Wednesday, December 14, 2016

US Says It Will Limit Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia

The Pentagon has said it will limit its arms sales to Saudi Arabia, after civilian casualties linked to air strikes in Yemen.

The US Defence Department announced it will no longer deliver precision guided weapons to the Saudis, as it's concerned about the way air strikes are being targeted.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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China and Trump in war of words over Taiwan

China has warned that any attempt by the new U.S. administration  to cultivate deeper relations with Taiwan would damage relations with Beijing.

Under China's 'One China Policy', Taiwan is not recognized as an independent state, but rather as part of mainland China. 

It's a position the U.S. has traditionally respected- until Donald Trump disturbed the status quo.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US interest rate rise expected

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The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on
Wednesday for the first time in 12 months.

The decision comes after sustained jobs growth, falling unemployment
and rising inflation.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump meets with tech leaders at Trump Tower

Some of the biggest names in the US technology industry will meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday at Trump Tower in New York.

Mr Trump clashed with Silicon Valley on several issues during the campaign, including immigration and government surveillance.

But the Republican appears to be courting their advice now and has added the bosses of Uber and SpaceX to one of his advisory boards.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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UK's most googled terms of 2016

The most googled term from the UK this year has been revealed as… Euro 2016.


The football tournament, which took place in France edged just ahead of searches for Pokemon Go. - which was the top term globally.


Our Correspondent in London, Natalie Powell, reports.


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European Parliament suspends cash payment to UKIP, says party has been misusing public funds

The European Parliament has suspended payment of 90,000 euros to a think tank linked to UKIP, because ti suspects the party has been awarding contracts in exchange for donations.
Political parties in the European Parliament have to prove they can obtain some private funding before being eligible for public money.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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Germany to begin deporting Afghans

A plane carrying about fifty rejected asylum seekers back to Afghanistan is expected to take off from Germany on Wednesday.

The flight comes amidst concerns that they may face danger upon returning to their home country.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Aleppo evacuation delayed as ceasefire holds

It's reported the evacuation of remaining rebel fighters and civilians from the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo has been delayed...

A ceasefire between rebels and the government was agreed on Tuesday, but there remains confusion. 

Evacuations were due to begin in the early hours on Wednesday but a fleet of government busses brought in is yet to leave. 

The ceasefire comes following a UN report that civilians left in the remaining rebel-held areas in the east of the city had been killed "on the spot".

In the UK, protesters gathered outside Downing Street demanding action...

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France Set to Extend Again State of Emergency

France's Senate is expected to approve extending the state of emergency to cover next year's presidential election. 

French officials are warning the country still faces an unprecedented threat from ISIS and ISIS inspired attackers.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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Rebels pull out from Aleppo as withdrawal deal reached

Rebels started pulling out from Aleppo after a deal allowing them to safely leave the besieged city was reached. Aleppo withdrawal spells the failure of 4 years of the opposition's resistance  to the regime of Bashar al Assad accused of multiple war atrocities and a complete "humanitarian meltdown" during the battle for the enclave. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Obama signs cancer research bill

US President Barack Obama has signed into law the "21st Century Cures Act" which invests in cancer research and combating drug abuse.

The bill is likely the last Mr Obama will sign as President.

The act, which earned bipartisan support, earmarks some $6.3 billion dollars for health research and initiatives over the coming decade. 

The bill targets the need to invest in curing cancer, fight back against the growing epidemic of opioid abuse in the US, and improve the country's mental health resources.

President Obama spoke at the bill signing:

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UN: Rebels in Eastern Aleppo to withdraw as Syrian government reaches deal

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Syria's rebel fighters will withdraw from Eastern Aleppo, the Russian
ambassador to the United Nations has announced.

The move marks a victory for the Assad government.

Our UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Paris Attacks Planners Killed In Coalition Airstrike

Two men involved in the November 2015 Paris terror attacks were killed
during a US coalition air-strike in Syria. Pentagon officials confirm
the men, Salah Gourmat and Sammy Djedou, were members of the so-called
Islamic state and were plotting more attacks at the time of their
death.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Trump chooses Rick Perry as Dept of Energy head

Donald Trump has reportedly chosen former Texas Governor Rick Perry to head the Department of Energy.

Mr Perry, who has twice run for US President, once vowed to abolish the entire Energy Department, if he won the White House.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Venezuela Closes Border with Colombia for 72 Hours

Venezuela has closed its border with Colombia for 72 hours. 

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro says the closure is part of his plan to fix the economic crisis in his country.  

Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas. 

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Iran Starting Work on Nuclear-Powered Ships

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the head of his country's Atomic Energy Organization to start planning the development of nuclear powered ships.  

Rouhani says this is in response to what he calls a U.S. violation of the landmark nuclear deal Iran signed with world powers. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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UN appoints New Zealand MP Shearer to head South Sudan Peacekeeping Mission

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The United Nations Secretary General has announced that New Zealand
Labour MP David Shearer will take the top position as head of the
South Sudan peacekeeping mission.

This will mark Shearer's second appointment by outgoing Secretary
General Ban Ki Moon.

Our UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin has more from headquarters in New York.

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Senior Republicans question Trump's secretary of state pick

Senior Republican senators have questioned Donald Trump's choice of Rex Tillerson to be America's next secretary of state.

Senator Marco Rubio says he has "serious concerns" about the Exxon-Mobil boss, who has very close ties with Russia.

Mr Tillerson's nomination must be approved by the US Senate.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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UK Foreign Sec Johnson: Aleppo aid drops "impossible" without Russia permission

The British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says Russia and Syria must put in place an immediate ceasefire in Aleppo...

The UN says dozens of civilians, including women and children, have been "shot on the spot" by forces loyal to the Syrian government.

In an emergency debate in the UK's House of Commons, Mr Johnson said it would be impossible for the UK to provide aid drops over Aleppo without the permission of Russia.

Mr Johnson says Russia and Iran have the future of Aleppo in their hands...

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Uganda King Charged with Terrorism

A court in Uganda has remanded King Wesley Mumbere to prison after fresh charges including terrorism were brought against him.

The traditional leader was arrested last month following clashes at his palace in Western Uganda where more than 60 people were killed. 
Hillary Ayesiga reports

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