Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Top White House aide underscores U.S. stance on Climate Change Agreement

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A top White House advisor official has underscored President Donald
Trump's commitment to withdraw from the Climate Change Agreement -
unless the terms are renegotiated for a better deal for the US.

This comes after a Wall Street Journal report over the weekend that
the US planned to remain in the pact, 'under the right conditions.'

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has more from UN headquarters in New York.

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Monday, September 18, 2017

Hurricane Maria gathers strength

Hurricane Maria is now a category 4 storm, with winds of over 130 miles per hour / 215 kilometers per hour.

The particularly bad storm season has become a focus for U.S. President Donald Trump, who is posting on social media about his hurricane conference calls in the hours before his debut at the United Nations General Assembly.

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

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Facebook Hands over Data on Russian Ads to Special Counsel

Facebook has given special counsel Robert Mueller detailed information about Russian advertising purchases on its platform.
Mueller is investigating possible Russian connections to the Trump campaign and influence on the election.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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US Navy fires 2 commanders after accidents

An admiral and a captain have been fired after a pair of deadly accidents involving U.S. Navy ships in Asian waters.

In June, 7 sailors died when the U.S.S. Fitzgerald hit a container ship off Japan.
In September, 10 sailors died when the U.S.S. John McCain hit an oil tanker near Singapore.

Our U.S. corrrespondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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"You'll see..." Pres. Trump on Iran nuclear deal


The U.S. will pay a high price if it walks away from the Iran nuclear deal, promised Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to CNN.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he believes that Iran may be holding to the letter of the Joint Protocol, but not the spirit.

Ahead of talks with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump was non-committal to reporters:

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Ahead of talks with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump was much more confident about forging peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.

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Trump criticizes UN "bureaucracy and mismanagement"

US President Donald Trump has criticized the United Nations for failing to reach its full potential.

Mr Trump was speaking ahead of his highly anticipated debut at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.

Steve Mort reports from New York.

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Trump Calls For an End to UN "Bureaucracy and Mismanagement"

Donald Trump has arrived at the United Nations General Assembly, urging an end to what he called the "bureaucracy and mismanagement".

The U.S. President also praised the reform work of the new UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

Accompanying the US President, US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley emphasized that her focus with Guterres was on reform and not on budget cuts.

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As be began meetings with world leaders, President Trump laid out some of his concerns...

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Hurricane Maria intensifies to Category 3 as Caribbean braces itself once again

Hurricane Maria has intensified to a Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and gusts of 150 mph.

Carribean islands already battered by hurricane Irma are now bracing themselves for more damage.

Kate Fisher reports

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Eighty arrests in St. Louis protests over police killing

Eighty people have been arrested, during a a third night of protests in St. Louis over the acquittal of a white police officer in the shooting death of a black man.

An audio recording of the killing showed the officer saying, in vulgar terms, that he was going to shoot the suspect -- before he fired five shots into his car, hitting him each time.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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UK PM Theresa May meets Canadian PM on Post-Brexit Trade


UK Prime Minister Theresa May is in Canada to meet with the country's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.


The two have been discussing a number of global issues, but top of the agenda were post-brexit trade talks.


The EU and Canada are about to sign a new trade deal, called Ceta (Seat-ah) which will remove 98% of import duties and the UK Prime Minister is hoping to use the model as a blue print for a deal after the UK leaves the EU in 2019.


The Canadian Prime Minister gave assurances to Mrs May over trade relations



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RYANAIR: CANCELLATIONS TO COST MILLIONS IN COMPENSATION

Budget airline Ryanair says it may have to pay out 20 million euros in compensation after cancelling thousands of flights.

The firm admits it has 'messed up' over the planning of pilot holidays - leading to a pilot shortage.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US Conducts Drills with South Korea, as World Leaders Gather

The US military has been conducting continuing military drills with South Korea as tensions remain high over North Korea.

President Trump and the US Ambassador to the United Nations are gathering with world leaders for the UN General Assembly.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Indian government tells Supreme Court that Rohingyas pose "security threat"

India's government has told the Supreme Court that some Rohingya refugees in India have links to the so-called Islamic State.

A case is going through the Indian Supreme Court to challenge the government's plans to deport tens of thousands of Rohingyas, who fled Myanmar because of persecution.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Wayne Rooney Driving Ban

The footballer Wayne Rooney has been banned from driving for two years and ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid work for drink-driving offences.


He was charged at 2am on 1st September after being stopped by police while driving a car belonging to a woman he'd met at a bar.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Two Men Questioned Over London Tube Attack

Police in the UK continue to question two suspects over the bomb placed on a London tube train on Friday.


It is being reported that one of the suspects is 21 year old Yahya Faroukh.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Spanish police seize Catalan referendum promotional pamphlets

Police in Spain have seized a pile of 1 point 3 million pamphlets Catalan's independence movement are using to drum up support.

The Spanish constitutional court has banned Catalonia's independence referendum which the regional government is holding on October the 1st.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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10 EU countries back plan to tax digital giants

EU finance ministers from 10 countries have backed a plan to crack down on digital giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook - by taxing them on their revenue instead of profits.
Tech multinationals currently often declare their profits in low-tax countries - leading many to say they aren't paying enough.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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BURUNDI KILLINGS INVESTIGATION

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The Democratic Republic of Congo says it has opened an investigation into the killing of dozens of Burundian Refugees by its Security forces.

The Congolese soldiers allegedly fired indiscriminately at Burundian refugee protestors leaving at least 36 dead in the Eastern South Kivu province.

Our reporter Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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SOUTH SUDAN WOMEN SEXUALLY ABUSED

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A new report by Amnesty International claims thousands of women fleeing the conflict in South Sudan are being sexually abused by both government troops and opposition forces.

The July report suggests the women are being gang raped by armed men who use sticks and knives to sexually assault them.

Our correspondent Hillary Ayesiga reports from Kampala

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Australian defence minister in the US this week

Australia's Defence Minister Marise Payne is expected to discuss Australia's role in the war in Afghanistan during a visit to the US this week.
Senator Payne will have talks with senior Trump administration members including US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis during her visit.
Arthur Stevens has more

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