Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Brazil VP could face impeachment

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Marco Aurelio Mello has ruled that the country's congress must open impeachment proceedings against Vice President Michel Temer. 

According to Justice Mello, the Vice President faces the same allegations of breaking fiscal rules as does President Dilma Rousseff.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Justice Dept launches corporate foreign bribery reporting program

The US Justice Department is to increase funding on operations looking at foreign corruption.

A new pilot program announced today will offer reduced punishments as an incentive for companies to self report violations of foreign bribery laws.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Obama Decries Corporate Tax Inversions, Endorses Tighter Rules

President Barack Obama  is endorsing new efforts to clamp down on corporate inversions, designed to lower tax bills. 

The practice involves a US corporation moving its profits overseas by acquiring a foreign-based company.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Iceland Prime Minister steps down over Panama Papers

The prime minister of Iceland has announced his resignation, making him the first major casualty of the Panama Papers leaks.

Earlier this week the PM refused to step down, but he ended up caving to a wave of pressure from the Icelandic people and his fellow politicians.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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Obama slams Trump over Mexican border wall threat

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U.S. President Barack Obama has criticized Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump, over his latest plan to force Mexico to pay for a wall along its border with the U.S., by blocking money transfers.

Donald Trump's plan (as outlined by his campaign earlier) threatens to block remittances from undocumented Mexican workers in the U.S., to fund the proposed border wall- designed to keep migrants out.

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U.S. President Barack Obama has ridiculed a plan by Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, to make Mexico pay for a wall along its border, to keep illegal migrants out.

Earlier, the Trump campaign threatened to block wire transfers from illegal workers in the U.S. trying to send money back to Mexico, saying that money would pay for the building of a wall. 

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U.S. President Barack Obama took aim at Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Donald Trump's rhetoric on foreign policy, calling on them to treat the world's problems seriously.

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ICC judges acquit Kenyan deputy president William Ruto

The International Criminal Court has terminated its trail against Kenyan deputy president William Ruto on the grounds of "no case to answer".

He and Kenyan journalist Joshua Sang have been on trial in The Hague since 2013 for three counts of crimes against humanity.

A related case against Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta was dropped on the same grounds in November 2014.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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South African Parliament Debates Zuma Impeachment

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South African President Jacob Zuma is facing impeachment by members of his country's parliament after a court found he'd failed to pay government money used to upgrade his country-side home.


The ruling party, the African National Congress-ANC says it will challenge the motion.


Isabel Nakirya reports.

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The debate to have Jacob Zuma impeached has started.


The South African Parliament argues that Mr. Zuma is unsuitable to stay in office.


Last week, the highest court in South Africa ruled that President Zuma disobeyed the constitution after he failed to repay government money which was used to upgrade his home.


The ruling African National Congress- the ANC - which holds the majority in South Africa's parliament is expected to overpower the motion.


The opposition meanwhile is calling for a secret ballot in order to influence ANC members to support the motion. 


This appeal has been rejected by the parliament's speaker.


This is the latest of a line of corruption scandals that Mr Zuma has faced  since taking office.


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Trump threatens to stop money transfers to Mexico to pay for wall


Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump is threatening to stop money transfers to Mexico if he becomes American President, unless Mexico pays to build a wall between the two countries.

As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, such a move could damage relations between the neighbours, but Trump is determined to push ahead with the plan.  


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US trade deficit at six month high

The United States trade deficit has widened to a six-month high with
the gap now up at $47.1 billion.

Exports did tick up slightly but American-made goods remain
unattractive in the global marketplace thanks to the current strength
of dollar.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Summer Olympics: Brazil struggles to sell tickets

Brazilian government officials say that the country has only sold about half the tickets for the Olympic Games that are set to take place this summer. 

This comes as the South American country is currently facing multiple controversies, all issues that surround the 2016 Olympic games.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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US Treasury Targets Tax Avoiding Corporate Inversion Deals

The US Treasury has announced new efforts to curb international tax avoidance measures known as corporate inversions. 

The new rules have cast doubt on a proposed $160 billion deal between pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Allergan. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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U.S. Navy seizes weapons headed for Yemen rebels

The US Navy says it's seized a shipment of weapons originating in Iran and heading to Houthi rebels in Yemen.

The Iranian government backs Houthi rebels, who are involved in a civil conflict with Yemen's leaders.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Iceland's Prime Minister Asks President to Dissolve Parliament

The Prime Minister of Iceland has asked the president to dissolve Parliament after allegations he hid vast holdings in an off store account.
 
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Iceland calling for the prime minister to step down.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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ICELAND PM URGES EARLY ELECTION OVER PANAMA PAPERS

Iceland's Prime Minister has asked the country's president to dissolve parliament, following claims he concealed investments in an offshore company.

Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson has faced calls to quit over documents concerning offshore funds held by him and his wife.

They revelations were contained in the so-called 'Panama Papers' - a leak from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.

Meanwhile, in the UK, Prime Minister David Cameron has been forced to respond to questions over his own finances after his late father was named in the leaks.

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Tight race expected as polls open for Wisconsin primary


Polls have opened in Wisconsin as the state holds both Republican and Democratic presidential primaries.  

GOP frontrunner Donald Trump is facing a strong challenge from Texas senator Ted Cruz, while things appear neck and neck on for the democrat hopefuls...

Kevin McAleese has the latest from the US capital...

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Secretary of State John Kerry to pay first visit to Hiroshima

US Secretary of State John Kerry is set to visit the peace memorial
park in Hiroshima next month.

The visit comes on the heels of the final Nuclear Security Summit, and
set on the sidelines of the G7 Summit.

US correspondent Mimi Chiahemen reports.


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David Cameron under pressure over Panama Papers

The British Prime Minister David Cameron is being urged to do more to stop British overseas territories being used as tax havens, allowing the wealthy to reduce their tax bills.


It comes after the 'Panama Papers' leak, which reveal over 100,000 shell companies registered to the British Virgin Islands.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire reported

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The United States, France and Russia say they will send envoys to Azerbaijan, Armenia and to Nagorno-Karabakh region in a bid to resolve the conflict.  The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe is also going to send a fact-finding mission.  Julia Lyubova has more from Moscow.


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Ukrainian pilot Savchenko jailed in Russia pledges full hunger strike

Ukrainian military pilot Nadia Savchenko, sentenced to 22 years in Russia, pledged to go on full hunger strike after her verdict came into force. Kiev, the US and European leaders demand Russia releases the woman, but the Kremlin remains silent on the possibility of her exchange or possible release.

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CAMERON UNDER PRESSURE TO NATIONALISE STEEL PLANTS

In the UK, Prime Minister David Cameron is under growing pressure to nationalise a series of steel plants to save the industry in Britain.

Tata steel wants to sell its UK plants which employ 15 000 people, many of them in Wales.

The government is looking for a buyer for Tata's operations - losing millions of dollars a week because of a global glut of steel due in large measure to Chinese manufacturers dumping cheap product on world markets.

But the First Minister for Wales, Carwyn Jones, is among those now calling for Tata's plants to be taken into 'public ownership' until a buyer can be lined up.

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