Thursday, March 9, 2017

Hawaii Files Lawsuit Against Trump’s Revised Travel Ban

Hawaii has become the first US state to file a lawsuit against Donald Trump's revised travel ban, at the federal court in Honolulu.

The state says the President's new executive order, which comes into force next week, will harm its Muslim population, foreign students and its tourist industry.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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FARAGE VISITS JULIAN ASSANGE'S 'HOME'

Former leader of the UK Independence Party Nigel Farage has visited the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where Julian Assange is living.

It comes after Mr Assange's Wikileaks organisation released documents claiming to show US intelligence had developed ways to hack into some Smart TVs and cell phones.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US reports drop in illegal entries under Trump

The US government says fewer immigrants have tried to enter the US from
Mexico illegally, since the new President Donald Trump took office.

Government data shows a 40% drop in entries.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Criminal investigation into CIA leaks

The FBI and CIA are coordinating on a criminal investigation into how thousands of documents were given to Wikileaks.

The documents appear to demonstrate the CIA's ability to hijack smart phones and smart televisions to gather intelligence.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Kremlin denies violating US-Russia nuclear arms deal

Queen Unveils Memorial To Afghanistan and Iraq Wars


Queen Elizabeth II has unveiled a new memorial, dedicated to those who served in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.


A ceremony marking the occasion was attended by other members of Britain's Royal Family and some two and a half thousand veterans.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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The US sends marines to Syria to help capture IS stronghold

Hundreds of United States marines have been sent to Syria to help
local forces recapture the city of Raqqa from the so-called Islamic
State.

The US-backed alliance is now expected to begin the assault on the IS
stronghold within the next few weeks.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Two Malaysians allowed to leave North Korea

Two Malaysians working for the United Nations have been allowed to
leave North Korea.

Relations between the two nations soured following the murder of Kim
Jong Un's half-brother prompting Pyongyang to ban Malaysians from
leaving the country.

A move that provoked a tit-for-tat response.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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EU expected to reelect Donald Tusk as European Council president despite native Poland backing withdrawn

European Union leaders are expected to reelect the European Council president Donald Tusk despite his native Poland withdrawing its backing for him.

The Polish government accuses the former polish prime minister Donald Tusk of meddling in national affairs which his position should prevent.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Sturgeon outlines date for second referendum on Scottish independence

The first minister of Scotland has identified the end of 2018 as what she called a "common sense" date for a second referendum on independence. 

The comments of Nicola Sturgeon come as British Prime Minister Theresa May prepares to officially begin the Brexit process by the end of the month.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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BIEBER IMPERSONATOR CHARGED

Police in Australia's Queensland have charged a 42-year-old man with over 900 child sex offences after he allegedly posed as Justin Bieber online to persuade fans to send him explicit images.

Natalie Livingstone has more.

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'FAKE BIEBER' CHARGES WITH CHILD SEX OFFENCES

Police in Australia's Queensland have charged a 42-year-old man after he allegedly posed as Justin Bieber online to groom young fans.

He's been charged with over 900 offences, including three of rape.

The man will appear in court in April.

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Macron Continues Polling Surge

A new poll out continues to show the surge of French centrist presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron. 

The latest figures show he is now expected to outperform far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the first round of voting set for next month.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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German Foreign Minister warns of return to cold war

Germany's foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel warned of a return to the cold war ahead of a visit to Moscow.

He will discuss the faltering peace process in Ukraine with top Russian officials.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Nertanyahu in Moscow to discuss Iran, Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Moscow to talk about security in the Middle East with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders are expected to Syria and Iran's role in fight against ISIS in the region. The talks, Netanyahu said, are crucial for Israel's security. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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China awards early approval of Donald Trump trademarks

China has granted preliminary approval for some 38 new Donald Trump trademarks

The details came to light after China's Trademark office published details of the approvals.

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Women's Day protesters' vox pops

The organizers of January's post-inauguration Women's Marches have called on women to come together once again for a protest called "Day without a Woman".

On International Women's Day they urged women to strike and to only spend money at small women-owned businesses as a one day demonstration of economic solidarity.

Thousands also wore red as a symbol of what organisers called "revolutionary love and sacrifice".

Kate Fisher has been to one such protest outside the White House in Washington DC

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Here are what protesters had to say outside the White House in Washington DC

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Iraqi forces advance on Mosul

Iraqi forces have advanced, retaking key positions in Mosul, including an infamous prison and the museum.

The U.S. military says it's getting harder to provide air support as the fight centers on the narrow streets of the old city.

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

White House continues to blast 'fake narrative' on Russia

The White House has slammed the media, once again, for what it calls 'double standards' in its coverage of the Trump administration in relation to alleged links to Russia.

The criticsm follows news of a criminal investigation into a massive leak of documents related to hacking operations at the Central Intelligence Agency.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters in Washington the president "has no interest in Russia".

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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Calls grow for information about alleged wiretap of Trump campaign

The American Senate has become involved in investigations into President Trump's claims that his campaign was wiretapped on the orders of former President Barack Obama.

Two senior Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked the Justice Department and the FBI if they know anything about any wiretapping of the campaign.

More from our Washington correspondent John Clarke .

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