Monday, June 12, 2017

Pentagon: no official reports of civilian casualties in Afghanistan roadside bomb incident


The Pentagon says it has received no official reports of any civilian casualties after a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan.

US troops opened fire after their vehicle was hit on Monday in Nangarhar province, with local officials reporting at least three civilian casualties.

In Washington, Giles Gibson has more:


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Maryland, DC sue Pres. Trump over constitional violations

The state Attorneys General for Maryland and the District of Columbia are suing U.S. President Donald Trump for violating the U.S. Constitution.

At question are the president's business interests and the emoluments clause, as best illustrated by the Trump International Hotel, just blocks from the White House.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Sponsors pull out of Trump-like 'Julius Caesar' play

Two companies have pulled their sponsorship from a controversial play
starring a Donald Trump-like Julius Caesar.

The production of the historical William Shakespeare play includes the
assassination of the Roman leader.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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First Lady and Trump's Youngest Move into White House

Melania Trump and her son Barron have officially moved into the White House.

The First Lady's delayed relocation enabled Barron to finish his school year in New York.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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UK to delay State Opening of Parliament

The UK's State opening of Parliament, otherwise known as the Queen's speech is likely to be delayed, after the country's Conservative party government failed to reach a majority in Thursday's general election.


The event, in which the next government outlines its plans for its 5 year term, had been scheduled for June 19th.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports….


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U.S. Prosecutor axed after refusing Trump call

A leading prosecutor in the United States claims he was fired after
refusing a call from President Donald Trump.

Preet Bharara was the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan and says
Trump was trying to cultivate a relationship he deemed to be
inappropriate.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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EU doubtful UK will be ready to start Brexit talks next Monday as planned

EU officials say they doubt Theresa May's government will be in a position to start Brexit talks in a week's time as scheduled - despite May and Brexit minister David Davis saying they're ready. 
The official start date of June 19th is the same day May is due to present her Queen's speech to Parliament - the first test of whether she can command a majority.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 

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Ukrainians travel to EU countries without visas

The first wave of Ukrainians has begun traveling to European Union without visas following a landmark agreement.

The visa-free travel deal between Ukraine and the EU is seen as a milestone as Ukraine turns its back towards Russia and tries to cement ties with the European Union. 

Our Europe correspondent Jasmine Ramirez reports.

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Trump UK State Visit To Go Ahead



The UK and US are denying reports that US President Donald Trump wants to postpone his UK state visit.


Instead, US officials have responded to the claims saying the President simply doesn't feel like visiting the UK anytime soon.


Our Correspondent in London, Natalie Powell, has the latest.


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Italy's Populist Party Performs Poorly in Mayoral Elections

In another sign that populism may be waning in Europe, Italy's 5 Star Movement performed poorly in weekend mayoral elections. 

Many of it's candidates failed to make it to run off elections in hundreds of local races.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Anti-governemnt protests planned across Russia

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Thousands of people are expected to take part in anti-government protests in Moscow and other cities across Russia.  Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny called on his supporters to rally on 12 June, Russia Day public holiday. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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German authorities release British men after emergency plane landing

German authorities released three British men, who were detained after fellow passengers on a flight were concerned that they could be terrorists.

The plane made an emergency landing in Cologne, Germany, where the men were detained for questioning.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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MAY STARTS DIFFICULT WEEK AFTER ELECTION

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is attempting to shore up her position following last week's election which left a hung parliament.

She's carried out a cabinet reshuffle amid speculation about her position as leader of the Conservative Party.

Later (approx 16GMT) she'll meet backbench MPs who have questions about her Brexit strategy and leadership style.

On Tuesday she's due to finalise a deal with Northern Ireland's DUP to support her in minority government.

Ashleigh Carroll reports from London.

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Macron's party on to win large majority in French parliamentary elections

French president Emmanuel Macron is set for another big win with his party on course to win the most seats in the first round of parliamentary elections.

The centrist La République En Marche (pron: marsh) party was only established just over one year ago and many of its candidates have never held office before.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Farmers in Indian state of Maharashtra call off protests

Farmers in the state of Maharashtra in India have called off their protests temporarily after the state government agreed to write off their loans.

The state - which is where the city of Mumbai is located - has one of the highest rates of farmers committing suicide in the country.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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India's heatwave gets more deadly, over 200 dead in 2017

With over 200 heatwave related deaths in India in April and May, experts have sounded an alarm- cautioning that the number will rise significantly in the months ahead.

A new study by researchers from University of California and IIT Bombay and Delhi has found that increasing temperatures have increased the probability of deaths caused by heat by 150%.

In the last four years, India has witnessed as many as 4,620 deaths caused by heat wave.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Uber boss could be forced to take leave of absence

Uber's chief executive could be forced to take a leave of absence under changes being considered by the ride-hailing firm.

The company's board met on Sunday in Los Angeles to discuss whether to alter Travis Kalanick's role.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.


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US lawmakers urge Trump to turn over Comey tapes

US lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to produce any tapes of his conversations with sacked FBI Chief James Comey.

Mr Trump alluded to the existence of the tapes in a May tweet.

Republican Senator Susan Collins told CNN that if tapes do exist, they should be turned over to investigators. 

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Embattled PM May shuffles cabinet

Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May has completed a cabinet reshuffle as she faced calls to resign from opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn.

The Prime Minister said her new cabinet brought "talent from across the whole of the Conservative party".

Mrs May said her government would focus on social issues and delivering a successful Brexit.

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Sunday, June 11, 2017

China Eastern Airways plane in engine emergency over Sydney

A China Eastern flight from Sydney to Shanghai has been forced to turn around after engine failure caused a mid-air emergency.
Arthur Stevens reports

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