Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Rex Tillerson confirmed as US Secretary of State

US Senators have confirmed former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as the
new Secretary of State.

During confirmation hearings, Tillerson, a controversial pick by
President Trump, was questioned over his lack of experience in
international politics - and his history of cozy relations with
Russia.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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British MPs pass Brexit bill

British MPs have voted overwhelmingly to allow Prime Minister Theresa May to begin the process of Brexit, the country's departure from the European Union. 

MPs voted by 498 votes to 114 to back the governments European Union Bill,  which paves the way for the triggering of article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.

The bill will face more scrutiny next week from both Houses of Parliament where lawmakers are likely to try to add amendments to the legislation. 

The 114 who voted against it were  made up of rebel Labour MPs who voted against their leadership.    The Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party also rejected it.  

Labour MP Dave Anderson said it was a difficult decision for many of his peers. 

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British MPs back giving UK PM power to launch Brexit

In an initial vote, British MPs voted overwhelmingly to give Prime Minister Theresa May the authority to launch negotiations to leave the European Union, the so-called Brexit.

The Prime Mininster wants to start talks by the end of March, but the legislation faces further action in the Commons and the House of Lords.

The results of the vote were received with a cheer.

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Rival Cyprus leaders ask UN to prep peace talks in March - envoy

The rival leaders of Cyprus have asked the United Nations to prepare for follow-up peace talks in early March, according to the UN envoy for the country.


The last meeting held in Geneva in January failed to resolve differences.


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates alone

America's central bankers have decided to leave key interest rates alone for now, noting moderate growth in the U.S. economy.

The Federal Open Market Committee promised to keep a close eye on economic developments but offered no hint about when the next interest rate hike might happen.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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White House says Iran is now "on notice"


White House National Security Advisor Michael Flynn says the United States is officially putting Iran "on notice." 

The announcement came after Iran tested a medium-range ballistic missile on Sunday. 

Mr. Flynn did not specify what steps the US will be taking by placing Iran "on notice", but said more details are to come.



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Russia accuse several people of treason

In December, U.S,. intelligence alleged Russia's President Putin had a
direct role in hacking America's presidential campaign.

Former U.S. president, Barack Obama took action: expelling Russian diplomats.

Now, we've learned that –at the same time- two Russian intelligence
officers and a cyber-security expert were arrested and charged with
treason. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Ban Ki-moon pulls out of South Korea Presidency race

The former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has ruled
himself out of the running to become the next President of South
Korea.

Ban said he had been slandered by his country's media and was
"disappointed at the selfish ways" of politicians.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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UN chief calls for end to US immigration ban

The United Nations Secretary General has called for an end to the US
immigration travel ban.

Antonio Guterres says the Trump administration's new policy "should be
removed sooner rather than later".

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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GOP should go nuclear for Gorsuch - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks the Senate Republican leadership should use all the tools possible to get Judge Neil Gorsuch through the confirmation process to join the U.S. Supreme Court.

That includes the 'nuclear option' - changing the filibuster rules so that only a simple majority is needed, not the 60 votes required to close debate.

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed that option:

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U.S. President Donald Trump believes that the nomination and confirmation process for Judge Neil Gorsuch to join the U.S. Supreme Court should be 'elegant.'

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Sessions nomination passes out of committee

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Jeff Sessions to be the next U.S. Attorney General on a strict party line vote, 11-9.

Democrats remained adamantly opposed to the nominaton through the vote, and Senators have used obscure committee rules to stall other nominations, including Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin.

The vote led by Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley ended in chaos and protests. 

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In the final moments of testimony, Senator Al Franken, a Democrat from Minnesota, insisted he could not vote for Jeff Sessions because he does not believe he will uphold the U.S. Constitution.

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New U.S. Defense Secretary makes first foreign trip to Asia

President Donald Trump's defense secretary is expected to underscore U.S. security commitments to key allies South Korea and Japan when he travels to Asia this week.

General James Mattis' first trip as Pentagon chief comes as concerns mount over North Korea's missile program and tensions with China.

Kate Fisher reports

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Foreign policy expert Michael O'Hanlon from the Brookings Institution says this trip will be a chance for the new defense chief to learn about the region.

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Cool welcome for Judge Gorsuch on Capitol Hill

Reporters are asking the Senate leadership about the prospects for confirmation for Judge Neil Gorsuch, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to serve on the U.S. Surpreme Court.

Democrats have indicated, they are likely to try to block the process, partly in retaliation for the Republicans blocking the confirmation process for Merrick Garland under President Obama.

Escorted by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refused to answer reporter's questions about Judge Gorsuch's prospects during a photo call.

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European Union and Mexico to hold trade talks

The European Union and Mexico have agreed to accelerate free trade talks as U.S. President Donald Trumpo says he wants to renegotiate major international trade deals.

European leaders think Brussels should take advantage the new US protectionist position, and step up negotiations with would-be partners.



Andrea Arenas reports.

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Three US states join legal action against travel ban

Three more US States have joined lawsuits challenging President Trump's temporary immigration ban.

New York, Massachusetts and Virginia will add their resources to legal challenges claiming that the president's executive order is unconstitutional.

The immigration directive indefinitely bars Syrian refugees from entering the country and temporarily bans entry for people from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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"Top gang thugs" in Chicago want to meet Trump.

US President Donald Trump has been told that leading gangland figures in Chicago want to work with his administration in a bid to reduce violence in the city.

The President was holding an event to mark Black History Month when the unusual approach was made.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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President Trump was meeting black community leaders at the White House when one of them, Pastor  Darrell Scott, made the suggestion.

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Pres. Trump reaches out to the African-American community

The Trump administration is reaching out to the African-American community as Black History Month gets underway in the U.S. 

The majority of black voters cast their ballots for Hillary Clinton, although her campaign has been criticized for failing to do enough to reach out to this key interest group which traditionally votes Democrat.

President Trump insists, something has to be done about the murder rate in Chicago, after one participant in the meeting said gang members had reached out to him.

The American president says the African American community helped him win the White House.

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Confirmation process launches for Supreme Court nominee

The confirmation process is getting underway for Judge Neil Gorsuch to join the U.S. Supreme Court as an associate justice.

He'll start with one-on-one meetings with key Senators ahead of the Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearings.

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

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BREXIT BILL: WHAT NEXT?

The UK's Parliament is set to vote on Brexit legislation later ((approx 19G)).

The bill is expected to pass, but there will still be legal hurdles to clear before the UK can trigger talks on leaving the European Union.

From London, Eliza Powell has a look at what happens next….

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Portuguese court throws out McCann family libel case

The Portuguese Supreme Court has thrown out a libel case brought by the British parents of Madeleine McCann who disappeared in 2007 while on holiday in Portugal. 

The McCanns brought the case after a former Portuguese detective published a book alleging Madeleine's parents were involved in the disappearance of their daughter. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports

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