Tuesday, September 5, 2017

South Korea: North Moving ICBM

South Korea's intelligence officials have reportedly spotted an intercontinental ballistic missile being moved on the ground in North Korea. 

The report comes as the US and South Korea have agreed to closer coordination on deterrence measures against the North, through their foreign and defense ministries.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Increased US military sales to Japan, South Korea - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has posted on social media that he's allowing increased military sales to Japan and South Korea.

The announcement comes as the South Korean defence ministry issues statements that it believes North Korea is preparing for another missile launch.

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

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UN Food Agencies Advocate for More Help for Ethiopia

Directors of three United Nations food agencies have visited Ethiopia to analyse the drought situation in the country. 


They've vowed to advocate for more international assistance to the 8.5 million people currently in need of urgent food assistance. 


Ethiopia is now suffering from its third consecutive drought.


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:


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SERVING UK ARMY MEMBERS ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF NAZI TERROR PLOT

Britain's Ministry of Defence has confirmed alleged members of a banned neo-Nazi group arrested on suspicion of terror offences are serving members of the army.

They're accused of being members of a far-right organisation called National Action.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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PM Modi lands in Myanmar for first official state visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Myanmar for a three day bilateral visit. He will hold talks with Aung San Suu Kyi on September 6. 

The two nations are expected to expand their cooperation in the fields of maritime and infrastructure security.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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REPORT: AZERBAIJAN SLUSH FUND USED TO INFLUENCE POLITICIANS

A secret slush fund run by Azerbaijan's ruling class paid off European politicians and was used to buy luxury goods, according to an investigation.

The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP)says $2.8bn was channelled through four UK-based companies.

From London, Olly Barratt reports.

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Vladimir Putin calls further North Korea sanctions useless

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that imposing further sanctions on North Korea would be 'useless'.  This comes after the US said it would seek a new UN resolution on tougher sanctions following North Korea's latest test of a nuclear bomb on Sunday.  Vladimir Putin said that ramping up 'military hysteria' could lead to global catastrophe.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Top European court rules employers can't read staff email

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that man whose employer read the personal emails he sent using a work account did have his right to a private life breached.
The Romanian complainant won his appeal after the court had initially found in favour of his employer.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 

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UN: Burundi Committed Crimes Against Humanity

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The United Nations have accused Burundi's government of crimes against Humanity.

UN investigators say most of the crimes were committed by Burundian state agents or individuals under their control and are calling upon the International Criminal Court to open a case.

Our correspondent Michael Baleke has that report…

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Court rejects Russian theatre director bid for bail

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A court in Moscow has rejected theatre director Krill Serebrennikov's bid for release on bail.  He was detained in August and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted on fraud charges.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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European Commissioner Wonders if Now if the Time to Create Centralized Intelligence Agency

The European Commission's Home Affairs Commissioner says it may be the time to build a European intelligence system.

The comes as Europe continues to see sporadic IS or IS inspired terror attacks—and amid calls for Europe's intelligence agencies to share info with each other. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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High risk of severe Bushfire for Australia this summer

Most of Australia's east coast and parts of South Australia are at high risk of bushfire, after one of the warmest, driest winters on record.
Populated areas of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have been marked "red" in the 2017 Southern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Australia's marriage equality postal survey challenged in High Court

The Australian Greens say they will seek to bring on a federal parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage "by hook or by crook" before the end of the year.
The minor party intends negotiating with Liberal senator Dean Smith on his private bill which emerged with consensus support from a Senate inquiry.
Arthur Stevens has more

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US & South Korea agree to use "all means at their disposal" to apply pressure on North Korea

The White House says President Trump and South Korea's president have agreed to use all means at their disposal to apply maximum pressure against North Korea after its latest nuclear test.  
The phone call comes after a difficult few days in relations between the two allies.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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PM Modi meets Xi Jinping after the Doklam deescalation

For the first time since India and China withdrew troops from the Doklam region, PM Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Xiamen.

The two are believed to have discussed confidence building measures.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Monday, September 4, 2017

UK PR FIRM SANCTIONED OVER SOUTH AFRICA CONTRACT

A British PR firm has been thrown out of the PRCA industry body over a campaign run in South Africa which critics say fuelled racial tension.

Bell Pottinger’s chief executive James Henderson had already confirmed his resignation over the controversy but the PRCA have handed the firm the strongest sanction available.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US says North Korea "begging for war"

The United States ambassador to the United Nations says North Korea's
continued nuclear and missile testing suggests it is "begging for
war".

Nikki Haley told the UN Security Council the US was not looking for
war but it was ready to defend it allies.

America is proposing more UN sanctions against Pyongyang following its
sixth nuclear test.

Nikki Haley said the 15-member Security Council must act together.

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Nikki Haley warned about the threat of North Korea's leader.

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UN members urge fresh North Korea sanctions

The United States has asked the United Nations Security Council to
consider fresh sanctions against North Korea.

The US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley called for the "strongest
possible measures" against Pyongyang following its sixth nuclear test.

However China and Russia said dialogue was needed rather than more
sanctions to persuade the country to stop its nuclear and ballistic
missile tests.

The Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman briefed the Security
Council and expressed his concern at the latest nuclear test.

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The Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman told the Council a new UN
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UN official urges Myanmar’s leadership to protect Rohingya

The United Nations special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar has
urged the country's de-facto leader to "step in" and ease tensions in
the Rakhine region.

The violence has prompted an estimated 87,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee
into neighboring Bangladesh according to the latest UN figures.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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UK PR FIRM TO FIND OUT FATE OVER 'RACIALLY DIVISIVE' CAMPAIGN

A British PR firm is due to find out later (0000BST) what sanction it will face over a campaign run in South Africa which critics say fuelled racial tension.

Bell Pottinger's chief executive James Henderson confirmed his resignation over the controversy on Monday.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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