Thursday, April 20, 2017

Top Two French Presidential Candidates in Statistical Dead Heat Before Election

The latest poll shows French presidential candidates Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen neck-and-neck, with election day just now four days away.

But the chance of an upset is huge, with a large chunk of the French electorate still undecided.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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Russia's Putin to meet Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

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The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy commander-in-chief of the UAE's armed forces is due to visit Russia and meet with the Russian President on Thursday.  The pair are set to discuss cooperation between Russia and the UAE, as well as a range of international issues such as the situation in Syria.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Australian citizenship undergoes a "radical" change

Those who want to call Australia home must enrol themselves in community groups if they want to claim citizenship, under new rules unveiled by the Australian government.
Arthur Stevens has more

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German anti-immigrant leader won't run for chancellor

One of most Germany's most well-known politicians from the anti-immigrant AfD party has announced that she will not be on the ticket in federal elections this fall.

Frauke Petry's [FROW KA PET REE] surprise announcement is the latest sign of internal turmoil within party ranks.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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“Don’t mess with us” warns North Korea

North Korean state media has warned the United States that they are
not to be messed with.

This comes as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the U.S. was
looking at ways to halt Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

US reviewing Iran deal, sanctions

The Trump administration has confirmed that Iran is in full compliance with the JCPOA, the agreement on Iran's nuclear program.

But, U.S. Secretary of Rex Tillerson says the deal is inadequate, and all deals with Iran must be reviewed.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson indicates, Iran policy is fully under review with new ideas coming.

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Trump administration wants new footing for North Korea talks

The Trump administration wants to find new footing for talks with North Korea, just as Pyongyang shows a film of an American city destroyed in a missile barrage as part of the celebrations of founder Kim Il Sung.

The Trump administration has also been criticized for claiming the U.S. Navy's Carl Vinson strike group was steaming toward the Korean peninsula when it was actually en route to the Indian Ocean.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson:

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Fox News fires talk show host Bill O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly, once one of the most popular talk show hosts in America, will not be returning to the Fox News Channel.

His downfall began when the New York Times reported, the news channel paid out more than $13 million in settlements for sexual harrassment claims.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Concern about protectionism emerging at IMF, World Bank meetings

The economists and analysts of the International Monetary Fund are increasingly concerned about the emerging strains of protectionism around the world.

The Global Financial Stability Report finds stock markets and corporate finances in decent shape, while the Fiscal Monitor urged prudent focus on debt management.

TOBIAS ADRIAN is the Financial Counsellor and Director for the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the IMF.

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White House defends Trump claim over warship that wasn't sailing to Korea

The White House is defending President Trump's claim that a US Navy warship was heading to the Korean peninsula when, in fact, it was heading in the opposite direction.


The USS Carl Vinson won't be in the waters off Korea until the middle of next weeks.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Theresa May "won't participate" in UK election's TV debates

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she won't participate in any television debates featuring the leaders of other political parties in the country's election campaign.

The decision is being widely criticized, with the leader of one opposition party urging broadcasters to show an empty chair in place of Mrs. May during any TV debates that occur.

Lord Michael Grade is a former top BBC and ITV executive, and he's urging Britain's broadcasters not to take that step.

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Lord Michael Grade, a former top BBC and ITV executive, says Mrs. May is perfectly entitled to sit out the debates.

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Lord Michael Grade, a former top BBC and ITV executive, says televised debates are a relatively new phenomenon in British elections.

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Nigel Farage, the former leader of the UK Independence Party, says Theresa May will be making a mistake if she sits the debates out.

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Pence warns of "overwhelming" response to any North Korean aggression

Nuclear tensions continue to increase between the US and North Korea, with American Vice President Mike Pence threatening an overwhelming response if North Korea attacks any of its neighbours.

Mr Pence made the threat during a visit to Japan as part of his Asia-Pacific tour, but as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, North Korea is increasing its rhetoric with a provocative new video.

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Ecuador confirms Lenin Moreno as the country's next president

Ecuador's electoral council has confirmed that current vice president Lenin Moreno has won the country's presidential elections, after recounting almost 1.3 million votes. 

Following the recount, Mr Moreno increased his lead over his conservative opponent by 0.01 percent. 

Andrea Arenas reports

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Campaigning begins in UK election

Campaigning has begun in Britain's general election which will take place on June 8th. 

British MPs passed a motion on Wednesday, paving the way for the snap ballot after Prime Minister Theresa May reversed course and decided to go to the polls. 

She's looking to increase her parliamentary majority ahead of complex Brexit negotiations with European Union leaders, while also keeping the anti-Europe wing of her party in line. 

However Mrs May is facing criticism for refusing to take part in televised debates for party leaders, saying she will travel up and down the country talking to communities. 

In her first campaign appearance, Theresa May appealed for voter support ahead of the Brexit talks.   

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Meanwhile leader of the opposition Labour party Jeremy Corbyn made an appearance in south London to tell voters his party offered a future that would be fairer for all. 

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White House Press Secretary: No misleading statements on US carrier group


White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Wednesday denied he made misleading statements about a US Navy carrier group heading towards North Korea.

Last week...US President Donald Trump declared an armada was on its way to the Sea of Japan.

But the ships were actually sailing in the opposite direction to take part in joint exercises with the Australian Navy in the Indian Ocean.

The group is now expected to arrive in the Sea of Japan next week.

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Italy visit ahead, White House says no Trump/Pope meeting scheduled.....yet

The White House says President Trump hopes to secure an audience with the Pope when he attends a G7 summit in Sicily next month.


But so far there's been no agreement for the two men to meet.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Fox News allegedly looking for Bill O'Reilly replacement

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Fox News is planning to dismiss its top host Bill O'Reilly, according
to US media reports.

This comes after the New York Times discovered O'Reilly and Fox had
paid $13 million dollars to settle multiple lawsuits that accused him
of sexual harassment.

Five women come forward to speak about the cases, which date back over
the last 15 years, in early April.

Our New York correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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UN threatens ICC action against DRC

The United Nations has threatened an International Criminal Court
investigation following the discovery of more mass graves in the
Democratic Republic of Congo.

UN investigators found 17 new locations, taking the total of mass
burials sites to 40.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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IMF warns Trump's proposed tax cuts, financial deregulation may lead to too much risk

The International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday that US President Donald Trump's plans to cut corporate taxes and ease financial regulations could result in undesirable levels of risk-taking.

In its Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF said Trump's proposals could lead to the type of risk-taking that led to the 2008 financial crisis and battered global markets.

Here's our US correspondent Liling Tan with the details. 

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Blaming Trump administration's measures, Emirates cuts flights to US

Emirates, the Middle East's biggest airline, is reducing its service to the United States because of "weakened travel demand" caused by President Trump's policies.


The airline says the Trump administration's threats to ban travelers from some countries coupled with fresh restrictions on the electronics that passengers can bring aboard flights means that fewer people are seeking to travel to the US.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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