Tuesday, October 31, 2017

NYC officials: 8 dead in Manhattan attack, suspect shot and in custody

At least eight people have been killed and 15 others injured in New York City, after a truck plowed into pedestrians and cyclists on a section of the West Side Highway in Lower Manhattan. 

City officials say the suspect was shot and is now in police custody.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said the attack, which he called an especially cowardly act, is being investigated as a terrorism case. 


New York Police Commissioner said the truck also collided with a school bus, injuring two students and two adults. The suspect was shot by a police officer as he emerged from the vehicle.


Governor Andrew Cuomo says while it appears to be deliberate act, there does not appear to be a wider plot.



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Tech Companies Testify re Election Interference

Top executives for Facebook Google and Twitter began two days of testimony on Capitol Hill with an appearance in front of the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on crime and terrorism. 

Lawmakers grilled the representatives for the social media giants about how their online platforms were used to spread misinformation and propaganda in the 2016 US presidential election. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.  (WRAP)

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At least 8 dead in New York City attack

At least 8 people are confirmed dead after a pick up truck slammed through a bicycle lane, knocking over cyclists and pedestrians in New York City.

The attack came just hours before millions were expected to don costumes to celebrate Halloween. 

New York City police arrested a 29-year-old suspect, shooting him in the leg to subdue him as he ran through the crowd, brandishing fake weapons.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed the attack.

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U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on twitter he is aware of the violence, posting, "looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. Law enforcement is following this closely."

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At least 6 dead, 15 injured in NYC after truck ploughs into pedestrians, cyclists

In New York City, at least six people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a truck reportedly plowed into pedestrians and cyclists in Lower Manhattan


One suspect is now in custody. 


Our New York correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Netflix cancels 'House of Cards' series after Kevin Spacey accused of sexual harrassment

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Netflix has decided to cancel its hit show House of Cards, after star
Kevin Spacey was accused of sexually harassing a minor. There had
already been plans in place to end at the show's sixth season but now
Netflix says it will permanently "suspend production"

While Mr Spacey has apologized for his behavior, Netflix said it's
deeply troubled by the news.

Our correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Beijing and Seoul to normalize ties following Thaad tensions

Beijing and Seoul have agreed to put aside their differences over the controversial US Thaad anti-missile deployment in South Korea.


The move to normalize relations comes after a year-long standoff that has chilled bilateral relations and hit at South Korean businesses.


Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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Refugees in mortal danger as Australian detention centre on Manus Island closes

Refugees refusing to leave Australia's now closed Manus Island detention
centre have been forced to endure a restless night fearful of attack and
with little power or water.
More than 600 refugees and asylum seekers remained inside the facility
in Papua New Guinea's Lombrum Navy Base overnight, many too scared to
venture out.
The group made an eleventh-hour bid in the PNG Supreme Court to prevent
the centre's scheduled closure on Tuesday night.
Senator Nick McKim told Australia's ABC that Electricity had been cut to
two buildings by early evening while some of those holed up were doing
what they could to guard against dehydration.

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UK Police investigate Weinstein claims



British Police are investigating seven reports of sexual assault relating to an investigation into Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein.


Officers say so far no arrests have been made.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports



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Tech giants reveal scope of online Russia-activity during 2016 US election


Social Media giants, Facebook and Twitter are giving details on the widespread influence of Russian posts during the 2016 presidential election.  

In prepared testimony for a Senate Hearing, Facebook revealed that 126 million Americans saw Russia-backed posts. 

Kevin McAleese reports...

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Ex-preident of Catalonia speaks in Brussels after fleeing Barcelona

The ousted president of the Catalan parliament is in Brussels but says he's not applying for political asylum as many had expected he would.

Carles Puigdemont says he won't return to Spain until he has guarantees of a fair judicial process after being charged with rebellion for declaring independence after an illegal referendum.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock has been following a press conference by the former Catalan leader in Brussels.

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UN critical of US Puerto Rico hurricane response

The United Nations has criticized the United States' slow response in helping hurricane-hit Puerto Rico.

Most of the US territory is still without power.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Pres. Trump pushes back following indictments

U.S. President is pushing back following the first indictments filed by special counsel Robert Mueller.

In a separate court filing, a federal judge has agreed that the special counsel  may force testimony to pursue the investigation into possible collusion.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Pres. Trump pushes back following indictments

U.S. President is pushing back following the first indictments filed by special counsel Robert Mueller.

In a separate court filing, a federal judge has agreed that the special counsel  may force testimony to pursue the investigation into possible collusion.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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BoE estimates 75 thousand financial services jobs to go if there is a "hard Brexit"

The Bank of England estimates up to 75 thousand jobs could be lost in the UK's crucial financial services industry if the UK fails to reach a Brexit agreement with the European Union. 

