer BHS.


The chain of department stores collapsed last year with a huge deficit in its pension scheme.


Sir Philip an ex-boss of BHS has been involved in lengthy discussions with the UK's pensions regulator and had promised to sort out the scheme.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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South Korea suggests UN suspend North over use of VX nerve agent

South Korea has suggested that the United Nations should suspend North Korea's seat at the world body, for using a chemical weapon to kill the half-brother of its leader Kim Jong Un.


Seoul says the international community should punish Pyongyang for using of an internationally-banned chemical agent. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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Russia eyes Trump speech for signs of thaw

Russia will be studying Donald Trump's address to Congress [0200GMT Wed] for signs the US government plans to improve ties with Moscow.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has told a panel in the Russian parliament that relations with the United States are at their lowest point since the Cold War.

Steve Mort reports from Moscow where the US President's speech in a few hours time is keenly anticipated.

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NO stone unturned - Congressional investigation into Russia

The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan promises that no stone will be unturned as the intelligence committe continues to investigate the possibility of improper contacts between U.S. political campaigns and Russia.

While U.S. President Donald Trump has denounced the questions as 'fake news' - the chair of the House intelligence committee has said it's well known that Moscow has attempted to interfere in elections.

Speaker Ryan promised the work continues:

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Trump Set To Address Joint Session of Congress

The White House is promising an 'optimistic vision' in President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.

 The families of police officers killed on duty and of people killed by illegal immigrants will be among those in the audience, in the First Lady's box.

 Our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick says Mr. Trump will be hoping to ignite momentum behind his agenda.

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SOUSSE POLICE 'SHAMBOLIC AND COWARDLY'

The Tunisian police response to the terror attack at a beach resort in Sousse in 2015 was 'shambolic' and 'cowardly' according to the ruling of a UK inquest.

38 people were killed when an Islamist gunman opened fire at a hotel.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Trump Blames Obama For Leaks, Town Hall Protests

US President Donald Trump has said in an interview on Fox News that he believes his predecessor is behind various recent national security leaks, and the recent protests at various town hall meetings with members of Congress.

Mr. Trump told Fox and Friends didn't offer any evidence for his claims that Barack Obama was responsible, and Mr. Obama hasn't commented.

But the President added that the behind-the-scenes action he claims is going on would be likely to continue:

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Mr. Trump was speaking to Fox and Friends ahead of his policy address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, and he said repealing Obamacare will be one key priority:

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Austria says Turkish President Can't Campaign for Referendum in Austria

Austria says Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan can't campaign in the country in the run-up to an important Turkish referendum. 

There are estimated to be at least 300 thousand Austrian residents of Turkish origin that could vote in the referendum. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Germany calls for release of reporter detained in Turkey

The German government has protested against the treatment of a reporter for a German newspaper who has been detained in Turkey on charges of spreading terrorist propaganda.

Turkey has jailed hundreds of journalists in a widespread crackdown following last summer's failed coup attempt,

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Syrian opposition pressures Russia on Assad

Diplomats at UN Syria talks in Geneva are putting pressure on Russia to do more to reign in President Bashar al-Assad's government forces.

The Russian delegation is expected to meet with the main opposition group at negotiations on Tuesday as violence continues to rage in Syria.

Steve Mort reports from Moscow.

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1 in 4 Investors Think Euro Zone will Lose a Member

One in four investors in Europe now think in the next year at least one member state will leave the euro zone. 

The so-called "euro break-up" index is now the highest it has been since the debt crisis of 2012.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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SOUSSE INQUESTS CONCLUDE IN LONDON

The inquest into the deaths of 30 British tourists in a terror attack at a hotel in Sousse in Tunisia is wrapping up in London.

38 people were killed in total when a gunman opened fire on the beach on 26th June 2015.

The coroner has decided to reject a request to rule that neglect contributed to the deaths, instead deciding that all 30 Britons were unlawfully killed.

The inquest looked into whether the UK government and travel companies did enough to protect UK holidaymakers.

Susie Evans lost her son, brother and father in the attacks.

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Top Soviet Olympic gymnast sells off medals

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Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut has apparently fallen on hard times and has sold off her Olympic Games medals as well as other trophies in a US auction.  The sale of lots, including two golds and a silver from the Munich Olympics, fetched $333,500.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Outback Austalria arrest of guided missile electrician

An electrician from the town of Young in Australia's outback New South Wales faces life in jail for allegedly helping Islamic State design long-range missiles.
Haisem Zahab, a 42-year-old Australian-born citizen, was arrested on Tuesday as part of an ongoing 18-month investigation, Operation Marksburg, by Australian Federal Police and State police.
Arthur Stevens reports:

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Australian police arrest over guided missile threat

A man has been arrested in outback Australia after he allegedly advised Islamic State overseas on how to develop "high-tech weapons capability".
Australian Federal Police say the 42-year-old man was arrested in the town of Young, 350 kilometres (220 miles) south west of Sydney in relation to terrorism offences which don't relate to any planned domestic attack and comes after an 18-month investigation.

