Tuesday, January 10, 2017

US citizens in Haiti 'moved to safety' after ex-coup leader extradited to Florida


Haitian authorities have moved dozens of U.S. citizens to safety after attempted attacks by supporters of Haitian Senator-elect Guy Philippe, who was arrested and extradited to the US last week, reports Reuters.

Phillipe, who rose to prominence after he led a coup against Haiti's President in 2004, face charges in Miami court.

From Washington Kevin McAleese reports

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Sec. Kerry criticizes Donald Trump

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry criticized the possible policies of incoming president Donald Trump, saying the did not show leadership.

Secretary Kerry participated in a transition event at the U.S. Institute of Peace, Passing the Baton.

Donald Trump has repeatedly tweeted and spoken about his policy of America first.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry told the audience that is not leadership.

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Just ahead of an appearance at the same event by Michael Flynn, Donald Trump's nominee to be the next U.S. Secretary of State, Secretary Kerry denounced the "fake news" trend.

Michael Flynn's son endorsed a completely fake story nicknamed "pizzagate".

Secretary Kerry says everyone needs to be worried about this trend.

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry thinks setting policy by short posts on social media, as Donald Trump loves to use Twitter, is a very bad idea.

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Sec. Kerry defends Syria policy

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is defending American policy on Syria, especially the promise by President Obama to use military force against Syria if President Assad used chemical weapons.

The U.S. military has confirmed to the Washington Post that it is now coordinating drone flights with the Turkish military as the fight against the Islamic State continues.

While some believe that the U.S. military should be on the ground in Syria, Secretary Kerry told an audience at the U.S. Institute of Peace that getting rid of the chemical weapons was a better deal.

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Democrats Call for Review After Trump Appoints Son in Law as Adviser

A group of Democrats in the US are pushing for the Justice Department and the Office of Government Ethics to look into Donald Trump's appointment of his son-in-law Jared Kushner as a top adviser.

Mr. Kushner, who's married to the President Elect's daughter Ivanka, will step down as a newspaper publisher and from his property business, according to his lawyer.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Democrats urge delays for Trump cabinet nomination hearings

The nomination hearing for U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions to become the next U.S. Attorney General is the first of many nominations hearings before U.S. Senate Committees.

But Democrats insist the process is rushed, and in fact one, Betsy DeVos to be the Education Secretary, has been delayed.

The top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Ben Cardin, says the confirmation process is moving too quickly and he and fellow senators do not have the information they need.

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Pres. Obama to define legacy

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to define his legacy in his final major speech in Chicago.

With just days to go in office, some are trying to use the fact that Barack  Obama will be unemployed to bring attention to their own endeavours. (9pm Eastern / 8pm Chicago / 0300 GMT)

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview, including a tongue-in-cheek job posting from music streamng site spotify:

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Blacklisted Russian hits back at US

One of the five people blacklisted by the United States this week says
it was done as a last act of spite by the Obama administration.

Lawmaker Andrei Lugovoi is wanted for murder in the United Kingdom and
the move comes on the heels of the US expelling 35 diplomats in
retaliation for alleged Russian cyber attacks.

William Denselow reports from Moscow.


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More UK Strike Action



The UK is having to deal with further strike action on Tuesday, as British Airways cabin crews and Southern Rail carry out industrial action.


Passengers could expect some flight disruption at Heathrow, while Southern Rail has advised against all but essential train travel on their network.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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UK in the "front seat" for a US trade deal

A senior Republican Senator has said that Britain will be in the "front seat" to negotiate a new trade deal with the incoming Trump Administration, following a meeting with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson. 

It comes after Mr Johnson met with senior Republicans in the US Congress and senior advisors to President-elect Donald Trump.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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FIFA expands World Cup from 32 to 48 teams

Football's global governing body FIFA has voted in favour of the World Cup being expanded to include 48 teams instead of 32.

The president of the Zurich based association, Gianni Infantino, says it will make the tournament more inclusive.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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German security chiefs meet in Berlin

Germany's justice and interior ministers are meeting in Berlin on Tuesday to discuss new security measures in the wake of last month 's truck attack that killed twelve people.

There is growing consensus that faster deportations and increased video surveillance are necessary to manage future threats.

Ira Spitzer reports from the German capital.

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Norway Court to Again Review Prison Treatment of Mass Murderer

After the state's appeal, a Norwegian court will once again be looking at the prison conditions for Norway's most notorious mass murderer.
Attorneys for Anders Behring Breivik say he's living in inhumane conditions, but prosecutors disagree. 
Our Europe correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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Russia hit by fresh US sanctions

The United States expanded the list of Russians sanctioned for human rights abuses. It blacklisted Russia's top investigator and two other government officials implicated in the so-called Magnitsky case and thus fall under the 2012 U.S. Magnitsky Act. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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UK STRIKE ACTION CONTINUES

Strike misery for London commuters continues with train drivers walking out - a day after much of the London Underground network was closed because of industrial action.

Unions are locked in a dispute with Southern rail over its commitment to driver-only-operated trains, with no traditional guards on board.

Hundreds of services and thousands of commuters in the south east of England are being affected.

A two-day strike over pay by some British Airways cabin crew is also underway at Heathrow airport - but BA says the impact to passengers will be limited.

Charlotte Wright is at Victoria station - she says the Southern rail strike is having a huge effect.

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Italian Five Star movement quits European Parliament alliance with UKIP

The Eurosceptic Italian political party the Five Star movement is now without a home in the European Parliament - after the liberal ALDE group refused to let it join.
The Five Star group announced on Monday it was quitting its previous alliance with the UK Independence party. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Russian consul dead in Greece

Greek police have announced that the Russian consul in Athens has been
found dead in his apartment.

Initial signs hint Andrey Malanin died of natural causes but officials
are conducting an investigation.

William Denselow reports from Moscow.


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Yahoo to become Altaba

Yahoo plans to change its name and whittle down its board after completing its deal with Verizon. 

Several longtime directors, including Chief Executive Marissa Mayer will step down. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Nominations hearings for Trump Cabinet to start

The U.S. Senate is set to begin hearing nominations testimony from Donald Trump's candidates to join his cabinet.

The first hearing is one of the most controversial, Senator Jeff Sessions to be the next U.S. Attorney General.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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Monday, January 9, 2017

UN rights expert arrives in Myanmar to assess reports of abuses

The United Nations Special Repporteur on human rights in Myanmar has arrived in the Southeast Asian nation, as part of a probe into reports of violence between the Rohingya Muslim minority and government forces. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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Pres. Obama's final speech

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to give his final speech as America's leader in Chicago (Tuesday at 8pm central / 9pm eastern / 0300 GMT)

For the American president, it's an opportunity to address the nation and highlight all that he's achieved in 8 years, even as incoming President Donald Trump promises to overturn as much as he can.

Our correspondent Steve Mort has a preview from Chicago:

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But with the election losses, and the Republicans also in control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress, Steve Mort says President Obama's speech is also a time to redefine the agenda for the Democratic Party.

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