Thursday, June 15, 2017

Russian President to be quizzed by the public

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Issues such as unemployment, corruption and sanctions are likely to be asked during Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual Direct Line during which he will answer questions from the public. Such 'direct lines' have become a tradition since Putin came to power in 2001.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Indian Supreme Court reviews cattle ban

India's Supreme Court will decide whether a cattle ban introduced by the Narendra Modi government is constitutional or not. 

The ban prohibits the sale of all cattle for slaughter. Critics have accused the Indian government of using this rule to protect cows- an animal Hindus consider holy. 

The ban has hit the $4billion meat export industry in India hard- with the supply of meat falling drastically. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.


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US Congressman in critical condition after shooting

A US Congressman remains in critical condition after a shooting at a baseball practice in Virginia on Wednesday.

Republican Steve Scalise and four others were shot by 66-year-old James Hodgkinson. The shooter was shot by capitol police and later died.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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US Senate votes to impose new Russia sanctions

US Senators have voted overwhelmingly to impose fresh sanctions on Russia over its alleged meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Senators also voted 97-2 to set up a process by which Congress can block any attempts by the President to scale back the sanctions.

The new sanctions - which must still be approved by the House of Representatives - target Russians who have supplied weapons to the Assad regime in Syria, among other categories.

Republican Senator John McCain said Russia had to pay a price for its actions.

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Republican Senator John McCain said the new sanctions sent a message to Russia.

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Donald Trump 'under FBI investigation'

US President Donald Trump is reportedly under investigation for potential obstruction of justice by the special counsel overseeing the Russia investigation.

The Washington Post reports that the FBI investigation into allegations of collusion between Trump associates and the Russias has now expanded to look into whether the US president tried to shut the investigation now.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Pres. Trump alters executive orders on travel ban

U.S. President Donald Trump has updated his executive orders which severely limit immigration. 

The changes are intended to keep the travel ban case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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

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Congressional baseball game expected to proceed

The Congressional charity baseball game is set to proceed, following the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise and four others during an early morning practice (game is schedule for 7pm Thursday at Nationals Park).

The FBI is investigating James T. Hodgkinson III for anti-Republican sentiments.

He died shortly after responding officers shot him.

Representative Joe Barton coaches the Republican team and expects no problems for the charity event.

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Representative Joe Barton described how many of the players - congressman, staffers and friends, were actually on the opposite side of the field.

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Apple Confirms Plans For Autonomous Cars

Apple's chief executive Tim Cook has confirmed the company is
developing a self-driving car system. In an interview with Bloomberg
news in the US, Cook said Apple sees autonomous vehicles as the mother
of all artificial intelligence projects.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Nearly 200 Democrats in US Congress Join Lawsuit Against President Trump

US Fed raises interest rates

The US Federal Reserve has increased interest rates by a quarter of a percent.

It's the second increase in 2017, and the Fed has signaled another
rate hike is coming.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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WHO confirms 2 new polio cases in DRC

The World Health Organization has confirmed two new cases of polio infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and warned there's a high risk it could spread within the country. 

The new cases have struck a blow to international efforts to eradicate the disease.

Our US correspondent Liling Tan reports. 

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Calls for unity following shooting at Congressional baseball practice

The shooting of five, including a key member of the Republican Congressional leadership, at baseball practice has renewed calls for unity in a politically divided American capital.

The Republicans Congressmen, staffers and friends were practicing for a charity baseball game.

Most public activities of the U.S. Congress have been post-poned in the wake of the violence.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan spoke briefly in a short session.

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi confirmed the charity baseball game would continue as originally planned.

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Congressional lawmakers paid tribute to the first responsders.

Representative Joe Barton is the manager of the Republican side for the baseball game.

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According to reports, Mr. Hodgkinson was 66 years-old, from Illinois, and had supported Democrat, Senator Bernie Sanders for U.S. President.

Senator Sanders spoke on the Senate floor, condemning the violence.

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London block death toll rises to 12

British police have confirmed the death toll in the London  apartment block fire has risen to 12, with more fatalities expected. 

Firefighters rescued 65 people from the 24 storey Grenfell Tower in the Notting Hill area of London after the fire began in the early hours of the morning.    The London Fire Service say they have now searched all the floors, even while pockets of fire continues to burn. 

Witnesses say they saw people trapped in their homes, while some jumped multiple storeys to try to get to safety as the fire engulfed the whole block.

Metropolitan police commander Stuart Cundy confirmed the death toll. 

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Trump announces death of congressman shooting suspect

President Trump has announced that the suspect in the shooting of a US congressman has died from his injuries.


66 year-old James Hodgkinson is suspected to have shot senior House Republican Steve Scalise and three others at a Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.


Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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Pres. Trump says Congressional shooting suspect dead

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the suspect in the shooting at the Congressional baseball practice has died.

U.S. Capitol police returned fire when James T. Hodgkinson III began shooting at Congressmen, staffers and friends during an early morning practice.

According to reports, Mr. Hodgkinson was 66 years-old, from Illinois, and had supported Democrat, Senator Bernie Sanders.

U.S. President Donald Trump made a statement from from Diplomatic room of the White House.

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While U.S. President Donald Trump's first months in office have been marked by deep political divisions, following the shooting at the Congressional baseball practice, the American president is calling for unity.

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Congressman shooting suspect identified

The suspect in the shooting of a US congressman has been identified as 66 year-old James Hodgkinson of Illinois.

Police said five people were transported to the hospital following the incident at a Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.

FBI officials said the investigation was ongoing but it was too early to say whether it was an assassination attempt or an act of terrorism.

The city's Police Chief Michael Brown reassured residents that they shouldn't be concerned

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Kremlin warns against US-Russia ties nosediving into sanctions war

As US senators discuss fresh measures to punish Russia for hacking into last year's Presidential elections, the Kremlin says it views the proposed sanctions "negatively". Moscow says it would not like to see its relations with Washington to "nosedive" into war of sanctions. Meanwhile, a top Russian official suggested sanctions indicate the West is "genetically" predisposed to dislike Slavs. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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American student in Ohio hospital after North Korea release

'He was brutalized and terrorized by a pariah regime', the words of Otto Warmbier's parents after their son arrived back in the United States after 17 months detention in North Korea.

The 22-year old is currently receiving medical attention in his home state, Ohio.

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Colombia's FARC rebels hand over 60% of their weapons

Colombia's FARC rebels have handed over another 30% of weaponry to United Nations inspectors as part of a peace accord signed between the government and guerrilla members last year. 

The FARC has now handed in 60% of their weapons, and they are due to give up the remaining 40% by next week. 

Andrea Arenas reports

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UN chief urges peace in Afghan trip

The United Nations Secretary-General has warned there can be no
military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan.

During an unannounced trip to the country, Antonio Guterres visited a
camp for people who have been forced to flee the fighting.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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