Thursday, March 2, 2017

Democrats Call on Jeff Sessions To Resign

Members of the US Democratic party, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, are calling on Donald Trump's Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, to resign.

That's after revelations that he met with the Russian Ambassador twice during the election campaign - despite telling Senators during his confirmation hearing that he had no communication with the Russians.  

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Mr. Sessions is in charge of an ongoing FBI investigation into Russian interference in the US election campaign - Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings said Mr. Sessions should resign immediately and an independent commission should undertake the enquiry.

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But California Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy disagrees, saying Mr. Sessions just needs to set the record straight:

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European Parliament Revokes LePen's Immunity Over ISIS Pictures

The European Parliament has revoked French presidential-candidate Marine Le Pen's parliamentary immunity for tweeting pictures of ISIS violence. 

Le Pen faces the charge of "publishing violent images", which could potentially result in three years in prison and a 78 thousand dollar fine. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Northern Ireland goes to the polls to elect new regional assembly

People in Northern Ireland are voting in elections Thursday for the second time in 10 months. 

The vote was called in January after the collapse of a power sharing agreement for Northern Ireland's parliament following an energy scandal.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Merkel: Jailed correspondent in Turkey should be freed

German chancellor Angela Merkel has called for the release of a German newspaper correspondent who has been jailed as part of a crackdown on media in Turkey.

The situation is the latest diplomatic rift between the two countries.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Brussels Conference Aims to Counter Slash in US Funding For Family Planning

Brussels is hosting a donor summit known as "She Decides," with the aim of raising money for charities in the developing work that perform abortions.

The summit is meant to counter one of the first moves new US President Donald Trump made after his inauguration. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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SESSIONS UNDER PRESSURE OVER RUSSIA LINKS

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions is facing calls for his resignation over contacts with Russian officials.

It's emerged he met Russia's ambassador twice during Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016.

But Mr Sessions told his confirmation hearing in January he'd not had any contact with Russian officials during the campaign.

Democrats also say he must step aside from an FBI investigation into alleged Russian interference in the US election.

US correspondent Kate Fisher says there is now huge pressure on the Attorney General.

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Russia's FM says Syria talks must focus on reaching unified view on Syria transition period

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that ongoing Geneva talks on the Syrian conflict should focus on reaching a 'unified view of how Syria will be governed during the transition period'.  Lavrov's comments came after the UN Special Envoy to Syria said that the Syrian government negotiators were prepared to discuss a political transition at peace talks. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.
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Head of UN nuclear watchdog to discuss Iran deal at White House

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog will be at the White House on Thursday to discuss the Iran nuclear deal.

It will be the first meeting between the International Atomic Energy Agency and the US administration under President Donald Trump, who has called it a terrible deal.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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BREAKING - Attorney General Jeff Sessions had undisclosed contacts with Russian Ambassador during US Election campaign

The Trump administration is once again in turmoil  after it was revealed that Attorney General Jeff Sessions failed to disclose contacts he had with the Russian ambassador to the United States during last year's election campaign.


Mr. Sessions was only sworn into office three weeks ago.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Snap Set to Start Trading on NYSE

Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc has raised 3.4 billion dollars, making it the tech industry's largest initial public offering in more than two years. 

The company is scheduled to start trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. 

Technology Reporter Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Oscar error accountants relived of responsibilities by Academy

Two accountants who were responsible for the wrong film being named Best Picture at the Oscars last weekend will have no further association with the event.


The head of the Academy says Brian Cullinan and Martha Ruiz have been relieved of their duties backstage.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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White House Reportedly Wants Reauthorization of Surveillance Act

The Trump administration supports a clean reauthorization of the controversial Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, according to the news agency Reuters.
A White House official told Reuters the internet surveillance law is needed to protect national security. 
As Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, privacy advocates say the law needs to be curtailed.

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Dow Jones closes above 21,000 for first time

The Dow Jones Industrial Index has closed up above 21,000 for the first time.

The US markets have seen big gains since the elections and Donald
Trump's speech to lawmakers Tuesday helped give them fresh momentum
during trading hours on Wednesday.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Colombia rebels begin disarming process

Colombia's FARC rebels are beginning the process of handing in their weapons on Wednesday. 

After over half a century of civil war, this process will be the begining of the rebel's transition into a political party. 

Andrea Arenas reports

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Facebook uses artificial intelligence to cut suicides

Facebook says it is now using artificial intelligence to identify
members who could be at risk of committing suicide.

It says it has developed algorithms that could detect warning signs -
and then sends users information on how they could seek help.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Lords amends Brexit bill, defeat for May government

In a defeat for the government of UK Prime Minister Theresa May, the House of Lords amended her Brexit bill.

The upper chamber wants guarantees on the rights of EU citizens, but the Prime Minister wanted a clean bill to advance the process of Britain's exit from the European Union.

As Olly Barratt reports from London, there is a parliametary procedure to remove the amendment and advance the process.

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PENTAGON: US-backed Syrian Fighters hit by Russian Friendly Fire


Russian aircraft mistakenly bombed US-backed Syrian fighters, according to the Pentagon.

American militay advisers in the area were situated just 3 miles from Tuesday's airstrike.

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Russia, China step up opposition to US defense system

Russia and China say they'll join forces to oppose a controversial US missile defense system in South Korea.

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system - or THAAD - is set to be deployed to counter threats from North Korea.

Steve Mort reports from Moscow.

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Snap Inc. to set its offering price before company goes public on Thursday

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Snap Inc., owner of the widely used social media app Snapchat, will
test pricing when markets close on Wednesday, ahead of Thursday's
widely anticipated IPO.

The company has yet to raise any money despite its popularity with a
young demographic.

Our New York correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from the Stock Exchange.

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IAEA chief to discuss Iran nuclear deal with senior US officials Thursday

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog will be meeting with senior White House officials in Washington DC on Thursday to discuss the Iran nuclear deal.


It will be the first meeting between the International Atomic Energy Agency and the US administration under President Donald Trump, who has called the deal terrible.


U.N. correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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