Friday, March 31, 2017

Germany Resists US Push for Increase Defense Spending

Germany says the NATO target of each member country spending two percent of its GDP is on defense neither reachable or desirable.

It's a direct counter view to the United States—which has been increasing the pressure on it's European allies to spend more.

Our Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels, where NATO foreign ministers are meeting.

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Pres. Trump says Flynn should have immunity

U.S. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the latest developments in the Russian investigations, saying that his former National Security Adviser should be immune from criminal prosecution.

The FBI and both intelligence committees of the US Congress are investigating Russian meddling in American politics, with lawmakers warning Moscow is trying to interfere in upcoming European polls.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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EU sends out brexit guidelines

Talks on a trade deal between the UK and the EU can begin once "sufficient progress" is made on the divorce deal .

That's the message from European council president Donald Tusk after he sent out a set of guidelines for brexit to the remaining 27 EU member states.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Tusk says the EU will not seek to punish Britain for leaving

European Council President Donald Tusk says the European Union will not seek to punish Britain as he laid out draft guidelines for the complex Brexit negotiations ahead.

Mr Tusk was speaking as the 27 remaining members meet in Malta to agree their approach to the talks.    He said the bloc wanted strong relations with the UK, to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland however he added that Britain would have to meet all its financial commitments to the EU. 

The leaders have agreed that if enough progress is made on these so-called divorce issues, the EU can begin trade talks.    Mr Tusk said the EU would not seek to punish the UK for leaving.  


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NATO, Russia share troop movements data, disagree on Ukraine

Russia and NATO agreed to exchange information on their troop movements in Europe during their recent bilateral Counil meeting. The two sides discussed the buildup in the Baltic Sea region,the  situation in Afghanistan. Yet "clear disagreements" between the two sides on Ukrainian crisis remain, NATO noted. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Deaths reported in India amid heatwave

A heatwave has been sweeping across India.

Several deaths have been reported in the country as temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai


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Scottish Independence letter sent to Downing Street

A letter from Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon  asking the British government for the go ahead to hold a second referendum on independence has been sent to Downing Street. 

British Prime Minister Theresa May has already said a vote cannot come before the Brexit negotiations are finalized, however Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon insists Scotland should have a say on its future.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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German finance minister urges hard stance in Brexit talks

Germany's finance minister called for unity among European Union member states in upcoming negotiations over the United Kingdom's exit from the bloc.

He warned that the UK would likely seek to play different nations against each other.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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EU to Unveil Draft Brexit Negotiating Guidelines

European Council President Donald Tusk is expected on Friday to release draft guidelines of how the European Union wants to handle Brexit talks with the UK.

The draft guidelines will help set the tone of what's sure to be two years of tough negotiations.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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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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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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