Wednesday, May 24, 2017

US submarines off Korean peninsula - Trump to Duterte

U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the fact that two U.S. Navy submarines are deployed off the Korean peninsula with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the New York Times reports.

It's another example of the American president freely sharing intelligence, at a time when many question his discretion.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Reports: US President appoints lawyer to represent him in Russia investigations


According to media reports, US President Donald Trump has appointed a top New York lawyer to represent him in relation to the ongoing Russia investigations.

The FBI and several committees in Congress are all looking into accusations of collusion between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia during the 2016 US election.

In Washington, Giles Gibson has more:


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Trump embarks on European leg of tour

US president Donald Trump has embarked on the European leg of his first overseas tour.


The president is being hosted by the Pope in the Vatican city and then heading to Belgium ahead of the NATO summit.


Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.


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IPC extends ban on Russia's Paralympic team

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) issued a final warning to Russia that it could miss 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games. The Russian Paralympic Committee (RPC) will remain suspended from iternational competitions if it does not meet the IPC's criteria to reinstate its membership with the international body. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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MANCHESTER BOMBER'S CONNECTIONS PROBED

The UK's interior minister Amber Rudd says it 'seems likely' the Manchester suicide bomber did not act alone.

This follows the decision to raise the UK terror threat level to 'critical', which means a new attack is considered potentially imminent.

Armed forces are being deployed to locations including Westminster and Buckingham Palace.

Salman Abedi, who's suspected of carrying out the bombing in Manchester which killed 22 people, had been previously known to UK authorities.

Correspondent Natalie Powell is in Manchester - she says all of Abedi's connections will be looked into.

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India Modi government gets high approval ratings in poll

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi's government has achieved a high approval rating, as he approaches three years in office this week, according to a poll.

The poll, conducted by the Times of India newspaper, surveyed more than a million readers.

Our India correspondent, Rebecca Bundhun, reports. 

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Indian Army bombs Pakistani outposts along the border

The Indian Army has released video clips of what it calls 'punitive fire assaults' along the militarized border in the contested state of Jammu and Kashmir.

India claims this was preemptive action to prevent terrorists from entering Indian territory by using cover fire from Pakistan posts.

Pakistan claims no such attack took place.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Trump 'praised Duterte's drug crackdown'

US President Donald Trump praised Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly crackdown on drug gangs, according to a leaked transcript.

The government-sanctioned attacks on drug suspects, which have seen more than 6,000 people killed without arrest or trial, have been widely criticised by human rights groups.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

UK Threat Level Raised to "Critical"

The UK government has raised the terror threat level to "critical," meaning another attack could be imminent.

Military personnel will now be on guard to protect key sites across the UK.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from London.

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British Prime Minister warns another terror attack could be "imminent"

The British Prime Minister Theresa May is warning that another terror attack could be "imminent" following Monday night's suicide bombing in Manchester that left 22 people dead and more than 50 injured.


The country's terror threat level has been raised to "severe".


Twenty two year old Salman Abedi has been named as the suspected suicide bomber. 


He was born in Manchester but is known to have made several trips to Libya.


Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the blast.


Mrs. May says that decision has been taken based on information yielded during the investigation into the Manchester attack.


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The British government's emergency committee known as "COBRA" took the decision to raise the threat level.


It means military personnel could be used to guard concert venues and stadiums.


Reporter Vincent McIvenny is in Manchester.


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Families of those concertgoers still officially listed as "missing" have been touring hospitals in Manchester.


Some, like Alicia Hattersley who attended the Ariana Grande concert that was taking place in Manchester Arena at the time of the blast, say they're feeling guilt over surviving.


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One concert has gone ahead on Manchester, despite Monday's attack.


The band "Simple Minds" played in the city and observed a minute's silence for the victims of Monday's carnage.


The band's Jim Kerr was defiant about not canceling the gig.


