Wednesday, August 23, 2017

UN panel denounces US government for failing to reject racist violence

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A panel of United Nations experts have denounced the US government for
failure to "unequivocally reject and condemn" racist violence.

This in reference to US President Donald Trump's controversial claim
that both sides were to blame after a rally of white supremacists in
Charlottesville, Virginia turned deadly.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Pakistan rejects US criticism over its role in Afghanistan

US- Pakistan relations have taken a nosedive, over President Trump's recent unveiling of his strategy for Afghanistan- in which he singled out Pakistan for harboring terrorists.

Pakistan has rejected Washington's fresh criticism over its fight against terror, insisting it will not be America's scapegoat for the US military's failures in Afghanistan.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Kushner snubbed by Egyptian foreign minister

Egypt's foreign minister has called off a scheduled meeting with White House adviser Jared Kushner after the United States decided to withold millions of dollars in aid.

But the Egyptian president's office said a meeting with the US delegation would go ahead as planned later on Wednesday.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Prominent Russian theatre director put under house arrest in fraud case

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A court in Moscow has ruled on Wednesday that Russian theatre director Kirill Serebrennikov should be placed under house arrest until he goes on trial for embezzlement. His arrest has sent shockwaves through the art world and his supporters say it amounts to a government crackdown on the arts.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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May: No European court role in the UK after Brexit

The British government is expected to tell EU negotiators next week the European Court of Justice will no "direct jurisdiction" in the UK after Brexit.

A new Downing Street policy paper suggests it's "neither necessary nor appropriate" for the ECJ to continue to have a role.

Critics say the wording leaves open the possibility the court may still exert influence after the UK leaves the bloc.

But British Prime Minister Teresa May dismisses that claim.

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Former top US intelligence officer openly questions Trump's mental fitness for office

President Donald Trump's mental stability is now being openly questioned by a former US Director of National Intelligence who served every  President from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama.


James Clapper says a rambling, angry speech by President Trump in Arizona on Tuesday night raises fundamental questions about his fitness for office.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump blames media for Charlottesville controversy

US President Donald Trump has blamed the media for the controversy over his response to a white supremacist rally in Virginia.

At a rally in Phoenix, Mr Trump told supporters the media was misrepresenting his words.

His initial statement on the violence in Charlottesville was criticized after he blamed "many sides" for the trouble.

But in a campaign style rally on Tuesday night, Trump attacked the media as dishonest.

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B/A: Police used tear gas after protests outside President Trump's rally turned violent.
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US Navy fires seventh fleet commandar

The US Navy has dismissed its commander of the seventh fleet following several collisions involving warships in Asia. 

Ten sailors are feared dead after the USS John S McCain hit an oil tanker off the coast of Singapore this week.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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ROONEY RETIRES FROM ENGLAND DUTY

Wayne Rooney has announced his retirement from international football.

The Everton striker says it's 'time to bow out' from England duty.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK MP SUGGESTS WOMEN-ONLY TRAIN CARRIAGES

A British MP is urging the Government to look into introducing womeon-only train carriages on public transport.


It comes after figures showed an increase in reports of sexual offences on public transport, however the calls to introduce women-only carriages has come under criticism from other groups.


As our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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UK gov: No 'direct jurisdiction' for ECJ after Brexit

The British government is set to tell EU negotiators the European Court of Justice will no "direct jurisdiction" in the UK after Brexit.

A new Downing Street policy paper suggests it's "neither necessary nor appropriate" for the ECJ to continue to have a role.

But critics say the wording leaves open the possibility the court may still exert influence.

Steve Mort reports from London.

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Theme park ride shakeup in Queensland following last year's Dreamworld deaths

In Australia's Queensland, theme park owners and show ride operators will now face some of the toughest penalties in the country for flouting safety rules under proposed industrial manslaughter laws.
This follows last year's Dreamworld disaster in which four people died when the ageing Thunder River Rapids ride malfunctioned.
Arthur Stevens has more

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EU officials say Britain must come forward with concrete plan for Brexit bill

EU officials say Britain must come forward with a concrete proposal on how to calculate its EU exit bill by next week - or talks will come to a grinding halt. 
EU and UK negotiators are set to start a fresh round of discussions on Monday.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.  
 

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ANGOLA ELECTIONS

Intro;

Voting centres have opened across Angola as people cast ballots to elect lawmakers, a process that by law will result in the picking of a new president.

The Wednesday election marks the end of President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos's 38-year reign.

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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Remains Found off Danish Coast Identified as Missing Journalist

Remains found off the Danish coast have been identified as missing Swedish journalist Kim Wall.

With the suspect being a submarine inventor, her bizarre murder and the mystery surrounding it is getting international attention.

As our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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HARRY CRITICISES PAPARAZZI OVER DIANA DEATH

Britain's Prince Harry has criticised photographers he says took pictures of his mother dying in a car in Paris after the crash which killed her 20 years ago.

He's been giving a series of interviews to mark the anniversary of the death of Princess Diana on 31st August 1997.

Prince Harry says he was 'very glad' he joined the funeral cortege for his mother, in front of vast crowds in London.

But he has strong words for the paparazzi photographers who followed Diana's car into a tunnel in Paris.

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Israel's Netanyahu in Russia to discuss Syria with Putin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Russia to discuss Syria with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Israel is concerned about the increasing Iranian military influence in that country and the growing presence of Lebanese militia Hezbollah. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Air Berlin’s creditors meet to decide airline’s future

Air Berlin's creditors are meeting Wednesday to discuss the future of the low-cost German airline who filed for insolvency last week.

The country's largest carrier Lufthansa appears poised to snap up most of Air Berlin's assets while competitors have complained they've been given an unfair advantage.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin 

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US President Donald Trump delivers blistering attack on critics at rally in Arizona


Donald Trump delivered a blistering attack on his critics during a campaign-style rally in Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday.

The wide-ranging and at times rambling speech covered everything from the US media to the NAFTA trade deal.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson was listening in:

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India floats $5 billion tender for 234 naval helicopters

With an eye on boosting its indigenous defence production and shoring up its defence capabilities, the Indian government has expressed interest to buy over 200 military helicopters.

The companies that bid for this contract will have to tie up with Indian partners to produce locally.

India is the world's largest defence importer.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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