Friday, December 29, 2017

Hack of customers' credit cards at US Forever 21 branches

Global clothing store, Forever 21, has confirmed a security breach in
which customers' credit card details were hacked.

The chain said malware on US stores' tills had allowed a hack of
details while customers were buying clothes.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles where the chain is based.

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Apple apologizes over slowing iPhones

Apple is apologizing for deliberately slowing down its older iPhone models.

In a statement, the tech giant said it would never do anything to intentionally shorten the life of its products.

Steve Mort reports.

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China denies reports of illicitly selling oil products to North Korea after Trump tweet


China is denying reports that it's illicitly selling oil products to North Korea in breach of international sanctions.

That's after a tweet from US President Donald Trump saying China had been caught "red handed" allowing oil into the isolated nation.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Child responsible for Bronx fire

The New York Fire Department believe a blaze that killed 12 people in
an apartment building was started by a child playing with a stove.

The incident occurred in the Bronx and is the deadliest fire in the
city since 1990.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump says Russia investigation 'bad for country'

US President Donald Trump says Robert Mueller's Russia investigation is "bad for the country", but believes he will be treated "fairly" by the inquiry.

The president was speaking to the New York Times in an impromptu thirty minute interview at his private golf club in Florida.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton has more.

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Moscow sentences US-born investor William Browder in absentia

Moscow court has sentenced US-born investor William Browder to 9 years in prison on charges of a $79mln tax fraud. Mr.Browder has been one of the key lobbyist behind the US 'Magnitsky Act' sanctions against Russia over the death of whistle-blower lawyer Sergei Magnitsky in a Russian jail in 2009. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Turkey signs off on surface to air missile purchase from Russia raising concerns at NATO

Turkey has signed a deal with Russia to purchase 2 point 5 billion dollars worth of surface to air missiles.

The deal is raising eyebrows at the NATO military alliance to which Turkey is a member and Russia is considered an adversary.

Jack Parrock reports from Brussels - home to NATO's headquarters.

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NYC FIRE KILLS 12

A fire in an apartment building in the Bronx in New York has left at least 12 people dead.

It's the deadliest fire in the city in a quarter of a century.

160 firefighters brought the blaze under control at the five-storey building.

It's not clear how the fire started.

This man lives across the street.

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New York Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro says the victims include a young child.

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International Ski Federation suspends 11 Russian athletes banned by IOC

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has provisionally suspended 11 Russian skiers supporting the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban Russian athletes implicated in report on state-supported doping in Russian sports. However FIS did not suspend Russia's Skiing Association and said international competitions to go ahead as scheduled. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Italy dissolves parliament and calls elections

Italy has announced a general election for March the 4th after the president dissolved the parliament.

The ruling Democratic Party may struggle to hold onto power with anti-immigration parties gaining popularity.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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EX-FOOTBALLER WINS LIBERIA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

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George Weah, a former international footballer has won Liberia's presidential election. Weah was declared winner of a run-off in an election that was blighted by accusations of fraud and irregularities. Our Africa Correspondent Leon Ssenyange reports

 

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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Visa restrictions lifted after US and Turkey row

The US and Turkey have lifted all visa restrictions after assurances
after a diplomatic row.

The US had suspended all non-immigrant visa services after the arrest
of one of its consulate employees.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Democrat officially declared winner in Alabama Senate race

The surprise victor of the US Senate race in Alabama has officially been declared the winner.

Election officials say Democrat Doug beat Republican Roy Moore in a race seen as a key indication of voter approval of President Trump.

Moore - who had been dogged with allegations of sexual harassment of teenage girls - is still refusing to concede, claiming the election was rife with voter fraud.

Steve Mort reports.

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UN: Calls on Russia and China to condemn Myanmar human rights abuse of Rohingya

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The UN is calling on Russia and China to exert pressure on Myanmar to
end government-led violence on the ethnic Rohingya community.

Over 650,000 people from the Muslim minority have fled into
neighboring Bangladesh since a violence erupted between Rohingya
insurgents and Myanmar security forces in August.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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UN official blames Saudi-led strikes for civilian deaths in Yemen

The UN's top official in Yemen says 68 civilians have been killed in fighting in the country in just one day.

Jamie McGoldrick, the UN's humanitarian coordinator, blames two Saudi-led air raids for the deaths.

