Monday, October 17, 2016

MALAWIAN PRESIDENT DISPROVES DEATH RUMOUR

President Mutharika has returned to Malawi, after a month-long trip to the USA that prompted rumours that he was critically ill or even dead. The Government was forced to publish a statement asking Malawians not to panic about the 76 year old, but as Dan Ashby reports, many Malawians are still not convinced.


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Trump Claims US Election Is 'Rigged At Polling Places'

Donald Trump has claimed that the forthcoming US election is 'rigged' by what he called the 'dishonest media', and at 'many polling places'.

 In a series of Tweets, the Republican Presidential nominee questioned the legitimacy of the election process itself as well as media coverage.

 Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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 Mr. Trump appeared to contradict his running mate Mike Pence who told NBC earlier that he and Mr. Trump would accept the result:

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 Mr. Trump's adviser, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, has also accused Democrats of cheating:

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 But Hillary Clinton's running mate Tim Kaine criticised Donald Trump's claims as scare tactics:

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Iraq announces start of offensive to retake Mosul

Iraq's Prime Minister has announced the start of an offensive to take back the city of Mosul, the capital of the Islamic State group's territory in Iraq.

Speaking on state TV, Haider al Abadi  said a moment of victory was near.

The assault on Mosul is backed by the US-led coalition and could be one of the biggest military operations in Iraq since the 2003 American invasion.

Former US CIA Director David Petraeus told ABC's This Week that taking back Mosul would be tough but the outcome wasn't in doubt:

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Four star general David Petraeus told ABC's This Week that the real battle would be dealing with competing groups once ISIS has left, and the US would need to step up its support to rebels:

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Sunday, October 16, 2016

No compromise for Aleppo as Dabiq captured

All options remain on the table as the US Russia and others were unable to find a compromise to stop the fighting in Aleppo.

Over the weekend talks were held in Lausanne Switzerland
then U-S Secretary of State John Kerry flew to London for additional meetings on Syria.

The Obama administration says it's top priority remains the right against the Islamic State  - as Syrian rebels backed by Turkey retake Dabiq.

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US AND UK CALL FOR YEMEN CEASEFIRE

The US and Britain are calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Yemen, after talks in London.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are battling the government in Yemen, which is being supported by Gulf states including Saudi Arabia.

Our correspondent Olly Barratt in London has more.

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Pence Says Evidence Points to Russia in Email Hacks

Mike Pence has said that evidence points to Russia being behind recent email hacks tied to the US election.

 The US Republican vice presidential candidate made the remarks on Fox News Sunday, directly contradicting recent comments by his running mate Donald Trump, who cast doubt on Moscow's involvement.

 Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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But after his running mate has repeatedly alleged that the election may be 'rigged',  Mr Pence also said Donald Trump would accept the result:

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UNICEF warns of inadequate nutrition in under 2s

The United Nations children's agency has warned five out of six children
worldwide do not receive adequate nutrition.

UNICEF says their growth and brain development can be severely
affected early in life.

UN correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Earnings season in the US kicks into gear [preview]

Earnings season is kicking into gear in the United States this week and investors on Wall Street will be watching closely.

It’s a somewhat light week when it comes to economic data but an inflation reading out on Tuesday will be of particular interest to the US Federal Reserve.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Saturday, October 15, 2016

In another campaign low, Trump challenges Clinton to drug test

Donald Trump has challenged Hillary Clinton to take a drugs test before their third and final TV debate next week.


He suggested that she had performed unevenly during their last match-up.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

 

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Friday, October 14, 2016

Donald Trump denies fresh allegation of 'NY nightclub groping'

Donald Trump has been defending himself against fresh allegations that he inappropriately touched a woman in a New York nightclub in the 1990s. 

In an interview with the Washington Post Kirsten Anderson alleges the billionaire put his up her skirt before molesting her.

During a campaign stop in North Carolina the Republican Presidential candidate strongly denied the accusation...

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Ms Andersen is among several women who have now accused the celebrity billionaire of inappropriate sexual conduct who believes the reports are part of a wider conspiracy to prevent him winning the US election...

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At one point Donald Trump said one of his accusers, Jessica Leeds, would not be 'his first choice'...

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US Asks UN to Help Stop Illegal Fentanyl Traffic

The US has asked the United Nations to help curb the trade of chemicals used to make illicit batches of fentanyl. 
The powerful opioid painkiller has caused thousands of overdose deaths.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Apprentice contestant accused Trump of sexual assault

A former contestant on Donald Trump's reality TV show "The Apprentice" has accused him of sexually assaulting her.

Contestant Summer Zervos says the Republican Presidential nominee invited her to dinner, where he then kissed her and "thrust his gentials" on to her.

Ms Zervos spoke at the very same time Donald Trump addressed previous sexual allegations against him, denying them as lies.

He said the Clintons are conspiring with the media to ruin his reputation.

During an emotional speech, Ms Zervos said Trump refused to hire her after she rejected his sexual advances.

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Women tell graphic stories of interactions with Donald Trump

Two more women have come forward and publicly told of Donald Trump assaulting them, kissing them and fondling them agressively.

Donald Trump says it's all lies and a conspiracy to end his campaign.

Kristin Anderson spoke to the Washington Post about being groped.

With super-lawyer Gloria Allred at her side, Summer Zervos, a former contestant on Trump's television show "The Apprentice", told a graphic story about a meeting at a hotel.

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Ryan Launches Trump-Free Election Campaign

The most senior elected Republican  Paul Ryan has launched a parallel election campaign,  with a speech in which he didn't mention his party's nominee.

It's further evidence that the House Speaker is distancing himself from the troubled campaign of  Donald Trump. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes report...

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Another woman comes forward to accuse Trump of sexual assault

Another woman has come forward to accuse Donald Trump of inappropriate sexual behavior.


Kristin Anderson is a photographer from California, and she says the Republican Presidential candidate molested her in a Manhattan nightclub in the early 1990s.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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5 New Zika Cases Reported in Miami, Florida

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5 new locally transmitted cases of the Zika virus have been reported
by health officials in the US city of Miami, Florida.

The governor has now designated the neighborhood where people
contracted the illness as the state's second Zika transmission zone.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Japan withholds UNESCO funding after Nanjing row

Japan is withholding a $37 million payment to the United Nations'
cultural organization following a row over the Nanjing Massacre.

The Japanese government has criticized UNESCO for including the World
War Two incident in a collection of document.

UN correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Not fit for office - Pres. Obama on Trump

U.S. President Barack Obama urged fellow Democrats in Ohio to get out an vote, saying progress and democracy are on the ballot.

President Obama continued the response and attacks on Donald Trump, saying the Republican candidate is not fit for office and has no record supporting working people.

The American president said the future of the country is at stake.

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President Obama told supporters in Ohio, Donald Trump is pinning his hopes on turning American politics toxic.

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President Obama scoffed at Donald Trump's claim he's the best candidate for working Americans.

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President Obama says he couldn't be prouder of his wife Michelle and her very personal speech in New Hampshire about Donald Trump and what he's said about women.

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Samsung predicts large profit losses following exploding battery crisis

Troubled Korean electronics company Samsung says its profits will be hit by more than three billion US dollars over the next six months because of its exploding phone crisis.

The prediction comes as the company's share price has fallen, but as John Clarke reports, the company is still expected to remain profitable.

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Israel cuts ties with UNESCO

Israel has suspended ties with the United Nations' cultural body
saying UNESCO has denied Israeli ties to the country's holiest site.

UNESCO adopted a resolution criticizing Israeli policy at the site.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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