Monday, September 5, 2016

Storm Hermine Spares East Coast But Hurricane Threat Continues

Parts of the East Coast of the US are breathing a sigh of relief after a powerful storm system has drifted further east than forecast, diminishing the threat of damage over the Labour Day holiday weekend.

Tropical Storm Hermine, once a hurricane, has already hit parts of the southeast with high winds and heavy rains, and has been blamed for two deaths.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Sunday, September 4, 2016

Syrian Forces Push Back Rebels in Aleppo

In Syria, government forces have retaken parts of Aleppo that had fallen to rebel forces last month… and Turkish-backed fighters have driven ISIL from the Syria-Turkish border.

While the developments are significant for the fate of Syria, they also complicate attempts by the US and Russia on a ceasefire deal. 

Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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US Investors Bet On Fed Keeping Interest Rates Unchanged

Although markets are closed for the Labour Day holiday on Monday, investors in the US will looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's meeting on 20th and 21st September, and reacting to the latest jobs data that came out last Friday.

Here's Nick Harper in New York.

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Donald Trump Visits African American Church in Detroit

Donald Trump has addressed a largely African American audience for the first time as a Presidential candidate, while visiting a non-denominational church in Detroit on Sunday.

The Republican nominee spoke to members of Great Faith Ministries, as part of an attempt to reach out to black voters - but his visit was greeted by protests outside.

Here's our US correspondent Laura Cantekin.

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Obama And May Discuss Brexit At G20

President Obama has been meeting with the new British Prime Minister Theresa May at the G20 summit in China.


Britain's vote earlier this year to leave the European Union was top of their agenda, as Mrs. May insisted that exit negotiations would move forward.


Mr. Obama said the 'special relationship' between the two countries would continue, despite his personal lobbying for a 'remain' vote earlier this year.


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Mr, Obama added that the US would prioritise trade negotiations with the EU and the Pacific nations over a UK deal, but that Washington would do all it could to ensure good Anglo-American economic ties were maintained:


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Mr. Obama also mentioned the reports that Chinese officials clashed with White House staff over the extent of American media access upon his arrival on Saturday. The President said the US would never apologise for its insistence on press freedom, but added that he understood it could be tough accommodating American demands:


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Packed agenda for G20 meetings

US President Barack Obama and other world leaders have a packed agenda for the G20 meetings hosted by China.

And it's not just the main meetings that are critical at this summit in Hangzhou.

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Mother Teresa Proclaimed a Saint

At a special Sunday morning service at the the Vatican, Pope Francis has proclaimed Mother Teresa a saint.

1500 homeless people from across Italy were brought in for the service, which was also attended by heads of state and tens of thousands of pilgrims.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.


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UK PM to face further pressure over airport expansion

British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to come under further pressure this week over expanding airport capacity in the UK...

It's reported business leaders will warn the PM that Britain is losing more than 1.4 million dollars every hour in international trade because of capacity issues. 

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Friday, September 2, 2016

OFFICIAL TASHKENT CONFIRMS UZBEKISTAN’S PRESIDENT DEATH

Uzbekistan's government officials confirmed the death of the country's long-time leader Islam Karimov. Last Sunday the 78-year-old politician suffered a stroke and several media reported on Friday the former President was dead and will be buried in his hometown on Saturday. The reports were later confirmed by official Tashkent. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.
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Ireland to Join Apple in Tax Appeal

The Irish government has decided to appeal against the European Commission ruling that Ireland granted a sweetheart tax deal to Apple. 
The Commission ruled Apple should pay Ireland 14 and a half billion dollars in back taxes. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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FBI document release brings fresh e-mail headache for Hillary Clinton

The FBI has released 58 pages of notes taken when Hillary Clinton was interviewed by agents about her use of a private e-mail account during her time as Secretary of State.


Mrs. Clinton told the FBI she was never warned about her decision to avoid using government e-mail systems.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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FBI Summary of Clinton email report raises more questions

The FBI has released its summary of its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server.

With the U.S. election about to kick into high gear, the report raises more questions about Hillary Clinton and the email problems which just will not go away.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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WFP faces $50M funding shortfall for Afghanistan food aid as crises abound

As a multitude of crises around the world drive up demand for emergency food aid, the World Food Programme is now faces a funding shortfall that is threatening its operations in Afghanistan. 


The organization needs $50 million dollars to feed some 1.6 million Afghans and is appealing to countries for more help.


Our UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Ex-Stanford Swimmer Released After Serving Half Sexual Assault Sentence

Three months after he received a lenient punishment for sexually
assaulting an unconscious woman at Stanford University, Brock Turner
was released from a California jail Friday after having served only
half of his six-month sentence. The case drew wide criticism as many
feel the then 19-year-old college athlete deserved a more severe
punishment.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Brazil: Dilma Rousseff appeals impeachment

Brazil's former President Dilma Rousseff has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn the Senate's vote to remove her from the presidency. 

Ms. Rousseff was charged with illegally manipulating government accounts to mask the country's dire economic situation.

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Samsung recalls millions of smartphones after battery fires

Korean phone company Samsung is replacing millions of its new Galaxy Seven smartphones after several caught fire due to faulty batteries.

The recall is a major financial blow to the company, but as our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, it also plays into the hands of arch-rival Apple.

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Donald Trump's wife sues British paper over escort claims


Donald Trump's wife has filed a lawsuit against a British newspaper and a blogger over claims she once worked for an escort company.

Melania Trump's lawyers said the article, published last month by the Daily Mail, was 100 percent false.

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British Royal Marine charged with terrorism offences

A serving British Royal Marine has been charged with terrorism offences...

30-year-old Ciarán Maxwell from Northern Ireland was arrested in the southern English county of Somerset last week and was transferred to London for questioning by counter-terrorism officers.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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US State Dept. agrees to release Clinton's schedules

The U.S. State Department has agreed to release the complete set of detailed schedules for whom Hillary Clinton met with while she was U.S. Secretary of State to the Associated Press.

Contents from her emails has raised questions about meetings with Clinton Foundation donors.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Putin accuses Clinton, Trump of “shock” campaign tactics

Russian President Vladimir Putin said both US Presidential candidates use "shock tactics" in their election campaigns. He stopped short from voicing his preferences in the presidential race, saying he hopes the next American leader would be a responsible decision maker. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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