Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Former Congolese warlord asks for ICC war crimes trial to be adjourned

The former Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda has asked for trial at the International Criminal Court in the Hague to be adjourned - on the day he was due to testify for the first time.
He's facing 13 counts of war crimes and 5 of crimes against humanity. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 


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Firemen search London apartment block while fire continues

Firefighters continue to battle a blaze at a 24 story London apartment block, while other officers are searching the building amid reports a large number of people are unaccounted for. 

The fire service has confirmed there have been a number of fatalities following the fire which began on the second floor and engulfed the entire block.   Some nearby residents have been evacuated as a precaution amid concern the building could collapse. 

More than fifty people have been taken to hospital for treatment. 

London Fire Service Commissioner Dany Cotton says the block has been deemed safe for now. 

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A number of fatalities are confirmed in London apartment block fire

Several people have died in a huge fire that engulfed a London apartment block in the west of the city. 

The fire service have confirmed a "number of fatalities" however it's not clear how many people are unaccounted for.   Firemen are currently searching the building for any survivors even as flames can be seen coming from the block. 

The blaze began on the second floor of the 24 storey block just after one o'clock in the morning local time.    Eyewitnesses saw people trapped in their homes calling for help. 

Paul Woodrow of the London Ambulance service said their priority was to get those who need it medical care. 

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Eyewitnesses of London Tower Block Fire


There have been several fatalities after a huge fire ripped through a fire block in London.


200 firefighters have been working to tackle the blaze in a high-rise building in the West of the capital.


London's Fire Commissioner has described the incident as 'unprecedented' after the fire spread throughout the entire building - which is over 20 floors high.


Questions are being raised about what started the blaze and the safety of the tower block, which was managed by an organisation on behalf of Kengington and Chelsea council.


Our UK Correspondent Olly Barratt is at the scene and spoke to family members of those living in the block



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France, Germany and Denmark say door still open for Britain to remain in the EU

France, Germany and Denmark say the door is still open for Britain to remain in the European Union.

Negotiations on the UK's exit from the European Union are due to begin on Monday.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Australian asylum seeker detainees win $70 million compensation

Australia's detainees who say they have endured living hell on Papua New-Guinea's Manus Island will share $70 million in compensation but the Australian government maintains none will find homes in Australia.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Human Rights Watch says workers exploited on Russian World Cup 2018 stadiums

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Exactly one year ahead of Russia hosting the FIFA World Cup,  Human Rights Watch has released a report, documenting how migrant construction workers building stadiums for Russia to host the FIFA 2017 Confederations Cup and 2018 World Cup face exploitation and labor abuses.  The report also reported 17 labourers dying at the World Cup sites.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Fire still burning in large London apartment block amid confirmation of fatalities

The head of London Fire Brigade has confirmed that there have been a "number of fatalities" following a massive fire in a 24 storey apartment block in west London. 

Commissioner Dany Cotton said she could not comment on the number of dead due to the large and complex nature of the block which was home to 120 homes.   

30 people have been taken to hospitals and firefighters remain on the scene trying to douse the flames. 

Residents had voiced concerns about fire risks for the block in the past. 

Olly Barratt is at the scene and says the fire is still burning. 


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Germany presses Turkey to release imprisoned journalist

Germany has again demanded the release of a journalist held in Turkey as part of the crackdown on the media there.

Deniz Yucel [DENITZ YOU-TZEL] has been detained since February and his arrest has increased tension between the two nations.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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London Fire Brigade confirms "number of fatalities" in apartment block fire

The head of London Fire Brigade has confirmed that there have been a "number of fatalities" following a massive fire in a 24 storey apartment block in west London. 

Commissioner Dany Cotton said she could not comment on the number of dead due to the large and complex nature of the block which was home to 120 apartments.  

 30 people have been taken to hospital for treatment and firefighters remain on the scene trying to douse the flames. 

Commissioner Cotton said the fire started on the second floor and engulfed the whole block. 


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Commissioner Cotton said the cause of the fire remains unknown.  

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Nominations open for India's Presidential Elections

India has formally begun the process of electing its next President. The term of the incumbent Pranab Mukherjee comes to an end on July 24. 

The President in India is just a nominal constitutional head, however these elections are being seen as a precursor to the next general elections in the country.

Voting takes place on July 17th and the votes will be counted three days later.

Our India Correspondent Neha Poonia reports. 

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Privatisation talks hold back Air India's fleet expansion

Air India has reportedly put plans to expand its fleet on hold as the government continues to look at potentially privatising the airline.

The loss-making flag carrier is in billions of dollars of debt.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Huge apartment block fire continues amid fears of casualties

More than 200 firefighters are still tackling a massive fire in a 24 storey apartment block in West London. 

30 people have been taken to hospitals after being rescued however there are fears that a large number of residents are unaccounted for.   Eyewitness accounts say people trapped inside could be seen at windows calling for help.  

There are concerns the block could collapse and police have been warning nearby residents to leave their properties.   

Olly Barratt is on the scene. 


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Massive fire rips through London tower block

A huge fire has engulfed one side of a twenty-seven storey tower block in west London.

Two hundred firefighters are on the scene along with at least twenty ambulences. Police say a number of people are being treated for a range of injuries.

Rachael Venables reports from the scene:

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Local residents say they fear people are still trapped in the building.

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Eyewitness Amir said he saw one woman trapped inside the building.

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Reporter Vincent McAviney is at the tower block and says worried relatives have been arriving at the scene.

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Huge fire engulfs London tower block

A huge fire has engulfed one side of a twenty-four storey tower block in west London.

Firefighters are on the scene. The Metropolitan Police said "an evacuation process is under way". 

Eyewitnesses fear there could be people trapped at the top of the building.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Verizon Closes Acquisition of Yahoo

It's the end of an era for Yahoo. 

The tech pioneer once valued at more than 100 billion dollars has been acquired by Verizon for just under 4 and a half billion dollars. . 


Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.  


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US AG denies stonewalling in Senate hearing (wrap)

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has rejected suggestions that he's hiding something about his contacts with Russians. 

Speaking at a congressional hearing on Tuesday he said any such implication was an "appalling and detestable lie". 

Senate Democrat Ron Wyden accused Sessions of "stonewalling" by refusing to answer some questions. 

Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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STATE DEPT: 'grateful' American student released from North Korea detention


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.

However, Warmbier's parents told US media that their son was medically evacuated from the isolated nation in a coma.

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US AG Jeff Sessions: suggestion he colluded with Russia "appalling & detestable lie"

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he has never had discussions with Russian officials about meddling in the US presidential election.  
Speaking at a congressional hearing on Tuesday he told the Senate Intelligence Committee any such implication was a lie.
His remarks come days after sacked FBI boss James Comey said he believed he was fired because of the Russia probe.
Attorney General Sessions denied that he had done anything wrong

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Uber CEO Takes Leave of Absence

Uber's CEO Travis Kalanick is taking a leave of absence for an unspecified period of time. 

His leave is one of dozens of recommendations made to the Uber Board by former US Attorney General Eric Holder, as the company tries to recover from months of controversy.  

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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