Thursday, August 17, 2017

Five Russian athletes suspended for doping

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The Russian Athletics Federation has disqualified five Russian athletes for doping.  It comes after 19 Russian athletes have competed at the world championships in London in early August as neutral. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Ex-German chancellor’s Schroeder’s Russia ties become campaign issue

Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is planning to join the board of Russia's largest oil producer, amid questions about whether the move hurts his old political party's upcoming election chances.

Schroeder has maintained close ties with Russia since his time in office and his likely new employer is currently subject to Western sanctions. 

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Australian senator Pauline Hanson slammed for tasteless senate burqa stunt

Australian senator Pauline Hanson entered the Senate in Canberra wearing a burqa in a stunt ahead of debate on banning full-face coverings in public, which has drawn a stinging rebuke, and unity in Government and Opposition senators as they condemned the stunt.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Australia's One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson slammed for burqa stunt in senate

It's not often that Australia's Attorney-General Senator George Brandis draws unity between his side of the senate and the opposition party, but on Thrsday afternoon he did just that after cross-bench senator One Nation's Pauline Hanson walked into the chamber wearing a burqa.
The stunt drew gasps and angry calls from both sides of the chamber before senator Brandis rose to address the issue.

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India plans a fully electric fleet for its ministers and bureaucrats

The Indian government is about to float a global tender to buy 10,000 battery-powered cars. In the first phase, the government intends to purchase 1,000 four-door electric vehicles in the next six months.

India is the third largest oil guzzler in the world and has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by 35% by the year 2030.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Silicon Valley Takes Action Against Hate Speech

Silicon Valley is taking action against hate speech, in reaction to the weekend rally in Charlottesville, where a 32 year old woman was killed and many people were injured. 

Those taking action include Twitter and Facebook, web hosting sites, and Airbnb. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Hope Hicks promoted within Trump Administration

Hope Hicks is taking on a new title, interim communications director for the White House.

Previously, Sean Spicer and Anthony Scaramucci held the roles for months, and then about 10 days respectively.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US gives Kashmiri group terrorist designation

The U.S. State Department has announced Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Kashmir's oldest militant group, is now a designated terrorist group.

The designation freezes any American based assets of the group, and bans U.S. citizens from doing business with them.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert adds, action notifies the U.S. public and the international community that HM is a terrorist organization. 

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Colombia declares conflict over as last Farc weapons removed by UN

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United Nations officials have removed the final haul of weapons held
by Colombia's former Farc rebels.

The UN has said in the past year 7,000 troops have disbanded from Farc
with plans to reintegrate into society.

UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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China issues riposte to US criticism RE religious freedom

China has reacted to US criticism of its record on religious freedom, saying the US should look after its own affairs.

This comes after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said China jails thousands of people for their religious beliefs.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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North Korea to top US-Japan meeting

North Korea is expected to top the agenda for the U.S. Japan two-plus-two meetings between the defence and foreign ministers.

In Chile, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said there some indications of progress with dealing with North Korea's provocations, but all options remain on the table.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert:

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U.S. State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert says the goals of dealing with North Korea remain unchanged.

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UN chief urges diplomacy to counter North Korea

The United Nations Secretary-General has urged for calm over tensions
between the US and North Korea, saying it is time to "dial down
rhetoric and dial up diplomacy".

Antonio Guterres was speaking following an escalation in threats
issued by the two countries' leaders.

The UN Secretary-General said the trend of harsh words risked leading
to violence.

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Trump disbands business councils over CEO resignations

US President Donald Trump has disbanded two business advisory
councils, after multiple CEOs quit in protest to his remarks over the
violence in Charlottesville.

He is ending both his Manufacturing Council and his Strategy and Policy Forum.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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VP Pence stands by Pres. Trump as criticism mounts

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says he continues to support U.S. President Donald Trump, as criticism continues to mount, most pointedly, a rare critical statement from two former presidents, both Bush father and son.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the end of his manufacturing councils, as top executives continue to resign from the panels, citing their discomfort with the president's statements.

In Santiago, Chile, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was pointedly asked about Donald Trump and his response to the tragic violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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US, China militaries sign communications deal to reduce miscalculation risk

The United States and China militaries have signed a deal to improve communication between their militaries. 


That agreement adopted in Beijing aims to reduce the chances of miscalculations in US-China military dealings. 


Our US correspondent Liling Tan has the details.


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George HW and George W Bush condemn antisemitism and racism

President's George HW and George W Bush have released a statement condemning anti-semitism and racial bigotry in the wake of the Charlottesville violence.

US President Donald Trump has come under heavy criticism for his comments blaming both sides for the violent clashes, in which one woman was killed and dozens more injured.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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"Make it happen" - calls to counter injustice at memorial service

The mother of Heather Heyer - the young woman killed when a car slammed into a group of counter-protestors in Charlottesville, Virginia - is urging Americans to speak up about injustice, just as her daughter would have.

In a rare critical statement from former presidents, the Bushes have said that America must always reject racial bigotry.

Politicians and analysts have noted that it appears President Trump is somehow trying to normalize or legitimize the grievances of the neo-nazis, neo-Confederates, and white supremacists.

Susan Bro, the mother of Heather Heyer, wants her daughter's legacy of standing up and participating peacefully but pointedly,  to live on.

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"Forgive each other" Father on daughter Heather Heyer

Heather Heyer is being remembered at a memorial service in Charlottesville, Virginia.

She died when a car slammed into a group of counter-protestors.

U.S. President Donald Trump has posted on social media, that she was a truly special young woman but he has not called Heather's parents.

His post comes as the criticism of how the American President has responded to the violence in Charlottesville continues to pile up, with former presidents' Bush issuing a joint statement saying all hatred must be rejected.

Teary-eyed Mark Heyer addressed his daughter's legacy during the service.

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Top Republican speaks out as KY rally planned

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rebuking U.S. President Donald Trump following his controversial press conference.

The top Republican is also saying the planned "alt-right"- that is, groups who espouse white supremacy and neo-nazi thinking- rally in Lexington, Kentucky is not welcome.

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

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Trump praises Kim for delaying attack & US/Japan conduct joint air manoeuvres

U.S. President Donald Trump has praised the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for delaying a decision on attacking the U.S. territory of Guam, which has eased an escalation in tension between the two countries.

Meanwhile Japanese jets have conducted air manoeuvres with U.S. bombers southwest of the Korean peninsula.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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