Sunday, April 30, 2017

President Trump refuses to rule out military action against North Korea

US President Donald Trump refused to confirm or deny that the possibility of military operations against North Korea are still on the table

In an interview with the CBS News program "Face the Nation" - just hours after the American president denounced mainstream media as fake during a campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania - Donald Trump also had some praise for Kim Jong Un

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:

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US hiring improves, while interest rate holds

Better US jobs data but no interest rate rise are expected in the week ahead.

Monthly figures are likely to show improved hiring over the last 4 weeks.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Saturday, April 29, 2017

EU leaders agree guidelines for Brexit

The 27 remaining EU leaders have reached an unanimous agreement on the guidelines for Brexit - according to them, in just four minutes.
They set out that agreement must be reached on the rights of EU citizens in the UK, the status of Ireland, and the size of the divorce settlement, before talks about trade can start.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Friday, April 28, 2017

North Korea test-fires missile

US and South Korean officials have confirmed that North Korea attempted to test-fire a ballistic missile which filed, with the White House issuing a 2 sentence statement confirming President Trump has been briefed.

The test came hours after a special briefing at the U.N. Security Council led by U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson/

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US State of Arkansas executes 4th prisoner in a week

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The US southern state of Arkansas has executed its fourth man within
the week after 12 years without administering the death sentence.

The lethal injections given to the 4 prisoners came just days before
the state's supply of the drug was due to expire.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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HOLD FOR 0400 GMT - Trump's 100th day dawns

Donald Trump is spending his 100th day in office….a milestone that historians often use to assess the effectiveness of each President's administration.


He's conceded the job is harder than he thought….and is controversially claiming to have accomplished more during the first stage of his Presidency than any of his predecessors.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Inquiry into US soldier deaths

An inquiry is underway after two US soldiers died in Afghanistan.

The investigation will look into whether they were killed by friendly fire.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Trump says he's "true friend" of gun owners

US President Donald Trump has described himself as true friend and champion of gun owners.

He made the remarks during a speech to pro-gun lobby group, the National Rifle Association.

Mr Trump is the first sitting President to address an NRA gathering since Ronald Reagan.

Steve Mort reports.

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US-Backed Push towards Raqqa

US Backed forces say they've  taken several neighborhoods from Islamic State in the Syrian town of Tabqa.

The Syrian Democratic Forces  are making a push to oust Islamic State from its stronghold in Raqqa city. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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US Congress keeps federal government open

Congressional lawmakers have reached a compromise to keep the U.S. federal government running. 

But that doesn't mean they've addressed any of the policies that President Trump wants to implement.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US warns of military action against North Korea

The United States says it would be willing to take military action against North Korea if it does not desist in its nuclear ambitions.

The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made the comments during a special high level meeting of the United Nations Security Council. 

China's Foreign Minister however warned that the use of force did not solve differences. 

Speaking before the Security Council Secretary Tillerson did not rule out the possibility of US action. 

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Secretary Tillerson warned of the increasing threat of North Korea.

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Secretary Tillerson said the international community must increase pressure on North Korea.

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China's foreign minister Wang Yi warned against threatened American military action.

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China's foreign minister Wang Yi said it was not only China who was responsible for solving the issue.

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Russian activist blinded in chemical attack

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A Russian political activist has been left blinded after being attacked with a chemical.  Natalia Fyodorova was leaving her house when a man splashed her in the face and ran away.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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US threatens new North Korea sanctions, offers negotiations

The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the world must be
stronger in its opposition to North Korea's nuclear program.

Speaking at a high-level ministerial meeting of the UN Security
Council Tillerson threatened new sanctions against Pyongyang but said
the US would prefer a "negotiated solution".

He also urged China, North's Korea's main trading partner, to cut off
all financial avenues for the country.

Our correspondent in New York Nick Harper says this meeting was as
much about the relationship between the US and China.

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Our correspondent in New York Nick Harper says this meeting was about
providing a united front.

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Brazil: general strike kicks off


Millions of workers in Brazil are on strike, protesting proposed changes to the country's labor laws and its pension system.

Many public transport workers, bankers, and teachers are taking part in the demonstrations, which have paralyzed cities across the country.

Andrea Arenas reports

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UK TERROR DETAINEE NAMED

The man arrested on suspicion of terror offences in London's Westminster on Thursday has been named as UK national Khalid Mohamed Omar Ali by British media.

Meanwhile, British police say they believe they foiled an active but separate terror plot with raids on Thursday which saw a woman shot.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Google and Facebook confirm $100m scam


Google and Facebook have confirmed they were duped in a reported 100 million dollar scam.

A 48-year-old Latvian man is accused of scamming the internet giants from at least 2013 to 2015.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:


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U.S. 1st Quarter growth weakest in three years

The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 0.7% in the first
quarter of 2017 marking its lowest rate of growth for three years.

Weak consumer spending is a large reason for the weak data but
economists do expect the economy to pickup later in the year.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Compromise in the works to keep US government running

Congressional lawmakers are nearing a compromise to keep the U.S. federal government running. 

The U.S. federal government is set to "run out of money" - the funding and spending rules - are set to expire, which would cause a shutdown.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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President sacks 9932 public employees in one go

The President of Tanzania has sacked more than 2% of his civil service in one go - telling nearly 10,000 workers that they are out of a job. He accuses them of faking academic qualifications, and promises to root out incompetence and corruption. Dan Ashby has more.

