Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Venezuela Opposition Juan Guaido Declares "Final Phase" in Effort to Oust Maduro

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido is declaring what he calls the "final phase" of his campaign to oust President Nicholas Maduro.

He's calling on the country's armed forces to support him during Wednesday's planned May Day protests.

Those efforts are being supported by the Trump administration, as our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes explains...

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John Bolton, the White House National Security Adviser thinks a group of Cubans is propping up Maduro, as our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes explains...

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Trump sues two banks, to block investigation into his finances

Donald Trump is suing two banks, in an effort to block a Congressional investigation into his finances. 

The president and his three oldest children, who are also named as plaintiffs, say the probe serves no purpose other than to harass them. 

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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White House Supports "Peaceful Transfer of Power" in Venezuela, but Warns Maduro

The Trump administration says it supports a peaceful transfer of power in Venezuela, supporting Juan Guaido.

But the White House says 'all options are on the table' and warns the Maduro government not to attack civilians.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Democrats and Trump agree to infrastructure plan

Democrats say President Trump has agreed to pursue a two trillion dollar infrastructure plan to transform America's roads, bridges and internet.

Details of the plan remain vague - but congressional Democrats emerged from a White House meeting with the president sounding optimistic.

From Washington Harry Horton reports.

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Trump Administration Supports Guaido's Attempt to Seize Power

The United States is supporting attempts by Venezuela's Juan Guaido to seize power.

President Nicholas Maduro says he has the 'total loyalty' of Venezuelan armed forces.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Russia denies interference in Venezuela

Russia says its servicemen will not interfere in the situation in Venezuela, as tensions continue to build there. Opposition leader Juan Guaido has called for a military coup. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow. 

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Trump monitoring "coup" in Venezuela

President Trump is said to be monitoring events in Venezuela from the White House.


The US officially recognizes opposition leader Juan Gaido, who announced the coup attempt this morning, as the country's President.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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University of Cambridge to investigate historical slavery links

The University of Cambridge is to investigate its own historical links with slavery.


It's aim is to examine whether the university gained from the slave trade and what its connection to it was.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Mumbai posts highest voter turnout in decades

Mumbai has posted its highest voter turnout in decades as India's weeks-long parliamentary elections roll on.

 

Bruce Harrison tells us more.

 

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UK: CORBYN FACING SHOWDOWN ON SECOND REFERENDUM

The British Labour party's governing body is meeting on Tuesday to agree its European election manifesto and confirm its position on a second referendum. 


Pressure has been mounting on leader Jeremy Corbyn to commit to a People's Vote, as cross-party talks to break the Brexit impasse continue. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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Paris braces for further protests on May 1st

Paris is bracing itself for another day of potentially violent demonstrations on the 1st of May, which traditionally sees large union marches in the capital. 

The police says they'll be using a new approach to violent protesters - aiming to confront them more directly.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 



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Ugandan Popstar Bobiwine Jailed

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Ugandan authorities have jailed pop star and politician Bobi Wine for organising protests against taxes on social media and mobile money.

 

The local musician who was escorted by a massive crowd of supporters was arrested on Monday as he made his way to the Police Criminal Investigations Directorate in the Capital - Kampala.

 

Our reporter Michael Baleke has that report

 

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SPANISH ELECTIONS: WHAT NEXT?

Spain's ruling Socialists are still weighing up options for forming a new government after failing to win a majority in the elections on Sunday.


Deputy Prime Minister Carmen Calvo said the Socialists would try to form a government alone - playing down the possibility of forming a coalition.


Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.


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UK BLOOD SCANDAL INQUIRY TO TAKE EVIDENCE

A public inquiry's starting to take evidence into a contaminated blood scandal in the UK which is thought to have killed over 2000 people.

In the 1970s and 80s around 4800 people with haemophilia are thought to have been infected with HIV or hepatitis C.

Thousands of patients were also infected during childbirth or operations due to contaminated blood products imported from the US.

Michelle Tolley was given contaminated blood during childbirth and is one of those giving testimony.

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AUSTRALIA: One Nation Party leader sacks senate candidate over strip club antics

Australian right wing senator Pauline Hanson has told voters they deserve better after sacking her One Nation Senate candidate Steve Dickson over a strip club romp in which he groped a dancer and made offensive comments.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Rosenstein to resign from Justice Department

US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has handed in his resignation to President Donald Trump.

