Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Several killed in shooting at Moscow court

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Several defendants have been killed at a court in Moscow as they tried to grab firearms from court security officers, and take hostages.  The Russian Interior Ministry said the defendants were on trial for organised crime, without identifying them.  Julia Lyubova has more.


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Hackers target HBO - media reports that "Game of Thrones" script stolen

Hackers have stolen as yet unbroadcast programming from US cable channel HBO.

A script for an unaired episode of hit fantasy show "Game of Thrones" is among the items taken according to Entertainment Weekly magazine.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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US lacks strategy as North Korea makes missile progress

The Trump administration appears to lack a strategy for dealing with the growing threat of North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities.

Missile experts belive last week's launch proves North Korea can build a missile which could reach the continental United States, but they are still working on delivering a weapon.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US begins to scale back diplomatic presence in Russia

The US has begun removing furniture and equipment from diplomatic properties in Moscow following a Kremlin order to slash American presence in Russia.

President Vladimir Putin ordered the US to cut 755 embassy staff in response to a new round of Russian sanctions approved by Congress last week.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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African Union Sends Observer Mission to Kenya

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The African Union has dispatched its electoral observer mission to Kenya on the request of the Kenyan government and its electoral commission.


The AU is keen to ensure that Kenya holds peaceful, credible elections as people head to the polls next Tuesday.


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa....


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Malema Racism Comments Sparks Outrage.

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In South Africa, Julius Malema- leader of the opposition party The Economic Freedom Fighters' comments after he attacked the indian community for racism is causing controversy.

 Malema is reported to have accused the Indian community in KwaZulu-Natal, for mistreating South Africans.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Mr Malema's comments have been criticized by several opposition groups in South Africa as segregatory.

Over the weekend, Malema charged at the Indian Community living in KwaZulu-Natal province saying they are cruel and under pay South African workers.

Malema was speaking at The EFF's fourth anniversary.

Malema demanded  for a minimum wage saying the mistreatment of South Africans must end.

His party, the EFF is backing Malema and condemned the exploitation of Africans suffer in the hands of Indians.

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Police Arrests 42 Men for Homosexuality

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Police in Nigeria have arrested 42 men in the commercial city of Lagos for alleged homosexuality. However activists suggest LGBTQ rights should be upheld in Africa's most populous country.

Sophia Adengo reports:


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Five aid groups saving migrants in Mediterranean refuse to sign up to Italy's code of conduct

Five aid groups rescuing migrants in the mediterranean have refused to sign up to a code of conduct set out by Italy.

The rules include a ban on sending out light signals to help migrants and an end to helping transfer migrants onto other vessels.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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Rudd to warn internet companies to take action over extremist content


British Home Secretary Amber Rudd is due to tell social media giants such as Facebook, Twitter and Microsoft that new laws could be introduced to try to prevent the hosting of extremist online content.    

Ms Rudd is visiting Silicon Valley in the US as the British government demands action in the wake of a series of terrorist attacks.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Trial for Nearly 500 Starts in Turkey

Nearly 500 people arrested in the wake of last year's attempted coup in Turkey are set to stand trial.

The hearings beginning later on Tuesday are taking place in a specially built courtroom to fit the mass number of defendants. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Record number of Germans have foreign roots

The number of people living in Germany with a foreign background rose eight and a half percent last year to a record eighteen point six million people.

The increase is largely due to the influx of refugees over the past two years.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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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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