Wednesday, October 19, 2016

ICC to deliver verdict in Bemba witness tampering trial

Judges at the International Criminal Court are set to deliver their verdict in the witness tampering case against Congolese warlord Jean-Pierre Bemba and four others.

The former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo is already convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the ICC.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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New poll shows growing number of voters rejecting Trump

New poll numbers show that only 37% of American voters think Donald Trump has the judgement necessary to serve as US President.


And the Fox News survey shows that voters overwhelmingly reject the Republican Presidential candidate's proposals on immigration.


From Las Vegas where the third Presidential debate will be held in a few hours time, our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump and Clinton Prepare For Third and Final Debate

It's their last chance to go head to head before American voters cast their ballots.

Republican nominee Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton will meet in Las Vegas on Wednesday night for the third and final US Presidential Debate.

The 90 minute contest comes as Mrs Clinton is over 7 points ahead in most polling averages.

Democratic strategist Peter Emerson says moderator Chris Wallace of Fox News will be looking to thoroughly test both candidates:

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Democratic strategist Peter Emerson says he thinks the two nominees will have very different aims for their final time on stage together:

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Democratic strategist Peter Emerson says the third debate often gets smaller TV audiences:

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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Chuck Berry Announces New Album on 90th Birthday

Rock and roll legend Chuck berry is marking his 90th birthday with an announcement about a new album. 
It’s his first new album in 38 years. 

Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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Ahead of final TV debate, Obama accuses Trump of "whining" on campaign trail

President Obama is accusing Donald Trump of "whining" on America's Presidential campaign trail.


He says there's no evidence whatsoever to support Mr. Trump's claim that the election is "rigged" against him.


The President's intervention came of the eve of the final TV debate between Mr. Trump and Hillary Clinton.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks is at the debate site in Las Vegas.


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Trump repeats rigged election claims

Donald Trump is sticking with his claims that the U.S. 2016 presidential election is rigged, and the media are primarily to blame.

Earlier, U.S. President Barack Obama said the Republican candidate should stop whining and work on getting out the vote.

Mike Pence, Trump's running mate, has tried to moderate the claims of a rigged vote.

Donald Trump laid the blame on the press.

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Donald Trump is blaming the media for his falling poll numbers.

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Donald Trump did urge his supporters to get out and vote, warning it's their last chance.

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Obama tells Trump to 'Stop Whining' over 'baseless voter fraud'


President Obama has attacked Donald Trump over his ongoing claims of a 'rigged election'

Speaking at a White House news conference, Mr Obama dismissed the Republican presidential candidate's warning of 'large scale voter fraud'.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Act of political terror - local GOP office attacked

Mike Pence, Donald Trump's running mate, is calling the firebombing of a local Republican party office in Orange County, North Carolina an act of political terrorism.

Democrats in North Carolina responded, quickly raising $13,000 to fund the repair of the offices, in a rare show of bipartisan support during a brutal election season.

Mike Pence claimed hardly anyone is paying attention to the vandalism.

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While his running mate Donald Trump continues to insist there is wide-spread voter fraud, Mike Pence tried to moderate that message.

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US Welcomes Cessation of Hostilities in Yemen

The US has said it welcomes the announcement of a renewable 72 hour cessation of hostilities in Yemen.

The UN Special Envoy to Yemen says the agreement, between all Yemeni parties and the Saudi-led coalition, will take effect just before midnight on Wednesday.

Here's our UN correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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US concerned about sentencing of two Iranian-Americans

The Obama administration is renewing it's call for the immediate release of all American citizens unjustly held in Iran.

Siamak Namazi and Baquer Namazi, an employee of UNICEF - the United Nation's childrens' operation-  have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Iran has claimed separately that Robert Levinson was a spy, when he went missing on Kish Island, Iran.

U.S. State Department deputy spokesman Mark Toner says all prisoners should be released.

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Pres. Obama says Trump is wrong on Russia

U.S. President Barack Obama says Donald Trump's flattery of Vladimir Putin and his Russian State is just wrong.

President Obama notes that the Republican Party has been traditionally anti-Russia and he's been criticized for even trying to engage with President Putin.

The American president noted that he's had to deal with Russian-initiated crises in both Georgia and Ukraine.

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U.S. President Barack Obama says Donald Trump's approach to Vladimir Putin is unprecedented.

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President Obama says he doesn't understand why the Republican party - which has traditionally been anti-Russia - is backing Donald Trump's apparent flattery and support of Putin's policies.

