Thursday, November 30, 2017

State Dept. confirms Tillerson trip to Europe

The U.S. State Department is confirming U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tilleron's upcoming trip to Brussels and Vienna.

This after reports, U.S. President Donald Trump has a plan to replace his Secretary of State.

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

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Priority is denuclearization of Korean peninsula - White House

The White House is back to insisting their top priority on North Korea is the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

After U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley promised, if it comes to war, North Korea would be utterly destroyed, the Russians countered that Washington is goading Pyongyang toward war.

White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee says they are focused on a single outcome.

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White House won't address Trump tweets to UK PM May

The White House is not addressing the tweets from U.S. President Donald Trump directed at British Prime Minister Theresa May.

After a set of tweets re-posting videos by a British far-right group, President Trump chided Prime Minister May  that she should, "focus on the destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United Kingdom. We are doing just fine!"

White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the American president is elevating the conversation about terrorism with his Twitter posts.

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Pres. Trump still working with Sec. Tillerson - White House

The White House is refusing to confirm or deny on the record that there is a plan to replace Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State.

The New York Times reported that Senator Tom Cotton would then replace Mike Pompeo at the CIA, but that could cause political issues.

Spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders says Rex Tillerson has continued his duties as Secretary of State.

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White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders denies President Trump has lost confidence in Secretary Tillerson or that there was any one tipping point where that happened.

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Pres. Trump looking to replace Sec. Tillerson - reports

Senior White House officials have gone public with a plan for CIA Director Mike Pompeo to replace Rex Tillerson as U.S. Secretary of State.

Rex Tillerson has been at odds with U.S. President Donald Trump over key foreign policy issues, including Russia and North Korea.

At the U.S. State Department, spokesperson Heather Nauert could neither confirm nor deny the reports Secretary Tillerson was departing:

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Republicans on the verge of passing major tax overhaul

US Republicans are on the verge of passing a major overhaul of America's tax code - and could vote on the measure in the next few days.

Republican Senator John McCain - who had been a strong critic of the legislation - said he was willing to vote yes.

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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White House plans to replace Tillerson: U.S. officials

A senior official in the Trump administration says that the White
House plans on replacing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

According to the New York Times it remains unclear whether President
Donald Trump has made a final decision but relations between the men
are believed to have soured.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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IMF Ready to Provide Support to Zimbabwe

The IMF has announced plans to provide support to Zimbabwe in restoring economic stability and growth.  

It follows the resignation of President Robert Mugabe after 37 years in power. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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IMF officials are traveling in the coming days to provide advice and support to the newly-forming government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, according to IMF Spokesman Gerry Rice.

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Chinese could do more on North Korea - Sec. Tillerson


U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson thinks the Chinese are doing a lot to try to convince their ally North Korea that the path to nuclear weapons is the wrong path.

Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media, that the Chinese envoy seemed to have no impact on Little Rocket Man, his nickname for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

After a meeting with the German foreign minister, Secretary Tillerson told reporters, he thinks pressuring Pyongyang on the energy front will help.

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MAY REITERATES TRUMP TWEET CRITICISM

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reiterated her criticism of US President Donald Trump for re-tweeting a far-right British group.

Speaking in Jordan she's said it was 'wrong' for him to do so, despite the President having taken to twitter to rebuke her for that stance.

A series of MPs have condemned President Trump in the UK House of Commons - many calling for a state visit invitation to be withdrawn.

Prime Minister May says the row won't affect the so-called 'special relationship'.

As UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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UN seeks Syrian suburb medical evacuations

The United Nations is demanding action on the evacuation of hundreds
of people from a besieged Syrian suburb.

The UN's humanitarian adviser for the country is calling it a
"humanitarian emergency".

Nick Harper reports from the UN.

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MAY STANDS FIRM ON TRUMP TWEETS

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has reiterated her criticism of US President Donald Trump for re-tweeting a far-right British group.

Speaking in Jordan she's said it was 'wrong' for him to do so, despite the President having taken to twitter to rebuke her for that stance.

A series of MPs have condemned President Trump in the UK House of Commons - many calling for a state visit invitation to be withdrawn.

Prime Minister May says the row won't affect the so-called 'special relationship'.

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Prime Minister May says a state visit invitation stands - but wouldn't be drawn on when it might take place.

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Matt Lauer issues apology after allegations

Matt Lauer has issued an apology after more women came forward to accuse the former anchor of the breakfast programme, the NBC News Today Show, of sexual misconduct in the work place.

The New York Times reports two women confirmed he asked for sex, while trade publication Variety reported on how he exposed himself to women.

Anchor and host Savannah Guthrie read his apology on air.

