Thursday, July 27, 2017

Putin vows to retaliate against US sanctions

The Russian President said that Moscow would have to retaliate if Washington goes ahead with new sanctions against Russia.  

However, Vladimir Putin said his response would depend on the final text of the proposed law.  

Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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New White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci has indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump may veto the bipartisan sanctions bill against Iran, North Korea and Russia.

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan explained, the legislation has overwhelming support and a presidential veto would be easily over-ridden.

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No modifications to US military LGBTQ policy - Joint Chiefs

In a message from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, currently there will be no modifications to the U.S. military's policies on transgender soldiers, sailors and airmen.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed in a tweet these Americans were banned from serving because they are a threat to readiness and unit cohesion.

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

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The president's tweet about transgender soldiers was reportedly inspired by a budget battle over an amendment in a House spending bill.

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan is looking for further information.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is now world's richest man


Amazon's Jeff Bezos is now the world's richest man, eclipsing tech rival and Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

The jump in his fortune comes as the online retailer giant that he started prepares to release its latest earnings report.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Colombian Airline, Avianca suspends service to Venezuela

Avianca, one of Latin America's largest airlines is suspending flights to Venezuela in order to guarantee the safety of its operations.

The announcement comes as Venezuela's economic and political crisis deepens.

Our Latin America specialist, Andrea Arenas reports

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Ruling in Charlie Gard Case : Terminally ill baby to be sent to a hospice



The UK's High Court has ruled that terminally ill baby Charlie Gard is to be moved to a hospital and taken off life support soon after.


It comes after the child's parents ended their legal battle with Great Ormond Street Hospital to have Charlie taken abroad for treatment


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has this update.


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New Allegations of War Crimes Leveled at US Trained Iraqi Forces

Human Rights Watch has detailed new allegations of abuses by Iraq's 16th Division, which is US trained.

The US Defense Department says it is likely to initiate an investigation, along with other reports, about Iraqi forces in Mosul.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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UN appoints new Myanmar abuse head over bias fears

The United Nations has replaced the head of an investigation looking into killings allegedly carried out by Myanmar's security forces, over concerns about bias.

The UN Human Rights Council is investigating allegations of abuse in the country, also known as Burma.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Deadline on Charlie Gard end-of-life care passed

The deadline on reaching an agreement on how to care for terminally ill baby Charlie Gard at the end of his life has passed.


In London's High Court on Wednesday, Justice Francis ruled that if the parents and Great Ormond Street Hospital were unable to reach an agreement, the child would be taken to a hospice and have his life support removed shortly after.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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UK INSISTS BREXIT TALKS SCHEDULE ON TRACK

The UK says it still expects the next phase of Brexit talks to be able to start in October as planned.

This after The EU's chief negotiator suggested it may have to be delayed because of a lack of progress so far.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US backs EU decision on Hamas

The U.S. is welcoming the European Union Court of Justice decision to keep Hamas on it's list of terrorist groups.

The decision comes as the Israelis and Palestinians try to figure out a way to keep the peace at the Western Wall ahead of traditional prayers.

Our U.S. corrrespondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Indian NSA in China for talks

Amid rising tensions between India and China over a border dispute, India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is in Beijing for a two day official visit. 

Ajit Doval will be a part of the BRICS NSA meeting. Both sides have not ruled out a one-on-one interaction between the Indian NSA and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi. 

India and China have both urged the other to withdraw troops from the Doklam region. China and Bhutan both claim the area as its own. India maintains it stopped China from constructing a border road there at the behest of its ally Bhutan.

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Grenfell Tower Update


The Grenfell Tower block in London, in which it's believed at least 80 people died in a fire, will be covered to help with the forensic investigation.


The site manager also said the deconstruction of the tower is expected to take place towards the end of 2018.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has this report


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Russia may deliver on its threats to expel US diplomats

Russia may act on its threats to expel 35 US diplomats and seize US diplomatic property in Moscow in response to US sanctions. The news come as Washington readies to increase pressure on Russia over hacking, Ukraine and Syria. Moscow expressed regret over fresh round of sanctions calling them 'sad news' for Russia-US ties. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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NGO Report Accuses French Police of Excessive Force Against Asylum Seekers

Human Rights Watch says French police in the northern city of Calais routinely harm and harass asylum seekers living in the streets.

The city was home to a refugee camp—but that was torn down nine months ago and left many migrants homeless.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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