Monday, May 1, 2017

Labour Day demonstrations held around Russia

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Russian trade unions will stage demonstrations to mark International Workers' Day on 1 May in Moscow and in cities around Russia.  Thousands of people marking the Day of Labour are expected to turn out at rallies in Central Moscow.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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US lawmakers agree government spending budget

Congressional lawmakers have reached a compromise to keep the U.S. federal government running. 

The news came after a one-week extension had been agreed as negotiators scrambled to keep parts of the US government functioning.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Erdogan meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is in India on a two-day bilateral visit. This is Erdogan's first foreign visit a since winning the Turkish constitutional referendum earlier this year.

India is expected to raise its bid for membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group with Erdogan ahead of the NSG plenary session next month.  

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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India to launch South Asia satellite

India plans to launch a satellite this week which will provide free services to its neighbouring South Asian countries - apart from Pakistan.

Pakistan opted out of the project citing security concerns.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Sunday, April 30, 2017

President Trump refuses to rule out military action against North Korea

US President Donald Trump refused to confirm or deny that the possibility of military operations against North Korea are still on the table

In an interview with the CBS News program "Face the Nation" - just hours after the American president denounced mainstream media as fake during a campaign-style rally in Pennsylvania - Donald Trump also had some praise for Kim Jong Un

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:

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US hiring improves, while interest rate holds

Better US jobs data but no interest rate rise are expected in the week ahead.

Monthly figures are likely to show improved hiring over the last 4 weeks.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Saturday, April 29, 2017

EU leaders agree guidelines for Brexit

The 27 remaining EU leaders have reached an unanimous agreement on the guidelines for Brexit - according to them, in just four minutes.
They set out that agreement must be reached on the rights of EU citizens in the UK, the status of Ireland, and the size of the divorce settlement, before talks about trade can start.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Friday, April 28, 2017

North Korea test-fires missile

US and South Korean officials have confirmed that North Korea attempted to test-fire a ballistic missile which filed, with the White House issuing a 2 sentence statement confirming President Trump has been briefed.

The test came hours after a special briefing at the U.N. Security Council led by U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson/

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US State of Arkansas executes 4th prisoner in a week

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The US southern state of Arkansas has executed its fourth man within
the week after 12 years without administering the death sentence.

The lethal injections given to the 4 prisoners came just days before
the state's supply of the drug was due to expire.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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HOLD FOR 0400 GMT - Trump's 100th day dawns

Donald Trump is spending his 100th day in office….a milestone that historians often use to assess the effectiveness of each President's administration.


He's conceded the job is harder than he thought….and is controversially claiming to have accomplished more during the first stage of his Presidency than any of his predecessors.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Inquiry into US soldier deaths

An inquiry is underway after two US soldiers died in Afghanistan.

The investigation will look into whether they were killed by friendly fire.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Trump says he's "true friend" of gun owners

US President Donald Trump has described himself as true friend and champion of gun owners.

He made the remarks during a speech to pro-gun lobby group, the National Rifle Association.

Mr Trump is the first sitting President to address an NRA gathering since Ronald Reagan.

Steve Mort reports.

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US-Backed Push towards Raqqa

US Backed forces say they've  taken several neighborhoods from Islamic State in the Syrian town of Tabqa.

The Syrian Democratic Forces  are making a push to oust Islamic State from its stronghold in Raqqa city. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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US Congress keeps federal government open

Congressional lawmakers have reached a compromise to keep the U.S. federal government running. 

But that doesn't mean they've addressed any of the policies that President Trump wants to implement.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US warns of military action against North Korea

The United States says it would be willing to take military action against North Korea if it does not desist in its nuclear ambitions.

The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made the comments during a special high level meeting of the United Nations Security Council. 

China's Foreign Minister however warned that the use of force did not solve differences. 

Speaking before the Security Council Secretary Tillerson did not rule out the possibility of US action. 

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Secretary Tillerson said the international community must increase pressure on North Korea.

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China's foreign minister Wang Yi warned against threatened American military action.

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China's foreign minister Wang Yi said it was not only China who was responsible for solving the issue.

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Russian activist blinded in chemical attack

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A Russian political activist has been left blinded after being attacked with a chemical.  Natalia Fyodorova was leaving her house when a man splashed her in the face and ran away.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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US threatens new North Korea sanctions, offers negotiations

The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the world must be
stronger in its opposition to North Korea's nuclear program.

Speaking at a high-level ministerial meeting of the UN Security
Council Tillerson threatened new sanctions against Pyongyang but said
the US would prefer a "negotiated solution".

He also urged China, North's Korea's main trading partner, to cut off
all financial avenues for the country.

Our correspondent in New York Nick Harper says this meeting was as
much about the relationship between the US and China.

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Our correspondent in New York Nick Harper says this meeting was about
providing a united front.

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Brazil: general strike kicks off


Millions of workers in Brazil are on strike, protesting proposed changes to the country's labor laws and its pension system.

Many public transport workers, bankers, and teachers are taking part in the demonstrations, which have paralyzed cities across the country.

Andrea Arenas reports

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UK TERROR DETAINEE NAMED

The man arrested on suspicion of terror offences in London's Westminster on Thursday has been named as UK national Khalid Mohamed Omar Ali by British media.

Meanwhile, British police say they believe they foiled an active but separate terror plot with raids on Thursday which saw a woman shot.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Google and Facebook confirm $100m scam


Google and Facebook have confirmed they were duped in a reported 100 million dollar scam.

A 48-year-old Latvian man is accused of scamming the internet giants from at least 2013 to 2015.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:


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