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Divide over North Korea deepens

Whilst the Russians are urging negotiations, the U.S. is raising the spectre of war with North Korea.

U.S. President Donald Trump has again commented on the problems dealing with Pyongyang at a time when the Russian Foreign Minister is urging all sides to actually talk to each other.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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4 dead as Cyclone Ockhi crosses southern India

A high alert has been issued in the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu after Cyclone Ockhi brought with it high wind speeds and torrential rainfall.

Schools and colleges have been shut and all residents asked to stay indoors.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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TRUMP AND MAY FALL OUT OVER TWEETS

US President Donald Trump has hit out at UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Twitter, telling her not to focus on him but rather on "destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism...within the United Kingdom."

The message comes after the UK government criticised President Trump for retweeting videos from a far-right British group.

It's led to calls from some UK MPs for an invitation to Mr Trump to make a state visit to Britain - to be revoked, as UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it raises questions about the so-called 'special relationship' between London and Washington.

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DIPLOMATIC SPAT OVER TRUMP TWEETS GROWS

US President Donald Trump has hit out at UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Twitter, telling her not to focus on him but rather on "destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism...within the United Kingdom."

The message comes after the UK government criticised President Trump for retweeting videos from a far-right British group.

It's led to calls from some UK MPs for an invitation to Mr Trump to make a state visit to Britain - to be withdrawn.

But Conservative Nadim Zawahi disagrees.

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US President hits out at UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Twitter


US President Donald Trump has hit out at UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Twitter, telling her not to focus on him but rather on "destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism...within the United Kingdom."

The message comes after the UK government criticised President Trump for retweeting videos from a far-right British group.

Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports:

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Trump attacks British Prime Minister over retweeting controversy

US President Donald Trump has hit out at UK Prime Minister Theresa May on Twitter, telling her not to focus on him but on "destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism...within the United Kingdom" instead.

Downing Street had earlier criticised President Trump for retweeting a series of inflammatory videos from a far-right British group.

Our Washington correspondent John Clarke has more:

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Facebook Says AI Helping To Remove Terrorist Content

Facebook said it was removing 99 percent of content related to
militant groups Islamic State and al Qaeda, as the company gears up
for a meeting with European authorities on tackling extremist content
online. The world's largest social media network has faced mounting
pressure both in the US and Europe to more effectively tackle
extremist content on its platform.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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US demands China end oil supplies to North Korea after nuclear test

The US is demanding that China end oil supplies and humanitarian aid for North Korea in the light of Pyongyang's latest missile test.


The US Ambassador to the United Nations to the United Nations says Kim Jong Un has taken the world one step closer to war.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks is in Beijing.


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Wednesday, November 29, 2017

More women come forward to accuse Matt Lauer, other media figures

More women have come forward to lodge accusations against Matt Lauer, who was fired as the host of America's most popular breakfast programme, NBC News' Today show.

Also, a major public radio host has lost his position over similar allegations of sexual impropriety in the work place.

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

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Croat war crimes prisoner dies from poison at the Hague

Slobodan Praljak drank poison in a courtroom at the Hague, after his sentence of 20 years in prison for war crimes committed in Mostar during the Bosnian war from 1992-95 was upheld by the panel..

An independent investigation is now underway into his death, after the Bosnian Croat drank from a small glass as the court looked on.

Here's how it sounded in the courtroom:

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Three more Russian athletes get IOC’s life ban over doping

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued life bans to three more Russians over doping allegations. However the athletes refuse to return their medals won at 2014 Sochi Olympics. The IOC's move follows a re-testing of all Russian athletes' samples after the World Anti-Doping Agency's investigation exposed state-sponsored doping system in Russian sports. 

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Apple Pushes Out Fix for Mac Security Problem

Apple has released a security update to fix a major security hole in its Mac operating system. 
The bug allowed people to log in to Mac computers and gain administrator-level access, without knowing the password. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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Bitcoin soars past $11,000 as concerns grow about speculative bubble

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin soared past $11,000 US dollars Wednesday, less than a day after topping the 10,000-dollar mark.


The surge has been attributed to the holiday season and the launch of the world's largest bitcoin exchange bitFlyer, in the US.


Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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US tourists detained for naked Thai temple photo

Two US tourists have been detained in Thailand after allegedly sharing a photo of themselves posing with bared buttocks at a Buddhist temple.

They were stopped as they tried to leave the country.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump's Re-Tweeting of UK Far-Right Videos Raises Concerns

The British Prime Minister's spokesman says President Trump's re-tweeting of three inflammatory videos posted by a far-right group is 'wrong'. 

They were posted by the group 'Britain First' and purported to be videos of Muslims involved in instigating violent acts. 

