Thursday, May 11, 2017

Trump insists he himself is not under investigation over Russia collusion

U.S. President Donald Trump says he had already made up his mind to fire former FBI chief James Comey, before any reccommendation by the Justice department.

In an interview with NBC News' Lester Holt, Trump also sought to draw a line between himself and his campaign- insisting he himself was not under investigation over allegations of colluding with Russia.

The interview- among several the president has given to U.S. media over the past few days- represents a bid to manage the crisis engulfing the Trump administration.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Advocate Gen'l of European Court: Treat Uber as Taxi Company, Not an App

A senior member of the Europe's highest court has recommended Uber be treated as a taxi company rather than as an app. 

That's a set-back for Uber, which has argued it provides technology, not transportation. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Bi-partisan Senate commitment to continue investigating Trump-Russia connections

The US Senate Intelligence committee has vowed to continue investigating alleged Russian links with the Trump campaign after the sacking of the FBI head Jim Comey.

Following hearings in Washington, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Republican Senator Richard Burr, told reporters that most in the FBI supported Mr Comey, and that it was clear Russia wanted to interfere in elections in the US and other countries.

The committee has subpoenaed papers from former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn over his links with Russia, and Senator Burr said the committee would do whatever was needed to get to the bottom of the matter.

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President Trump has defended the sacking, telling US network NBC that Mr Comey was a "grandstander" who left the FBI in turmoil. 

The vice-chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Democrat Mark Warner, says it's typical of Mr Trump to denigrate public officials who don't agree with him.

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Senator Warner says it is very hard to buy the President's reasons on why James Comey was sacked as FBI Director.

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Pres. Trump insists he's not under investigation

U.S. President Donald Trump is insisting to NBC News he is not under investigation by the FBI.

He's also saying that he had already made the decision to fire James Comey because the former FBI Director was a show-boater and the agency was in turmoil.

The acting FBI Director told the Senate Intelligence Committee, James Comey was widely respected and had broad support at Americas's top law enforcement agency.

Donald Trump told Lester Holt of NBC News that James Comey told him once at dinner and twice over the phone that he's not being investigated.

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Somalian President says the country can be a success story

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 heads of state from East Africa joined the UN chief António Guterres and others  to agree a path to future cooperation. 

The international community also pledged to stay mobilized to avert a famine in Somalia as the country deals with a drought that has badly effected crops. 

 In the longer term the delegates welcomed Somalia's moves to streamline the various security forces in the country to work together to fight al-Shabaab militants.   This agreement form the centre of a pact for international countries to help beef up Somalia's own forces. 

At the closing press conference, President Famaajo said Somalia could be a success story. 


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British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said the security agreement would pave the way for a withdrawal of  United Nations forces as Somalia became self-sufficient. 


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Australia man detained in US for overstaying visa now freed

An Australian man who was detained in the US for overstaying his visa by 90 minutes, has been freed. 


Baxter Reid was held for two weeks at a federal detention center in Buffalo, New York, before a judge released him Wednesday.


Our New York correspondent Liling Tan, reports. 


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Pres. Trump says he was going to fire Comey

U.S. President Donald Trump is now changing his story, saying he was going to fire James Comey as FBI Director, regardless of what the recommendations were from the U.S. Deputy Attorney General.

The number two at the U.S. Justice Department has threatened to quit over being put in the middle.

The FBI Director normally serves a 10 year term, independent of the presidency, which is a four year term.

Lestor Holt of NBC News asked President Trump what his plan was:

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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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