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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

US promises to talk to Turkey about legitimate concerns

The U.S. wants Turkey to focus on fighting the Islamic State, but is promising to talk about legitimate concerns on the battlefield.

Turkey has been targeting Kurdish militias, which it considers terrorist groups, while the U.S. military has worked extensively with some peshmerga out of Kurdistan.

Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook promised continued cooperation with their stalwart ally.

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US confirms strike against al-Adnani

The U.S. military is confirming they conducted a precision airstrike against Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, who was thought to be one of the lead strategists for the Islamic State.

The Russians they were the ones responsible for his death after a Su-34 bomber raid on the village of Umm Hawsh, while the Americans say he was in al-Bab to the east.

Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook says there's no evidence to back up the Russian claims.

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Brazil: Dilma Rousseff impeached

Brazil's Senate has voted to impeach former president Dilma Rousseff, after allegations she manipulated the country's budget.

This vote puts an end to 13 years of governing by Brazil's leftist Workers' Party.

Andrea Arenas reports.

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Historic commercial US flight lands in Cuba

The first commercial air flight from the US to Cuba in more than a half-century has touched down on the island.

The US Transportation Secretary was among those onboard the JetBlue passenger plane from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Santa Clara.

American Airlines is expected to begin offering its own regularly scheduled services to Cuba in a few days time.

Correspondent Steve Mort in Florida says it's a milestone in US-Cuba relations.

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ALT: Correspondent Steve Mort in Florida says Americans are still not able to completely free to travel to Cuba.

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ALT: Correspondent Steve Mort in Florida says several Cuban cities will receive US commercial flights, eventually including Havana.

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ALT: Correspondent Steve Mort in Florida says Washington has approved plans for 110 daily round-trip flights to Cuba by US airlines.

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ALT: Correspondent Steve Mort in Florida says many Cuban-Americans are angry about the resumption of commercial flights to the island.

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TANZANIA 'DAY OF DEFIANCE' POSTPONED

Tanzania's opposition has postponed a day of mass protests it was planning for September 1st.

But the party's campaign goes on against what it says is a government crackdown on civil liberties.

Our correspondent Lucy Taylor reports from Dar es Salaam.

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Trump visits Mexico ahead of immigration speech

US to press to economic growth, limiting excess capacity at G20

The Obama administration wants to press for policies which will help boost the global economy at the upcoming G20 meetings in China.

But the U.S. also wants to address excess capacity - such as China's steel industry which creates far more steel than necessary.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew previewed the American agenda for the upcoming meetings at the Brookings Institution.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says Washington understands restructuring of China's steel industry will be difficult, but he also promised to press the issue.

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At the Brookings Institution, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew added that China needs to follow other countries' lead in restructuring and shuttering outdated steel plants would help China meet environmental priorities.

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US To Urge G20 Countries to Boost Economies

US President Barack Obama will urge G20 leaders to try and boost economic growth in their countries, and pay more attention to citizens who feel left behind.

That's according to the US Treasury Secretary, Jack Lew, speaking ahead of the summit in China on 4th and 5th of September,

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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UK POLICE INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE HATE CRIME MURDER

Donald Trump prepares to visit Mexico amid Hillary Clinton poll woes

Donald Trump will meet the Mexican President later today before making a major speech about immigration.

Meanwhile, a new poll shows a record number of Americans dislike Hillary Clinton.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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MAY: BREXIT MEANS BREXIT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has again ruled out holding a fresh referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union.

She's hosting a so-called Brexit Brainstorm to discuss options for the UK's exit from the EU after the country's referendum.

She's gathered her cabinet ministers at her country residence to try and encourage unity amid reports of division over the Brexit process.

Theresa May has said Article 50 - which starts a two year period of negotiations with the EU - will not be triggered this year.

And she insists her government will respect the will of the people.

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"Urgent action" needed to protect mothers in UK workplace

POLL: CORBYN OPENS WIDE LEAD IN UK LABOUR RACE

Jeremy Corbyn looks set to win a landslide victory as he bids to be re-elected leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party.

This according to a new poll from YouGov which suggests the leftist candidate has a 24 point lead over his challenger Owen Smith.

The ballot closes on 21st September, with the leader revealed three days later.

A leadership challenge was launched with many Labour MPs concerned that Jeremy Corbyn renders the party unelectable on a nationwide basis.

Kate Green is Owen Smith's campaign manager - she says they're not giving up yet.

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RUSSIAN PARALYMPIANS MAY MISS 2018 WINTER GAMES

Moscow claims the International Paralympic Committee's ban for Rio Game also extends to the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea. The IPC denied the allegation saying ready to lift suspension on Russia's membership as soon as it fulfills its obligations. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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MAY HOSTS BREXIT BRAINSTORM

A so-called Brexit Brainstorm is being hosted by UK Prime Minister Theresa May, to discuss options for the UK's exit from the European Union.

She's gathered her cabinet ministers at her country residence to try and encourage unity amid reports of division over the Brexit process.

Each minister's been asked to report on how their government department would ideally see Brexit handled.

Theresa May has said Article 50 - which starts a two year period of negotiations with the EU - will not be triggered this year.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says the meeting is a chance to regroup ahead of a new session of parliament.

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Merkel says Germany, EU Failed to Act Fast

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says EU leaders…including her…took too long to react to the refugee crisis.

She says Germany ignored the problem and ignored the need to find a solution with the EU community.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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Police Arrest Singer Chris Brown

Police arrested singer Chris Brown early Tuesday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, after a women complained that he pointed a gun at her face. The arrest at Brown's Los Angeles home took place after a standoff with police that lasted for several hours.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

UN weighs sanctions as report blames Syria for chemical weapons use

Russia has questioned a new United Nations report showing the Syria government used chemical weapons on its own people.

The Security Council are deciding if sanctions should be imposed, after hearing the joint report put together by the UN and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

The independent inquiry, which looked at nine incidents between 2014 and 2015, found the Syrian military used chlorine gas, while ISIS used sulfur mustard gas is separate attacks.

The head of the investigation Virginia Gamba said chemical weapons continued to be used, and used by more groups.

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The head of the investigation Virginia Gamba said the use of chemical weapons had to stop.

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The head of the investigation Virginia Gamba said those directly responsible must be found.

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US President Obama shortens prison time for 111 non-violent offenders

US President Barack Obama has shortened the prison time of 111
non-violent drug offenders.

The White House has now granted clemency to 674 people - the most in
the past 60 years of the US presidency.

US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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ISIS spokesman killed in Syria