Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Final day of debate for UK's Brexit bill


British MPs are expected to pass legislation that will allow the UK to begin the formal process of leaving the European Union, after a final day of debate. 

Attempts to amend the bill have so far failed, but as Catherine Drew reports from London, lawmakers will make further attempts ahead of the vote.   

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Belgium Minister Fights ECJ Opinion

Belgium's Immigration Minister is pushing back from a European Court of Justice opinion that EU states must issue visas for people at risk of torture or inhumane treatment.

The opinion comes as the minister continues to block the entry of an Orthodox Christian family from Syria. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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BREXIT BILL EXPECTED TO PASS UK COMMONS

The UK government's Brexit legislation faces its final vote to clear the House of Commons later ((after 2000GMT)).

The bill which will give the Prime Minister the power to start formal negotiations on leaving the EU is expected to pass.

It will then head to the House of Lords and is likely to become law in early March, meaning Brexit talks could then begin.

On Tuesday the government saw off attempts to add amendments to its bill by promising MPs will get a vote on a final draft deal before the European Parliament gets final sign off.

Conservative MP Stephen Hammond was considering rebelling against his party until that concession was made.

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Conservative MP Claire Perry says her party mustn't railroad the country into a bad deal.

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Poll: Germany’s SPD party narrowing gap in federal elections

A new survey shows Germany's center left SPD party with its highest level of support in four years. 

Their leader Martin Schulz is vying to unseat chancellor Angela Merkel in federal elections this fall.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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US COURT ASKS FURTHER TRAVEL BAN QUESTIONS

A US appeals court has asked further questions about the legality of President Donald Trump's immigration restrictions.

The order banning entry for refugees and travellers from seven mainly Muslim nation remains suspended as legal arguments continue.

A hearing with a three judge panel in San Francisco raised a series of issues before a decision is made later this week.

US correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Elizabeth Warren silenced over senate criticism of Jeff Sessions

US Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has been silenced by Senate Republicans after reading a letter written by the widow of Martin Luther King Jr.

Majority leader Mitch McConnell said Ms Warren had broken Senate rules because the letter impugned the conduct of Senator Jeff Sessions - who the Senate is considering for the role of Attorney General.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Federal Appeals Court in Immigration Ban Case Will Rule Quickly

A federal appeals court in San Francisco is considering the government's appeal of a federal judge's order temporarily preventing enforcement of  President Trump's controversial immigration ban.

The  court heard oral arguments for an hour and is expected to issue a ruling quickly. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 



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Tuesday, February 7, 2017

US Senate expected to vote on Jeff Sessions

The next contentious confirmation vote for the U.S. Senate is Jeff Sessions to be the U.S. Attorney General.

Democrats have been using parliamentary tactics to stall the process, as they urge supporters to swamp the U.S. Senate with their opposition to President Trump's cabinet picks.

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

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Firm accused of scamming NFL players and 9/11 responders

A company that provides financial advances to people waiting for legal
settlements has been accused of scamming former NFL players and 9/11
responders.

According to the lawsuit RD Legal Funding broke federal laws and
cheated people out of millions of dollars.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Army grants permission to complete Dakota pipeline

The US army has told congress it will grant permission for the
controversial Dakota access pipeline.

Thousands of protesters blocked the construction of the oil pipe, last
year, as it runs near Native American territory.

US Correspondent, Frances Read reports:

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Top White House aide concedes Trump often lies

A top adviser to President Trump has conceded that he lies.


In a tense television interview with CNN, Kellyanne Conway claimed falsehoods spread by the President are outweighed by the "many things" he says that are true.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UN Condemns Israeli Settlement Legislation

The UN Secretary General has joined the EU's foreign policy chief in criticising the Israeli parliament, after it moved to legalise thousands of settlements on Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.

Antonio Guterres said the action went against international law.

Here's our correspondent at UN headquarters Lorna Shaddick.

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UK GOVT PASSES BREXIT LEGISLATION HURDLE

The UK government has seen off a key attempt to amend its Brexit legislation in the House of Commons.

It means Prime Minister Theresa May is another step closer to being able to hit Article 50 and trigger exit negotiations with the European Union.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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White House defends 'under-reported' terror list

The White House has defended its decision to publish a list of recent
terror attacks by saying ISIS is trying to do America harm.

It comes after US President Donald Trump said the media was under
reporting terrorist incidents, something discredited by global media
outlets.

The White House's list covers 78 attacks since September 2014, but
fails to include last week's Quebec mosque killings, or the murder of
nine African Americans in a Charleston church.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer said the President's comments came
out of a desire to keep America safe.

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White House spokesman Sean Spicer said the list was to highlight the
number of attacks.

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US warns of more Iran sanctions

The White House has hinted that the US could impose more sanctions
against Iran.

It comes after America put extra measures in place in response to
Tehran's ballistic missile test.

Earlier on Tuesday Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said
that action showed "the real face of America".

White House spokesman Sean Spicer cautioned Iran that this was a time of change.

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Top UN official warns Security Council of evolving ISIL threat

A top UN official is warning that even though ISIL is on the defensive in several regions, it continues to evolve and expand.


The Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman told the Security Council Tuesday that countries need to improve and adapt their response to the threat.


Our U-N Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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White House confident about travel ban ruling

The Trump administration says it has "zero concern" the court ruling
on its travel ban will go in its favour.

An appeal court is considering if the White House's ban should remain
suspended or be reinstated.

Donald Trump signed an executive order stopping the refugee program
for 120 days and preventing citizens from seven Muslim-majority
countries from entering the US for 90 days.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer was optimistic about the court's decision.

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spokesman Sean Spicer said the President had the authority to order
the ban.

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Health Workers, Patients Protest in Venezuela

Health workers and patients protested Tuesday in Caracas to denounce bad conditions in the Venezuelan health sector. 

They say the health industry is affected by a 98% shortage of supplies and low salaries that push more and more doctors to emigrate out of the country.

FSN's Juan Carlos Lamas has more from Caracas. 
 
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Blogger settles libel case with Melania Trump

A Maryland blogger has settled a libel case with Melania Trump.

However, the First Lady has refiled her libel lawsuit against the Daily Mail in a New York court.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Betsy DeVos confirmed as US Secretary of Education as VP Pence casts tie-breaking ballot

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Betsy DeVos will be the next US Secretary of Education, after Vice President Mike Pence broke a landmark tie vote in the Senate.

 This was the first time in history a Vice President has had to step in to get a cabinet secretary pick confirmed.

 Our US Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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