Mr Rosenstein - who endured a rocky relationship with the president during a turbulent two years at the Justice Department - will leave his post on the 11th of May.

From Washington, Harry Horton:

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Measles cases hit 25-year high in U.S.

Health officials in the United States have announced that cases of
measles in the country have hit a 25-year high.

The outbreak has been reported in 22 states the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention believe unvaccinated children have been most
affected.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Avengers:Endgame Shatters Records

The Disney blockbuster Avengers: Endgame has shattered the records for biggest box office in film history. Endgame is the 22nd offering in the Marvel Studios superhero franchise. 

Rachel Silverman reports. 


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U.S. consumer spending posts biggest increase since 2009

US consumer spending has surged with the biggest increase in nearly a decade during March.

The 0.9 per cent rise was the biggest monthly gain since August 2009, according to the Commerce Department.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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U.S. Democrats Threaten to Force US Attorney General to Testify

U.S. Democrats are threatening to subpoena the US Attorney General William Barr, who is refusing to testify before Congress.

They want to probe his handling of the report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller into Russian influence.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Trump accused of making more than 10K false statements since he became President

President Trump has now made than more than 10 thousand false misleads statements since he entered the White House.


The Washington Post, which tracks the President's remarks, says the threshold was met over the weekend.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Compromise Talks over Brexit Resume

The British Government says it still intends to get MPs to approve a Brexit deal before the 22nd May, to avoid taking part in European elections.


The incumbent Conservative Party government is resuming talks with opposition Labour, to try to break the impasse over the country's exit from the EU.


Lawmakers need to approve an EU withdrawal bill in order to leave the bloc, failure to do so has led to two extensions of the Brexit deadline.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports



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MORE BRITS HOLIDAY OUTSIDE EU

More British people are now choosing to go on holiday outside of the European Union. 


According to one of the UK's top tour operators, fewer holiday-makers are heading to EU destinations this summer amid continuing uncertainty surrounding Brexit. 


Holly Hudson reports. 


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MICK JAGGER 'DOING WELL' AFTER OPERATION

Mick Jagger's Rolling Stones bandmates say the singer is 'doing well' after he underwent heart surgery earlier this month.

The legendary group postponed some dates from their latest tour to let the front-man recover from the operation.

Ross Cullen has more from London.

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AUSTRALIA: Environment Group rates Australian government a FAIL on climate policies

In Australia, an environmental group has scored the climate policies of the major political parties as the nation reaches the tree week mark before the federal election, and given the federal coalition a fail while Labor scraped through with a pass mark.
The Greens, however, scored a high distinction.
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: Labor candidate dumped from election over social media posts

In Australia the Labor opposition has dumped one of its candidates in the Northern Territory over a series of questionable social media posts.
Arthur Stevens takes a look.

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India votes in fourth phase of seven-phase general election

Over 70 constituencies in nine states are voting in the fourth round of India's massive general elections.


This phase has more than 127 million eligible voters. The last round of voting takes place on May 19 with results due on May 23.


Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

 

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French government gets down to business after Macron promises

Four days after French President Emmanuel Macron made a series of major policy announcements, prime minister Edouard Philippe is holding a cabinet meeting on Monday to work out how to put them into practice.

A lot of the detail of Thursday's announcements is fairly vague - including how the measures will be paid for.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.



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SPANISH ELECTIONS

The governing Spanish Socialist Workers' Party has won the country's third election in four years - but it has failed to win a majority.


Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and party leader said "the future has won" after his party won about 30 percent of the vote.


He now has the tricky task of forming a government with the help of other parties.


Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.


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SRI LANKA BANS FACE COVERINGS

Sri Lanka has banned people from covering their faces in public following the Easter Sunday suicide bombings which claimed more than 250 lives. 

The emergency law has been imposed by the country's president amid concerns of the risk of further attacks. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Colombo.

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RUSSIA FALLS OUT OF TOP 5 MILITARY SPENDERS

Russia has fallen out of the top 5 military spenders in the world for the first time in more than a decade. The figures are compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, and show total global military expenditure has risen to the highest levels since 1988. Lucy Taylor reports.


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Synagogue Shooting Declared a Hate Crime

A shooting at a synagogue in southern California is being described as a hate crime. A woman was killed after reportedly attempting to save her rabbi. Three were injured by a man wielding a semi-automatic rifle, which reportedly jammed during the incident. It came exactly six months after a mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. A 19-year-old suspect has been detained and is also being investigated in connection with a fire at a mosque. Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, who was shot in the hand, addressed the media...

