Tuesday, May 2, 2017

UN disability rights expert announces first visit to North Korea



North Korea is welcoming a United Nations independent expert on human rights, in the first visit of its kind to the secretive nation.

Catalina Devandas-Aguilar is starting a six-day trip that will focus on the situation for children with disabilities.

Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.

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Texas police shooting: officials change initial statement

Police in Texas have changed their initial statement about the fatal shooting of an unarmed African-American teen.

The officer claimed he fired at a vehicle that was moving aggressively towards him, but video footage discredited that account.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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May describes herself as "bloody difficult woman" in Brexit spat

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said that former colleagues were right to describe her as a "bloody difficult woman" and that's what she will be when dealing with the European Union over Brexit. 

Her comments come after reports the Prime Minister clashed with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker as Catherine Drew reports from London. 

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Pres. Trump promotes spending compromise as political win

U.S. President Donald Trump is promoting the spending compromise that will keep the U.S. government running through the end of the fiscal year in September as a massive political win.

But a closer look at the legislation finds many of the White House priorities minimized - such as a limited increase in funding for the military and maintaining funding for key agencies such as the National Institutes of Health.

And while the legislation only adds a little bit for border security, on that President Trump insists is a win.

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Theresa May says she will be "bloody difficult woman" in Brexit talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said that former colleagues were right to describe her as a "bloody difficult woman" and that's what she will be when dealing with the European Union over the Brexit negotiations. 

Her comments come after reports the Prime Minister clashed with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker at a dinner in Downing Street Friday evening.   Media reports suggested Mr Juncker was shocked at British ignorance over how Brussels works and the UK's  expectations for the talks.  

Speaking to the BBC, Mrs May said she would be a difficult person to deal with on the Brexit issue. 

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Unites CEO apologises during US House hearing

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz [[ MOON-yoze ]] has apologised for a "serious breach of public trust".
He told a House hearing that no customer should be treated like David Dao [[Dow]] who was injured while being dragged off one of United's flights. Mr Munoz said it was a mistake of epic proportions.

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US TV host Jimmy Kimmel urges support for Obamacare after newborn son's brush with death

In an emotional monologue, US television host Jimmy Kimmel has told of his newborn son's brush with death.

At the end of his tearful story he urged people to support the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.

Kate Fisher reports

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House moves forward on North Korea sanctions

The U.S. House of Representatives is moving forward with a package of sanctions aimed at preventing North Korea from making further progress on it's nuclear weapons program.

U.S. President Donald Trump has confused efforts by saying that he'd be honored to meet with leader Kim Jong Un, if it were appropriate, a total abandonment of previous U.S. policy coming just after the U.S. tried to pressure the international community to do more during a special session of the U.N. Security Council.

With Treasury Secretary Mnuchin endorsing additional sanctions as very important to U.S. national security, House majority leader Kevin McCarthy said the chamber is working on legislation.

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Republicans push forward on health care bill

House Republicans are continuing to work on their legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, one of the main campaign promises made by then-candidate Donald Trump.

As amendments are added to the bill, House Republicans have been unable to shore up a majority, while the U.S. Senate considers the bill dead on arrival.

But Speaker of the House Paul Ryan remains optimistic.

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Trump says Duterte doing a 'great job'

US President Donald Trump praised Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte during a phone call for doing a "great job", according to Mr Duterte's spokesperson.

Trump was aware of the criticism Duterte had received for his controversial war on drugs, the spokesperson added.

The US President extended a White House invitation to Rodrigo Duterte during a phone call on Saturday.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Merkel discusses Ukraine, sanctions, presses Putin on human rights

German Chancellor Angela Merkel held talks with her Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow. She raised the issues of the Ukrainian conflict, the sanctions imposed on Moscow over Crimea annexation, and Russia's controversial human rights record. Moscow downplayed the differences and suggested focusing on economy and international cooperation. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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'CAR CRASH' UK ELECTION INTERVIEW

The UK election campaign has its first major viral star…

An interview by Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott has been dominating news coverage in Britain, described by critics as a 'car crash'.

The opposition Labour Party has been forced to defend her performance and clarify figures she used while attempting to set out a new policy in policing.

As Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Missing US teenager found in the Netherlands


A missing American teenager has been found in the Netherlands one month after she disappeared.

But 16-year-old Margaret Lee is now reportedly refusing to return home with her mother.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:


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US State Dept. Issues Europe Travel Alert

The U.S State Department has urged Americans going to Europe this summer to be extra vigilant.

As our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports, the travel alert cites recent terrorist attacks and is the fourth issues for Europe over the past year.

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Trump endorses government shutdown

US President Donald Trump appears to have endorsed the idea of a government shutdown later this year in a series of messages on social media.

The move comes after agreement was reached on a short-term funding mechanism that keeps the US government open until September.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
 
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 Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan downplayed President Trump's call for a shutdown.

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Putin denies interference in US election

Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied his country interfered with the US Presidential election of 2016.   

In a press conference with German leader Angela Merkel, President Putin said such allegations are merely rumors. 

Both the FBI and the US Congress are investigating allegations that Russia interfered with the election in favour of then-candidate Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton. 

The comments came as the two leaders met in Sochi in preparation for the upcoming G20 summit in Hamburg in July. 


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North Korea says U.S. bomber drills pushing them to the brink of war

North Korea has blamed the United States of pushing the Korean
peninsula to the brink of nuclear war.

This comes after two U.S. bombers flew training drills with the
Japanese and South Korean air forces.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Libyan-sponsored IRA attack victims let down by UK government

Victims of IRA attacks which were carried out with the help of Libya feel let down by successive UK governments as they continue to seek compensation.

That's the findings of a committee of MPs who say that US victims of Libyan terrorism have been compensated, while UK victims have been left out of any deals.

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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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