Monday, April 3, 2017

Democrats chose to block final vote on US Supreme Court nominee

The Democrats have enough votes in the U.S. Senate to employ the filibuster and block the full floor vote of Neil Gorsuch to join the U.S. Supreme Court.

But the Republicans still have one option to get the vote through, a parliamentary move which is expected to change politics significantly.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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The Democrats are quick to note that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refused to move forward on President Obama's pick to fill the seat, Merrick Garland, an unprecendented event.

Now the White House is unhappy, as spokesman Sean Spicer pointed out, a filibuster of Neil Gorsuch would be historic.

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White House defends Jared Kushner's trip to Iraq and increasing workload

The White House has defended the decision for the president's son-in-law to visit Iraq. 
Jared Kushner is a senior adviser to the president but some have questioned why he is there and not the Secretary of State.
His portfolio has increased over recent weeks with his responsibilities including working on a Middle East peace deal and overhauling the federal government.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer denied that had too much on his plate.

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UN condemns St Petersburg's metro attack

The United Nations Secretary-General has condemned the terrorist
attack on the St. Petersburg's metro.

An explosion in one of the underground carriages killed at least ten
people and left dozens injured.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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Social Media Warrants Help Identify Suspects in Streamed Sexual Assault

Detectives in Chicago are working to identify several offenders in the sexual assault of a 15 year old girls that was streamed last month onFacebook Live. A 14 year old boy has been arrested and charged in the assault and a warrant has been issued for another teenager. 

As US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, social media warrants helped identify the suspects.  


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Japan joins USA & South Korea to deter North Korea

The United States has held an anti-submarine exercise in a joint
operation with Japan and South Korea.

Reports from Asia suggest it was in response to North Korea's
ballistic missile programme.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Pres. Trump emphasizes friendship with Egypt

U.S. President Donald Trump is emphasizing America's friendship with Egypt during meetings with President Abdel Fateh al-Sisi

The president refused to answer reporters' shouted questions about President Trump's allegations on social media about surveillance..

Instead, President Trump wanted to talk about the bond between Washington and Cairo and their shared interests.

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At a time of questions about Washington's commitment to diplomacy with significant budget cuts to the U.S. State Department, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the American military.

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Filibuster expected for Supreme Court nominee

Senate Democrats have enough votes to filibuster a full floor vote on Neil Gorsuch to join the U.S. Supreme Court.

A filibuster is when 60 votes are required for cloture - that is, ending debate on a vote.

Republicans have denounced what they call the politicization of the Supreme Court nomination process, but it was Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell who refused to move forward on the nomination of Merrick Garland, then U.S. President Barack Obama's choice for the court.

Senator Dianne Feinstein, the top ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, explained why she cannot vote for Neil Gorsuch.

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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.

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese...

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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.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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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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