Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Downing Street says it won't engage in "briefing war" with EU

The British government has responded to media reports of clashes between Prime Minister Theresa may and European Commission president Jean-Claude Junker by saying the UK will not be drawn into "a briefing war".    

It comes as the Prime Minister promises to standup to the 27 other European Union members in general election campaigning.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Greek finance minister says technical deal on writing of national debt has been reached

Greece may see some of its national debt written off according to the country's finance minister.

He says a technical deal has been agreed with Greece's international creditors which can pave the way to see part of the country's 375 billion dollar debt wiped off the slate.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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UK DISMISSES BREXIT TALKS 'GOSSIP'

UK government sources say they will not be drawn into a 'briefing war' with the European Commission over Brexit negotiations.

It follows claims in German media that a dinner in London last week saw UK Prime Minister Theresa May and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker fall out over how Brexit talks will proceed.

EU sources leaked details of the dinner and suggested Mrs May has a lack of understanding about upcoming talks.

Downing Street is dismissing the reports as 'gossip'.

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage says leaks from Brussels will be counter-productive.

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France's Le Pen Accused of Plagiarizing Speech

France's far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is being accused of plagiarizing part of a political opponent's speech.

Both Ms. Le Pen and her rival, centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron, are campaigning feverishly with the final round of voting this weekend.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.  

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Angela Merkel in Russia for talks with Putin

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to host Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday in the resort city of Sochi.  The meeting comes in preparation for the upcoming G20 summit in Hamburg in July. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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German defense minister faces backlash after armed forces criticism

Germany's defense minister is facing criticism after she blamed 'weak leadership' in Germany's armed forces for tolerating far-right viewpoints.

She made the comments in response to the arrest of an officer suspected of planning to carry out an attack and blame it on refugees.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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India claims Pakistan beheaded two soldiers

Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated once again after India claimed that Pakistan killed and mutilated two Indian soldiers.
 

While Pakistan has denied the allegation, India has vowed to exact revenge.

 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.


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Cow ambulance service launched in north India

The north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has unveiled a cow ambulance service in its latest effort to protect the animal, revered by Hindus.

There has been a wave of controversy in India in recent weeks related to measures being taken to protect cows.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Trump and Putin to talk Tuesday

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak to his Russian counterpart on Tuesday, according to the White House.

The phone call will be first time the men have spoken since Trump ordered an air strike on Syria and as congressional investigations into Russia alleged meddling in the 2016 US election continue

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Venezuelan President to Dissolve Assembly

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has announced plans to convene a new assembly in the crisis-ridden South American country.  

The new assembly would have powers to re-write the constitution. 

Our Correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas. 

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Monday, May 1, 2017

White House says there's no timetable for heathcare vote

The White House says there is no timetable for a vote on a revised House healthcare bill. 
Republicans are still trying to round up the votes necessary to get the bill passed.  
A bill to repeal and replace Obamacare collapsed in March.
The president's spokesman Sean Spicer said things are moving in the right direction.  

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White House says conditions not right for Trump/Kim meeting and defends Duterte invitation

The White House says the conditions are not right for President Donald Trump to meet the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

It comes after the American President said he'd be "honoured" to meet him.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer also defended Mr Trump's invitation to the controversial Philipppine President Duterte.

Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Trump says willing to speak with Kim Jong Un under right circumstances

US President Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to speak with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un about the country's nuclear weapons program.


In an interview with Bloomberg News, the president said he would be honored to do so under the right circumstances.


Our U.S. correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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UN cautions Egypt over terror crackdown

The United Nations human rights chief has warned that Egypt is
promoting radicalization in its attempts to crackdown on terrorism.

Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein said torture and detentions were fueling
resentment within the country.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Venezuelan President Hikes Minimum Wage by 60 Percent

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has raised the minimum wage by 60 percent and handed out hundreds of free houses.
This comes as he tries to counter a growing protest movement from an opposition that wants him removed from the Presidency.
Juan Carlos Lamas has more from Caracas
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UN: Human rights chief concerned on due process in Turkey

The United Nations is warning that a "climate of fear" is reigning in
Turkey, after the government sacked thousands of civil servants, and
detained many of them.

The moves comes after a constitutional referendum in the country
greatly expanded the powers
of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Former UK PM Tony Blair announces return to political life

The former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced a return to political life in the UK, twenty years to the day after he first entered Number 10 Downing Street.


Mr. Blair says he's deeply troubled by Britain's decision to leave the European Union, and by the failure of his own Labour Party to campaign aggressively in the country's June 8th election opposing that decision.


Mr. Blair says he will NOT seek a seat in the British Parliament, but he told the Daily Mirror newspaper that he'll do what he can to strengthen the role the Labour Party plays in opposition.


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Mr. Blair told the Daily Mirror newspaper it's apparent that Prime Minister Theresa May will win the election, but needs to be strongly opposed.


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Space X Rocket Launches Satellite and Returns

The private space developer Space X has successfully launched a US military spy satellite.  

After separating from the satellite the Falcon rocket then returned to a nearby landing pad.

Our US Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Japan sends biggest war ship to escort US vessel amid heightened tension on Korean Peninsula

Japan's navy has dispatched its largest war ship, to protect a US supply vessel off the Japanese coast.

It's the first such operation since the country passed controversial laws expanding the role of its military and comes amid heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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White House Defends Duterte Invitation Amid UN Criticism

The White House has defended President Donald Trump's decision to invite the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to Washington, saying his cooperation is needed to deal with North Korea.

It comes as the administration faces criticism from human rights groups and the United Nations for the move.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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