Wednesday, May 4, 2016

China to carry out more drills in South China Sea

China's military will carry out more exercises in the much disputed South China Sea.

Numerous countries have overlapping claims of the energy-rich waters and tensions in the region have been high in recent years.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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UK retailer Sainbury's see sales and profits fall

The UK retailer Sainsbury's has reported a fall in annual profits, as the battle of the supermarkets for the lowest prices continues.

Sainbury's saw its underlying profits fall by more than 100 million dollars, compared to the previous year.

While the retailer saw a rise in both clothing and online sales, it saw a fall in its sales at supermarkets.

Our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman has more.

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Brexit negotiations would be "difficult and lengthy"

A leading committee of Lords in the UK says Britain leaving the EU would be "complex and daunting"...

The Lords EU Committee says a so called Brexit would mean "difficult and lengthy negotiations".

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Last Day of Campaigning: London Mayor Elections and Local Elections

It's the last day of campaigning for politicians ahead of the UK's local elections and London's Mayoral elections.

With Boris Johnson vacating the Mayor's seat, Labour's Sadiq Khan and The Conservative's Zac Goldsmith are attempting to win over last minute voters.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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UK government under pressure to accept lone child refugees from Europe

The British government is coming under pressure to accept three thousand lone child refugees who have fled the Syria region and travelled to Europe.   

A group of Jewish refugees who came to the UK in the "Kindertransport" rescue efforts in the 1930s say Prime Minister David Cameron must demonstrate compassion towards these children.  

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Europe to stop issuing 500 euro "Bin Laden" bank notes

500 euro banknotes are expected to stop being printed in an attempt to prevent the financing of criminal activity.

The European Central Bank is set phase them out the banknote by 2018.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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German comic slams Merkel over Turkey row

The comedian at the center of a diplomatic incident between Germany and Turkey slammed German chancellor Angela Merkel for her handling of the situation. 

The German leader allowed prosecutors to pursue a case against Jan Boehmermann (the YAN BUH MUR MAN) for insulting the Turkish president.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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BREXIT TALKS 'COULD TAKE YEARS'

If Britain votes to leave the European Union, exit negotiations with Brussels could take years to complete.

That's according to the EU Committee at the UK's House of Lords.

It says trade negotiations and the rights of the two million UK expats who live in the EU would be particularly complicated to settle.

Britain votes on its EU membership in a referendum on 23rd June.

Lord Boswell chairs the EU Committee and says Britons who live elsewhere in the EU are right to be concerned over their rights.

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Eurovision Song Contest to be Aired in US

For the first time ever—the grand finale of the Eurovision song contest will be shown in the United States.

The American network running the finale is billing it as the world's 'campiest music competition.'

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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EU Commission to recommend Turkish citizens get visa-free travel

The European Commission is set to recommend Turkish citizens get visa-free travel in the bloc - despite Turkey only fulfilling half of the requirements so far.
The move is part of a deal struck with Turkey in March to reduce the flow of migrants and refugees to Europe.
Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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Russia and China announce joint military drills

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Russia and China say they will hold their first computer-assisted missile defence drill in May.  Russia's Ministry of Defence released a statement saying that the exercise will provide protection from ballistic or cruise missile attacks. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Suspicious boat in Western Australia - chinese crew arrested

Eight Chinese crew members found on a boat intercepted off Australia's west coast have been taken into immigration detention.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Australia tax changes to chase down multinationals

The Australian government has vastly boosted its firepower against multinational tax avoidance in its budget for the new financial year.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne.

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US Election: Trump moves closer to nomination win Indiana win

Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump has moved a step closer
to the White House with a key win in the state of Indiana.

His victory forced his closest competitor Ted Cruz to drop out of the race.

It now means Trump is likely to become the Republican nominee and
represent his party in the November general election.

Unlike earlier in the day when he had again called Cruz "Lying Ted",
Trump used his victory speech to praise his main rival.

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Trump said his Democrat rival Hillary Clinton would not be able to run
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US Election: Cruz drops out after Trump Indiana win

Republican Presidential candidate Ted Cruz has dropped out of the race
for the White House, clearing the path for frontrunner Donald Trump.

It followed a big win in the Indiana state primary for the New York businessman.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US election: Ted Cruz suspends his campaign


Ted Cruz has suspended his campaign after losing  to frontrunner Donald Trump in Indiana’s Tuesday primary vote. Shortly after his defeat, Cruz announced that he's taking his hat out of the ring.  The Texas senator said his campaign  "gave it everything"in Indiana, but conceded that voters went in a different direction..

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Mr. Cruz told supporters in Indianapolis that he no longer sees a viable path to the White House.

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 He added that despite suspending his Presidential campaign, he would not suspend his fight for American values.

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US Election: Trump wins Indiana Primary

Republican Donald Trump has won a decisive victory by beating his
rival Ted Cruz in the Indiana Primary.

It puts the New York businessman in a much stronger position to obtain
his party's nomination to run for the White House in the November
general election.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

US Defense Secretary: Troubled by Russia's Aggression

US Defense Secretary Ash Carter has accused Russia of nuclear saber-rattling.
At a ceremony installing a new commander of U. S. Forces in Europe, Carter said he is  troubled by Russia’s aggression in Europe. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.

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UN Security Council adopts resolution to halt attacks on hospitals, health workers

Intentional and direct attacks on hospitals are war crimes, according to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, as the Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution calling for an end to attacks on hospitals and medical workers. 


The unanimous vote comes in the wake of a series of strikes against health facilities and personnel in conflict zones.


Our UN Correspondent Liling Tan has more. 


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US warning about Russia saber-rattling

Washington is worrying about Moscow's saber-rattling and Russian President Vladimir Putin's commitment to stability.

U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter addressed the tensions between the two nations during a stop in Germany.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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