Tuesday, July 18, 2017

High-level talks between US and Russia end in stalemate

The US and Russia resumed high-level talks on Monday, but the meeting failed to resolve the row over Russian diplomatic compounds seized by Washington last December.

This was the second time that the US Under Secretary of State and his Russian counterpart met to discuss the compounds in New York and Maryland that were seized by the US late last year, as part of President Obama's reaction to Russia's interference in the 2016 election — a reaction that also included the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Republicans blame Democrats for health care bill failure

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is the first member of the Trump administration to speak out on the failure of efforts to repeal and replace the legislation nicknamed "Obamacare" - insisting legislative work must continue.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he wants to proceed with a repeal only bill, an effort that quickly met with significant political resistance.

Vice President Pence says health care must be addressed, despite obstructionism by the Democrats.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Senator McConnell is taking exactly the wrong strategy when they should all be discussing how to improve health care access in the U.S.

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U.S. slaps Iran with fresh sanctions over 'malign activities'

The Trump administration has certified to U.S. Congress that Iran is complying with the agreement at restricting its nuclear activities.

US officials believe Tehran is meeting the terms set but the 2015 accord agreed between the U.S. Iran and other world powers.

However, the certification comes as the U.S. State Department announced a new wave of sanctions against Iran for its continued ballistic missile activity and what the U.S. calls its ongoing support of terrorist groups.

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UN urges Libyan executions investigation

The United Nations is urging the Libyan National Army to investigate
allegations of summary execution of prisoners.

The LNA controls the eastern part of the country, but is trying to
push further into central and southern Libya.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Republicans move to repeal "ObamaCare"

U.S. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell is moving to a simpler piece of legislation which would only repeal - but not replace - the health care legislation nicknamed "ObamaCare."

The Congressional Budget Office has already published an estimate of the impact of a plain repeal of the legislation, including over 30 million Americans losing health care insurance, and rates for premiums increasing over 20 percent.

Senator Mitch McConnell is blaming the Democrats for refusing to compromise.

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Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan doesn't want to get ahead of the legislative process, but he's not interested in a single-payer system, again blaming the Decmorats for obstruction.

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Trade negotiations with Canada, Mexico about a 'fair' deal

The Trump administration has revealed it's outline for what it hopes to negotiate with Mexico and Canada, a fair trade deal.

The North American Free Trade Agreement was first inked nearly 20 years ago, during the Clinton administration, but U.S. President Donald Trump thinks it, along with most trade deals, is terribly unfair.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Trump & McConnell aim to repeal now and replace later on healthcare bill

President Donald Trump has called on Republicans to repeal Obamacare and begin work on a new health care plan.  

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would try to do so after two Republican senators said they could not support the current bill.

Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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MAY URGES UNITY IN UK GOVERNMENT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has urged her cabinet to show 'strength and unity' after growing divisions emerged.

Mrs May is trying to deliver Britain's exit from the European Union despite having lost the Conservative Party's parliamentary majority in last month's election.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Ukrainian separatists announce new state in contradiction to Minsk peace accords

The self-proclaimed head of the Donetsk separatist region in eastern Ukraine announced a plan to set up a new state to replace Ukraine. Separatists from another Ukrainian region, Luhansk, claim they were unaware of the plan. Europe is pressuring Russia to denounce the initiative, but Moscow refrains from comments. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Spanish FA President and four others arrested for corruption

Spanish Football Federation President Angel Maria Villar has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement.

His son and three other football officials have also been detained as part of a corruption investigation.

Our Europe correspondent Jasmine Ramirez reports.

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France tops annual soft power report

France has knocked the US off the top stop in a rankings table of soft power influence.

The annual 'Soft Power 30' report from UK PR firm Portland Communications ranks nations for their ability to influence with charm and attraction rather than with force or threats.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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Moscow pledges to address Israel's concerns over US-Russia brokered ceasefire

Russia pledges to address Israel's criticism of the Syrian ceasefire deal brokered by US and Russia earlier this month. Israel has 'utterly opposed' the arrangement seen by Jerusalem as perpetuating Iran's presence in Syria. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Australia's Greens lose another senator to the citizenship test

The Australian Greens Party will urgently review its processes after losing two senators in less than a week over confusion about their citizenship.
Senator Larissa Waters has now joined fellow deputy leader Scott Ludlam in announcing her resignation from federal parliament.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Australia announces a new Home Affairs department

Australian immigration minister Peter Dutton has been handed the reins of a new national security mega-agency in what Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has described as the most significant reform of its kind in four decades.
Arthur Stevens has more

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India government will not offer another chance to deposit demonetised notes

The Indian government says that it will not give Indians another chance to deposit old notes after it banned the two highest value banknotes in November to help crack down on illegal money flows.

The Supreme Court had been pushing New Delhi to give Indian citizens another chance to deposit the notes.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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LONDON 'FEELING EFFECTS OF BREXIT'

New research suggests London's economy may already be starting to feel the effects of Brexit.

It comes with a second round of negotiations underway in Brussels over the UK's exit from the EU.

Oliver Jones reports.

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EPL CLUBS EYE FURTHER SIGNINGS AHEAD OF NEW SEASON

The top clubs in the English Premier League continue to be linked with big name signings ahead of the news season.

Manchester United are thought to be still keen to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, but manager Jose Mourinho says he has 'no idea' whether a move will happen.

Chris Chambers has some of the other possible EPL comings and goings.

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Trump healthcare bill in trouble as two Republican Senators come out against it


As Republicans in the US Congress battle to repeal and replace Obamacare, two Senators from the party have come out publicly against the Trump administration's healthcare bill.

In a tweet on Monday evening local time, Senator Mike Lee said he and his colleague Senator Jerry Moran do not support the current proposals.

In Washington, Giles Gibson has more:

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India's Supreme Court to decide on constitutional validity of national biometric scheme

The Supreme Court will today hear pleas that claim the Aadhar card violates a citizen's right to privacy. Aadhar is the Indian government's mandatory biometric identification system that is used to avail government benefits and file taxes. 

Petitioners say they cannot be forced to give their fingerprints and iris scans to the government- calling this a breach of privacy. The government has alleged that the right to privacy is not a fundamental right.

Privacy activists allege that the government's pan-India registration drive exposes all Indian citizens to identity theft, however the government maintains that its databases are secure. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Grandparents Now Considered "Close Family"

The US State Department has issued new instructions about which citizens from the six Muslim-majority countries covered by the Trump administration's travel ban are eligible for visas. 

Embassies and consulates have been instructed to widen the definition of a close familial relationship. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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