Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Report Says Facebook Built Censorship Software As Company Eyes China

Facebook has reportedly built software that allows third-parties to
censor posts in certain geographic areas. Citing unnamed current and
former employees of the networking site, the New York Times reports
that Facebook has created a News Feed censorship tool specifically to
help the platform make inroads into China.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Iran Supreme Leader warns U.S. over 'Sanctions extension'


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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says his country will retaliate if the U.S. extends sanctions and breaches the Iranian nuclear agreement. 

His warning follows the U.S. House of Representatives voting to re-authorise the Iran Sanctions Act for the next decade.

Here's Kevin McAleese in Washington....

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Iraqi forces overtake road west of Mosul in offensive against Islamic State

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Iraqi forces have overtaken a road west of Mosul as part of an
offensive to retake the city
from the self-proclaimed Islamic State.

The announcement came from joint paramilitary forces on Wednesday.

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Oil prices pair gains on doubts of OPEC production cut

Oil prices have pulled back on Wednesday as doubts continue to
surround a plan to curb production by the world's major oil suppliers.
Amid a global supply glut, Algeria put forward the proposal to The
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, but the full agreement
of key member states remains uncertain.

Mimi Chiahemen has more from New York

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Trump Brushes Off Conflict of Interest Issues over Businesses

Donald Trump has brushed off suggestions he should take substantial measures to distance himself from his business interests while President.

He's putting his real estate empire in the hands of close family members who are also involved in his political transition. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Colombia's government and FARC rebels will sign a new peace deal

Colombia's government and leftist FARC leaders will sign a new and revised peace accord on Thursday. 

The new agreement will be submitted to Congress for approval, rather than put to a popular vote.

A previous agreement was rejected in a referendum last month.

Andrea Arenas reports

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Kremlin admits relations with US have “hit bottom”, ready to improve ties

The Kremlin admitted that its relations with the White House have hit the bottom, and does not expect their quick improvement. However Moscow's indicated it's ready to restore a consrtuctive dialogue with the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump who seems willing to mend ties with he Kremlin. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Trump chooses Nikki Haley for UN ambassador

US President-Elect Donald Trump has nominated South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to be the next US ambassador to the United Nations.

Haley will be the first non-white female in his top team.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Tributes paid to murdered MP as her attacker is sentencing to life in prison

A man who shouted "Britain First" and other nationalist slogans as he stabbed a British MP to death has been found guilty of her murder. 

53 year old Thomas Mair will never be released from prison after he shot and stabbed 41 year old Jo Cox, a Labour MP in Birstall, West Yorkshire on the 16th June.  The attack occurred just days before the UK voted on whether to leave the European Union.   Mr Mair told police he was a political activist, Nazi memorabilia was found at his home.

Mrs Cox had been campaigning for Britain to remain within the EU at the time of her murder, which police described as an act of terrorism.

Mrs Cox, a mother of two young children, was a well respected MP who had campaigned for many causes including  help for Syrian refugees and programs to counter isolation in the elderly. 

Her husband Brendan said he hoped the public would respond to Jo's death by embracing her message of love and tolerance for others. 

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Jo Cox's husband Brendan Cox told reporters outside the court that the family had found comfort in the outpouring of tributes for the MP. 

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Jo Cox's husband Brendan Cox told reporters outside the court that Mair had not achieved his aim of silencing Jo's message of love and kindness. 

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LABOUR CRITICISES AUTUMN STATEMENT

The UK has lowered its economic growth forecasts as a result of the vote to leave the European Union.

Britain's independent Office for Budget Responsibility now predicts 1.4% growth in 2017, down from an earlier forecast of 2.2%

And over a five year period it expects growth to be 2.4% lower than it would have been without the Brexit vote.

This has been revealed by UK finance minister Philip Hammond who's been unveiling his Autumn Statement - a mini-budget of tax and spending plans.

He's unveiled a series of measures such as extra funding for housebuilding, a boost to the minimum wage, and more spending on infrastructure.

But Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says he hasn't done enough.

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Jo Cox murder "an act of terror"

A man who shouted the right-wing political slogan "Britain First" before stabbing a British MP to death has been found guilty of her murder. 

