Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Likely next South Korean president favours dialogue with North

An exit poll in South Korea strongly suggests that liberal candidate Moon Jae-in will be the country's new president.
There's concern in the US that his victory could lessen South Korean resolve to confront North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Third man arrested in German army extremist scandal

German authorities arrested a third person as part of an investigation into a far-right extremist plot that included members of the country's armed forces.

The plotters are accused of planning an attack with the intention of blaming it on refugees.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Russia shows off advanced military equipment on Victory Day

Russia celebrates the 72nd anniversary of the 1945 Soviet troops' victory over Nazi Germany. The historic event, in which many Russians take special pride, has long been used by the Kremlin to rally support for the state. This year's military parade on the Red Square showcased nuclear missiles and new Arctic military hardware. But one of the highlight features - Russia's advanced military jets were missing. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Number of EU citizens applying for UK passports surges after Brexit

The number of European Union citizens applying for British passports has increased significantly since the UK's referendum to leave the EU.

The information comes from the UK passport office.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Former Socialist PM Endorses Emmanuel Macron

France's former Socialist Prime Minister Manuel Valls says he'll join Emmanuel Macron's movement for the parliamentary elections next month.

Macron doesn't have much time to celebrate his presidential win, because he has to find nearly 600 candidates to fill parliamentary seats so he can build a coalition.

But as our Olly Barratt reports from Paris, Valls joining the movement could actually politically hurt Macron.

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And as our Olly Barratt reports from Paris, the task of building a coalition is immense. 

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Corbyn vows to remain Labour leader ahead of official election launch

Britain's leader of the opposition Labour party Jeremy Corby says he will not resign if his party loses the upcoming general election. 

Latest opinion polls put the ruling Conservative party 17 points ahead of Labour, however Mr Corbyn says no matter what happens on June 8th, he will be carrying on as leader.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Australian government announces new health cover for nuclear impacted Aborigines

The Australian government has announced an upgrade to the healthcare that those indigenous Australians who were exposed to the radiation from nuclear tests carried out by Britain in the outback.
Arthur Stevens has more

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EU Leader Calls Leaking Details of Dinner with UK PM a Serious Mistake

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says it's a serious mistake details of his dinner with UK Prime Minister Theresa May were released.

The account of the dinner was far from flattering for the prime minister and launched a bitter war of words between the UK and EU.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.  

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In a first, India's Supreme Court sends senior judge to jail

For the first time ever, India's top court has sentenced a sitting judge to six months imprisonment for contempt of court. The judge has been at loggerheads with India's top court, accusing several Supreme Court judges of corruption.

Just last week, the Supreme Court had even ordered a ordered a psychiatric evaluation of the judge to ascertain if was mentally ill.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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IMF forecasts rebound in India growth

The International Monetary Fund says that India's economy is expected to bounce back over the next two years following the impact of the government's demonetisation move.

India's prime minister Narendra Modi in November unexpectedly scrapped the two highest value bank notes to clamp down on black money.

Our India correspondent, Rebecca Bundhun, reports.

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Russia Pushing For Quick UN vote Backing Astana Deal

The President of the UN Security Council has said that Moscow wants a vote early this week on a deal recently signed in the Kazakh capital Astana by Russia, Turkey and Iran.

The agreement would set up four 'de-escalation zones' in Syria to try and shore up the ceasefire, but Uruguay's Ambassador, the council President this month, said consultations on a resolution backing the deal are still going on.

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

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Trump set to reverse Obama policy on Afghanistan - reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to essentially reverse Barack Obama's policy toward Afghanistan and put the U-S back on a war footing to combat the Taliban.

The Washington Post reports a policy review is pointing at military options to push back the militant group.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:

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Condi Rice Criticizes Trump's Tendency to Lash Out at Judges and Media

Former US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice is criticizing President Trump for his criticism of judges and the media. 

Rice worked for 8 years at the George W Bush Whitehouse. She's promoting a new book, and is currently a professor at Stanford University. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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Monday, May 8, 2017

Trump Travel Ban in Appeals Court

The Trump administration has been defending its travel ban in the
USA's Appeals Court.

The ban restricts travel from six predominantly Muslim countries. Many
have criticised the order saying it amounts to religious
discrimination.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Venezuelan Opposition Boycotts Meeting with Government

The Venezuelan opposition boycotted a proposed meeting with President Nicolas Maduro. He had asked opposition leaders to sit down with his education minister, to discuss his plans for a new national assembly. Instead, the opposition took to the streets.

Juan Carlos Lamas has more from Caracas. 

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Former acting US Attorney General confirms she warned White House of Michael Flynn blackmail risk


Former acting US Attorney General Sally Yates has confirmed she informed the White House of her concerns about National Security Adviser Michael Flynn 18 days before he was forced to resign.

Flynn was fired by US President Donald Trump after failing to disclose a meeting with Russia's ambassador to the US.

And speaking to lawmakers at a US Senate hearing...Yates said she first passed on her concerns about Flynn being a high profile blackmail risk on 26th January this year:

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White House plays down Obama warning to Trump over Flynn

The White House has played down Barack Obama's warning to newly elected President Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser.

President Obama's advice to his successor came just after the election during their meeting in the Oval Office.

Mr Flynn was fired by Trump after he concealed his contacts with the Russian ambassador.

President Trump's press secretary says it should come as no surprise that Obama didn't favour Flynn

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Kushner family apologizes for mentioning links to the White House

The sister of US President Trump's son-in-law and White House adviser, Jared Kushner, has mentioned her brother's political role at a sales pitch in China.

At the presentation in Beijing, Nicole Kushner Meyer urged Chinese citizens to invest in the family's real estate company, adding that they could benefit from a controversial visa program.

Andrea Arenas reports

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US President & Wall St congratulate Macron

US President Donald Trump has congratulated Emmanuel Macron for his
win in the French Presidential election.

Reaction from Wall Street has been more muted.

As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Coach acquiring Kate Spade for US$2.4 billion

Manhattan-based handbag brand Coach is buying rival Kate Spade for $2.4 billion US dollars. 


Coach hopes the acquisition would expand the company's reach to younger consumers. 


Our New York correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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