Wednesday, May 3, 2017

UNSG calls for end to crackdowns against journalists on World Press Freedom Day

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres (goo-teh-resh) is calling for an end to all crackdowns against journalists.


In his message marking World Press Freedom Day this May 3rd, the UN Chief said that free press advances peace and justice for all. 


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Palestinian President in Washington, Trump reaffirms commitment to brokering peace deal


US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to brokering a historic peace deal between Israel and Palestine.

He was speaking alongside Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a joint statement during his visit to the White House.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

Pres. Trump building wall as promised

The White House continues to insist a wall along the border with Mexico is the best way to keep America safe, reduce illegal drugs and reduce illegal immigration.

Reporters have asked Sean Spicer pointed questions over whether a wall or a fence is under construction - or just sections being repaired with funds allocated in the latest spending compromise.

Spokesman Sean Spicer, after pointing to a series of photographs, insists President Trump's campaign promise is being fulfilled.

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Health care legislation hung up on pre-existing conditions

U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) is currently stuck on how to handle insuring the millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions.

Some Republicans have suggested that financial support should not be guaranteed for so-called lifestyle choices.

While others - including late night chat show host Jimmy Kimmel - note that millions are born with genetic conditions over which they have little control, but need medical care.

With Republicans wrangling over language, White House spokesman Sean Spicer insisted coverage and support will be maintained for all Americans with pre-existing medical conditions.

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Facebook to hire extra staff to review extreme videos

Facebook says it will hire three thousand people to review videos of crime and suicides on the social network.

The move follows criticism of Facebook for failing to quickly remove recent footage of murders uploaded to the site.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Tech Giants Uber and Waymo Face Off in Courtroom

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Washington, US President reaffirms commitment to brokering historic peace deal


US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to brokering a historic peace deal between Israel and Palestine.

Speaking to reporters alongside the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a joint statement at the White House...the US President said a deal can't be imposed by any nation on Israel and Palestine.

But he highlighted the role he wants to play in brokering a deal:

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Speaking alongside the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a joint statement at the White House...President Trump also called a Middle East peace pact "the toughest deal to make":

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Speaking alongside the US President in a joint statement at the White House...Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas also said he has confidence in President Trump's ability to broker a deal:
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May claims EU officials trying to interfere with UK election

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has accused EU officials of trying to influence the upcoming British election.

She made the claim after visiting Queen Elizabeth the Second to inform her of the dissolution of the current parliament and the start of the election campaign.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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May says EU bureaucrats trying to influence UK election


UK Prime Minister Theresa May is accusing EU officials of trying to influence the British election.

She made the claim after visiting Queen Elizabeth the Second to inform her of the dissolution of the current parliament and the start of the election campaign. 

In surprisingly strong language from the Prime Minister accused Brussels bureaucrats of trying to undermine the Brexit negotiating process and even influence the upcoming election.


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US Senators file legislation to address Venezuela crisis

A group of US senators are to file legislation to address the crisis in Venezuela.

It includes sanctioning individuals responsible for undermining democracy or involved in corruption and providing ten million of dollars of aid to the struggling country.

Kate Fisher reports

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MAY ACCUSES EU OVER UK ELECTION

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is accusing EU officials of trying to influence the British election.

She made the claim after visiting Queen Elizabeth the Second to inform her of the dissolution of the current parliament and the start of the election campaign. 

UK reporter Olly Barratt says it's surprisingly strong language from the Prime Minister.

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Brazil: indigenous community attacked

Human rights advocates are pushing for the Brazilian government to increase protects of a local indigenous community, after members of the Gamela tribe were shot and stabbed.

According to reports, the perpetrators were farmers and landownwers involved in a terrotorial dispute with the tribe.

Andrea Arenas reports

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North Korea confirms detention of US citizen


North Korea confirmed on Wednesday that it is has been holding an American citizen since April.

Tony Kim...also known as Kim Sang-duk...is accused of "hostile criminal acts with an aim to subvert the country."

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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FBI Director Comey feels 'mildly nauseous' about potential election influence

FBI Director James Comey says he feels "mildly nauseous" his announcement about re-opening an investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails could have affected the election result, but he stands by his decision.

On Tuesday, Hillary Clinton suggested that James Comey's October letter to congress about her emails played a decisive role in the outcome of the election.

In a Senate judiciary committee hearing on Wednesday, Mr Comey told senators it was not his job to consider the political impact of his decisions.


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In a Senate judiciary committee hearing on Wednesday, Mr Comey told senators it would not have been right to conceal the fact the FBI had re-opened their investigation.


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British general election officially underway

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is accusing EU officials of trying to influence the British election.

She made the claim after visiting Queen Elizabeth the Second to inform her of the dissolution of the current parliament and the start of the election campaign. 
Mrs May warned the upcoming Brexit negotiations  with the European Union will be at the heart of the June 8th ballot.     Catherine Drew reports from London.

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US Private Sector Jobs Growth at 177,000 in April

US Negotiates With China on UN Response To North Korea

Diplomats at the United Nations say the US is negotiating with China on a stronger Security Council response to North Korea's ballistic missile launches.

The 15 member body usually condemns such activity in statements, but could now be working on new sanctions.

Here's our correspondent at UN headquarters in New York, Lorna Shaddick.

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No charges for white officers over black man's death

Two white police officers will not be charged for shooting dead a
black man in Louisiana last summer, an incident that caused days of
protests.

Video footage shows the officers shooting Alton Sterling while holding
him down on the ground.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Barnier: Brexit bill not a punishment

The EU's chief negotiator on Brexit says Britain must settle its accounts before it leaves the bloc, but says this is not a punishment.   

Michel Barnier was speaking after Britain's Financial Times newspaper claimed the bill Brussels will seek for the so-called divorce settlement has risen from 60 billion euro to 100 billion.

British officials say they do not recognize this figure and will not be paying it.

Publishing his Brexit mandate, agreed guidelines for the negotiations, Mr Barnier also said no figure had been agreed for the exit bill.  

Speaking through an interpreter he said it would simply be a settling of accounts.

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Mr Barnier said the final exit bill was not a punishment for Britain.  

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UK 'WILL NOT PAY' 100BN EU DIVORCE BILL

The UK will not pay a €100bn divorce bill to leave the European Union, according to the country's Brexit Secretary.

David Davis says any payment on leaving would be a negotiation.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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