Thursday, July 21, 2016

Trump steps back from central NATO committment

Donald Trump says that, if elected president of the United States, he would set conditions for coming to the aid of NATO members in the event that they were attacked by Russia.

The comments are fueling concerns among America's allies in Europe about the implications of a Trump presidency for the alliance.

As Malcolm Brown reports, the Republican candidate set out his position in a newspaper interview.

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UN Security Council Holds Straw Poll To Choose Next Secretary General

The UN Security Council is holding a so-called 'straw poll' this Thursday, as part of the process of choosing the organisation's next Secretary General before Ban Ki Moon's term finishes at the end of this year.

There are 12 candidates for the post so far, but the results of the informal poll, which is held behind closed doors, won't be made public.

Here's our UN correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Cruz defends Convention speech

Texas senator Ted Cruz has defended remarks he made in a speech at the
Republican party convention.

Cruz failed to endorse the party's nominee Donald Trump and told
people to vote with their conscious at the general election.

The speech received a chorus of boos and Cruz's wife had to be
escorted off the convention floor.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.


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UK serviceman threatened with knife

Police in the UK are searching for two men in connection with a suspected abduction attempt of a British serviceman.


The incident took place on Wednesday near an RAF airbase in Norfolk.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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BIG SAM 'TO BE NAMED ENGLAND MANAGER'

England's Football Association is understood to have appointed Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce as the national team's new boss.

It follows Roy Hodgson leaving the post after England's failure at Euro 2016.

England haven't won a major tournament since 1966.

Olly Barratt is at the FA's base at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Erdogan Declares State of Emergency

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a three month long state of emergency in the wake of last week's failed coup.

While the president promises he'll maintain democracy—fears are mounting he'll use the state of emergency to tighten his grip on power.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek is tracking the story from Brussels.


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Arrest in western Sydney after gas attack on Police station

A man has been arrested after driving a car full of gas cylinders into a western Sydney police station.
Arthur Stevens reports

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CAS uphold IAAF ban on Russian track athletes

A Swiss court for sports ruled Russian track and field athletes will not be going to compete at 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The decision comes in the wake of revelations of widespread government-sponsored doping regime in Russian sports. Moscow regrets the ruling, while IOC will consider it when deciding on Russian team's Olympic fate. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Theresa May in Paris for Brexit talks

The new British Prime Minister Theresa May is set to visit President François Hollande in Paris later on Thursday - after her first official trip abroad to Berlin on Wednesday.
May said she had "a very constructive discussion" with Angela Merkel, but France is widely believed to be less willing to do a post-Brexit deal that suits Britain.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports. 

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US, Russia hold consultations on Syria

Russia and the United States began consultations on Syria crisis resolution and joining efforts in fight against terrorism. The fresh round of talks was agreed on during the US State Secretary's recent visit to Moscow. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.  

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Russian track and field athletes await CAS decision

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Russian track and field athletes are waiting to find out if they can compete at this summer's Olympic Games in Rio. The Court of Arbitration for Sport is due to read out a verdict on the International Associations of Athletics Federation ban. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Austria summons Turkish ambassador

Austria has summoned Turkey's ambassador to explain recent developments after the failed coup attempt sparked a crackdown in Turkey and demonstrations in Austria.

Ankara has arrested thousands of people since factions of the military tried to take control of the country.

Our Europe correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.

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Papua New Guinea government facing a no confidence motion

Papua New Guinea's prime minister is playing the economic stability card ahead of a no confidence motion parliamentary vote.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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MAY VISITS HOLLANDE IN PARIS

New UK Prime Minister Theresa May is visiting French President Francois Hollande in Paris for talks on the EU, as well as the economy and security issues.

It follows talks in Berlin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, at which Theresa May was told there would be no official negotiations on Brexit until the UK presses Article 50 to begin the leaving process.

Mrs May has signalled Britain won't hit Article 50 this year.

Stefan de Vries is in Paris, and says the relationship between May and Hollande is likely to be different to the May-Merkel dynamic.

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Uproar at Republican Convention after Cruz refuses to endorse Trump

There's been uproar at the Republican Convention in Cleveland, where Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has refused to endorse Donald Trump for the US Presidency.


The move was greeted with boos and catcalls by delegates, in scenes that political analysts say are among the most dramatic ever witnessed at a modern US politician convention.


Our reporter Simon Marks was there.


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Pence Accepts VP Nom at Republican Convention

Donald Trump's running mate, Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence introduced himself to the Republican party and to the American people as a "Christian, a Conservative and Republican." Speaking at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland Ohio Wednesday, the Indiana Governor urged Americans to challenge the status quo in Washington with a vote for Trump in November.

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Pence's speech comes one week after Trump announced his Vice Presidential pick via Twitter. The Indiana Governor accused President Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of weakening America's position in the world, while applauding Trumps' no nonsense approach to politics.

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Gingrich Praises Trump, Warns of Clinton Presidency at RNC

Newt Gingrich says Americans should be terrified at the prospect of electing Democrat Hillary Clinton as president. Speaking at the Republican National Convention Wednesday, the former House speaker criticized the Obama administration for its response to terror events worldwide, and warned that a Clinton win in November would be a loss for the nation.

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Gingrich followed Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who was booed off stage by delegates displeased by his refusal to endorse Trump. The former House Speaker challenged Cruz's remarks, by suggesting the audience simply misunderstood him.

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Gingrich called on Americans to ignore party lines and vote for the candidate he publicly endorsed Wednesday, Republican Nominee Donald Trump.
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Cruz Refuses To Endorse Trump At Republican Convention

Texas Senator Ted Cruz refused to endorse Donald Trump Wednesday while speaking at the candidate's Republican convention, a powerful rebuke that earned boos from angry delegates in the audience. Cruz, who is his party's runner-up, mentioned Trump's name just once on stage, to simply congratulate him.

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When the crowd of delegates realized Cruz was reaching the end of his remarks with no Trump endorsement to note, many turned on him with audible "boos."

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Cruz was the only prominent speaker to not back his party's nominee, though he did earn applause after endorsing Trump's unorthodox plan to keep immigrants out of the country.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Court Rules Texas Voter ID Law Discriminates Against Minority Voters

A federal appeals court has ruled a Texas voter ID law has a discriminatory effect on minority voters.
The appeals court has ordered a lower court to devise a remedy before the US elections in November.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.

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US hosts counter-ISIL summit

The Obama administration is hosting the members of the Global Coaltiion to counter ISIL (the Islamic State) for a major meeting.

The ministers from more than 60 nations are discussing immediate goals and the long-term reality of the fight against militant Islam.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says steady progress is being made.

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