Thursday, July 6, 2017

Space X Launches Communications Satellite into Orbit

Kremlin disagrees with Trump its behavior in Europe is 'destabilizing'

Trump administration focuses on space exploration

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in one of his first acts as the new chair of the National Space Council is touring the Kennedy Space Center.

The American president has called space the next great American frontier, and his vice president, while an evangelical Christian, also loves space exploration.

As our correspondent in Florida Steve Mort reports, the U.S. approach to space has changed.

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Vice President Mike Pence is the new chair of the National Space Council, and Steve Mort reports, his tour of the Kennedy Space Center is seen as informational.

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From the Kennedy Space Center, Steve Mort reports that the Trump administration doesn't actually have a new space policy.

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Citing Trump "situation", head of US Govt Ethics Office resigns

The head of the US Government's ethics office has resigned, after months of clashes with President Donald Trump.


Walter Shaub, in his resignation letter, says there wasn't much more he could accomplish in the post given what he called "the current situation" in Washington.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump meets Merkel ahead of G20 summit

U.S. president Donald Trump met with German chancellor Angela Merkel before the G20 gathering of major world economies.

The meeting came as anti-globalisation protestors threatened to disrupt the 2-day summit which begins Friday in the German city of Hamburg.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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US Congressman shot in Republican baseball attack is back in intensive care


A US Congressman who was shot by a gunman during an attack on a Republican baseball team practice last month is now back in intensive care.

House majority whip Steve Scalise has been in hospital since the shooting just outside Washington DC.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

UN: Secretary General returns to Cyprus negotiations with hopes of peace agreement

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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is taking part in a
last-ditch effort Thursday to get Turkish and Greek Cypriots to come
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He's flown to Switzerland to help mediate the dispute.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Just-released photo suggests Amelia Earhart may have survived Pacific crash

Investigators into the never-resolved mystery of Amelia Earhart's death have released a photo suggesting she may have survived a crash in the Pacific and been captured by the Japanese.

The aviator disappeared in 1937 on an attempt to become the first female pilot to fly around the globe.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Mexico: Drug cartel shootout leaves 14 dead

Authorities in the Mexico's northern state of Chihuaha confirmed that at least 14 people were killed on Wednesday during a gun fight between two drug cartels. 

So far, three people have been detained following the shootout.

Andrea Arenas reports

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American firm fined $3m for smuggling artifacts

US arts and crafts company Hobby Lobby has been fined $3 million for buying thousands of artifacts smuggled out of Iraq.

The firm bought the items to include in a museum about the Bible. 

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump arrives for G20 summit amid protests

U.S. president Donald Trump arrived in the German city of Hamburg for the G20 meeting of major world economies.

His arrival came as anti-globalisation protestors attempted to disrupt the 2-day summit which begins Friday.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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DEUTSCHE BANK 'CONSIDERING MOVING LONDON OPERATIONS'

Deutsche Bank is the latest major financial institution said to be exploring relocating jobs and operations from London to Frankfurt because of Brexit.
 
It's reported the German lender is considering moving units to Frankfurt because of concerns about Britain's exit from the European Union.
 
Olly Barratt is outside Deutsche's London headquarters with more.

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Trump praises Poland’s defense against Russian “destabilizing behaviour”

U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Poland for being what he
describes as an exemplary ally in countering Russia's "destabilizing
behavior."

The comments come ahead of Trump's first face to face meeting with his
Russian counterpart at the G20 Summit in Germany.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Manchester police say Arena suicide bombing may have involved others

Police in the British city of Manchester say they believe other people may have been involved in the suicide bomb attack in May that killed 22 people, including 7 children. 

Salman Abedi detonated his bomb at the end of a concert by American pop star Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Does the West have the will to survive - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed mixed messages on the future of alliances and the Western democratic tradition ahead of the G20 summit.

He's now flying to Germany where he'll meet with other world leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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European Union policies blamed for rising migrant deaths

Amnesty International says the European Union's policies are partly to blame for the rising number of deaths among migrants and refugees in the central Mediterranean. 

So far this year 2,000 people have died on their route to Europe. 

Our Europe correspondent Jasmine Ramirez reports.

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Donald Trump to give major speech in Poland

US President Donald Trump has said "something will have to be done" about North Korea at a press conference in Warsaw. 
Trump is on his second trip to Europe, and will deliver a major speech in Warsaw later. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 

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TRUMP URGES NORTH KOREA ACTION

US President Donald Trump says North Korea must face consequences for what he calls its 'very bad behaviour'.

It follows a warning at the United Nations that the US would be prepared to use military force if necessary following Pyongyang's latest missile test.

President Trump is in Poland ahead of the G20 summit in Germany, using a major speech to warn the future of Western civilisation is at stake from the threats of extremism and terrorism.

But at a joint press conference alongside Poland's President Andrzej Duda Mr Trump said North Korea also represents a danger.

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Australian cricketers strike action scraps South Africa tour

For the first time in history, Australia's cricketers have cancelled a tour at the last minute. A bitter pay dispute between Cricket Australia and contracted players is no closer to resolution after players took the unprecedented step of refusing to tour South Africa.
Arthur Stevens has more.

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EU and Japan signing off on free trade deal

The European Union and Japan are signing off on a free trade deal which will reduce tariffs and is hoped to boost bilateral trade.

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is in Brussels to finalise the deal - hailed as a sign of openness over protectionism - ahead of the G20 summit in Hamburg.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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