Thursday, May 18, 2017

North Korea launches ferry service to Russia's far east

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A ferry service from North Korea to the Russian city of Vladivostok has been launched to develop links and boost economic cooperation between the tee two countries.  The ferry service is expected to carry up to 200 passengers and 1000 tonnes of cargo six times a month between Vladivostok and North Korea. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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India's environment minister dead at 60

India's environment minister, Anil Dave (PRON. DAH-VAY),  has passed away, aged 60.

He was understood to have been unwell in recent months, although official details of the cause of his death have yet to be revealed.

Our India correspondent, Rebecca Bundhun, reports. 

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DOJ appoints Special Prosecutor to oversee Russia probe

The US Department of Justice has named a Special Counsel to take over the FBI inquiry into ties between President Trump's election campaign team and the Russia.

The President released a statement denying any collusion with Russians and calling for the probe to be resolved quickly.

Kevin McAleese reports...

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ICJ verdict on Indian national's execution today

The International Court of Justice will today rule on a death sentence handed out to an Indian national by a Pakistani military court.

The Indian national has been sentenced to death by Pakistan over charges of spying. India accuses Pakistan of convicting Kulbhushan Jadhav in a 'farcical' trial.

The verdict could be another flashpoint between the two nuclear armed neighbours.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Dozens of MS-13 Gang Members Nabbed In LA Raids

Twenty-one people accused of being part of the notoriously violent
MS-13 gang were arrested in Los Angeles Wednesday, in an early morning
sweep that came after a more than two-year racketeering investigation.
Those detained were among 44 gang suspects facing federal charges
including murder and racketeering. Last month President Donald Trump
singled out MS13 as "one of the gravest threats to American safety."

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Australian Tax Official implicated in $165 million fraud

The Australian Taxation Office Deputy Commissioner Michael Cranston will be charged over a major tax fraud allegedly involving his son.
Mr Cranston has been issued with a court attendance notice for allegedly publicly abusing his position as a public officer in a senior official of the Commonwealth of Australia, according to the Australian Federal Police.
Mr Cranston's 30-year-old son Adam and eight other people have been arrested over a $165 million tax fraud investigation.
Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Operations Leanne Close has fronted a press conference.

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Special Counsel Appointed to head Trump-Russia Investigation

The American Department of Justice has appointed a special counsel to head an investigation alleged Russian influence on the Trump election campaign.

The announcement of former FBI head Robert Mueller comes following mounting pressure on President Trump and lawmakers over the extent of the Russian links, and whether Mr Trump tried to shut down investigations into it.

More from our Washington correspondent John Clarke

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Special Counsel Appointed to Investigate Russian Meddling

The US Justice Department has named a special counsel to oversee the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. 
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller to the position. As US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 until 2013.  

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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

In huge blow to Trump, Department of Justice appoints Special Counsel to investigate ties with Russia

The US Department of Justice has named a Special Counsel to take over the FBI inquiry into ties between President Trump's election campaign team last year and the Russians.

It's a devastating blow to the White House, as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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US markets fall sharply amid doubts about Trump's future

American stock markets have had their worst day for months, amid ongoing fears about the stability of the Trump administration.


The former FBI Director James Comey has been invited to testify on Capitol Hill next week about his claim that President Trump tried to derail the bureau's investigation into his campaign team's ties with Russia.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Wall Street Plummets As US Political Uncertainty Grows

Stock markets in the US have seen their worst falls for months amid the continuing political turmoil surrounding President Donald Trump.

The major indexes saw sustained rallies after Mr. Trump's election, with investors hoping he would bring in tax reform and lighten Wall Street regulations.

But the row over the firing of FBI Director James Comey has seen the dollar erase most of the gains it made since November's election, and our New York correspondent Lorna Shaddick says there's a new mood of investor pessimism.

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State department condemns Turkey over violent attack on Washington protesters

U.S. police in the nation's capital say eleven people were injured on Wednesday night, when supporters of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan (and his bodyguards) charged a group of protestors outside the Turkish embassy.

The city's police chief described the attack as 'brutal' - condemned by the State department as an assault on free speech.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US Imposes Sanctions Re Missile Technology Sold to Syria

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned seven entities in Iran and China for selling missile systems to the Syrian government. 
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says the US government is committed to cracking down on individuals and businesses that support Syrian President  Bashar al-Assad's government. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Sen. Maj. Leader wants to hear from James Comey

The leader of the U.S. Senate Mitch McConnell is telling the Wall Street Journal he wants to hear from James Comey.

This comes shortly after the House issued a formal invitation for the former FBI director to testify to the oversight committee next week.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Comedian Bill Cosby says he will not testify at sexual assault trial

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American comedian Bill Cosby says he will not testify in court during
his trial in Pennsylvania next month, after being accused of sexual
assault.

More than 50 woman have brought sexual assault allegations against
Cosby but he maintains that all of the encounters were consensual.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has more.

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Venezuelan President Extends Emergency Order

Two more people have been killed in Venezuela as a result of violent demonstrations and clashes with police. That brings the official death toll to 43 people, during six weeks of near daily demonstrations against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. 
Our South American Correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas has more.
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Honduras: authorities transfer thousands of inmates to more secure facilities

Government authorities in Honduras have transferred more than 700 gang members to a new maximum security prison. 

The move is part of an initiative aimed at relocating some 2,000 inmates considered to be highly dangerous. Authorities say they want to prevent these jails from serving as comand centers for criminal activity. 

Andrea Arenas reports

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Lawmakers want memos, documents from FBI, White House

The chairs of the Senate Intelligence Committee are calling upon James Comey and separately, the White House, to turn over all documents tied to any conversations and meetings between the now fired FBI director and U.S. President Donald Trump.

This follows a similar request from the House side of the U.S. Congress, and reports from the New York Times that James Comey wrote detailed memos about all meetings, while President Trump has suggested he recorded meetings.

U.S. Senator Mark Warner is the top Democrat on the panel and he wants answers.

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Lawmakers react to latest White House turmoil (triple wrap)

House Democrats and Republicans have clashed over the handling of the investigation of the controversies surrounding the Trump White House.

Democrats are calling for an independent congressional commission but the Republican House Speaker has warned against rushing to judgement.

One Democrat congressman has called for the President's impeachment.

Kate Fisher reports from washington

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Trump defiant in face of mounting calls for his impeachment

U.S. President Donald Trump has defiantly defended his record of achievements, slamming the U.S. media, insisting 'no other politician' has been treated as badly.

In a televised comments, amid a deepening scandal involving Russia and his alleged attempts to stifle an FBI investigation, the president insisted he would carry on representing the interests of the American people.
 
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U.S. President Donald Trump insisted he had delivered on his legislative agenda, on immigration, the environment and tax reforms, regardless of his critics.

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U.S. President Donald Trump makes his first overseas visit on Friday, folding in trips to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the Vatican.

The president was defiant amid mounting questions over his credibility, insisting he would safeguard the security of all Americans.

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