British broadcaster, the BBC is reporting that senior figures in the Bank believe that to be a reasonable scenario if no deal is struck on financial services between the UK and its European counterparts.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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HARRASSMENT CLAIMS SWIRL AT UK PARLIAMENT

The UK's parliament is in the grip of growing claims of harassment by British MPs.

The Sun newspaper has published a so-called 'dossier' of alleged misconduct by MPs from the governing Conservative Party.

The government and the Speaker of the House of Commons have vowed to reform disciplinary regimes in Westminster and make it easier for alleged victims to report inappropriate behaviour.

Correspondent Olly Barratt says the issue is heaping pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May.


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Former Catalan President in Brussels, But No Formal Asylum Request

Catalonia's now former president and five of his ministers start a second day in Brussels—as they face charges back home in Spain. 

They've hired a human rights attorney who specializes in asylum—but that attorney says no request for asylum has been made.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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India sets up panel to look at merging struggling banks

India has set up a ministerial panel to examine and oversee the mergers of the country's public sector banks, which are struggling under the burden of bad debts.

The panel will be led by India's finance minister.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Another Australian parliamentarian facing dual citizenship query

The Australian government continues on its citizenship roller coaster with another senior government member under a cloud due to potential dual citizenship.
It comes following the disqualification from parliament of the Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and 4 senators last week.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne.

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One pollutant killed 500,000 Indians in 2015

For the first time ever, a study by the medical journal Lancet has revealed how PM2.5 was the sole pollutant responsible for the deaths of over 500,000 Indians in 2015.

Earlier this week, the same study revealed how more people died of pollution in India in 2015 compared to anywhere else in the world.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Arrests in US Mueller investigation could be the first of many


Two ex-Trump campaign aides have pleaded not guilty to a series of charges including money laundering and acting as unregistered agents for Ukraine's former government.

 

Ex-campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his business associate Rick Gates handed themselves in to federal authorities on Monday morning.

 

Meanwhile a third former member of the Trump campaign...George Papadopoulos...has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.

 

The arrests are the first as a result of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into allegations of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia in the 2016 US presidential election.


Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:


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Sahel G5, UN Security Council meet on supporting regional counter-terror force


Growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Africa's Sahel region -- and the risk of a spillover into Sub-Saharan Africa -- brought the Sahel G5 states to the United Nations Monday.

On the agenda... UN Security Council options to support a regional counter-terror force tasked with combating violent extremism and organized criminal activity. 
Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the latest from New York.

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Monday, October 30, 2017

Judge blocks Trump’s ban on transgender soldiers

A U.S. federal judge has blocked President Trump's controversial ban on transgender men and women serving in the military.

The judge ruled that the ban cannot be enforced while a court case challenging it is being reviewed.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Tech Titans to Testify on Election Meddling

Facebook, Twitter, and Google representatives will take turns testifying in Washington this week. 
They begin tomorrow (Tuesday) in front of the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on crime and terrorism and the next day (Wednesday) they'll testify in front of the House and Senate Intelligence Committees. . 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Puerto Rico cancels contract with private electric company after controversy

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The governor of Puerto Rico has cancelled a contract with a small
Montana firm meant to rebuild the power infrastructure on the island.
The CEO of the company known as Whitefish Electric, had come under
scrutiny as a backer of President Trump's campaign.

After a month since Hurricane Maria decimated the American territory,
70% of the island is still without power.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Manafort, Gates enter not guilty pleas

Paul Manafort and Rick Gates are now under house arrest, required to post $10 million and $5 million respectively following an indictment of 12 counts of conspiracy and money laundering. 

Separately, the one-time foreign policy adviser to the Trump Campaign George Papadopolous has plead guilty to lying about his dealings with the Russians.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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UN delivers aid after year to Damascus suburb

The United Nations says for the first time in over a year aid convoys
have finally reached Eastern Ghouta outside the capital Damascus.

The UN delivered aid to more than 40,000 people in the rebel-held area.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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No evidence of collusion - White House pushes back

Paul Manafort and Rick Gates have entered not guilty pleas
after a 12 count indictment of conspiracy and money laundering was unsealed.

Paul Manafort was Donald Trump's campaign manager, and Rick Gates his top associate.

The indictment alledges the two men washed some $75 million through off shore accounts, 
helping to fund luxury lifestyles

The White HOuse insist the charges have nothing to do with President Trump.
Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

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The White House continues to insist the focus should be on Democrats and Hillary Clinton for their funding of the Steele Dossier, funding which was originated by a Republican donor.

George Papadopolous has plead guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russians and his attempts to set up meetings between the Kremlin and the Trump campaign.

Photos of Mr. Papadoplous meeting with Donald Trump and now U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions from the campaign have surfaced.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says a meeting is nothing compared to what the Democrats did.


