Thursday, July 13, 2017

Court in Moscow to sentence men in the murder of Boris Nemtsov

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A military court in Moscow is expected to deliver the sentences in the Boris Nemtsov murder case.  Five men were found guilty of his murder and face from 17 years in prison to a life sentence. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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CHARLIE GARD CASE BACK IN UK COURT

The parents of terminally baby Charlie Gard are back in a UK court today as they fight to take him abroad for experimental treatment.

The 11 month-old has brain damage and suffers from a rare genetic condition.

His doctors in the UK don't believe the therapy trial being suggested will benefit him.

Ashleigh Carroll reports from London.

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KEY BREXIT LEGISLATION PUBLISHED IN UK

The UK is publishing landmark Brexit legislation which will mean EU law is converted into British law.

The Repeal Bill will ensure rules and laws stay in place after Brexit takes place, then allowing the UK's parliaments to change them over time.

Brexit Secretary David Davis says all political parties will have to work together to make the bill a success.

But opposition parties are voicing concerns about the legislation which will need to be passed by the time the UK leaves the EU.

James McGrory from Open Britain - which campaigns against a so-called 'hard Brexit' - says it's controversial.

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Australian government minister says forget saving the planet

There have been gasps of disbelief in Australia after the federal Resources minister declared the government should forget about trying to save the planet by 2050.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Indian stocks continue to rally to record highs

Indian stocks have continued their record-setting trend to rally to new highs. 

The benchmark BSE Sensex crossed 32,000 for the first time, buoyed by inflation data.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Former FIFA official and FBI whistle-blower, Chuck Blazer dies , 72

Former FIFA executive Chuck Blazer, who was a pivotal figure in the 2015 corruption scandal that rocked soccer's governing body, has died aged 72.

His death was announced by his lawyers on Wednesday

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports..

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China rebuffs India's attempts to de-escalate border stand-off

A day after India's Foreign Secretary reached out to China over the four week old border dispute, China has said this stand-off is unlike any other between the two countries. 

China has instead offered to mediate between India and its ally Pakistan on the Kashmir issue. India and Pakistan both stake claim to Jammu and Kashmir with India maintaining this is a bilateral issue between New Delhi and Islamabad. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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INTW: Trump says Putin would have 'been happier with Hillary Clinton' in the White House

Vladimir Putin would have been happier with Hillary Clinton in the White House, according to US President Donald Trump

Speaking in an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network's 'The 700 Club' Trump said he and Putin got along quote 'very, very well' when they met face to face at the recent leaders' summit in Germany.

During the interview, which will be broadcast in full later this week, Mr Trump claimed his election opponent would have taken America in a direction more appealing to the Russian President...

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At one point Trump was asked by CBN's Pat Robertson whether he trusted Vladimir Putin

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

President Trump travels to France

U.S. President Donald Trump is travelling to France and meetings with President Emmanuel Macron.

His trip comes as some describe a "category five hurricane" inside the Trump Administration.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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White House Deputy Press Sec refuses to answer questions on Trump campaign-Russia links


As pressure on the US President intensifies over his son Donald Trump Junior's meeting with a Kremlin-linked lawyer...

White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders refused to answer questions on links between the Trump campaign and Russia:

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Speaking to reporters in an audio-only briefing, White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders also said she does not know of any other undisclosed meetings between Trump campaign members and Russians:

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Trump Sued for Blocking Twitter Critics

A U.S. free-speech group has sued the President Donald Trump for
blocking users on Twitter.

The group argues the practice violates the First Amendment of the U.S.
Constitution, that protects free speech.

U.S. correspondent Anya Chapman reports.


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U.S. says 2.7 million Takata air bag inflators will be recalled

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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Takata will
be recalling an additional 2.7 million faulty air bags.

About 125 million Takata airbags are being recalled in total; This
latest increase comes after new testing showed additional faulty
models in Ford, Nissan, and Mazda vehicles.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Brazil: Former President Lula da Silva convicted of corruption

Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison after being found guilty of corruption. 

The former president has argued that the trial is politically motivated. 

Andrea Arenas reports...

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Buhari's Health Update

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Nigeria's acting president Yemi Osibanjo has assured the public of President Muhammadu Buhari's improved health. Buhari is said to be recuperating from an undisclosed medical condition and has not appeared in public  in recent weeks.


Sophia Adengo reports from the country's capital Abuja:


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Suicide Bomb Attacks In Maiduguri - Nigeria

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Four suicide attackers  have detonated bomb in the town Nigeria's northeastern town of Maiduguri -- killing 19 people and wounding dozens. The armed group Boko Haram is said to be behind the attacks, reigniting  public fears with security.


Sophia Adengo reports from the country's capital Abuja:


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Billions of people still lack safe drinking water and sanitation, say UN agencies

Three in ten people around the world do not have access to safe water at home, while twice that number do not have proper sanitation, according to the first-ever global assessment on safely managed drinking water and sanitation services. 


And that has put the health of billions of people, especially children, at risk, according to the World Health Organization and the UN's Children Fund Unicef. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York.


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Tech Firms and Websites Stage Net Neutrality Protest

More than 80 thousand websites are taking part in an online protest again plans to roll back net neutrality rules.  Facebook, Amazon and Google are among those participating. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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UN: World "guilty" of Yemen cholera epidemic

The United Nations humanitarian chief has said the world should feel "deeply guilty" about Yemen's escalating cholera epidemic.

The UN is abandoning plans for a vaccination campaign due to security concerns and aid blockades imposed on the country.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Shuttle diplomacy to resolve Qatar dispute

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is hoping to mediate a resolution to the ongoing dispute between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt.

Since June 5, the four countries have imposed sanctions on Qatar, saying the nation funds terrorism.

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

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Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen: I won't flee the US to avoid extradition to Turkey


US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen says he won't flee the country to avoid potential extradition to Turkey.

The Turkish government accuse him of being behind a failed coup attempt in July last year...a charge Mr Gulen denies.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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