Monday, April 3, 2017

Colombia: rescue efforts for survivors continue after deadly avalanche

The search for survivors continues Colombia after an avalanche of water from three overflowing rivers tore through the small city of Mocoa on Saturday night. 

According to government figures the death toll stands at 254, with thousands more still missing. 

Andrea Arenas reports

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Senate panel votes on Supreme Court nominee

The nomination of Neil Gorsuch to join the U.S. Supreme Court is set to pass out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, setting up what is expected to be a massive political battle.

To stop a parliamentary tool called the filibuster, Republicans need 8 or preferably 9 Democrats to cross the aisle and support the nomination, a prospect that seems politically unlikely.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Charles Grassley had an angry tone while addressing Democrat's political concerns about Judge Gorsuch.

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Only 3 Democrats have indicated they will support the nomination of Neil Gorsuch, and ranking member and top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, Dianne Feinstein says the concerns are not about his qualifications but about his legal thinking.

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US President Trump's son-in-law visits Iraq

U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner is visiting Iraq on an unannounced trip.

He flew there with the top US military officer to get a first-hand assessment of the battle against the so-called Islamic State.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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UN criticizes Australia's racism against Aborigines

A United Nations special envoy has criticized Australia's treatment of
Aborigines, saying racism towards them is widespread.

The UN is now urging the Australian government to work more closely
with its indigenous population.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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10 people killed in St Petersburg Metro Explosions

At least 10 people are thought to be dead after one or more explosions on St Petersburg's metro system in Russia.


Around 50 people are also believed to have been injured and the underground metro service in St Petersburg has been suspended.


Our Correspondent Daria Bondarchuck is in Moscow and reports that the authorises are not ruling out terrorism as a possible cause



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There are reports that the blast took place in between two metro stations, Our correspondent in Moscow Daria Bondarchuck explains that the St Petersburg metro would have been very busy at the time of the explosion. 


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Swedish Jewish Association Shuts Down After Threats

After a string of far-right and anti-Semitic threats, a Jewish community association in Sweden has decided to close. 

Its members say local police just can't provide enough security for them to feel safe.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Pres. Trump warns unilateral action against North Korea


Donald Trump says the US will deal with North Korea's nuclear weapons program, without or without China's help.

In an interview with the "Financial Times," President Trump said Pyongyang's ongoing provocations would be part of discussions with Chinese president Xi Jinping when the two men meet in Florida later this week.

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UK Prime Minister in Jordan

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is in Jordan, on a support mission to help tackle extremism.


It comes as Britain has promised to send military trainers to the Middle Eastern country to help it fight against so called Islamic State insurgency.


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INDIAN VOTING CONTROVERSY

A controversy's broken out in India over what appears to be a flawed electronic voting machine in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

A video's emerged showing a voting machine printing votes for the Indian Prime Minister's party regardless of the choice made.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. 

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French polling commission warns over Russian media "fake polls"

France's polling commission has launched a new warning over Russian news reports - with just three weeks to go before the presidential election.
It comes after allegations by centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron that he was a target of fake news put out by Russian-backed outlets, and growing fears across the political spectrum over Russia trying to influence the race.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 

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Spat erupts over Gibraltar between UK and Spain following EU's brexit guidelines

The UK insists Spain can have no new power over the British overseas terrirory of Gibraltar as brexit talks begin.

It comes after the European Union's guidelines for the UK's exit talks stated Spain would have to be consulted on any deal made between the UK and the EU which affects Gibraltar

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Progressive, Controversial Candidate Wins Serbian Presidential Election

Progressive candidate Aleksander Vucic is projected to be the next president of Serbia.

With nearly all of the votes from Sunday's election, Mr. Vucic has a clear majority of the vote.

Our Europe Candidate Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Moscow police detains anti-corruption protesters

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At least 20 people have been arrested in Moscow during the second opposition protest.  This follows last weekend when at least 1000 people were held during protests in Moscow and across Russia.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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UN Ambassador Says Trump Allows Her To 'Beat Up' Russia

Donald Trump's ambassador to the United Nations has said she is on the same page as the US President when it comes to Russia.

Nikki Haley was speaking as the US assumes the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council this month.

Speaking to both ABC and CBS News, she said she doesn't trust Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and Mr. Trump's has never asked her to go soft on Moscow.

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Egyptian President Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi Visits White House

Egypt's President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi is visiting the White House this Monday, the first Egyptian leader to do so since the country's revolution in 2011.

He's be holding talks with Donald Trump, whom he already met last year on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, before the US Presidential election.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Senior UK Conservative Talks Up Brexit Conflict Over Gilbraltar

A former leader of Britain's ruling Conservative party has been criticised after he implied that Prime Minister Theresa May would be willing to go to war with Spain to protect the interests of Gibraltar, a British overseas territory in the south of Spain.

The comments of Michael Howard, who now sits in the House of Lords, have been described as "sabre-rattling" by political opponents, while the Prime Minister's office says she remains steadfastly committed to Gibraltar.   

From London, Catherine Drew reports.

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Sunday, April 2, 2017

Trump: US 'Will Act Unilaterally' on North Korea if Necessary

President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Beijing - deal with North Korea, or Washington will take unilateral action.

Speaking to the Financial Times newspaper, he said if Beijing is not going to solve the North Korean crisis, the US would do so, but wasn't forthcoming on what such action might look like and whether it would involve a military option. 

The warning comes just days before President Trump meets Chinese President Xi Trump, for their first face to face meeting on Thursday in Florida.

Former Defence Secretary Ashton Carter told ABC's 'This Week' that any pre-emptive strike on North Korea's nuclear arsenal would be likely to be extremely violent:

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US Pres. Trump to welcome Middle Eastern leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host key leaders from the Middle East, starting with  President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt (Monday, April 3).

Later in the week, he'll hold meetings with King Abdullah of Jordan (Wednesday April 5).

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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US jobs data expected to show slowed growth

US jobs data in the week ahead is expected to show continued, but soften growth as the Trump presidency gets up speed.

The minutes from the last rate-rising Federal Reserve meeting are also out.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Protests held across Russia in support of arrested activists

Protests are held in Russia in support of hundreds of opposition activists arrested the previous weekend during anti-corruption marches held across the country. Dozens remain in jail, including a prominent opposition leader who organized the protest. The Kremlin insisted the rallies were illegal, while the opposition maintains the right to protest is guaranteed by the Russian Constitution. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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