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Kevin Spacey Apologizes After Teen Harrassment allegations

Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has issued an apology after being accused
of making a sexual advance toward a teen actor in the late 80's.
Anthony Rapp said he decided to share his story in the wake of the
Harvey Weinstein scandal. Our Patrice Howard reports.

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Senators call for review of war powers after Niger deaths

Key senators say a new Authorization of the use of military force to fight terrorism is needed now following the deaths of four U.S. soldiers in Niger.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis are set to testify to the U.S. Senate's Foreign Relations Committee.

One member of that panel, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (a Democrat from Delaware), who has focused on Africa, told CNN, the need to review and reconsider the AUMF is urgent.

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Trump campaign adviser pleads guilty to lying over Russian contacts

US President Donald Trump insists there is still no evidence of collusion between his campaign and the Russians, even though three of his election advisers have now been charged by Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller.

It's been revealed that one of them has already pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Moscow, and he's now co-operating with authorities.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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COMMONS SPEAKER PROMISES ACTION ON PARLIAMENT ABUSE CLAIMS

The Speaker of the UK's House of Commons says there will be 'zero tolerance' of harrassment and sexual misconduct at Parliament.

The government has been making an urgent statement on the issue to MPs.

It wants to toughen up grievance procedures and offer more support to victims.

It comes after a series of allegations about the behaviour of some MPs.

Speaker Bercow says Parliament needs to work together.

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Catalan's sacked president Puigdemont in Brussels

The sacked president of the Catalan parliament Carles Puigdemont is in Brussels after leaving Spain.

The Belgian immigration minister said over the weekend that it would be "not unrealistic" for Mr Puigdemont to be granted political asylum in Belgium

From Brussels, our correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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CO2 levels surged to record highs last year

The World Meteorological Organization has announced that CO2 levels in
the Earth's atmosphere last years hit highs not seen in 800,000 years.

Scientists blame the El Niño weather pattern and human activities for
these figures and warn this could severely impact efforts to meet
global temperature goals.

William Denselow reports from United Nations headquarters in New York.

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Trump associates Manafort, Gates indicted

Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and his associate Rick Gates are facing a 12-count indictment.

The charges include money laundering, conspiracy and failure to pay taxes.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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One-time Trump foreign policy adviser George Papadopolous has plead guilty to lying to the FBI, as our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Pres. Trump denies collusion following Manafort indictment

U.S. President Donald Trump is again trying to push the attention back on Hillary Clinton and the Democrats, after his former campaign manager and associate are charged with conspiracy and money laundering.

Separately, a foreign policy adviser has pled guilty to lying to the FBI.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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12 count indictment unsealed against Manafort, Gates

A 12 count indictment has been unsealed against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and his associate Rick Gates.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Gates, Manafort indicted

The indictment against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates has been unsealed.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort turns himself in

Paul Manafort, the one-time campaign manager for Donald Trump, has turned himself in.

An initial indictment in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling into American politics is set to be unsealed / has been unsealed.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Russia hopes Turkey can stabilise situation in Syria's Idlib as Astana talks get underway

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Russia hopes that Turkey can stabilise the situation in the Idblib de-escalation zone in Syria, according to the head of the Russian delegation to Syria talks.  A new round of peace talks got underway in the Kazakh capital of Astana with representatives of the Syrian government and some armed opposition groups.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Storm kills six in Central Europe

At least six people have died as a result of  heavy wind and rain in Central Europe over the weekend.

The storm knocked out power in Poland and the Czech Republic and shut down rail service across much of Germany.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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UK LAWMAKERS UNDER SPOTLIGHT OVER MISCONDUCT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is calling for reform of disciplinary procedures at parliament after a series of allegations about inappropriate behaviour by British MPs.

It's reported that lists of MPs accused of sexual harassment or misconduct are circulating at Westminster.

Mrs May's asked Speaker of the Commons John Bercow to look at the House's disciplinary regime - but Labour MP John Mann thinks someone else should be leading the efforts.

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Former Catalan President Expected to be Charged with Crimes Soon

The new working week begins in Catalonia with the central government continuing to take control of the region. 

Catalonia's president was stripped of power on Friday—and criminal charges against him and other Catalan politicians are expected soon. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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SPAIN MOVES TO TAKE CONTROL OF CATALAN GOVT

Spain's central government is taking control of Catalan institutions as it moves to quash the region's declaration of independence.

Catalonia is being stripped of its autonomy and Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has been removed from office.

If he and other Catalan officials refuse to step aside, they could face arrest.

Fresh elections have been called for 21st December.

Dr Caroline Gray is an expert in Spanish politics at Aston University - she says the days ahead are unpredictable.

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Somalia Security Chiefs Sacked

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Somalia's government has sacked two of the country's top security officials a day after an attack on the capital, Mogadishu.

The Islamist militants al Shabab claimed responsibility for the latest attack, which claimed more than 25 lives.

Our Correspondent Michael Baleke has that report.

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