Monday, July 31, 2017

US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro

The US is imposing new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

It follows weekend elections for a new constituent assembly to redraft the country's constitution allowing Maduro to consolidate power.

The US and other countries have described the vote as illegitimate.

Steve Mort reports.

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White House: Scaramucci comments "inappropriate; all staff report to General Kelly

Ousted White House communications director Antony Scaramucci no longer has any Administration role, just days after getting the job. 
In a magazine interview Scaramucci had directed a tirade at other members of Trump's team which the president's press secretary said he found "inappropriate".
In the first White House briefing since a major West Wing shake up, she also said all staff would now report to new chief-of-staff General Kelly. 
Kate fisher reports from Washington

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White House announces new sanctions on Venezuela

The White House has announced new sanctions on Venezuela. In a briefing today, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said sanctions are being directed at President Nicolas Maduro. US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster also spoke condemning civil rights abuses in Venezuela. Mnuchin described Maduro as a dictator.

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Los Angeles to host 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles is to host the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, after months of
speculation.

It will be the third time the Olympics have been held in the city -
and opens the door for Paris to hold the 2024 games.

Frances Read reports from LA.

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Yemenis who won "greencard lottery" stranded in visa process due to US travel ban

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Yemen is urging the U.S. government to assist Yemenis who won an
American visa in the "green card lottery" but are now stranded in
Malaysia after President Trump introduced a temporary travel ban.

The United States does not maintain a diplomatic post in war-torn
Yemen so its citizens are given other countries for their visa
application, for many it's Malaysia.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Scaramucci fired as Trump claims there is "no chaos" at White House

Donald Trump has fired his brand new Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci….who only began his new job ten days ago.


The President took the move on the advice of his new Chief of Staff, as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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$12B merger deal for 2 US media companies

Discovery Communications has agreed to a deal to buy Scripps Networks in a merger valued at nearly $12 billion.

The two media companies produce everything from Shark Week on the Discovery Channel to the endlessly popular House Hunters.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US VP warns Russia is biggest threat to Baltics

US Vice-President Mike Pence says there's no bigger threat to the three Baltic states than Russia.

At a press conference in Estonia he said Russia continued to "seek to redraw international borders by force" and divide European nations.

The remarks come amid increasing tension between the US and Russia.

Kate Fisher reports.

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Apple removes over 50 VPNs from its China App Store

Apple has removed over 50 virtual private networks-or VPNs- from its
app store in China.

VPNs are used to access websites in places where they may be banned or
restricted and several of the app creators have accused Apple of
prioritizing its ties with Beijing over internet freedom.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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General John Kelly sworn in as White House Chief of Staff

Donald Trump's new White House Chief of Staff is getting to grips with the job after being formally sworn in by the President.


General John Kelly faces the monumental task of bringing order to a White House in chaos.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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John Kelly becomes the first Army General to be appointed White House Chief of Staff since the Nixon era.


He was serving as President Trump's Director of Homeland Security.


After swearing him in, President Trump expressed full confidence in him.


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China hits back at Trump over North Korea

China has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he tweeted that he was "very disappointed" with China's attitude towards North Korea.

Beijing says all sides need to work for a solution, amid increasing international concern about North Korea's nuclear capabilities.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Nigeria Military Service Chiefs moved to Maiduguri

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Nigeria's acting president Yemi Osibanjo has ordered the relocation of senior military service chiefs from the capital Abuja to  the country's northeastern Maiduguri in Borno  following repeated attacks by suspected members of the extremist group Boko Haram.


Sophia Adengo reports:


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Private Case against Tony Blair For Iraq War Blocked

The UK's High Court has dismissed an attempt to bring a private case against former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, which accused him of a 'crime of aggression' over the Iraq War.


The case was brought by an ex-Iraqi general, but the court ruled there would be no prospect of the case being successful


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Al Shabaab attacks African Union soldiers in Somalia

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Al shabaab militants attacked and killed African Union soldiers in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Sunday.

The AU has condemned the attack on its mission there known as AMISOM--and says it will not deter its resolve to see peace Somalia.

Colettra Wanjohi has more from Addis Abba.

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EU countries submit final applications for London-based agencies post Brexit

European Union countries are submitting their final applications to host EU agencies currently located in the UK post brexit.

The deadline for submissions is midnight Monday, central European time. 

At least 21 of the 27 remaining countries are expected to participate in the race to play home to the agencies which bring jobs and influence.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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Putin orders Washington to cut 755 of its diplomatic staff

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The Russian President has confirmed that the United States has to cut 755 of its diplomatic staff in Russia. Moscow is also seizing some US diplomatic property.  The move comes after the US Senate approved new sanctions against Russia for its alleged interference in the 2016 US election.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Security upgrades at Australian airports may become permanent

Permanent security upgrades could be imposed at Australian airports to protect travellers from terrorists after authorities foiled an alleged plot to bring down a passenger plane.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Sydney terror couple ordered to stand trial

In Australia, a young Sydney couple accused of plotting a terrorist attack kissed and hugged in the dock after being ordered to stand trial in Sydney's Supreme Court.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Terror plotters now behind bars in Sydney

In Australia, Five men and a teenager plotting to carry out a terrorist attack on Sydney police headquarters and other government buildings are now behind bars.
Arthur Stevens has more

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German minister: U.S sanctions on Russia violate international law

Germany's economy minister sharply criticized planned U.S. sanctions against Russia, calling them a violation of international law.

Berlin is upset that European companies could be negatively affected by the sanctions.

Ira Spitzer has more from the German capital.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Heads to Court for Tax Fraud Accusations

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to appear in a Spanish courtroom later today as he faces accusations of evading millions in taxes. 

Cristiano denies the allegations—but prosecutors say it's clear he breached tax obligations in Spain.  

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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India puts flights from Europe and Russia under scanner over dog smuggling

Custom officers in India are keeping a close watch on flights coming in from Russia and Eastern European countries. 

Officials say many cases have emerged of passengers trying to smuggle in exotic dogs stuffed in suitcases. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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