53 year old Thomas Mair was given a whole life sentence, meaning he will never be released.    He shot and stabbed 41 year old Jo Cox, a Labour MP in Birstall, West Yorkshire on the 16th June, just a few days before the UK voted on whether to leave the European Union.   Mr Mair claimed to police he was a political activist.  Nazi memorabilia was found at his home.

Mrs Cox, a mother of two young children, was a well respected MP who had campaigned for many causes including more help for Syrian refugees and programs to help the elderly cope with loneliness.   

The lead investigator in the case, Detective Superintendent Nick Wallen said the murder of Jo Cox had been an act of terror.


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UK GROWTH 'TO BE HIT BY BREXIT'

The UK has lowered its economic growth forecasts as a result of the vote to leave the European Union.

Britain's independent Office for Budget Responsibility now predicts 1.4% growth in 2017, down from an earlier forecast of 2.2%

And over a five year period it expects growth to be 2.4% lower than it would have been without the Brexit vote.

This has been revealed by UK finance minister Philip Hammond who's been unveiling his Autumn Statement - a mini-budget of tax and spending plans.

He's unveiled a series of measures such as extra funding for housebuilding, a boost to the minimum wage, and more spending on infrastructure.

And Mr Hammond insists the UK can meet the challenges ahead.

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And Mr Hammond says the growth predicted over the coming years is comparatively healthy.

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Thomas Mair sentenced to life in prison for murder of UK MP Jo Cox

The man accused of murdering UK MP Jo Cox has been found guilty of all counts after a seven day trial at the Old Daily.


Thomas Mair, a right-wing, white supremacist attacked the mother of two on the 16th June this year, by shooting and stabbing her.


Our Correspondent Natalie Powell reports the jury took just 90 minutes to reach their conclusion. He has been sentenced to life in prison.


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Head of German auto industry asks UK to clarify Brexit strategy

The head of Germany's automobile industry association has asked the British Government to clarify it's Brexit strategy on leaving the European Union. 

Matthias Wissman said a long period of uncertainty could damage investment in the UK which is  home to around 100 German car plants.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Key plotter behind Paris and Brussels attacks named

The US State Department has revealed the identity of an Islamic State member they believed oversaw last November's attacks in Paris and the bombings that hit Brussels in March.
French and Belgian intelligence had already traced phone records back to a man known as Abu Souleymane al-Faransi - now the US says his real name is Abdelilah Himich.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas has more from Brussels.


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Lufthansa cancels 900 flights due to pilot strike

German airline Lufthansa has cancelled nearly 900 flights due to a strike by its pilots over pay.

The firm lost a last minute legal battle to prevent the strike and says it expects 100 thousand passengers will be affected.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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NATO blames Russia for “aggressive military posturing" in Eastern Europe

NATO accused Russia of "aggressive military posturing" after Moscow  announced its decision to send advanced anti-ship missile systems to  Kaliningrad in the Baltic region. Moscow hit back at the alliance saying it has to defend itself from NATO's expansion. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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OBAMA PAYS TRIBUTE TO ELLEN

US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to comedian Ellen DeGeneres while presenting her with America's highest civilian honour.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom was awarded to Ellen, along with Tom Hanks, Robert de Niro and Michael Jordan.

President Obama used the occasion to speak of the influence of Ellen's decision to come out as gay in 1997.

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UK TO UNVEIL MINI-BUDGET AMID BREXIT UNCERTAINTY

The UK is set to announce extra housebuilding and measures to help the so-called JAMs - people who are Just About Managing.

Finance minister Philip Hammond is setting out his first Autumn Statement as Chancellor.

It will also contain fresh forecasts expected to predict higher borrowing and slower economic growth as a result of Britain's vote to leave the EU.

Mr Hammond has warned he has little cash to play with…

… but Conservative MP Sir Oliver Letwin says he's capable of delivering meaningful policies.

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Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell says the government has harmed the economy with its austerity cuts.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Donald Trump Meets New York Times Journalists

Donald Trump has been meeting journalists from the New York Times at the newspaper's headquarters.

The US President-Elect had tweeted just hours earlier that he was cancelling the meeting because the paper had changed the ground rules for the planned session, a charge it denied. 

In the end, the paper's publisher, editors and senior reporters met Mr. Trump for an on-the-record discussion during which reporters tweeted much of what was said.

Lorna Shaddick in New York has more.

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