Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Russia seizes US diplomatic property in retaliation to sanctions

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From 1 August the US Embassy in Russia is no longer able to use its holiday property in Moscow as well as a diplomatic warehouse.  It's part of Russia's retaliation to the US Senate voting for new sanctions against Russia for its alleged interference in the 2016 US Presidential election. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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WH looking into email 'prankster' who fooled staffers

The White House has confirmed several U.S. officials were tricked by a cyber-prankster

Staff, including former communications director Anthony Scaramucci were duped by a email impostor posing as other Senior Trump staffers

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington....

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Blue Whale Suicide game suspected to be behind Indian teen's death

A 14-year-old Mumbai boy has killed himself by jumping from a high-rise building. Authorities are now probing whether or not he was playing the Blue Whale challenge where players are asked to complete 50 tasks in 50 days, with the last challenge being suicide. 

The game has claimed over 100 lives in Russia and the UK so far. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Fresh legal questions for Pres. Trump - Washington Post

U.S. President Donald Trump may have put himself and his inner circle in legal jeopardy by dictating misleading statements about the June 2016 meeting between his campaign and a group of Russians.

As the Washington Post reports, American prosecutors assume all public statements which mislead are published intentionally.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports

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Venezuelan opposition condemns assembly vote

Venezuela's attorney general has condemned Sunday's controversial election of a constituent assembly.

Attorney General Luisa Ortega has described the vote as "the end of freedom of expression."

The members of the new legislative body, which could replace the opposition-led National Assembly, will be nominated by President Nicolás Maduro's government, and will have the power to redraft the country's constitution handing him more powers.

Our reporter in Caracus Juan Carlos Lamas says anti-Maduro protests are expected to continue.

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Monday, July 31, 2017

US sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro

The US is imposing new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

It follows weekend elections for a new constituent assembly to redraft the country's constitution allowing Maduro to consolidate power.

The US and other countries have described the vote as illegitimate.

Steve Mort reports.

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White House: Scaramucci comments "inappropriate; all staff report to General Kelly

Ousted White House communications director Antony Scaramucci no longer has any Administration role, just days after getting the job. 
In a magazine interview Scaramucci had directed a tirade at other members of Trump's team which the president's press secretary said he found "inappropriate".
In the first White House briefing since a major West Wing shake up, she also said all staff would now report to new chief-of-staff General Kelly. 
Kate fisher reports from Washington

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White House announces new sanctions on Venezuela

The White House has announced new sanctions on Venezuela. In a briefing today, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said sanctions are being directed at President Nicolas Maduro. US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster also spoke condemning civil rights abuses in Venezuela. Mnuchin described Maduro as a dictator.

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Los Angeles to host 2028 Olympics

Los Angeles is to host the 2028 Summer Olympic Games, after months of
speculation.

It will be the third time the Olympics have been held in the city -
and opens the door for Paris to hold the 2024 games.

Frances Read reports from LA.

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Yemenis who won "greencard lottery" stranded in visa process due to US travel ban

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Yemen is urging the U.S. government to assist Yemenis who won an
American visa in the "green card lottery" but are now stranded in
Malaysia after President Trump introduced a temporary travel ban.

The United States does not maintain a diplomatic post in war-torn
Yemen so its citizens are given other countries for their visa
application, for many it's Malaysia.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Scaramucci fired as Trump claims there is "no chaos" at White House

Donald Trump has fired his brand new Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci….who only began his new job ten days ago.


The President took the move on the advice of his new Chief of Staff, as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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$12B merger deal for 2 US media companies

Discovery Communications has agreed to a deal to buy Scripps Networks in a merger valued at nearly $12 billion.

The two media companies produce everything from Shark Week on the Discovery Channel to the endlessly popular House Hunters.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US VP warns Russia is biggest threat to Baltics

US Vice-President Mike Pence says there's no bigger threat to the three Baltic states than Russia.

At a press conference in Estonia he said Russia continued to "seek to redraw international borders by force" and divide European nations.

The remarks come amid increasing tension between the US and Russia.

Kate Fisher reports.

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Apple removes over 50 VPNs from its China App Store

Apple has removed over 50 virtual private networks-or VPNs- from its
app store in China.

VPNs are used to access websites in places where they may be banned or
restricted and several of the app creators have accused Apple of
prioritizing its ties with Beijing over internet freedom.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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General John Kelly sworn in as White House Chief of Staff

Donald Trump's new White House Chief of Staff is getting to grips with the job after being formally sworn in by the President.


General John Kelly faces the monumental task of bringing order to a White House in chaos.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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John Kelly becomes the first Army General to be appointed White House Chief of Staff since the Nixon era.


He was serving as President Trump's Director of Homeland Security.


After swearing him in, President Trump expressed full confidence in him.


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China hits back at Trump over North Korea

China has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he tweeted that he was "very disappointed" with China's attitude towards North Korea.

Beijing says all sides need to work for a solution, amid increasing international concern about North Korea's nuclear capabilities.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Nigeria Military Service Chiefs moved to Maiduguri

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Nigeria's acting president Yemi Osibanjo has ordered the relocation of senior military service chiefs from the capital Abuja to  the country's northeastern Maiduguri in Borno  following repeated attacks by suspected members of the extremist group Boko Haram.


Sophia Adengo reports:


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Private Case against Tony Blair For Iraq War Blocked

The UK's High Court has dismissed an attempt to bring a private case against former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, which accused him of a 'crime of aggression' over the Iraq War.


The case was brought by an ex-Iraqi general, but the court ruled there would be no prospect of the case being successful


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Al Shabaab attacks African Union soldiers in Somalia

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Al shabaab militants attacked and killed African Union soldiers in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Sunday.

The AU has condemned the attack on its mission there known as AMISOM--and says it will not deter its resolve to see peace Somalia.

Colettra Wanjohi has more from Addis Abba.

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EU countries submit final applications for London-based agencies post Brexit

European Union countries are submitting their final applications to host EU agencies currently located in the UK post brexit.

The deadline for submissions is midnight Monday, central European time. 

At least 21 of the 27 remaining countries are expected to participate in the race to play home to the agencies which bring jobs and influence.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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