The United Nations reports more than a hundred civilians have been killed in the violence in Yemen over the last ten days.

UNICEF spokeswoman in Sana'a, Meritxell Relaño, says a political solution must be found.

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UN: Scores of civilian deaths in Saudi-led air raids

The UN's top official in Yemen says nearly seventy civilians have been killed in just one day of fighting in the country.

UN humanitarian coordinator Jamie McGoldrick says the deaths occurred in two air raids by Saudi-led forces.

Steve Mort reports.

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Trump says China caught "red-handed" supplying oil to North Korea

President Trump says China has been caught "red-handed" supplying oil to North Korea in contravention of new UN sanctions.


Spy satellite images appear to show fuel being transferred to North Korean ships in international waters.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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ACID ATTACK LEAVES LONDON VICTIM WITH 'LIFE CHANGING' BURNS

Police in London are appealing for witnesses after an acid attack which left the victim with what they describe as 'life-changing' burns.

Olly Barratt reports.

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Russia's Putin confirms St.Petersburg blast was terrorist attack

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has confirmed Wednesday's explosion at a supermarket in St.Petersburg was an act of terrorism. He urged security forces to act decisively and eliminate perpetrators of terrorist attacks. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk  reports from Moscow.

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Alabama senate loser files lawsuit

The controversial loser of a much-watched election race in the United States is still challenging the result.

Roy Moore has gone to court, to try to overturn the outcome, which saw the Republican candidate defeated in what is generally a very safe Senate seat for his party.

Meanwhile, as North America correspondent Malcolm Brown reports, the process of certifying the result continues.

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Moscow and Washington at loggerheads over global issues dominating 2018

Washington's relationship with Moscow has come under fresh scrutiny this week, as deep divisions over global conflicts (and how to handle them) resurfaced between their top diplomats.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson- whose own relationship with President Donald Trump has been rocky- defended American diplomacy in an opinion piece in the New York Times, and called on Moscow to moderate its position on Ukraine.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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ROBOT OWNERS 'COULD TAKE OVER THE WORLD'

Inequality could be significantly worsened by robots taking on greater roles in the workplace, according to a new report.

The Institute for Public Policy Research says automation will boost productivity, but poses a threat to many lower-skilled roles.

The IPPR warns government intervention will be required to make sure it isn't only higher-skilled and higher-paid workers who see the benefits of automation.

Report author Matthew Lawrence says it's a real concern.

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AIRLINES WORK TO RESTORE SCHEDULES AFTER UK WEATHER CHAOS

Thousands of passengers stranded by snowy conditions in the UK are hoping to resume journeys as airlines work to restore flight schedules.

Dozens of flights were cancelled or delayed on Wednesday, many of them at London's Stansted airport.

The airport says Thursday's flights should operate as scheduled.

But hundreds of travellers had to spend the night at Stansted due to Wednesday's disruption.

Tom was one of them - he says there was a lack of information and support for customers.

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France could demand UK pay for border post moves after Brexit

France could demand the UK pays to set up customs checkpoints after Brexit according to one British newspaper.

Both the British and French leaders seem to agree that an agreement which allows border officials to carry out checks on each others territories will need to be renegotiated as the UK leaves the European Union.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Israel to name train station near Western Wall after Trump

The Israeli government says it's planning to name a train station after U.S. President Donald Trump, in honor of his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

The country's transportation minister announced the move [Wednesday] saying the train station will be next to the Western Wall, which is considered one of the holiest sites in the Jewish faith.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

 
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Romanian ruling party MPs propose relaxation of anti-corruption laws

The ruling party in Romania has tabled changes to relax anti-corruption laws in the EU country.

The move is likely to raise serious concerns in Brussels which is already worried about recent judicial reform proposals in Romania.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Al-Qaeda warns of attacks on Indian cities

In a recently released video, terror group Al-Qaeda has warned of attacks on major Indian cities in a bid to wrest freedom for the contested Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Both India and Pakistan stake claim to Jammu and Kashmir. However the Indian government blames Pakistan and terror groups like Al-Qaeda for fomenting regular unrest in the region.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Obama warns about the misuse of social media

Former US President Barack Obama has warned of the dangers of social media promoting extremist views and isolationism in a rare interview since he left office. 