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Trump receives options on IS fight

US President Trump has received a package of options from the Pentagon on how to ramp up the fight against the so-called Islamic State.

He ordered the plans to be drawn up a month ago, after promising to crush the extremist group during his presidential campaign.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Space X plans to fly two space tourists around the moon next year. The company says they will travel faster and further into the Solar System than any human beings have ever done. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 


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Takata pleads guilty to fraud, pay $1b fines

Japanese auto parts manufacturer Takata has plead guilty to one fraud charge and agreed to pay $1 billion in fines and restitution.

Their faulty air bags are found in 42 million vehicles in America, prompting a massive recall.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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WHO publishes first-ever drug-resistant superbug threat list

The World Health Organization has published its first-ever list of the most dangerous antibiotic-resistant superbugs. 


It wants government and researchers to use the list to help spur a global response to preventing and treating superbugs that pose the greatest threat to human health. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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White House on Congress speech, Russia and Yemen

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says President Donald Trump will lay out an "optimistic vision" for America when he outlines his agenda in a speech on Tuesday.

In his first address to Congress, Mr Spicer said president will detail reforms on tax, healthcare and education.

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White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has dismissed the need for a special prosecutor to investigate possible contact between President Donald Trump's aides and Russia.

Last week it was reported that White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus asked the FBI to publicly dismiss reports about alleged contact between Trump associates and Moscow.

When pressed about the allegations, Mr Spicer said "there's nothing there". 

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The White House says The Pentagon is conducting at least three reviews of the raid in Yemen last month that left one US Navy Seal dead.

The father of Chief William Owens has called for a more serious probe into his son's death.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said the information obtained in the raid "will save American lives".

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Fears for civilians as ISIS attacked in Mosul

Iraqi government forces are claiming important military gains against the self-declared Islamic State group in the city of Mosul.
The US-backed Iraqi army says it's taken a key bridge across the Tigris River, enabling an assault on ISIS-held territory.
But as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, there are fears for the safety of hundreds of thousands of civilians in the city.

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More bomb threats at US Jewish centers

At least eight Jewish centers in the United States have been evacuated
after receiving bomb threats.
It comes after police in Philadelphia announced that over 100
headstones had been vandalized at a Jewish cemetery.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN calls on Australian government to ensure protections for indigenous women

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The United Nations says that the Australian government is failing to
protect indigenous women.

UN officials say aboriginal women are below nearly all socio-economic
indicators of
equality.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin has more from New York.

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UN report claims North Korea ran arms op out of Malaysia

North Korea has been running an arms operation out of Malaysia, according to a United Nations report.


The unreleased report, seen by Reuters news agency, claimed that North Korean intelligence agents had run a front company to sell battlefield radio equipment in violation of international law. 


Our correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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Lawmakers investigate Trump, Russia connections

The chair of the U.S. House of Representatives intelligence committee says he's not on a witch hunt, but he also has not ruled anything out when it comes to questions about contacts between campaigns and the Russian government.

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he hasn't called Russia in a decade, but reporters were quick to point out, he travelled to Russia for the Miss Universe pageant in 2013.

Committee chair Representative Devin Nunes says he's ruled nothing out as his committee investigates whether there were improper contacts between Moscow and American presidential campaigns.

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Following a photo opportunity with health care executives, as the camera operators were packing up, President Trump said he hasn't called Russia in a decade.

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DUR: 14


House Intelligence committe chair Devin Nunes confirmed his investigation continues:

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Representative Devin Nunes says so far his investigations have not turned up any confirmed contacts between the Russians and American political campaigns.

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George W Bush says Trump/Russia 'question needs to be answered'

Former President George W Bush says "we all need answers" on allegations about Donald Trump's campaign's links with Russia.

In a rare TV interview, President Bush defended a free press said religious liberty was the "bedrock of our freedom".

Nina-Maria Potts reports from Washington.

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Pres. Trump calls for $54 billion US defense hike


Donald Trump's first budget as President will call for a $54 billion dollar boost to defense spending - a 10 percent hike.

Mr Trump had campaigned on rebuilding what he called America's depleted military.

Trump said more details would come on Tuesday when he delivers his budget speech to a joint session of Congress.

Speaking at a White House breakfast attended by US state leaders the President described his proposed 2018 defense-spend as historic...

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President Trump said the multi-billion dollar military budget would be paid for by making cuts elsewhere...

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Hungary Builds Second Fence on its Border with Serbia

Hungary has begun building a second fence along its southern border with Serbia to prevent migrants from entering the country.

The building of the first razor wire fence during the European Union's migration crisis drew strong criticism from Brussels.

Our Europe correspondent Katie Parkins reports.

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