Monday, January 23, 2017

Chile seeks international aid to fight forest fires

At least 1,200 troops and 500 firefighters are trying to control Chile's worst forest fires in decades. 

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has declared a state of emergency in the affected regions.

Andrea Arenas reports

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Trump kills US participation in Trans-Pacific Partnership

Donald Trump has officially killed the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership - a huge free trade deal with Asia that President Obama was backing.

Signing documents in the Oval Office, the President cut US government funding for international organizations that provide abortions.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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President Trump withdraws US from TPP agreement

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the Trans Pacific Partnership, or TPP, trade agreement.

President Trump also signed an order barring American aid to groups assisting with abortions overseas, and issued a hiring freeze on federal agencies.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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US committed to move embassy to Jerusalem, will move cautiously

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The Trump administration is moving to solidify relations with Israel,
through a controversial plan to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to
Jerusalem.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Rep Senator Marco Rubio says he'll back Tillerson for U.S. Secretary of State

US Republican Senator Marco Rubio says he'll vote for Rex Tillerson to be the next US Secretary of State, effectively confirming President Trump's choice for America's top diplomat.

Mr Tillerson's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin had caused some concern for Senate Republicans, but Senator Rubio said a swift confirmation was in America's national interest.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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ACTOR GORDON KAYE (RENE IN 'ALLO, 'ALLO!) DIES

Actor Gordon Kaye, who played Rene Artois on BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, has died at the age of 75.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Ethics Lawyers Sue Trump Over Foreign Payments

A group that includes former White House ethics lawyers is filing a lawsuit accusing Donald Trump's businesses of accepting payments from foreign governments.

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is seeking a court order that would forbid the US President from accepting such money - part of an expected barrage of lawsuits from liberal groups. 

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Trump vows to cut regulations and impose border tax

US President Donald Trump told business leaders his administration plans to cut regulations by seventy five percent or more.

In a meeting with senior officials from companies ranging from Lockheed Martin to Dell, President Trump also reiterated a pledge to impose a hefty border tax on businesses that move manufacturing facilities abroad.

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UNICEF: Syrian refugee children forced into work

The United Nations children's agency says Syrian refugee children in
Lebanon are being forced out of education and into work.

Some of the children are also being pushed into early marriages.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Trump to renegotiate trade agreements

US President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders to renegotiate trade agreements on Monday, US media reports.

In addition to wanting to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, or Nafta, the president intends to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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UK Prime Minister aware of missile misfire

The UK Prime Minister has been drawn into a scandal involving the country's nuclear programme, known as Trident.


A test missile launch reportedly misfired a week before Britain's House of Commons vote don renewing the Trident System.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports 


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Top Trump supporter calls for Madonna's arrest

A top Republican politician in the US is calling for Madonna to be arrested after she spoke of "blowing up the White House" during an opposition protest in Washington on Saturday.


Newt Gingrich, a prominent supporter of President Donald Trump, says the remark requires Secret Service investigation.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Merkel meets with French presidential candidate Fillon

French presidential candidate Francois Fillon [FEE YON] visited Berlin on Monday to meet German chancellor Angela Merkel and several members of her cabinet.

Both countries will hold federal elections this year, and the Franco-German relationship is considered the most important in the European Union.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Protesters in Romania over prisoner amnesty

Tens of thousands of people have been protesting in Romania against a government plan to release about 3000 prisoners. 

The move is to ease prison overcrowding but critics believe the government wants to release allies convicted of corruption. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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FOG CAUSES TRAVEL DISRUPTION IN UK

Dozens of flights have been cancelled in the UK due to freezing fog conditions.

Warnings are also in place for the roads, with visibility drastically reduced in places.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Former French Prime Minister Valls beaten into second place in socialist primary

Left wing candidate Benoît Hamon has beaten former prime minister Manuel Valls to top the poll in the French socialist primary, in a surprise result. 
The two men will face off in a second round next Sunday to determine who will be the ruling party's presidential candidate. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Syria talks underway in Astana

Peace talks between the Syrian government and members of the country's
opposition are underway in Kazakhstan's capital Astana.

The conference brokered by Russia, Turkey and Iran marks the first
time Syria's warring factions have met since United Nations backed
talks broke down early last year.

But it's been announced that government and opposition delegations
will not meet face-to-face.

William Denselow reports from Moscow.

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Trump begins first working week as US president

Donald Trump is beginning his first full working week as President of the United States. On the campaign trail he made a series of promises that he pledged to fulfill as soon as he took office, including the deportation of all illegal immigrants.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Actors shot during music video shoot in Brisbane, Australia

A young actor has been shot dead while filming a hip-hop music video in a Brisbane City underground bar.
Australian band Bliss n Eso were filming the video in the Brooklyn Standard in Eagle Lane on Monday afternoon when several firearms were discharged as part of the production.
Police say that as a result one of the actors was shot in the chest and died from his injuries.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Sunday, January 22, 2017

Pres. Trump calls foreign leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump has begun reaching out to foreign leaders.

He's invited British Prime Minister Theresa May to the White House this week and spoken with the leaders of Canada, Mexico, and Israel.

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff reports from Washington:

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