Barack Obama made the comments in an interview with Britain's Prince Harry for BBC Radio.    The former leader said he was concerned by the use of social media to reinforce people's views and said it could be used to spread misinformation. 


Mr Obama did not mentioned his successor, President Donald Trump by name.  President Trump is a prolific tweeter while at the same time accusing mainstream media outlets of promoting fake news. 


Speaking to Prince Harry, the former President said the misuse of social media was a pressing issue. 


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Speaking to Prince Harry, the former President said people could reach a much better understanding of each other through face to face contact. 


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Gunman opens fire in Moscow factory killing one person

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One person has been killed in Moscow when a gunman opened fire in a pastry-making factory.  At least two people have been wounded in the shooting.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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UK faces travel chaos and power cuts amid severe weather


Rain, snow and ice have hit large parts of the UK causing travel chaos and power outages in thousands of homes. 


Around twenty thousand homes are without power in what power companies are describing as snow-related cuts.    


Meanwhile police are warning drivers to expect hazardous conditions on roads with warnings of ice and snow.   Some drivers have been trapped for hours on roads which have become impassable.     


Luke Mile is with the UK's Met office 


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Gloomy wage forecast for UK workers

A UK think tank is warning British workers should not expect a pay rise in 2018. 


The Resolution Foundation, which campaigns for fair pay,  says it is expecting zero growth in real wages over the coming year as a whole.  

The pay squeeze of 2017 which saw inflation overtake wage rises is expected to level off however it warned real wage growth would be flat until December 2018 at the earliest. 


Stephen Clarke says UK household earnings will remain below pre-2008 financial crash levels, a situation which is not expected to improve for some time. 


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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

US issues fresh sanctions on North Korea

The US issued new sanctions on North Korea Tuesday, targeting officials involved in the country's missile development program.

This comes after repeated missile launches by the isolated nation.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Former South American soccer official acquitted in FIFA bribery trial [CLIPS]

The former president of Peru's soccer federation has been acquitted of
corruption charges.

Manuel Burga was one of three former South American football officials
accused of being part of the ongoing FIFA bribery scandal.

The other two men were found guilty last week of committing wire fraud
and racketeering.

William Denselow has more from New York.


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28 witnesses testified during the five week trial in which prosecutors
accused these former football officials of accepting $150 million over
the past few decades.

This verdict now closes what is seen as just the latest chapter in a
scandal that came to light several years ago.

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U.S. claims credit for United Nations budget cut

The United States is taking credit for trimming $285 million from the
United Nations budget.

The move comes days after the U.S. said it would take names of those
nations at the UN General Assembly that voted against their decision
to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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Trump returns to Twitter to blast FBI over Russia dossier

U.S. President Donald Trump returned to Twitter on the day after Christmas, slamming the FBI over what he claims is a bogus investigation into his campaign's alleged links to Russia.

The president also lambasted former rival Hillary Clinton, tweeting about what he called "Crooked Hillary's Russia dossier".

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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Monday, December 25, 2017

Russian opposition leader barred from challenging Putin in election

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The Russian Central election commission has rejected Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny's bid to register as a candidate in next year's Presidential vote.  The commission said it was due to a suspended prison sentence that Navalny was handed earlier this year.  Julia Lyubova has more.


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Sunday, December 24, 2017

Guatemala will move Israeli Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv

The President of Guatemala, Jimmy Morales, says he's moving the country's Israeli Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv.


The move comes just days after Guatemala backed a similar decision by US President Donald Trump at the United Nations.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Saturday, December 23, 2017

White House denies Trump uttered racist comments during Oval Office meeting

The White House is denying published reports that President Trump made a series of racist remarks during an Oval Office meeting with his top advisers.


Six officials who attended the meeting told the New York Times about the President's comments, but the White House is strenuously denying the accusations.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Friday, December 22, 2017

UN Security Council adopt new sanctions against DPRK

The United Nations has unanimously adopted extra sanctions against North Korea, in response to its most recent missile testing. 


The new measures target petroleum products and places restrictions on North Koreans working abroad. 


UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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UN approves new North Korea sanctions

The United Nations has unanimously adopted extra sanctions against North Korea, in response to its most recent missile testing.

The new measures target petroleum products and places restrictions on North Koreans working abroad.

UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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Two FIFA officials guilty of $15m bribes

A court in New York has found two South American soccer officials
guilty of receiving bribes totaling $15 million as part of the FIFA
corruption scandal.

