Thursday, June 29, 2017

Pres. Trump to meet Pres. Putin at G20

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the upcoming G20 meetings in Germany.

The confirmation comes as the investigation into Russian meddling expands with a possible subpoena of the White House.

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

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Trump announces initiatives for “energy dominance”

Donald Trump has announced a series of initiatives to boost domestic energy production, saying his goal is to make America energy independent.

The president was flanked by Vice-president Mike Pence and Energy Secretary Rick Perry at an event that's part of a week-long series promoting his energy policy.



Trump said a key element of his strategy is to remove regulations which he says have hampered growth in the US energy sector.

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Trump said that among his priorities are expanding and reviving the US nuclear sector, building a petroleum pipeline to Mexico, boosting exports of natural gas, and — perhaps most controversially — launching a program to expand offshore drilling.

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US sanctions Chinese bank over North Korea

The U.S. Treasury has issued sanctions against  Bank of Dandong, a Chinese bank and Chinese individuals, in hopes of cutting off North Korea's access to the global financial system.

The goal for the Trump administration is to starve Pyongyang of the cash needed to continue its pursuit of nuclear weapons and missile technology.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says no one is off limits when it comes to sanctions and North Korea.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says the goal is not to single out China or Chinese entities.

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White House tries to defend Trump tweets

The White House is trying to defend a series of very personal attacks by U.S. President Donald Trump as him just fighting back as he promised to do.

The American president posted a pair of tweets questioning the mental health of the morning show hosts on MSNBC, and some particularly nasty comments about the woman, Mika Brzezinski.

Deputy Spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders insists the president has a right to fight fire with fire and that his tweets were not inappropriate.

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Deputy Spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders refused to acknowledge the president's tweets were deeply personal and sexist.

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Deputy Spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders is the parent of small children, but was unable to answer a question about whether President Trump is a positive role model when he lashes out on Twitter.

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Deputy Spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders tried to insist that most reporters are obsessed with non-stories.

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US State Dept says visa applicants from Travel Ban countries must prove "bona fide" relationships

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The US State Department has announced that people from the six
countries affected by the travel ban will need to have close relations
already in the US or a job with a US entity in order to be granted
entry.

Earlier in the week, the US Supreme Court decided to uphold parts of
the ban, until they make a full ruling later in the year.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has more.

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UK GOVT PASSES FIRST MAJOR COMMONS TEST

The Queen's Speech - which will be the UK's legislative programme for the next two years - has been passed in Parliament with a majority of 14 votes.

The passing of the in-amended bill is being seen as a victory for the Prime Minister, in the first major test of Theresa May's minority government.

Our Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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UK Prime Minister Theresa May has survived what was being seen as effectively a confidence vote after she lost her parliamentary majority in June's election.

The Queen's Speech - the Conservative Party's legislative programme - passed the House of Commons with the support of DUP MPs propping up her minority government.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Police Searching for Pilot in Helicopter Attack on Venezuelan Supreme Court

Details about a helicopter attack on the Venezuelan Supreme Court have begun to emerge.

Venezuelan police are still trying to find the man they think was responsible for the attack (three days on ago).

But they say they've found the helicopter itself in a coastal area near Caracas. 

Our Latin American correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas is following that story. 


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Iraq says Islamic State has fallen, US more cautious

The U.S. military says significant progress is being made in the battle to retake Mosul from the Islamic State.

The Iraqi military says the "fictitious state has fallen," after their forces retook the important and symbolic al-Nuri mosque from Islamic State fighters.

Col. Ryan Dillon briefed reporters back in Washington that the caliphate isn't quite over.

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Colonel Dillon notes there is still work to be done to completely retake Mosul and eliminate Islamic State fighters.

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Colonel Dillon described how the U.S. military sees progress in the fight on the ground in Iraq against the Islamic State.

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Northern Ireland talks fail to meet deadline, extended until Monday

The deadline for talks to try to revive the power-sharing executive of Northern Ireland has been extended to Monday 3rd July, after parties failed to reach agreement by a Thursday deadline. 

Northern Ireland now faces the prospect of direct rule from Westminster, unless political rivals can agree a deal as Catherine Drew reports from London. 


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Speaker Ryan wants to focus on legislation, not distractions

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan is indicating President Trump's comments on Twitter about women is unhelpful.

He wants to focus on the legislative agenda, including health care, Russia sanctions, and immigration.

President Trump questioned the appearance and mental health of Mika Brzezinski, a morning show host on MSNBC in a series of very personal attacks.

Chad Pegram of the Fox News Channel asked Speaker Ryan for his reaction.

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US growth rate increased for 1st Quarter

The US economy grew at a slightly faster pace during the first three
months of this year.

But the increase to 1.4% growth is still significantly below President
Trump's desired 3% rate.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US claims Syria heeded warnings over chemical attacks

US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said that Syria backed down on plans to carry out another chemical attack, after the White House issued a stern warning.

Mattis was speaking to reporters on a flight to Brussels where he is meeting with NATO Defense Ministers.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Trump officials insist President won't be bullied

Many are aghast at the personal, vicious and vulgar attack U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Twitter about MSNBC morning host Mika Brzezinski, but his staff is pushing back.

The Trump White House is engaging in a war of words against the press, often denouncing stories as fake news and refusing to answer questions on camera.

In an interview with the Fox News Channel, deputy spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders tried to defend her boss, saying Donald Trump is being bullied by the press.

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In a series of posts on twitter, the account @RealDonaldTrump accused the MSNBC hosts of mental health issues and getting plastic surgery.

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US President holds re-election fundraiser at Trump International Hotel amidst allegations over ethics violations


Ethics groups are accusing US President Donald Trump of conflict of interest violations after he held a re-election campaign fundraiser at his organisation's hotel in Washington.

The Trump International Hotel in the US capital is just a few streets away from the White House.

In Washington, Giles Gibson has more:

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Russian court convicts five men of murdering Boris Nemtsov

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A court in Moscow has convicted five men of murdering Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov. Nemtsov, one of Vladimir Putin's most vocal critics, was murdered in February 2015 on the Kremlin's doorsteps. His family says the real mastermind of his murder will never be found.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow. 


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U.S. President Trump to host South Korea's President Moon

South Korea's President Moon Jae-In is in Washington for meetings with US leaders.

Ahead of his White House visit, Korean manufacturer Samsung announced a deal to build a factory in South Carolina.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Fox/Sky takeover bid could face investigation

In another hurdle facing the Fox network's takeover bid for the UK's television and broadband firm Sky, the British Culture Secretary has indicated she will refer the deal to the competition watchdog.


Once the Competition and Markets Authority has been notified, it's likely to take six months before a decision is made


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Merkel: G20 climate change talks will be difficult

German chancellor Angela Merkel said she expects difficult discussions on climate change at next week's G20 summit in Hamburg, which will include U.S. president Donald Trump.

European leaders met in Berlin on Thursday to make preparations for the talks.

Ira Spitzer has more from the German capital.

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JUDGE CHOSEN FOR GRENFELL INQUIRY

A retired judge has been named to lead the public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire in London which left dozens of people dead.

But Sir Martin Moore-Bick's appointment is already controversial.

As Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Czech Republic works to allow citizens the right to carry firearms

Lawmakers in the Czech Republic are working to legalize firearms which goes against the European Union's gun control rules.


The parliament in Prague has agreed to change their constitution to allow citizens to bear arms if it's deemed to be in the interest of national security.


Our Europe correspondent Jasmine Ramirez reports.

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