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Violent mob storms Macedonian parliament

Unrest is building in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia after masked and bare-chested men stormed the country's parliament.

Opposition leaders were badly beaten - many of whom needed hospital treatment.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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French Front National in Holocaust denial row 8 days before election run-off

The man who was supposed to take over the interim leadership of France's Front National has had to step down over statements he made denying the Holocaust.
Marine Le Pen has resigned temporarily from the party leadership to focus on the presidential race.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Russia bans opposition movement ahead of weekend protests

Russian authorities have banned an opposition political movement on the eve of nationwide anti-Kremlin protests. The "Open Russia" organization was founded by Mikhail Khodorkovsky, exiled former oligarch and one of Russia's President Vladimir Putin's most vocal critics. The movement was declared an "undesirable organization" representing a threat to the state. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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WOMAN SHOT IN TERROR RAIDS IN LONDON

A woman's been shot in an anti-terror raid in London.

The woman in her 20s is now in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Six people were arrested in total after the raid in north-west London and a related operation in Kent in south east England.

The arrests were made on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorist acts.

Police say it's not connected to an arrest in Westminster on Thursday of a man also suspected of terrorist offences.

Rachel Venables is on the street in Willesden in north-west London where armed officers swooped on Thursday.

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German parliament approves partial burka ban

Germany's lower house of parliament has approved banning full-face coverings in certain public spaces. 

The so-called burka ban has become an election issue in the country this year.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Human Rights Watch calls for legal action against India's "cow protectors"

Human Rights Watch is urging Indian authorities to prosecute self-appointed "cow protectors" who have carried out violent attacks against individuals.

There has been a increase in such incidents against those suspected of being involved in beef trade, with Hindus considering the cow to be a holy animal.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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India Mulls Reserved Jobs For Transgender Persons

The Indian Parliament has proposed reservation in the fields of education and work for transgender persons.

The community is one of the most marginalized in the country and transgender persons often struggle to get regular jobs because of discrimination. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Trump Warns of ‘Major, Major’ Conflict with N. Korea, Praises Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump has said a 'major' conflict with North Korea could be possible, amid a standoff over its nuclear and missile programmes, but added that he still wants to resolve the crisis peacefully.

Speaking to the Reuters news agency in the Oval Office, Mr. Trump also praised his Chinese counterpart for his handling of Pyongyang. 

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Venezuelan Opposition Rejects Government's Plans to Leave OAS

Venezuela's  opposition-led National Assembly staged a special session in an open air basketball arena, to reject the Venezuelan government's decision to withdraw from the Organization of American States. 
The OAS promotes democracy and human rights among member states and it has been critical of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Juan Carlos Lamas has more from Caracas. 
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Pres. Trump downplays accomplishments

U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to redefine his accomplishments in his first 100 days in office.

He signed another executive order, this time in regards to the Veterans Administration, and yet how the U.S. government will continue to be funded is an open question.

Having made nearly 20 concrete promises to voters on what he would accomplish in his first 100 days in office, now President Trump says it's no big deal.

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US Chief Justice warns against the administration's stance on immigration


Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts has warned about the Trump administration's stance on deporting naturalized citizens.

Roberts and other Supreme Court justices say that it is becoming very easy for the government to strip people of citizenship for lying about minor offenses.

Andrea Arenas reports

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United Airlines reaches financial settlement with passenger dragged off plane

United Airlines has reached a financial settlement with the doctor who was dragged off one of the company's overbooked flights earlier this month.


The airline has also unveiled new procedures to prevent the violent removal of a passenger from occurring again.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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White House blames Obama administration over Flynn scandal

The White House is defending itself against questions over whether it did proper background checks on disgraced former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

The Pentagon has announced an investigation into whether Mr Flynn, a retired military officer, broke the law by receiving money from Russia.

This follows other investigations by Congress into the payments.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer said it was appropriate for the Defense Department to investigate the matter, but he blamed the former Obama administration for giving Mr Flynn a security clearance that the incoming adminisatration relied upon.

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Mr Flynn has reportedly offered to testify about other Trump administration dealings with Russia in exchange for immunity, but this offer is yet to be accepted.




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US calls for UN Security Council pressure to stop Russia's backing of Syrian government

The US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley lashed out at Russia in the latest Security Council session on Syria. 


As the civilian casualty count climbs and the humanitarian situation deteriorates, the US says members must put more pressure on Russia to stop covering up for the Syrian regime. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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US investigation into national security compromise from imports

The US government has launched an investigation into whether metal
imports could compromise national security.

The Trump administration says aluminium imports from China and
elsewhere could undermine the USA's efforts to build military
equipment.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports

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Russia and Japan urge North Korea to avoid provocative behaviour

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Russia and Japan are calling on North Korea and other countries to refrain from any action that could exacerbate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.  Japan's Shinzo Abe held talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin on issues such Pyongyang's nuclear programme, economic cooperation and the territorial dispute between the two countries. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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US urges Venezuela to release detained American citizen


The US government is urging Venezuela to release an American citizen currently being held in the country.

Joshua Holt is in his mid-20s and was detained on weapons charges in June last year.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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