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US Senate Intelligence Committee not ruling out charges of contempt of Congress against Michael Flynn


The two most senior members of the US Senate Intelligence Committee say they are not ruling out charges of contempt of Congress against sacked National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

That's after Flynn refused to testify in front of lawmakers about accusations of collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign to avoid incriminating himself.

And on Tuesday the committee issued two new subpoenas to compel Flynn to hand over relevant documents.

Here's the committee's Republican Chairman Senator Richard Burr:

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Speaking to reporters...Republican Chairman Senator Richard Burr also said the committee wants to give Flynn a chance to go on the record:

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UK PM May raises threat level

British Prime Minister Theresa May has raised the threat of attack to the highest levels, following the tragedy in Manchester.

She authorized a special operation which will put members of the military on the street to support police officers at a time when she says another attack may happen.


As the investigations continue, Prime Minister May said British authorities concluded it's time to raise the threat level.

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British Prime Minister May confirmed that the military will be joining the police on the streets for patrols and to protect events.

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British Prime Minister May said things are in hand as the investigation continues.

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U.S. Begins Strict Checks of Refugees in Australian Detention Centers

U.S. Homeland Security officials have conducted their first round of
"extreme vetting" interviews in order to relocate over a thousand
asylum seekers from detention centers off the Australian coast.

It's part of a refugee swap between the U.S. and Australia and comes
despite President Donald Trump previously criticizing the plan.

U.S. correspondent Anya Chapman reports.


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White House pushes back after Congressional testimony

The White House insists that Congressional hearings again prove their point that the President has done nothing wrong on intelligence sharing or possible collusion between his campaign and the Russians.

However, former CIA director John Brennan said publicly, he has unresolved questions in his mind about whether Moscow succeeded in recruiting Americans, especially campaign workers.

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

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Fiat Chrysler accused of cheating on emissions tests

US officials have filed a lawsuit against  Fiat Chrysler, alleging they have been cheating on emissions tests for some of their diesel vehicles.

This is second time the US Justice Department has pursue such charges - last year German carmaker Volkswagen pleaded guilty to rigging software in a criminal case that will end up costing VW upwards of 25 billion dollars.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more. 

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UK Police Confirm ID of Manchester Attacker

UK police have identified the suicide bomber in Monday night's attack in Manchester as 22-year-old Salman Abedi.

Police say Abedi detonated himself n the moments after an Ariana Grande concert, killing at least 22 and wounding 59 others.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from London.

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Social Media Takes off with Jokes about Trump Sinkhole

A sinkhole has formed in front of Mar-a-Lago, the Florida golf resort owned by President Trump, and now known as the winter White House. . 

While city construction crews set out to investigate the cause, Twitter users had a few guesses of their own. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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Quick criticism for Pres. Trump's first budget

U.S. President Donald Trump's first federal budget won quick criticism for slashing at the safety net for American citizens.

The fiscal plan has also been criticized for being based on economic assumptions which are impossible to achieve. 

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Budget Director Mick Mulvaney says it's time to show compassion for the people actually paying taxes which fund the safety net.

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UK police name Salman Abedi as suspected Manchester suicide bomber

Police in the UK say they believe the man who carried out a suicide bomb attack which killed 22 people and injured dozens more was 22 year old Salman Abedi.

A 23 year-old-man has been arrested in connection with the attack at a pop concert in Manchester

Chief constable of Greater Manchester Police Ian Hopkins urged the city to unify

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Salman Abedi identified as Manchester suspect - US officials

Salman Abedi is the lead suspect in the bombing of the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, according to British and American officials

22 people were killed and 59 injured after a device exploded in the lobby of the Manchester Lobby.

Our Natalie Powell is in Manchester.

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Our Natalie Powell reports from Manchester that the investigations are continuing.

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Our correspondent Natalie Powell reports that while the Islamic State claims the suspect is one of theirs, there are lots of questions in Manchester about whether he acted alone and who else might be involved.

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