The jury found the two men guilty of racketeering and wire fraud
conspiracies following a five-week trial.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Pres. Trump insists tax cuts will sell themselves

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks Americans will quickly come around and love the tax reform and tax cut legislation he just signed.

As the legislation was passed in the U.S. Congress, about one in two Americans did not support the efforts.

U.S. President Donald Trump says it's a tremendous thing for the American people:

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Washington recognizes Honduras election results


The U.S. State Department released a statement congratulating Juan Orlando Hernandez for winning Honduras' presidential elections. 

The vote - which took place in late November- had been declared irregular and rejected by the country's opposition.

Our U.S. correspondent Andrea Arenas has the reaction from Washington.


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Pres. Trump signs tax bill

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had to follow through on his campaign promise and sign the tax bill into law, in part because the media was questioning whether he'd fulfill his promise to do so before Christmas.

While the American president is promoting how this legislation will boost the American economy, lawmakers and experts are already worrying about the bill's impact on government spending and looming cuts.

U.S. President Donald Trump insists he's accomplished more than any other president during his first year in office.

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In the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump kept repeating that it's the biggest tax cut in history.

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U.S. President Donald Trump made a big deal of showing the White House press pool the legislation and his signing.

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Senator Mitch McConnell, the leader of the Senate Republicans, believes the tax bill is necessary to further boost the economy.

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US gov't to keep running for another month

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law the continuing resolution which will keep the U.S. federal government running until January 19, 2018

The legislation includes additional funds for children's health care and for military spending, but keeps most of the rest of the funding rules at the same level.

U.S. President Donald Trump insists additional spending on missile defense is necessary.

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BORIS: RUSSIA RELATIONS 'NOT GOOD'

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says relations with Russia are 'not on a good footing'.

He's held a spiky press conference in Moscow with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.

Mr Lavrov accused the UK of being 'insulting' before their talks.

And the two men clashed over allegations of Russian meddling in western elections.

But Britain's Foreign Secretary still believes relations can be improved.

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PUIGDEMONT CALLS FOR MADRID TALKS

Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont says there should be new talks with Spain after a snap regional election.

The separatist leader says they should happen in Brussels - where he remains having fled Spain - or another EU country.

Separatist parties hold a small and reduced majority in the regional assembly after the polls.

Spain's government announced the elections after what it says was an illegal October referendum on independence for Catalonia.

Carles Puigdemont says talks with Madrid are the only option.

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After Doklam stand-off, India and China hold border talks

India and China held a fresh round of border talks- the first since the 73-day-long military standoff in Doklam.

The 20th meeting was headed by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China's special representative Yang Jiechi.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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UK’s Boris Johnson visits Moscow, says cooperation on Syria, Iran & North Korea possible

UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson is on visit in Russia to discuss possible cooperation on issues like Syria, Iran & North Korea. It's the first UK foreign secretary's official trip to Russia in 5 years, as relations between Moscow and London have been strained. The Kremlin hopes to find a way to improve ties, while Downing 10 saying no "business as usual" is possible. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 

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UK TO RETURN TO 'ICONIC' BLUE PASSPORT

The UK's announced it will return to what it says is an 'iconic' blue passport once the country leaves the EU.

Anyone renewing or applying for a new passport after October 2019 will receive a blue version - rather than the burgundy adopted after Britain joined the European Union.

The blue and gold design first came into use in the UK nearly 100 years ago.

But immigration minister Brandon Lewis says the change will bring other benefits.

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CATALONIA ELECTIONS 'VICTORY FOR INDEPENDENCE'

Ousted Catalan President Carles Puigdemont says regional elections have seen a victory for the independence movement.

Separatist parties will have a small majority in Catalonia's new assembly, although the largest party wants the region to remain part of Spain.

Elections were called by Spain's central government after what it says was an illegal declaration of independence.

Mr Puigdemont was speaking in Brussels, where he fled after Catalonia's independence referendum - but Catalan MEP Ramon Tremosa says he will return home soon.

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

US VP Pence in surprise trip to Afghanistan

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is on a surprise trip to visit American forces stationed in Afghanistan.

He was supposed to visit Cairo and Jerusalem, but that trip got cancelled, in part due to the President's decision on the status of the Israeli city.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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