Tuesday, August 22, 2017

India's Supreme Court strikes down instant verbal divorce

In a landmark win for the rights of women, India's top court has ruled that the practice of instant verbal divorce or triple talaq is unconstitutional.

The Muslim women whose plea the Supreme Court was hearing have called this a vindication of their constitutional rights.  

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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US President vows to "fight to win" in Afghanistan, criticises Pakistan for "harbouring terror"


US President Donald Trump is vowing his country will "fight to win" in Afghanistan after 16 years of fighting.

President Trump made the comments during a major speech at a military base outside Washington DC on US strategy in the war-torn country and South Asia overall.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Second bomb was planned for Etihad flight from Sydney to Abu Dhabi

Australian police say they are working closely with Lebanese authorities on an investigation into an alleged plot to blow up a plane departing Sydney Airport but have refused to explain conflicting reports on how the conspiracy unfolded.
Arthur Stevens reports

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1 million bank employees on strike in India

Banking services in India have been hit with over 1 million employees of state run banks protesting today. The bank employees have called for a nation-wide strike.

India's 21 public sector banks control 75 per cent of the total business.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Russia appoints new diplomat to replace scandal-tainted US Ambassador

Russia appointed new U.S. ambassador to replace its former diplomatic envoy to the U.S. Sergey Kislyak, one of the central figures in the U.S. investigation into Russia's meddling in last year's American elections.
The appointment of Anatoly Antonov, who previously served as deputy Foreign Minister and deputy Defense Minister, comes amid heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington.
Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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US President criticises Pakistan for "harbouring criminals and terrorists" and calls on India to do more in Afghanistan


US President Donald Trump has criticised Pakistan for "harbouring criminals and terrorists", calling on the country to more to fight terror.

President Trump was speaking during an address outlining his administration's new strategy towards Afghanistan and the wider South Asia region:

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President Trump also named India as a strategic partner to the US in the region but called on the country to do more in Afghanistan:

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US President outlines new strategy for Afghanistan and says his country's nation-building days are "over"


US President Donald Trump says his country will no longer use a "time-based approach" to manage its military presence in Afghanistan.

President Trump was speaking during an address outlining his administration's new strategy towards the war-torn country and the wider South Asia region:

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President Trump also admitted that he had originally planned to pull US troops out, but then changed his mind over recent months:

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President Trump also announced a wider shift in US foreign policy, saying the days of so-called "nation-building" are finished:

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Monday, August 21, 2017

US Secret Service agents “overworked”

The Director of the USA's Secret Service says it can no longer pay the
hundreds of agents it needs.

Randolph "Tex" Alles said it's an ongoing issue because of increased
demands, including protecting President Donald Trump and his family.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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US cuts back visa services in Russia

The US has begun to scale back its visa services in Russia because of Moscow's orders to cut embassy staff.

The latest move in the diplomatic stand off between the two countries will hit Russian business travellers, tourists and students.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Beijing slams US probe into IP practices

Beijing has slammed the US government for launching an investigation into accusations that China was stealing American intellectual property, calling the probe "irresponsible."


The US announced the investigation Friday as part of a move to probe Chinese trade practices allegedly damaging American industry. 


Our US correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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US Navy announces worldwide operational pause

The US Navy has announced a worldwide "operational pause" as it conducts a review following the collision of the USS John S. McCain with an oil tanker off the coast of Singapore.

This was the second such incident in the span of three months.

The US Navy said Monday it will be reviewing safety and training procedures to prevent these types of events from occurring again.

Admiral Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, made the announcement.

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Robotics experts warn UN to ban engineering "killer robots"

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More than 100 robotics experts have called on the United Nations to
ban the engineering of so-called "killer robots".

The artificial intelligence leaders, including Tesla head Elon Musk,
are warning autonomous weaponry could lead to global instability.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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US and South Korea Start Joint Military Drills

The United States and South Korea are conducting annual military drills. 
North Korea has warned the drills will deepen tensions on the Korean Peninsula, saying they're like pouring fuel onto fire. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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10 US Sailors Missing as Damaged Ship Reaches Singapore

The US Navy destroyer the USS John S. McCain has arrived in Singapore after colliding with an oil tanker

The Singaporean coast guard is assisting the US navy is searching for ten missing US sailors.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Suspected Barcelona attacker shot dead by police

The suspected drive in the Barcelona attacks has been shot dead by police in the town of Subirats.

Authorities have been hunting for Younes Abouyaaqoub (Pron: Abu-yak-oob) since he used a van to kill 13 people and injure over one hundred on Thursday evening.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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US and South Korea conduct military drills despite objections

The United States and South Korea are pressing ahead with their annual
military drills despite strong objections from North Korea.

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have grown in recent weeks but
Pyongyang seems to have backed down from their threat to fire missiles
towards the U.S. territory of Guam.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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US prepares for total solar eclipse

The United States is preparing for a spectacular show in the sky as a total solar eclipse takes place.
The moon is set to pass in front of the sun, casting a deep shadow that will sweep over the nation from Oregon in the west to South Carolina in the east.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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BIG BEN FALLS SILENT

London's iconic Big Ben has chimed its final hourly bongs for four years.

Repairs to the tower at Parliament in the British capital are expected to last until 2021.

At mid-day local time (11GMT) a crowd gathered to hear the last chimes.

The Great Bell has been sounding on the hour in London for 157 years.

Reporter Natalie Powell is at Big Ben in London with more.

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Reporter Natalie Powell is at Big Ben in London - she says the chimes are being silenced for health and safety reasons.

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UPDATE: Police Say Terror Not Suspected in Marseille Incident

Police in the southern French city of Marseille say a man who plowed into two bus shelters did it deliberately—but the incident is not a terrorist attack.

One person is confirmed dead, a second is injured and the driver is in custody.  

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Sinn Fein calls for Northern Ireland talks to resume

Irish republican party Sinn Fein is calling for Northern Ireland power sharing talks to be resumed.

Northern Ireland has been without a devolved government since the beginning of this year.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from London 

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