Friday, June 30, 2017

Venus Williams faces lawsuit over fatal car crash

Venus Williams is being sued by the family of a man who died following a car crash she caused.

Seventy-eight year-old Jerome Barson died two weeks after the collision in Florida.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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US-China relations deteriorate ahead of G20 Summit

China has condemned a US decision to impose sanctions on a Chinese bank with alleged links to North Korea. 

As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the sanctions, along with a big arms deal with Taiwan, have led to a decline in relations between Washington and Beijing.

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Pres. Trump targets trade

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to eliminate all American trade deficits, starting with talks with South Korea's President Moon Jae-In.

According to reporting in the new political publication Axios, the American president is seriously considering imposing significant tarriffs, despite the vast majority of his cabinet opposing any moves which would lead to a trade war.

Backed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and advisor Steve Bannon, President Trump is convinced this is what his supporters want.

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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross singled out automobile and steel imports from South Korea.

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Chair of the National Economic Council Gary Cohn singled out the trade deficit with China, but appeared to be more open to listen to South Korea's concerns and experiences.

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Trade, North Korea top US-South Korea agenda

Trade deals and North Korea are topping the agenda for the first meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korea's President Moon Jae-in.

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a lot was accomplished on North Korea, but neither he nor President Moon addressed any specifics.

During a photo op in the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his top priority is trade, saying KORUS, the US South Korea Free Trade Agreement is under re-negotiation.

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According to reports in the new political publication Axios, President Trump strongly supports launching a trade war, despite opposition from the majority of his administration.

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UN slams Qatar al-Jazeera shutdown demand

The United Nations human rights chief has criticized demands for Qatar
to shut down its al-Jazeera news channel.

Four middle eastern countries are boycotting Qatar over alleged links
to terrorism.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Concerns, criticism following Pres. Trump's twitter attacks

The criticism is continuing following U.S. President Donald Trump's deeply personal Twitter attacks on two morning show hosts.

The White House continues to insist the President is just fighting back, and he uses social media to communicate directly with his supporters, which he is continuing to do, again attacking the 24 hour cable channel MSNBC.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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SARIN GAS 'WAS USED' IN APRIL SYRIA ATTACK

Sarin gas was used in an attack in Syria in April which left 90 people dead, according to the global chemical weapons watchdog.

The UK says the conclusion by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons should lead to further sanctions against the government of President Bashar al Assad.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Grenfell Cladding Changed For Less Fire Resistant Version

Cladding fitted to the Grenfell Tower block in London had been swapped to a less fire resistant type, in a cost-cutting exercise according to reports.


At least 80 people are missing and presumed dead after a fire ripped through the building.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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German parliament approves law to fine social networks over hate speech

Germany's parliament approved a law which would fine social networks like Facebook up to 50 million euros if they don't remove illegal posts within 24 hours.

The controversial law has been criticized by social networking companies and free speech activists.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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NATO eastern border force is 'fully operational'

The NATO military alliance says its force on its eastern borders with Russia is now fully operational.

Many eastern European national fear Russian aggression since the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine nearly 3 years ago.

Our NATO correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Australian cricket in biggest crisis since World Series split in 1977

Australian cricket's pay spat will soon shift from a clash of ideologies to something far more serious for many rookie-listed players joining the ranks of the unemployed.
The frustrated and unemployed cricketers will meet in Sydney on Sunday after the ongoing pay spat plunged to an unprecedented low.
Arthur Stevens has more

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German parliament votes to legalize same-sex marriage

Germany's parliament has agreed to legalize same sex marriage, although chancellor Angela Merkel voted against it.

The surprise vote was called earlier this week after Merkel signaled her party was open to holding a vote. 

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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University in eastern Ukraine hit by likely explosion

A university in eastern Ukraine was partially destroyed, possibly by a bomb explosion, local authorities say. The pro-Russian separatists controlling the area of Donetsk are resisting the Ukrainian government since the 2014 revolution ousted then-President Viktor Yanukovich, accused by Kiev of treason. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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NEW GRENFELL CLAIMS WITH COUNCIL UNDER PRESSURE

It's reported that the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower in London saw cheaper cladding fitted to the building than had initially been proposed.

The claims come as Kensington and Chelsea Council come under increasing pressure over the blaze in west London which killed at least 80 people on June 14th.

The local authority's first council meeting since the disaster descended into chaos.

As London correspondent Ashleigh Carroll reports.

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India's Opposition parties to skip GST launch

50 Indian political parties will boycott the midnight launch planned for the Goods and Service Tax. The Indian government has appealed to them to reconsider their decision.

The Opposition has called the event 'political gimmickry.'

The government claims that GST is going to be a game-changing tax regime that will make India one uniform market and do away with red tape and corruption.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.


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