Friday, March 17, 2017

Merkel Opens Door To Possibility of EU-US Trade Negotiations

Angela Merkel has kept open the possibility of re-negotiating a trade deal through the EU, with the United States.  

During a White House meeting, Donald Trump only said that he wanted to negotiate better terms with the Germans.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US Secret Service laptop with “sensitive material” stolen

A US Secret Service laptop, thought to have sensitive information on
it, has been stolen from an agent's car.

The laptop was apparently protected by encryption - but there's now a
manhunt to find who took it.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Trump Refuses Opportunity to Apologize over UK Bugging Claim

President Donald Trump has refused the opportunity to apologize to Britain's GCHQ.

The UK intelligence headquarters denied White House claims that it has been involved in wiretapping Trump Tower.  

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US: Pentagon denies hitting mosque in Syria - claims to have killed al Queda militants

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The US Pentagon has denied accusations from a Syrian rebel group that
a mosque was targeted in Syria, insisting the strike hit an al Queda
faction.

Dozens of militants aligned with the terrorist organization have been
killed in the hit, according to the US Department of Defense.

US Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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US officials say North Korea may launch more nuclear, missile tests soon - CNN

The US intelligence community and the Department of Defense say North Korea may launch another round of nuclear or missile tests soon, according to a CNN report.


Citing unnamed officials, the report said information from spy satellites point to suspicious movement of equipment, and fresh activity at nuclear sites.


Our US correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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Japan Says It Will Not Take Steps to Save Toshiba

The Japanese government is not considering taking steps to save  the embattled multinational Toshiba corporation. 

Japan also says it will communicate  with the US government on developments concerning Toshiba's sale of its US nuclear unit Westinghouse. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Gymnastics Chief Exec resigns amid abuse scandal

The Chief Executive of the USA's national governing body of gymnastics
has resigned while the organisation deals with a sexual abuse scandal.

USA Gymnastics is currently looking into allegations involving a
former team doctor.

Frances Read reports.

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Dozens of activists killed in Columbia last year

A United Nations report has found that dozens of rights activists were
killed in Columbia last year.

And officials in the country warn it's a trend that could threaten
November's peace deal signed between the government and Farc rebels.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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EU Threatens US Social Media Giants

The European Union is demanding changes to the way US social media sites handle key consumer issues, like fraud and censorship.

They are threatening to take action if twitter, Facebook and Google don't comply with EU laws within the next month.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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North Korea behaving very badly - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has posted on social media that North Korea has been "playing" that is making a fool of the U.S. for years.

His tweets come ahead of critical meetings by U.S. Secretary of State in Beijing.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Military options on the table for North Korea - Sec. Tillerson

All options are on the table when it comes to dealing with the regime of Kim Jong Un, says U.S. Secretary of State Tex Tillerson.

While some are worried about the ratcheting up of the rhetoric, the South Koreans appear to welcome the threat of the possible use of military force.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Ex-UK Chancellor George Osborne new editor of London newspaper

The UK's former Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has taken up the position of editor London newspaper The Evening Standard.


It's understood that Mr Osborne will continue as the MP for Tatton, whilst taking on this new role.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports….


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WHITE HOUSE ASSURES UK OVER TRUMP TAP CLAIMS

Downing Street says it has been assured the White House will not repeat claims British intelligence agency GCHQ wire-tapped President Trump.

It came after a rare and strongly worded statement from the communications intelligence agency denying the claims.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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GCHQ DENIES TRUMP TAPPING CLAIMS

The UK's GCHQ intelligence agency has put out a rare statement strongly denying it wiretapped Donald Trump before he became US President.

It follows claims repeated by the White House that Trump Tower in New York had been put under surveillance by then President Barack Obama - with the help of Britain's communications intelligence agency. 

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Refugee charities denounce EU-Turkey deal, a year on

A year on from the signing of the EU-Turkey migration deal, NGOs say Greece is being used as a testing ground for asylum policies that fall short of Europe's democratic values.
The deal is now at risk of collapse, after Turkish President Erdogan threatened to pull the plug. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge On Official Visit To France

Prince William and his wife Kate are on a two-day official visit to France.


But the visit comes amid criticism of the Duke of Cambridge for missing a Commonwealth event, because he was on a ski holiday with friends.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Vladimir Putin confirms Angela Merkel bilateral visit

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will host German Chancellor Angela Merkel for talks in Moscow on 2 May.  This will be Merkel's first bilateral visit since Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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G20 finance ministers meet in Germany

Finance ministers from twenty of the world's largest economies are meeting in the German town of Baden-Baden for their annual G20 meeting.

The meeting comes amid global uncertainty about possible protectionist measures in the U.S. under the Trump administration.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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SNP, CONSERVATIVES SPAR OVER REFERENDUM

The Scottish National Party says UK Prime Minister Theresa May is 'running scared' of a new referendum on independence.

Mrs May has rejected calls for an independence vote by spring 2019, insisting it would be wrong before Brexit is finalised.

SNP demands for a fresh referendum are dominating as both it and the Conservative Party hold their spring conferences.

Theresa May insists her priority is to work on a deal with the EU that works for all of the UK.

SNP MP Stewart Hosie says his leader Nicola Sturgeon isn't urging an immediate vote.

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Finland to Join Fight for EU Agency

Finland is joining the list of European Union countries who want to become the new home of the European Medicines Agency.

The agency is currently based in London, but will need a new home one Britain officially leaves the EU.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 


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