Friday, March 31, 2017

USA analyses its trade agreements

The USA is to investigate all its trade deals in an attempt to address
any deficits.

It says it has identified billions of dollars in discrepancies -
saying the cost of imports to the USA far exceeded the value of its
exports.

Donald Trump is to make an executive order to analyse all trade deals.

US correspondent, Frances Read reports.

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Former Trump official offers to testify in exchange for immunity

Donald Trump's former National Security Adviser Mike Flynn has told Congressional and FBI investigations into links between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia he is willing to testify in exchange for immunity.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Mr Flynn - who was privy to high-level foreign policy discussions of the Trump campaign and administration - has so far found no takers on his offer.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.


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Space X reuses rocket in historic first

US company Space X has made history by reusing a rocket to send a communications satellite into orbit.

It's the first time a rocket has been recycled from an earlier launch.

The aerospace industry hopes the breakthrough will lead to a dramatic reduction in the cost of space travel.

Steve Mort reports.

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Trump gives US military authority to attack al-Shabab.

President Donald Trump has given the US military more authority to
attack militants in Somalia.

The USA supports the country in its fight against al-Qaeda's ally al-Shabab.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Russia still attacking Senators accounts - Rubio

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio told the U.S. Senate's Intelligence Committee, he and his staffers email and other accounts were attacked from Russia.

Senator Mark Warner, the ranking Democrat on the panel, says the goal is to find out where are the fires, with there being so much smoke on Russian meddling in American politics.

Senator Marco Rubio told the panel the cyberattacks began in July 2016.

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Profound concerns about intelligence investigations - Rep. Schiff

The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee has profound concerns about recent developments, including the New York Times reporting 2 White House officials helped show the chair only certain documents.

The White House has refused to comment on the report and would only confirm that the chairs and ranking members of both Congressional intelligence committees have been invited to view what documents the National Security Council has uncovered.

Representative Adam Schiff, the top Democrat, is worried about what the Trump administration is trying to do, with the sudden invitation to come view possible intelligence.

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Congressman Schiff says he's going to look at what the White House has to offer.

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Just as the chairs of the Senate Intelligence Committee promised, Representative Adam Schiff promises the House panel will get to the bottom of the questions about Russian meddling in American politics.

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Speaker Ryan has suggested that the House panel take a pause to collect themselves, that their process has turned political, a point echoed by Congressman Schiff.

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Trump admin expected to appeal travel ban block

The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing the ruling by a U.S. federal judge blocking the second executive order limiting immigration indefinitely.

The judge pointed out he cannot ignore the public statements of then candidate, now President Trump, calling for a Muslim ban, and he also emphasized that the injuries to tourism, education and business have already occured.

White House Spokesman Sean Spicer said the administration is confident ultimately the executive order will be found constitutional and will move forward.

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Spokesman tries to downplay President's tweet on Freedom Caucus

White House spokesman Sean Spicer is trying to downplay U.S. President Donald Trump's tweet attacking fellow Republicans, saying there is a robust political agenda.

In a post on social media, President Trump threatened a key group of conservative Republicans, The Freedom Caucus will hurt the entire Republican agenda if they don't get on the team, & fast. We must fight them, & Dems, in 2018!

Spokesman Spicer said as a administration employee, he's not allowed to comment on elections.

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2 White House officials showed Rep. Nunes intel - NY Times

Two White House officials showed the House intel chair the information that prompted Rep. Nunes to break with his co-chair and brief President Trump.

The New York Times reports the incident raises further questions about Representative Devin Nunes and his role.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Asked about Rep. Nunes contacts at the White House, Spokesman Sean Spicer would only say that the chairs and ranking members of both intelligence committees have been invited to view freshly discovered information.

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White House spokesman Sean Spicer refused to confirm anything on the intelligence committees work beyond the invitation letter.

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First test for reusable rockets

The first ever reusable space rocket is being tested in the USA.

If it works it could considerably cut the cost of space flights.

It's being trialled by the company, SpaceX, which is run by the
billionaire Elon Musk.

Frances Read reports from the US.

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Read my lips: “NO” - Putin on Russian meddling in US vote

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has once again denied Moscow meddled in last year's US elections. "Read my lips - No" Mr. Putin said at an international forum held in Russia. His statements come as US is investigating members of President Donald Trump's team and top advisors over possible links to Russia.  Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Trump picks fight with hard-line conservatives within Republican Party

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to pick a fight with hard-line conservatives within the Republican party.

Donald Trump tweeted that he would 'fight' the Freedom Caucus in the 2018 mid-term elections. The move represents an act of war on a group that wield significant power on Capitol Hill.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Mexicans outraged over sex abuse case ruling

A judge in Mexico has been suspended after he dismissed charges in a sexual assault case, arguing that the suspect had shown "no carnal intent".

The ruling has caused outrage throughout the country, with many saying the suspect was able to escape justice due to his wealth and political connections. 

Andrea Arenas reports.

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House intel panel could take a break - Speaker Ryan

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan is suggesting the House Intelligence Committee 'take a pause' on its investigation into how Russia meddled in American politics.

In contrast to the divisions that have emerged between Chair Devin Nunes and top Democrat Adam Schiff, the chairs of the U.S. Senate's Intelligence Committee have made a point of being on the same page, holding public hearings, and working to get to the bottom of the suspicions.

With the House intel chairs expected to meet, Speaker Ryan wants the House panel to do the same.

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Speaker Ryan also echoed the concerns of the other chamber, of continuing meddling by the Russians..

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President frustrated - Speaker Ryan

U.S. President Donald Trump is just frustrated by the lack of progress on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (obamacare) says Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan.

In a post on social media, President Trump threatened a key group of conservative Republicans, The Freedom Caucus will hurt the entire Republican agenda if they don't get on the team, & fast. We must fight them, & Dems, in 2018!

Speaker Ryan tried to downplay the threat that the President would go after his own party:

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Speaker Ryan encouraged all Republicans to keep talking, noting that a bipartisan solution to health care is not going to happen.

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Venezuela's Supreme Court grants itself legislative powers

Venezuela's Supreme court has granted itself legislative powers, after it ruled late on Wednesday that the opposition- led National Assembly was in contempt of court, due to its continuing power struggle with President Nicholas Maduro.

Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas. 

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Syria's regional refugees surpass 5 million

The United Nations says the number of refugees fleeing Syria and
entering neighboring countries has now surpassed five million people.

The civil war and the presence of the Islamic State has forced
millions to escape the country.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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AT&T To Build US Emergency Communications Network

The American telecoms company AT&T has been awarded the contract to build a nationwide wireless broadband network for emergency services.

It will be designed to avoid communications failures identified by investigators looking into the response to the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York's Twin Towers.

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IVANKA TRUMP JOINS WHITE HOUSE TEAM

Ivanka Trump is joining her father's team in an official capacity after being appointed Assistant to the President, according to the White House.

The role comes after Ms Trump came under scrutiny for advising her father in an unofficial role.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports:

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White House confirms Trump-Xi visit

The White House is confirming China's President Xi JinPing will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at his estate at Mar-A-Lago, Florida (April 6-7).

It will be the first meeting for the two leaders.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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