Speaking on CNN, the former US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says it raises questions about the President's judgment.

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British Government Condemns Trump Anti-Muslim Retweets

The US President's decision to retweet three anti-muslim videos, posted by a British far-right organisation on social media site Twitter has been criticised by UK government officials.


Downing Street, via a spokesperson, condemned the move, saying Mr Trump was wrong to share the videos.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Trump Pushes for New Sanctions on North Korea

President Donald Trump says additional sanctions will be imposed on North Korea, following its latest missile test.

He sent a message via twitter after a phone call urging China's President Xi Jinping to step up the pressure.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Pres. Trump retweets multiple far-right videos

The President of the United States has come in for widespread criticism after retweeting three reportedly inflammatory anti-Muslim videos.  

Donald Trump shared the videos, which came from a far-right group's twitter account, with his Forty-three million followers early Wednesday morning. 

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

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Today show host Matt Lauer sacked for inappropriate behavior

Matt Lauer, the host of the popular Today show produced by NBC News, has been sacked following a detailed complaint of inappropriate workplace behavior.

His firing has caught the attention of the American president, who is posting repeatedly about Matt Lauer and what the American president terms as "fake news."

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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TRUMP SHARES FAR-RIGHT UK TWEETS

US President Donald Trump has shared three anti-Muslim videos posted on twitter by a far-right British group.

They were originally tweeted by Jayda Fransen, deputy leader of Britain First.

The group is a fringe organisation which some UK MPs say should be proscribed as a terrorist group.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the President is sharing content posted by a deeply controversial outfit.

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UK could pay 50bn Euros for Brexit 'Divorce Bill'

Reports suggest that the UK will offer the European Union around 50 billion euros (60 billion dollars) as a settlement before it leaves the bloc.


The so-called 'divorce bill' has been a main issue of disagreement  in the first stage of Brexit negotiations. But Brussels is reportedly welcoming the sum.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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CHINA: 'GRAVE CONCERNS' OVER NORTH KOREA LAUNCH

The Chinese Foreign Ministry says it has "grave concerns" about North Korea's latest nuclear test.

Pyongyang says the test of Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile proved the country has the capability to reach cities across the United States.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks is in Beijing.

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Tillerson calls US Commitment to NATO Ironclad

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says America has an ironclad commitment to NATO.

The diplomat is on a mission to reassure European allies worried about Russia before he crosses the Atlantic next week for a series of meetings. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels

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NORTH KOREA CLAIMS ENTIRE U.S. NOW IN RANGE

North Korea says its test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile shows it is now capable of reaching all of the United States.

State television in Pyongyang says North Korea is now a nuclear state.

The missile landed in Japanese waters, with the latest test defying UN sanctions on the country's weapons programme.

US correspondent Simon Marks - en route to China - says President Donald Trump's next steps are being closely watched.

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BREXIT 'DIVORCE BILL AGREED' - REPORTS

The UK has reportedly offered a higher so-called 'divorce bill' to Brussels of around 50 billion euros.

It's being widely reported in the UK media that such a sum has been offered and is being welcomed by EU negotiators.

The divorce payment has been a key stumbling block as the UK tries to move Brexit talks onto the next phase after December.

George Parker of the Financial Times this new offer might be difficult for some Brexiteers to swallow.

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Assisted dying bill passes Victorian parliament and will become law

Australia's only assisted-dying scheme will be legal in the southern State of Victoria from mid-2019 after state parliament passed controversial legislation following more than 100 hours of debate.
Arthur Stevens has the details from Melbourne

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Same sex marriage bill passed by Australian senate

In Australia, the landmark bill legalising same-sex marriage has cleared the Senate in Canberra without any major changes, and will now return to the lower house, the House of Representatives for final assent and become law.
Arthur Stevens has more

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NYC terror suspect pleads not guilty

The New York City suspect, accused of killing eight people by running
over them with a truck, has pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism
charges.

Sayfullo Saipov entered his plea at a federal court following the
attack on Halloween.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Libyan militia leader acquitted of murder in Benghazi attack

A former Libyan militia leader has been found guilty of terrorism over the 2012 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, but he's been acquitted of murder.

Ahmed Abu Khattala was seized by US commandos in Libya and taken to the US for trial.

As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the case is the latest twist in a long-running controversy over responsibility for the deadly attack.

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North Korea launches ballistic missile

President Trump says the US will "take care of it" following North Korea's latest missile launch.

The Pentagon says it believes an intercontinental ballistic missile travelled for 1,000km (620 miles) before falling into the Sea of Japan early on Wednesday morning local time.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.


