Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Opposition protests in Venezuela

Venezuela's opposition has called on its supporters to hold a country-wide protest Wednesday.

The goal is to put pressure on the National Electoral Board to set a realistic date for a recall referendum to oust President Nicolas Maduro. 
 
Our correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas. 

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Trump calls for billions more in military spending [WRAP and clips]

Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, has announced a ten-point plan to boost America's military and create jobs for its workers in the process.

He pledged to boost the U.S. army to 540,000 troops, while expanding the navy, air force and marines-  and upgrading their equipment as well.

Donald Trump is gaining ground, as the presidential polls tighten, just two months before the U.S. elecion.  

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Donald Trump unveiled a detailed plan to boost military spending in a prepared speech [Wednesday] in Philadelphia.

He said boosting America's standing army was desperately needed.

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Donald Trump talked of the terror threat as being 'everywhere' and America's need to protect itself against unknown threats.

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Donald Trump promised that boosting defense spending and powering up America's military would create jobs across the country.

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Trump calls for more defense spending to boost military

Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, has announced a ten-point plan to boost America's military and create jobs for its workers in the process.

He pledged to boost the U.S. army to 540,000 troops, while expanding the navy, airforce, marines- and upgrading their equipment as well.

Donald Trump is gaining ground, as the presidential polls tighten, just two months before the U.S. elecion.  

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Trump proposes big military expansion, new missile defense shield

Donald Trump has outlined plans for a substantial expansion of the US military if he's elected President.

The Republican Presidential candidate says he wants to recruit an additional 50 thousand troops, modernize the country's naval cruisers and develop a new missile defense system.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Mr. Trump says the country also needs a new defensive missile shield.

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UN: 50 million children displaced by conflict, poverty in latest UNICEF report

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Conflict, poverty and violence have displaced 50 million children
worldwide according to a new United Nations report.

The UN children agency, UNICEF, is calling on the international
community to step up and help protect these children.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Kofi Annan-led panel visits buddhists, Rohingya communities in Myanmar's Rakhine State

A panel led by former UN chief Kofi Annan has begun a visit to Myanmar's Rakhine (rak-hain) State in the hope of ending abuses and violence against Rohingya (roh-hihn-JAH) Muslims. 


The nine-member panel was commissioned by the Myanmar government under Aung San Suu Kyi (ong sahn soo chee), but their reception on the ground was mixed. 


Our U.N. correspondent Liling Tan explains.


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Brazil: Former President Dilma Rousseff leaves presidential palace

Former Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has left the Presidential Palace in Brasilia for the last time, following her impeachment.

Supporters gathered in front of the Palacio da Alvorada to bid her farewell.

Latin America Correspondent Andrea Arenas reports.

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Turkey hits back at US criticism over Syria conflict

Turkey says US criticism over its role in the conflict in Syria is "unacceptable".

Washington has hit out at Turkey's pursuit of Kurdish forces inside Syria as well as Islamic State militants.

Our North America Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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US Strikes Al Shabaab Militants

The US military has confirmed that it carried out two airstrikes in Somalia.

Officials say they  responded after forces came under attack from  a large group of the  Al Queda  linked militants.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Study suggests inequality is ‘entrenched” in Hollywood

A new study released in the United States suggests that inequality in
Hollywood is entrenched.

This comes just months after the Oscars faced criticism for a lack of
diversity amongst nominees promoting some actors to boycott the event.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UK PM says there'll be "no running commentary" on Brexit negotiations

The UK's Prime Minister Theresa May says the British government will not provide a running commentary on Brexit negotiations...

Updating MPs following the G20 summit, she said a number of countries - including India, Singapore, Mexico and Australia - had expressed interest in forging new trade deals.

The British government says it does not intend to trigger Article 50 - starting the two year countdown to Brexit - until the start of next year at the earliest.

Theresa May says the UK's exit from the EU must work for all...

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Theresa May said the decision by the British people must be respected...

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Irish finance ministers defends his country's tax system in fallout of EU Apple ruling

The Irish finance minister says criticism of his country's tax system is outdated and unfair after the European Union ruled against a tax agreement between Ireland and Apple.

Parliamentarians in Dublin have been recalled early to debate the EU ruling which orders Apple to repay the Irish government over 14 billion dollars.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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UK and Australia discuss new post-Brexit trade deal

The UK and Australia have begun "preliminary talks" about a free trade deal...

The talks are among the first the UK has engaged in post-Brexit vote, but a formal deal is some time away as no separate trade agreements can be signed until the UK leaves the EU.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Russian para athletes lose another court appeal against 2016 Rio ban

More Russian Paralympic athletes failed to win yet another appeal against the International Paralympic Committee's ban to perform at Games in Rio de Janeiro opening on Wednesday. Russia is launching alternative competitions for the blacklisted athletes outside Moscow this week. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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PARALYMPICS TO OPEN IN RIO

The 2016 Paralympic Games get underway in Rio later, with the opening ceremony in the iconic Maracana Stadium.

The build-up to the Games has been dogged by uncertainty over budgets, facilities, a lack of volunteers and slow ticket sales.

But UK Prime Minister Theresa May has sent a message of good luck to the Paralympics GB team.

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Corsica Court Rules to Keep Burkini Ban

Despite a national court ruling the burkini ban violates basic freedoms, a court on the French island of Corsica has ruled the ban can stay.

It's a major loss for France's Human Rights League—which has been challenging the burkini ban.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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UK TO BUILD A 'BIG WALL' AT CALAIS

The UK is to construct a large wall in the French port town of Calais to prevent migrants causing disruption while trying to get to Britain.

The wall will go on either side of the main road leading to the ferry port at Calais.

It's part of a package of measures agreed by Britain and France to deal with an ongoing migrant crisis in and around the town.

Earlier this week locals protested about the effects of the so-called 'Jungle' migrant camp at Calais which holds thousands of people.

UK reporter Theo Usherwood says the wall will be big.

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New iPhone Likely Not to Have Headphone Jack

Apple will be showing off its latest products at an event scheduled in San Francisco (Wednesday)
Analysts say Apple will answer a question at the event that it hasn’t had to address in years. 
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman tells us the big question is what kind of headphones Apple will put in the box containing its latest iPhone. 


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Man Admits Killing 11 Year Old Jacob Wetterling Over Two Decades Later

A man in the US state of Minnesota, who led authorities to the buried remains of an 11 year old last week, has now admitted to abducting and killing him - nearly 27 years after the boy disappeared.

53 year old Danny Heinrich from Minnesota made the admission while pleading guilty to charges over child abuse images, in court in Minneapolis.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Cosby trial date set for June 2017

Entertainer Bill Cosby will stand trial on charges of sexual assault
in June 2017- that's the date set by a judge in Pennsylvania at a
pre-trial hearing.

At least 50 women have accused Mr Cosby, including one who says the
79-year-old drugged and molested her at his home in Philadelphia.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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