Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Australian same sex marriage likely to be dumped by senate

Australia's federal government has accused the Labor opposition of driving a stake through the heart of same-sex marriage by killing off a proposed plebiscite.
Arthur Stevens has more

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French president suggests International Criminal Court involvement over Russia's actions in Syria

The French president says there could be a case for the International Criminal Court to investigate Russia for war crimes for its actions in Syria including the bombings in eastern Aleppo.

Francois Hollande also hinted he might refuse to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin when he heads to France next week.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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HARD BREXIT 'COULD COST $80BN A YEAR'

A so-called 'hard Brexit' could cost the UK around $80bn a year in lost tax revenues, according to leaked government papers.

The Times newspaper reports cabinet ministers are being warned that if Britain leaves Europe's single market and adopts World Trade Organisation rules, economic output could fall between 5.4% and 9.5% within 15 years.

But Brexit supporters say the Treasury is continuing to use scare tactics and that these predictions are unrealistic.

Reporter Roz Unwin has more.

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Luxembourg PM Proposes 1 Day Border Controls

Luxembourg's Prime Minister says European Union states should impose border controls for just 24 hours.

He says that would be a terrible shock that would show European citizens the value of being in the visa-free travel Schengen Area.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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SAMSUNG: TURN OFF ALL NOTE 7 PHONES

Samsung says all of its Galaxy Note 7 devices should be turned off as it looks into fresh reports of smartphones catching fire.

All sales of the phone have been stopped.

This follows Samsung's recall of 2.5 million Note 7s in September after customers complained they were exploding.

Samsung later insisted replacement phones were safe.

But new devices have since been reported to have started smoking.

Samsung shares fell sharply in Tuesday trading.

Technology reporter Will Guyatt says it's a huge blow for the company.

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Russia and Turkey increase military and intelligence co-operation

Russia and Turkey have agreed to increase military and intelligence co-operation after meeting in Istanbul. 
The two countries have been supporting opposite sides in the Syrian conflict - but are moving closer together. 
Elena Casas has more from Moscow.


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German bomb suspect planned attack on Berlin airport

German authorities said a Syrian refugee arrested over the weekend was building a bomb and planned to strike a Berlin airport.

A two day manhunt for the suspect ended when fellow Syrians tied him up and alerted authorities.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Oil prices hit one-year high after Russia says it's ready to join OPEC output freeze

Sydney greyhound ban decision reversed

In Australia, New South Wales State Premier Mike Baird has admitted his government didn't give the good people in the industry a chance to respond before banning greyhound racing completely.
The State government has reversed the decision but has instead promised to introduce stronger regulations for the industry, including harsher penalties for animal cruelty.
Arthur Stevens has more

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GOP chair tries to reassure supporters

The chair of the Republican National Committee is trying to reassure supporters that everything is on course.

Starting with Speaker of the House Ryan, leading Republicans have been calling for Donald Trump to step down as nominee.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Monday, October 10, 2016

Trump says debate was fun

Donald Trump claims the debate in St. Louis was fun and amazing, while the event also proved Hillary Clinton is overrated.

And he promised to keep bringing up Bill Clinton's infidelities if more tapes are released of his so-called 'locker-room talk."

The instant polls show Hillary Clinton gaining support, but Donald Trump says he's the winner.

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Donald Trump says the American media does not understand, this election is just like the United Kingdom's Brexit vote.

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With bloggers getting ahold of some additional transcripts of Donald Trump's inappropriate language about women, the Republican candidate promised he'd keep bringing up allegations about former U.S. President Bill Clinton if more tapes come out.

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US Supreme Court to Hear Apple vs Samsung Patent Dispute

The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday about the patent dispute between the world’s two top smartphone manufacturers. 
It’s all about how much money Samsung should pay Apple for copying the iPhone’s distinctive look. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports

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Hurricane Matthew Leaves US But Destruction Remains

Hurricane Matthew has now moved out to sea, but has left a trail of destruction and power outages across the US.

The storm had already ravaged southern Haiti with around 900 people now feared dead.

In the US, the death toll has climbed to at least 21 people [check latest figures], and rescuers are scrambling to save 1500 people stranded by floodwater in Lumberton, North Carolina, as our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports.

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US concerned about war crimes in Yemen

The U.S. has ordered an immediate review of cooperation with Saudi Arabia in it's efforts to combat Houthi rebels in Yemen, after an airstrike on a funeral killed 140

The Obama administration is concerned it might be considered a co-belligerent.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Samsung Pausing Production of Note 7 Phones

Samsung has reportedly stopped production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, at least temporarily. 

Last month the company announced the global recall of more than 2.5 million of the phones  because of faulty batteries that caused some of the phones to smoke or catch fire. 

As Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.

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Pence Claims Trump Displayed Humility in Debate

Republican Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence is standing by his running mate, claiming Donald Trump displayed "humility" over a recent scandal. 

A recording has been released in which Donald Trump says he can get away with groping women because of his celebrity status - and admitted trying to sleep with a woman despite being married. 

Pence released a statement over the weekend critical of  Trump's attitude in the 2005 recording. 

Commenting on Trump's Sunday night debate performance, Pence cited  strong Christian faith in addressing the issue:

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New poll gives Clinton 11-point lead over Trump

A new poll has given democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton an 11-point lead over her rival Donald Trump.

The NBC/Wall Street Journal findings come in the wake a leaked tape recording of the Republican candidate boasting about groping women.

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington...

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2 missiles fail to hit U.S. Navy ship off Yemen's coast

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An unsuccessful missile attack on a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer
took place in the Red Sea off the Yemen coast Sunday evening, a US
military source has told Reuters News Agency.

The strike came from a Houthi-held area of Yemen, but the Houthis have
denied they fired at the ship.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Top Republican Will No Longer Defend Trump

The top Republican in the US House of Representatives says he will no longer publicly defend Donald Trump in the remaining month of the presidential campaign.

Speaker Paul Ryan says he will instead focus on defending Republicans fighting to keep their seats in Congress. 

From Washington Nina-Maria Potts reports...

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NBC Anchor Suspended Over Trump Tape

The co-anchor of NBC's "Today Show" has been suspended for making lewd comments recorded in a candid conversation with Donald Trump.

Billy Bush says he's "embarrassed and ashamed" following the release of a video recorded in 2005.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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