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President Obama says Russia needs to be a partner and part of the solution to the world's problems, and any American official needs to understand that.

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Steady progress in Mosul operations - Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama says steady progress is being made as Iraqi and Kurdish forces move into Mosul.

On the second day of military operations, Iraqi forces reportedly took control of a majority-Christian town, as Kurdish fighters reported tunnels and suicide car bomb attacks in retaliation by forces with the Islamic State.

During a Rose Garden press conference with the Italian Prime Minister, President Obama told reporters he sees steady progress.

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The U.S. has been clear that it is supporting the Iraqi plans to retake Mosul, but not leading the process.

U.S. President Barack Obama.

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Mosul is Iraq's second largest city and U.S. President Barack Obama says there are plans and resources in place to help the estimated 1 million civilians caught in the crossfire.

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PM Renzi hopes to win Italian referendum

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is hoping to win the upcoming December referendum on reforming that country's constitution.

The timing of the official visit to Washington was questioned, as both countries are facing massive political questions.

During a press conference in the Rose Garden, Prime Minister Renzi was optimistic.

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Addressing the issue of the referendum in Italian,  Prime Minister Renzi admitted that most everyone is transfixed by American politics.

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UN will not deliver aid to Syria until all parties agree to ceasefire

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The United Nations has said there will be no possibility of getting
humanitarian aid into Syria after Russia has made promises for an
8-hour ceasefire this week.

The UN states a full two days are needed to ensure delivery of aid
into eastern Aleppo.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin has more.

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Venezuela's Supreme Court changes referendum rules


Venezuela's Supreme court has ruled that the opposition campaign trying to oust President Nicolas Maduro must now secure 20% of voters in each state, rather than 20% of the country's overall electorate. 

The move will make it harder for Maduro's opponents to mobilize support during the three days that have been allotted for the petition of signatures. 

Andrea Arenas reports


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Russian, Ukrainian leaders to meet in Berlin

The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France will meet Wednesday in Berlin to discuss the stalled peace process in Eastern Ukraine. 

It has been over a year since this same group of leaders met to sign a ceasefire agreement.

Ira Spitzer reports from the German capital.

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UK Child Abuse Inquiry Quizzed Over Resignation of Lowell Goddard


The UK's Home Affairs Select Committee is questioning the panel of an inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse over the resignation of the investigation's third chairperson, Dame Lowell Goddard.


Dame Goddard stepped down after just 16 months in the role, saying in her resignation letter that her decision was as a result of the legacy of failure in the inquiry, which had been hard to shake off.


The New Zealand Judge however has been accused of being difficult to work with and using racist language, something that Dame Goddard has since denied.


Whilst being quizzed by the Home Affairs Select Committee, the fourth chair of the inquiry Alexis Jay, explained that the Inquiry's panel felt Dame Goddard had preferred to work alone.



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In front of the Home Affairs Select Committee, inquiry panel member Ivor Frank described some of the difficulties working with Lowell Goddard


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Pres. Obama welcomes Italian PM Renzi for final state visit

U.S. President Barack Obama has welcomed Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi to the White House for what is expected to be the final official visit with an honor welcome and state dinner of his presidency.

The two men celebrated the shared history - from Amerigo Vespucci to Americans love of Italian food, art and music.

Apologizing for his accent, President Obama greeted Prime Minister Renzi saying the two countries can work together to make the world a better place.

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EU must prepare for returning IS fighters after Mosul assault says commissioner

The European Union is warning its countries should be preparing to see high numbers of extremists returning from Iraq and Syria.

Many european nationals fighting with the so called islamic state group are being driven out as Iraqi forces carry out an assault on Mosul.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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UN braces for up to one million refugees from Mosul

The United Nations is warning that up to one million people may be forced form their homes in the Iraqi city of Mosul.  It comes as the Iraqi army continues its operation to recapture the country's second largest city which was overtaken by the so called Islamic State two years ago. 

Iraqi forces are approaching from the south while Kurdish forces advance from the east, clearing villages before they get to the city.  The forces, which are joined by Sunni Arab tribesmen and Shia paramilitary groups plan to circle the city before entering it. 

Humanitarian groups have expressed grave concern for the city's residents.   

Jens Laerke, the  spokesman for the UN's humanitarian office says they are standing by to offer assistance. 


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The spokesman for the UN's Children's Fund,  Christophe Boulierac said children would be particularly vulnerable during the battle ahead to retake Mosul. 

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