Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Pres. Trump supports latest health care reform efforts

U.S. President Donald Trump is encouraging Republicans to join together and get the latest legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the legislation nicknamed "ObamaCare."

Senator Rand Paul has made his opposition clear, he will not support the legislation, putting its passage in question.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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World reacts to Trump's first UN speech

US President Donald Trump's first speech at the United Nations General
Assembly has prompted a wildly mixed response from international
governments.

He threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea, and labelled Iran a
"murderous regime", garnering him both harsh criticism and high
praise.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Iran's President to respond to Trump attack

[Editors Rouhani speaks roughly 16/17GMT]

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will address the United Nations
General Assembly later on Wednesday following harsh criticism from US
President Donald Trump.

President Trump called the nuclear deal with Iran "an embarrassment"
amid growing calls from the US administration to pull out of the
agreement.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp agree to merger

India's Tata Steel and German manufacturer Thyssenkrupp (PR. TISSEN-KROOP) have signed an initial agreement to merge their European steel businesses.

The tie-up is expected to result in thousands of job losses.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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May reportedly to offer $27 billion to EU to settle "divorce bill"

British Prime Minister Theresa May is reportedly preparing to offer the European Union 27 billion dollars (22.5 billion euros) in budget contributions until 2020 in a speech on Friday.

It comes after she has reportedly made peace with British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson who laid out his vision for Brexit in an article which was widely seen as a challenge to Theresa May's authority.  

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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More Arrests Over London Tube Attack


Two more arrests have been made over the London Tube terror attack which took place on Friday.


It brings the total number of people being questioned by police to five.


An improvised device was partially exploded on a train carriage at Parsons Green Station during the morning rush hour.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports



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Trump's UN speech “remarkable”, stance on Iran “very worrying” - Moscow

Moscow has called US President's speech at the United Nations "remarkable" but perceives his stance on Iran as "very worrying". Russia's Foreign Minister attending the UN General Assembly underway in New York hinted diplomatic "tit for tat" with Washington could end soon. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Police raid Catalan government offices

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in Barcelona to protest against police raids aimed at preventing a referendum on independence being held next weekend. 
On Wednesday morning, police arrested 12 people including the regional economy minister in searches of government offices. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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World War One German submarine found off Belgian coast

Belgian authorities have identified a shipwreck found in the North Sea as a German submarine which sank in the first world war.

It's believed the vessel is still in a good condition and that 23 bodies might be inside.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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Melania Trump Threatens Legal Action Against Croatian Language School

It's a legal victory for Melania Trump—now that a Croatian language school has taken down billboards using her image. 

The US First Lady threatened to take legal action—but before any lawsuit was filed the billboards disappeared.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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German officials say no signs of election hacking

Government officials in Germany say they have seen no unusual cyber activity ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election.

Hackers targeted recent campaigns in France and the United States, releasing high-profile leaks in the run up to those votes.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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India looks at plan to boost economic growth

The Indian finance minister has met with top officials to discuss concerns about slowing economic growth in the country.

There are expectations that the government may soon announce a series of measures to boost growth and create jobs.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Trump hits back after being mocked at the Emmys

US President, Donald Trump, has hit back after being mocked at Hollywood's biggest TV Awards show.

He said it was "sad" that The Emmys had such low ratings.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Powerful Quake Hits Mexico

Puerto Rico braced for significant losses

The governor of Puerto Ric is warning of significant losses to infrastructure as Hurricane Maria bears down.

The winds of the category five storm strengthened to 165 miles per hour / 265 kilometerse per hour.

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

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THIRD ARREST OVER LONDON TUBE BOMB

British police have made a third arrest over an explosion on a London tube train on Friday.

The improvised explosive device left 30 people injured at Parsons Green station.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UN chief, Macron highlight Rohingya crisis at UN General Assembly debates

As United Nations investigators start collecting testimony from Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar, world leaders at the UN General Assembly debates are calling for an end to their persecution. 


Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan on the latest in the emerging humanitarian crisis in Asia, and the reactions from speakers at the high-level UN summit. 


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Senate Republicans try to repeal health care bill again

U.S. Senate Republicans are making one last effort to repeal the legislation nicknamed Obamacare - the Affordable Care Act.

U.S. President Donald Trump promised to get rid of the legislation as a top priority, but earlier, key Republicans rebelled and the vote failed.

Support again appears to be less than enthusiastic, as noted by the political rivals, Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer.

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell knows he only has a few weeks to try to achieve this legislative goal for the president.

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"We'll see" on North Korea - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump moderated his rhetoric a little upon leaving the United Nations, saying "we'll see" if he needs to follow through on threats to utterly destroy North Korea.

In his debut speech to the 72nd annual gathering of world leaders, the American President named the country a rogue nation and repeated that denuclearization is the only possible out come.

Departing the building in Turtle Bay, President Trump focused more on his hopes that he doesn't have to carry out his threats.

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Trump Prepared to Take Further Steps re Venezuela


US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly he is prepared to take further steps against the Venezuelan government if there is no change in the South American country's polices. 
Trump called for the full restoration of democracy in Venezuela. 

Our Correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas. 



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