Thursday, May 11, 2017

Somalia calls for "bold and courageous" steps to help it move forward

The newly installed President of Somalia has called for the international community to take what he called bold and courageous steps to be more involved with his country, as it  continues to reform while also dealing with a severe drought. 

The call by Mohamed Famaajo came as international leaders gathered in London to agree a path to future cooperation, as Catherine Drew reports from London. 

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NY taxis fined for overcharging Canada asylum seekers

Three New York taxi companies has been fined for overcharging asylum
seekers trying to get to the Canadian border.

There has been an influx of people crossing over from New York state
to America's northern neighbor since Donald Trump was elected US
President.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Snap shares fall at first earnings report since IPO

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Snap Inc. shares fell by 23% in after hours trading on Wednesday the
New York Stock Exchange.

The parent company to Snapchat posted a loss of 6 billion dollars from
its market value in its first earnings report since the company went
public back in March.

Our New York correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Russia Investigation "highly significant" - Senate testimony

The acting director of the FBI Andrew McCabe told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 American election is continuing and highly significant.

The White House has tried to dismiss the work as minor, and should even be put aside, because no evidence of collusion has been found between Moscow and members of President Trump's inner circle.

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe told Senator Angus King of Maine, the investigation is a big deal.

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Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe told the Senate Intelligence Commitee that the work continues and they are very worried about Russia.

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Acting FBI Director contradicts White House over Comey firing

The Acting Director of the FBI is disputing White House claims that the bureau's agents had lost confidence in James Comey, the FBI Director fired by President Trump earlier this year.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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FBI did and does support James Comey

The majority of FBI employees did and do support James Comey, the director who was fired by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week.

The White House has claimed that they've heard from many, many FBI employees that they had lost confidence in James Comey.

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe told the Senate Intelligence Committee that James Comey maintained the support of the FBI rank and file.

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In his letter firing James Comey, U.S. President Donald Trump thanked him for reassuring him three times that he himself was not under investigation, a sentence widely interpreted as referring to the probes into Russia's influence on the 2016 elections.

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe told Senate Intelligence Commitee Chair Richard Burr he could not discuss the key sentence in President Trump's letter. 

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Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe told Senate Intelligence Commitee that all investigations are continuining.

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Activists delivering petition on Chechnya gay rights detained in Moscow

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Police in Russia have detained five activists in Moscow as they tried to deliver a petition to the prosecutor's office demanding an official investigation into the alleged torture and murder of gay people in Chechnya.  Police said the activists' actions amounted to an unauthorised protest.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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U.S. committed to Turkey’s security, Defense Sec. says

U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis has told Turkey's Prime
Minister Binali Yildirim that they a committed to their NATO ally's
security.

This comes after the U.S. decision to arm Kurdish fighters in Syria. A
move that deeply angered Ankara.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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HALF BILLION DOLLAR DIVORCE FOR RUSSIAN MOGUL

A Russian billionaire's been ordered to pay his former wife $580m (453 GBP) in a divorce settlement by a London court.

The judge decided the former oil and gas trader and his ex wife had made 'equal contributions to the welfare of the family' during their marriage.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Deputy US AG pushes back on blame for Comey firing

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has threatened to quit over being cited as the reason why James Comey was fired as FBI Director, the Washington Post reports.

The Trump administration has been thrown into chaos by a decision for which the consequences seem to not have been thought through.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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BoE trims UK growth forecast

The Bank of England has cut its 2017 growth forecast for the UK, warning the country is likely to see inflation outpace wage growth. 

Governor Mark Carney announced the economic forecast has been trimmed to 1.9 per cent growth, down from the 2 per cent forecast made in February.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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International leaders gather in London to help Somalia plot its future

The newly installed President of Somalia is in London to attend an international conference to help the country continue to reform.   President Mohamed Famaajo said he would welcome international assistance as the country tackles it's three biggest enemies - terrorism, corruption and poverty.    

The gathering which includes East African heads of State and UN Chief António Guterres was opened by British Prime Minister Theresa May who said the UK's commitment to Somalia remains strong.   

 The conference aim  is to agree a  plan to map out  international support for  Somalia through 2020.   President Mohammed Famaajo told the conference work would continue to try to rebuild the formerly failed state. 


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 President Mohammed Famaajo told the conference Somalia's people would rebuild the country after years of conflict. 


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Indian Muslim Women Challenge Instant Verbal Divorce

The Indian Supreme Court is deciding whether the practice of instant verbal divorce is constitutional or not.

In India, a Muslim man can simply say the word divorce or talaq thrice and end his marriage. The woman is not allowed to contest this divorce.

India's top court will pronounce its verdict next week.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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London gathering on Somalia aims to chart a way forward

The newly installed President of Somalia is in London to attend an international conference to help the country continue to reform.   

President Mohamed Famaajo said he would welcome international assistance as the country tackles it's three biggest enemies,  terrorism, corruption and poverty.    

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Aussie visa overstayer now free to return home

Australian Baxter Reid, who has spent more than two weeks locked up in a US federal detention centre for overstaying his visa by just 90 minutes, has now been released from custody.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Mahmoud Abbas in Russia for talks with Putin

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is in Russia to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Moscow has been trying to mediate direct talks between Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This visit could lay groundwork for the two politician's future face-to-face meeting in Russia. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Germany to close North Korean hostel in Berlin

The German government said it will close a hostel in Berlin operated by the North Korean government to comply with United Nations sanctions over the Asian country's nuclear tests.

North Korea leases a part of its embassy complex to a German businessman.

Ira Spitzer has more from the German capital.

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EU Likely to is Extend Sanctions Against Russia

The European Union is expected to again extend sanctions against Russia when EU leaders meet for a summit set for next month.

While that will likely anger Moscow and make relations between the EU and Kremlin even more tense, European diplomats say they have no choice. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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India to launch new policy for defence deals

India's defence ministry is expected to unveil a new policy for selecting private companies for large military hardware orders.

India has been increasing its defence spend in recent years amid increased geopolitical threats and internal security concerns. 

Our correspondent in Mumbai, Rebecca Bundhun, reports.

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26 killed in wall collapse at Indian wedding

26 people have died after a wall at a wedding hall collapsed in western India.

A group had taken shelter underneath a shed when a wall collapsed on them during a dust storm.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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