Tuesday, June 13, 2017

UK Government deal with DUP expected by Thursday

A deal over a UK minority government is expected to be done by Thursday, according to the latest reports.


Significant progress has been made in talks between British Prime Minister Theresa May and the leader of Norther Ireland's DUP party, whose support is needed in order to keep Mrs May's party in power.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Let the investigation proceed - Speaker Ryan

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan wants the White House to leave special counsel Robert Mueller alone to do his work.

In an interview with the PBS NewsHour, NewsMax CEO Chris Ruddy said his friend U.S. President Donald Trump is considering firing Mr. Mueller.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer only said that the President and his attorneys are the only people authorized to address issues tied to the investigation into Russian meddling in American politics.

Following a meeting of the Republican caucus on Capitol Hill, Speaker Ryan said he feels Robert Mueller should be left alone.

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US student freed from 15 year sentence in North Korea, reportedly in coma "for past year"

North Korea has freed an American student who was serving a 15 year sentence in one of the country's labour camps.


There are reports that Otto Warmbier, who is now being flown home to Cincinnati, is in a coma.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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US STATE DEPT: North Korea release American student


North Korea has released an American student who was serving a 15-year prison term, according to the US Secretary of State 

In a statement Rex Tillerson said Otto Warmbier was returning to the US to be reunited with his family.

The Washington Post is reporting the 22-year-old has been in a coma for more than a year.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Another top exec leaves Uber after recommendation by former US AG

The senior vice-president of ride-hailing service, Uber, Emil Michael, has left the company following a recommendation by former US Attorney-General Eric Holder.

Holder was asked to undertake a review of the company's culture and practices in February after a former engineer made claims of sexual harassment.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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US Air Force grounds more than fifty F-35 fighter jets over oxygen supply fault


The US Air Force is grounding a fleet of F-35 fighter jets after problems with pilots' oxygen supply.

The decision comes after pilots at an air base in Arizona reported symptoms of oxygen deprivation.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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US AG Sessions to testify to Senate panel

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is set to testify to the Senate Intelligence Committe, sending his deputy to appear before other panels on budget questions.

His appearance was prompted by cryptic testimony from James Comey that perhaps the Attorney General knew more about contacts with Russia than he'd let on.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. Treasury sets out ways to ease financial regulations

The United States Treasury has released a report suggesting changes to
the financial regulations put in place after the financial crisis.

President Donald Trump's administration says it will spur growth and
boost job creation but opponents describe it as a wish list for the
big U.S. Banks.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK inflation rises to 2.9%

UK inflation has risen to its highest level in 4 years.


The 2.9% inflation rate has been triggered by last year's Brexit vote and is likely to squeeze household budgets.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Theresa May hosts DUP leader in Downing Street in a bid to reach a deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May is hosting DUP leader Arlene Foster in Downing Street, as the two women work out the details of a potential "confidence and supply" arrangement to allow the Conservatives to form a government. 

Talks with the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland come as MPs return to the British parliament following the drama of the general election last week.   

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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FTSE-listed firm shares fall after Tanzania's '$48 billion tax evasion' claim

Shares in the FTSE-listed company Acacia Mining continue to fall after the Tanzania Government accused it of evading tax and threatened legal action. Acacia runs some of the country's biggest gold mines, but a ban on exports is hitting the firm hard. Dan Ashby has the latest.

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EU to sanction Eastern European countries for refusing to accept refugees

The European Commission is expected to launch infringement proceedings this week against Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic, for refusing to accept any refugees under the EU's relocation scheme. 
In summer 2015 EU member countries agreed to relocate 160,000 refugees across the bloc, and the decision is legally binding. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 

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India's inflation eases to record low

India's inflation has fallen to record low levels, helped by easing food prices.

The annual consumer price inflation data dropped to 2.18 per cent in May.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Russian opposition leader sentenced to 30 days in jail

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A court in Russia sentenced Russian opposition leader Aleksey Navally to 30 says in prison.  He was sentenced for repeatedly violating the public meetings law.  Navalny was one of the organisers of an antigovernment protest on the Day of Russia public holiday.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Australian Casino employees charged in China

Australian Crown Resorts employees detained in China have all been charged with the illegal promotion of gambling on the Chinese mainland.
A statement from the James Packer-controlled casino operator says the cases of all 17 current and two former employees employees have been referred to Shanghai's Baoshan District Court.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Brussels talks end without agreement on new start date for Brexit negotiations

Talks in Brussels on when the brexit negotiations should start ended without a new date being set following the political turmoil left by the UK's election.

The negotiations were due to start on June 19th but many in the UK now believe that will be too soon. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Talks in Holland to Form New Government Breakdown Again

Negotiations to form a government in the Netherlands have broken down yet again.

The election was held way back in March, but still after all of these months there's one key issue a coalition of parties can't agree on.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Australian Tax Official quits after facing charges over $130 million rort

Australian senior tax official Michael Cranston has resigned after facing a Sydney court over an unprecedented white-collar fraud scandal linked to his son and daughter.
Arthur Stevens has more

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UK CONSERVATIVES HOLD GOVT TALKS WITH DUP

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting with Northern Ireland's DUP party to try and finalise a deal which will allow her Conservative Party to govern.

The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party Arlene Foster is in London with the Prime Minister needing her backing for a minority government.

Theresa May remains under pressure after losing her party's House of Commons majority in last week's general election, just days before Brexit talks are due to start.

UK correspondent Ashleigh Carroll says Arlene Foster is sounding optimistic about an arrangement with the Conservatives.

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Modi-Trump to hold first bilateral on June 26 in the US

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the United States of America on June 25 for a maiden bilateral visit with Donald Trump.

The two leaders will hold talks on June 26. The meeting will take place just days after Trump accused India of demanding 'billions and billions of dollars from developed countries.'

India had rejected this charge by saying it has always been committed to protecting the environment.

Our India Correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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