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Pres. Trump thinks North Korea launch will force budget changes

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks the Democrats will change their tune on tax reform and the federal budget.

The U.S. Congress needs to reach a deal a funding the continuing operations of the federal government by December 8, but Democratic leaders refused to participate in White House talks after the American president attacked them on social media.

U.S. President Donald Trump repeated some of his attacks on the Democrats, but then said they need to come to the table following North Korea's missile launch.

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House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refused to attend the White House meeting, saying President Trump isn't serious about compromise and it was nothing but a photo op.

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks North Korea's actions force them to change their minds.

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Democrats blame Pres. Trump's twitter habit for political impasse

Democratic Congressional leaders are blaming U.S. President Donald Trump's twitter habit for the political impasse over how to fund the U.S. government, tax reform and other legislative issues.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refused to  attend a White House meeting aftre the President predicted on social media they wouldn't agree to any deal.

Democrat Chuck Schumer wants the President to put down the phone and get serious:

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Pentagon report shows US troop numbers in Iraq and Syria much higher than previous figures


According to a report released by the Department of Defense in Washington, the number of US troops in Syria and Iraq is significantly higher than figures previously acknowledged by the Pentagon.

The news comes after the Pentagon also revised up its official figures for Afghanistan earlier this year.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details:

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Democrats aren't serious - Sen. McConnell

Senator Mitch McConnell doesn't believe the Democrats are serious about dealing with the political issues facing the government, including the fact that funding runs out December 8.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media, he doesn't see a deal with the Democrats because all they want to do is raise taxes.

Minority leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer confirmed, they would not participate in discussions at the White House on funding the federal government or tax reform.

Republican Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell:

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North Korea a threat to all responsible nations - Sec. Tillerson

North Korea has test fired a ballistic missile, the first such test in two months.

The regime of Kim Jong Un and the Trump administration have exchanged a series of insults, whilst additional sanctions have been imposed following a series of votes at the United Nations.

Just before the missile test was confirmed, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson thanked European allies for their recognition of the threat North Korea poses.

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Democrats refuse to negotiate with Pres. Trump

Top Democratic Congressional leaders say they will not negotiate with U.S. President Donald Trump, after he posted on social media, he sees no deal with them.

House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer do want to keep working with their Republican counterparts. 

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell want the Democrats to put aside what they term are excuses and antics.

On the floor of the U.S. Senate, Chuck Schumer says it doesn't make any sense to talk with a person who dismisses any compromise out of hand.

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Senator Chuck Schumer says they do want to talk with the Republicans about the wide range of legislative and policy issues facing the Congress.

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HARRY AND MEGHAN TO MARRY IN MAY

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry in May.

Kensington Palace says the service will take place at Windsor Castle - one of the Queen's main residences outside London.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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US gov't facing shutdown over funding

U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers ahead of a possible federal government shutdown.

The American president wants to push tax reform, but the federal government runs out of money December 8 unless a compromise can be found.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Ethiopia to miss 2017 dam deadline


Ethiopia will miss its 2017 target of first phase of power production from a mega dam that it has been constructing since 2011.


The Great Renaissance dam set to be the biggest in Africa upon completion and will produce over 6000MW of power as well as supply electricity to both domestic and foreign consumers.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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Duchess of Cambridge is 'Thrilled' at the news of Prince Harry's engagement

As the British public awaits further details of the wedding between Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle, Harry's sister-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge has spoken for the first time about the engagement news.


Her and her husband Prince William released a statement following the announcement of the couple's engagement saying they were 'thrilled'. And Kate has described it as an exciting time for Meghan and Harry.


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Wildlife regulator considers multi-million dollar rainforest sell-off

The international wildlife regulator CITES is considering whether or not to allow Madagascar to sell seized rainforest trunks worth millions of dollars. The island says it would allow it to fund conservation work, but activists warn it could encourage further logging - and destroy the island's remaining forests. Dan Ashby reports. 

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Attempted murder charges after German knife attack

A German man has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing a local mayor after criticizing the politician's welcoming attitude towards asylum seekers.

The attack comes two years after a similar attack in the city of Cologne.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Pope Francis calls for peace in Myanmar, fails to directly refer to the Rohingya community

Pope Francis has given a major speech in Myanmar in which he called for "respect for each ethnic group" without specifically referring to the country's Muslim Rohingya community. 

Human rights groups had urged the Pope to use the term to show his support for the group, however the Catholic Church in the country advised this might cause further problems. 

Myanmar and it's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been accused of ethnic cleansing amid reports of atrocities and killing of Rohingya communities.   Over 600 thousand Rohingya have fled to neighboring Bangladesh. 

During his speech, the Pope called for peace in Myanmar.   

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