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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Turkey declares a state of emergency

Turkish President Recep Erdogan has declared a state of emergency, effective for three months, following last week's attempted coup.

He promised that Turkish citizens should not have "the slightest concern with regards to democracy, rule of law, fundamental rights and freedoms".

Turkey is also central to the fight against the Islamic State, with coalition forces running missions out of the air base at Incirlik.

In Washington, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry thinks the mission to fight the Islamic State is on track in the wake of Turkey's political problems.

IN: "I don't think...

OUT: ...unknowns out there."

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Goal of $2 billion in pledges for Iraq

The Obama administration believes it has secured more than $2 billion in new money to support Iraq, including $450 million for humanitarian relief.

The cash will go for reconstruction efforts in areas worst hit by the wave of violence and war tied to the rise of the Islamic State.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry outlined where the money would go:

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OUT: ...expanded stabilization."

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At a press conference as the talks continued, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the money is needed now.

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Prominent journalist killed in car bomb in Kiev

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A prominent journalist working for the online investigative newspaper, Ukrayinska Pravda, was killed by a car bomb in central Kiev. Pavel Sheremet was driving to work in the car of the newspaper's owner when it was blown up. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Trump denies offering Kasich "most powerful" Vice Presidency in history

Donald Trump is denying reports that he offered one of his former rivals the chance to become the "most powerful Vice President" in US history.

Governor John Kasich of Ohio was reportedly approached by one of Mr. Trump's sons for conversations about the job.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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US freezes Malaysian development bank assets

The U.S. is hoping to force the forefeiture of more than $ 1 billion in assets, originally associated with 1MDB, the Malaysian development bank.

The Wall Street Journal reports, some $13 billion was raised for the sovereign wealth fund, but about $6 billion has gone missing.

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch explained what she thinks happened to some of the money.

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U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch explains how the U.S. could pursue this case:

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FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe explained why the U.S. wants to pursue these kleptocracy cases:

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May's comments after Merkel meeting

The UK's new prime minister Theresa May began the process of meeting with European leaders by visiting German chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.

While formal negotiations over Brexit won't begin until the UK triggers article 50 to officially start the process of leaving the EU, everyone is closely watching the early signs from both countries.

Despite what could be a long and difficult process, May stressed her support for her European partners.

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She also reiterated her position that Britain didn't intend to trigger article 50 until at least the end of the year.

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New British PM May meets Merkel in Berlin

New British Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting German chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin with Brexit negotiations looming over the two allies.

But they struck a cordial tone in their first meeting, with both leaders talking about shared history and interests.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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BIG SAM 'TO BE ENGLAND BOSS'

The British media is reporting Sam Allardyce is set to be named the new England manager.

His current EPL club Sunderland is understood to have been informed of the appointment.

It follows the sacking of Roy Hodgson after England's dismal euro 2016.

England's Football Association board meets on Thursday and it's reported Sam Allardyce will be revealed as new boss after that.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Trump speech-writer takes responsibility for Melania plagiarism

A speech-writer with Donald Trump's campaign says she's offered to resign after plagiarizing quotes from Michelle Obama and using them in Melania Trump's speech at the Republican Convention on Monday night.

Meredith McIver says she made a "terrible" mistake, but that Donald Trump has forgiven her.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports from the Convention in Cleveland.

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Party unity to be tested on Day 3 of Republican Convention

Donald Trump will appear at the Republican Convention again tonight, along with his Vice Presidential choice Mike Pence.

He'll urge Republicans to unify around his leadership, but our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports from Cleveland that there is still plenty of disunity on display.

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Russia announces Rio team, hopeful for positive IOC decision

London Police Officer Stabbed after Hyde Park waterfight

A British police officer was stabbed after a violent outbreak following a water fight in London's Hyde Park on the hottest day of the year.

Four others were injured and riot police were called to the scene.

Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports….

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US to seize Malaysian development bank assets

The U.S. Justice Department is set to announce / has announced it has seized upwards of $1 billion in assets owned by 1MDB - Malaysia's development bank (1130am am Eastern / 1530 GMT).

The assets seizure is set to cause problems in the key U.S. - Malaysia relationship at a time when the Obama administration continues to emphasize a pivot to Asia.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US Asserts Freedom of Navigation Despite China Warnings

American forces will continue patrolling the South China Sea, according to the US Chief of Naval Operations.

That's despite warnings from China that US freedom on navigation patrols could end "in disaster".

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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MAY'S FIRST PMQs

The UK's new Prime Minister Theresa May has used her first Prime Minister's Questions session to attack her opposite number Jeremy Corbyn.

She pointed to Labour Party divisions under Mr Corbyn, who is embarking on a campaign to be re-elected leader having lost the support of a majority of his own MPs.

Mrs May also spoke of the need to strike a positive trade deal with the EU as Britain leaves the bloc.

But she used a question from Mr Corbyn about workers feeling insecure in their jobs, to emphasise his current challenges.

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But she insisted it would be an arrangement that confirms Brexit.

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LABOUR LEADERSHIP: Smith says he "will save" party

French Parliament extends state of emergency for six months

The French Parliament has voted to extend the state of emergency for six months following last week's deadly attack in Nice.

In place since the Paris attacks in November, the state of emergency gives police enhanced powers to carry out house searches without a warrant and detain people.

Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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UK TO GIVE UP EU PRESIDENCY

The UK is to give up its 2017 presidency of the European Union as it prepares to leave the bloc.

Britain was due to rotate into the presidency for six months next year.

But this will likely coincide with the UK's negotiations on exiting the EU.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's a significant move.

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LONDON WATER FIGHT LEAVES POLICE OFFICER STABBED

An impromptu water fight in a London park has ended up with a police officer being stabbed and several other injuries.

It happened on the hottest day of the year so far in the UK.

Police attended the gathering and say the 'increasingly large crowd became hostile to police'.

Reporter Charlotte Wright is in Hyde Park.

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MAY TO TRAVEL FOR MERKEL TALKS

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she's hoping for 'frank and open' discussions about Brexit with European leaders.

Mrs May will hold talks in Berlin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday and with French President Francois Hollande in Paris on Thursday.

She says she wants to maintain strong trading links with Europe as Britain leaves the EU.

Reporter Ira Spitzer in Berlin says it's a chance for Mrs Merkel and Mrs May to get to know each other.

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Reporter Ira Spitzer in Berlin says formal negotiations can't kick in just yet.

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