Wednesday, May 10, 2017

VP Pence - right decision to fire Comey

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is repeating a single message - that it was the right decision at the right time to fire FBI director James Comey.

The official reason why James Comey was fired was his mishandling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server, but lawmakers and others note that President Trump himself cited questions of investigation into his associates and ties to Russia.

Vice President Mike Pence stopped and spoke to reporters:

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US Vice President Mike Pence confirmed that the search for a new director for the FBI is already underway.

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US Vice President Mike Pence says the decision had to be taken because American citizens had lost confidence in the FBI.

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U.S. will fail to hit GDP target this year says Commerce Secretary

U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross believes the economy will fail to
reach the 3% growth target set by the Trump administration this year.

Ross says the country will only hit that target when a number of
economic policies are put in place.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Democrats call for Special Prosecutor to investigate Trump after FBI firing

Democrats in Washington are renewing their call for a Special Prosecutor to investigate alleged collusion between the Trump campaign team and the Russians during last year's Presidential election.


They say President Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey is an attempt to obstruct justice and detail the bureau's investigation into Russia's attempt to influence the outcome of the Presidential race.


The Democrats leader in the US Senate is Charles Schumer


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But President Trump is doubling down on his decision to fire James Comey.


On Twitter he said that "everyone" had lost confidence in his ability to lead the FBI.


Senator Lindsay Graham is among those Republicans rejecting the call for an independent prosecutor.


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White House Looks for New FBI Director

The White House is beginning the process of finding a new FBI Director, after the dramatic and unexpected sacking of James Comey by President Trump.

The reason given for the action was that James Comey had mishandled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of her person email server.

But Democrats and some Republicans say they are troubled that the person in charge of the investigation into Russian collusion with the Trump campaign has been targeted.

Democrats are now calling for the appointment of a special prosecutor to maintain impartiality.

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Lavrov makes joke over Comey sacking

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is meeting US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson the day after the man in charge of investigating alleged collusion between the Trump team and the Russians in the US election was fired by President Trump.
Lavrov made a joke by feigning ignorance of FBI director James Comey's sacking when asked about it by reporters as Kate Fisher reports.

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NO CHARGES FOR CONSERVATIVES OVER EXPENSES

Prosecutors in the UK have decided not to charge any members of the governing Conservative Party with breaching expenses rules in the 2015 general election.

It's a relief for the party which feared it could have an impact on the current election campaign, ahead of June's vote.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Trump defends Comey's firing

President Trump is defending his decision to fire the Director of the FBI, after Democrats accused him of attempting to obstruct justice.


James Comey was heading the investigation into alleged collusion between the Trump team and the Russians in last year's Presidential election.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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EU in no rush to follow Macron's idea of appointing eurozone finance minister

The European Union is in no rush to appoint its own eurozone finance minister despite calls from the new president elect of France to do so.

European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker has said the EU needs more information about Emmanuel Macron's proposal.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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President Trump, Sec.Tillerson to meet Russia’s top diplomat

Russia's Foreign Minister is set to meet US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Washington on Wednesday. Russia's top diplomat is expected to discuss Syria and preparations for the upcoming meeting between the US and Russian Presidents which may take place in Germany in July. Our Moscow correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports.

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EU Pleads Trump to Keep UN, Climate Commitments

The European Union is urging US President Donald Trump to keep America's funding commitment to the UN, and uphold the climate change combatting deal known as the Paris Agreement.

The EU's top diplomat warns that slashing payments to the UN could greatly harm efforts to obtaining global peace and stability. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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Indian stocks hit record high

Indian stocks have hit a record high on positive global sentiment and a forecast for a normal monsoon season.

The monsoon rains are vital to India's economy as they affect agricultural productivity.

Our correspondent in Mumbai, Rebecca Bundhun, reports.

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International Court of Justice stays execution of Indian national

The International Court of Justice has asked Pakistan to stay the execution of an Indian national accused of spying.

India called the death sentence to its national 'premeditated murder' and filed an appeal with the ICJ accusing Pakistan of violating international norms. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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White House Defends Firing of FBI Director James Comey

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has defended President Trump's decision to fire the FBI Director James Comey.

The Trump administration says the decision was made because of Mr. Comey's handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email.

Mr. Spicer denied that the decision had anything to do with Mr. Comey's enquiry into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, and said the decision came after serious consideration from the Deputy Attorney General:

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But Democrats aren't buying those claims - Senator Elizabeth Warren says Mr. Comey says a special prosecutor must be appointed to continue Mr. Comey's investigation:

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Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren says key questions need to be answered:

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Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, says Mr. Comey's dismissal raises some troubling questions:

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Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and is concerned about who Mr. Trump will select as the next FBI Director:

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Trump To Meet Russian Foreign Minister In Washington

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with the Russian Foreign Minister at the White House on Wednesday.

Sergei Lavrov is in town for talks with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the first time he's been invited to the American capital since 2013.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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FBI Director Comey Learned From TV That He was Fired

Hours before he was set to speak at a Los Angeles recruitment event,
FBI Director James Comey was fired Tuesday by President Donald Trump.
Law enforcement sources told the New York Times that Comey was
addressing bureau employees in LA when he first learned of his
termination via television news reports.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Democrats accuse Trump of obstruction of justice over FBI Director's firing


Democrats in the United States are accusing President Trump of "obstruction of justice" after he fired the FBI Director who was leading the investigation into the Trump campaign's alleged ties to Russia.


James Comey was ousted after misleading Congress last week in testimony relating to Hillary Clinton's use of a private e-mail server.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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US Lawmakers call for independent prosecutor after Comey firing

American lawmakers are deeply skeptical about the official reasons why U.S. President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey.

Letters from the White House say James Comey handled the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server improperly.

But Democratic Minority leader Senator Chuck Schumer is one of many not buying that argument.

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Democratic Minority leader Senator Chuck Schumer says an independent prosecutor must be appointed to complete the investigation into whether the Trump campaign and his associates were influenced by Russia.

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Democratic Minority leader Senator Chuck Schumer says an independent prosecutor must be appointed or all Americans will suspect a coverup.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Trump fires FBI Director

US President Donald Trump has sacked the Director of the FBI.


James Comey was removed from his post after misleading Congress over the number of Hillary Clinton's e-mails that were sent to an unsecured computer during her time as Secretary of State.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Pres. Trump fires FBI Director Comey

U.S. President Donald Trump has fired FBI director James Comey.

The White House said in a three sentence statement, the decision was based on recommendations from the U.S. Attorney General.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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FBI issues letter correcting Comey testimony

The FBI has issued a letter clarifying and correcting testimony to the U.S. Congress by Director James Comey.

During an oversight hearing, Director Comey said Huma Abedin forwarded thousands of Hillary Clinton emails to her husband's computer, when she only sent a few to be printed.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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