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Japan's Emperor Akihito Preparing to Abdicate on Tuesday

Japanese Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign this week when he abdicates on Tuesday.

His son Crown Prince Naruhito will become emperor on Wednesday.

Akihito has cited concerns about his age and declining health and is the first Japanese emperor to abdicate in 200 years. 

James Lindsay from the Council on Foreign Relations says it's a huge transitional moment for the Japanese people.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry Thinks Trump is Inadvertently Being Pushed to War

Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has told U.S. media that he thinks four influential figures intend to push Donald Trump into conflict with Iran.

Trump's National Security Advisor, one of the four named by Zarif, describes the comments as 'completely ridiculous' and part a 'carefully prepared propaganda script'.

The other three are the leaders of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. 

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US Not Ready for Multi-Party Talks on North Korea


The United States isn't ready to abandon one-on-one nuclear talks with North Korea. 

President Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton said President Trump was still open to a third summit with Kim Jong Un.

Last week Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chairman Kim and then suggested a return to what's known as the six-party talks.

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Sunday, April 28, 2019

Sri Lanka marks one week since deadly suicide bombings

Sri Lanka is marking one week since the Easter Sunday suicide bombings at churches and hotels which claimed more than 250 lives

Security is tight in the country amid warning of the risk of further attacks.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Colombo.

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Saturday, April 27, 2019

Fifteen bodies found following shoot out and explosion in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's police and military say fifteen people have been killed following a shoot out and blast in Sri Lanka as a raid took place following the suicide bombings on Easter Sunday.

Explosives and ISIS uniforms were found at another location.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Colombo in Sri Lanka.

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Friday, April 26, 2019

Trump announces US exit from Arms Trade Treaty at NRA speech

US president Donald Trump said Friday the US is leaving the global Arms Trade Treaty that regulates trade in conventional weapons such as guns.


The president made the announcement in his speech to the National Rifle Association. 


Here's our US correspondent Liling Tan with the details.


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Russian Maria Butina Sentenced Over US Infiltration

Russian agent Maria Butina has been sentenced in connection with her infiltration of influential Republican circles ahead of the 2016 American elections.

The thirty-year-old will be deported after nine months when she completes the remainder of her jail time.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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CORBYN BOYCOTTS TRUMP STATE DINNER

The leader of the UK's opposition Labour Party is refusing to attend a State Dinner for US President Donald Trump.

President Trump is making a controversial State Visit to the UK in June.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US economy grows by 3.2 percent in first quarter

The US economy expanded 3.2 percent in the first three months of 2019, beating expectations.

Consumer and business spending slowed sharply though, and economists expect the rate to drop during the year.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Japan PM Shinzo Abe meets with President Trump at White House


Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump as their two countries edge towards a trade deal.

The negotiations were triggered when President Trump pulled the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details:

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Trump denies $2m Warmbier payment to N Korea

US President Donald Trump has denied reports America paid North Korea
$2 million dollars for the medical care for Otto Warmbier.

The US student was jailed for 17 months in North Korea, until he was
released in 2017, in a coma, but died just days later.

Nick Harper reports.

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SPANISH ELECTIONS

Spanish voters will go to the polls on Sunday (April 28th) in the country's third general election in four years.


The current Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who heads the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, called the snap election in February after his budget was rejected in Parliament. 


There are five main parties voters can choose from.


With more here's our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams from Brussels.


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Ethiopia to Extradite Homicide Suspect to US

Ethiopia will extradite one of  its nationals to the United states to face murder charges. 


This follows a request by the United States Department of Justice Criminal Division.

The man is accused of killing two fellow Ethiopians in the U.S. state Virginia.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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Chinese Nationals Kidnapped in Nigeria


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Two Chinese expatriates have been kidnapped in Ebonyi State, South-east Nigeria by unknown gunmen.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza has more from the nation's capital, Abuja.



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UK WARNS AGAINST SRI LANKA TRAVEL

The UK Foreign Office is advising British nationals against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, after the Easter attacks across the island.

More than 250 people - including eight Britons - died in a series of bomb attacks on churches and hotels.

Ross Cullen has more from London.

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SAS PILOTS STRIKE

Thousands of passengers across Europe have canceled or delayed flights as pilots from Scandinavian Airlines go on strike.


The pilots union has been in wage increase negotiations but no agreement has been found.


Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.



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