Tuesday, September 26, 2017

"No further conditions" for Greece after bailout ends in 2018 says EU

The European Union says there will be no further conditions on Greece after it exits its bailout program.

It comes as a senior EU official met with the Greek finance minister in Athens - both are calling for a clean exit which should happen in August 2018.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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MAY AND TUSK MEET IN LONDON

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting European Council President Donald Tusk in London - hoping to kick-start progress towards trade talks.

The discussions at Downing Street come after Mrs May set out plans for a two year transition period after Britain leaves the EU.

She will hope to convince Donald Tusk enough progress is being made in Brexit talks in Brussels to start trade discussions after a crucial European Council meeting in October.

Shadow Brexit Minister - Labour's Kier Starmer - says a transition might need to be longer than two years.

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Moscow denies it killed civilians in air strikes on Syria's Idlib province

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The Russian Defence Ministry has denied allegations that its air strikes had killed civilians in Syria's Idlib province.  Moscow insists that it had only bombed Islamist militants in the area in the past few days.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Alleged ISIS recruiter goes on trial in Germany

A man alleged to be one of ISIS's leading figures in Germany goes on trial today on charges of supporting a foreign terrorist organization.

Authorities say the Iraqi national and his four codefendants recruited people to fight in Syria.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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India appoints economic advisory council to help revive growth

India's government has formed a new economic advisory council, as it looks for ways to try to boost slowing economic growth.

The council will be led by a Cambridge-educated economist Bibek Debroy.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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GOP healthcare bill 'doomed' after 3rd Republican senator rejects proposal


A third Republican U.S. senator has rejected the latest GOP healthcare plan, effectively killing its chances of replacing the Affordable Care Act.

As it stands Republicans can't generate the 50 votes needed to pass the proposal in congress

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese...

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Pentagon warns North Korea over escalation of crisis

The Pentagon says North Korea needs to end its provocative actions in the Korean Peninsula, or else President Trump will be presented with military options to strike Pyongyang.


The move comes after the North Korean Foreign Minister said President Trump's latest threats amounted to a "declaration of war".


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Monday, September 25, 2017

Myanmar army discover more bodies; UN workers see cases of sexual violence

Medical workers attending to Rohingya Muslims who have fled Myanmar are reporting injuries consistent with violent sexual attacks.

At the same time came news that Myanmar's army had unearthed 17 more bodies of Hindu villagers believed killed by Muslim insurgents.

The violence on both sides point to the complexities of the crisis.

Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports. 

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Venezuela Reels Against US Travel Ban

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The Venezuelan government has rejected President Trump's latest travel restrictions, which include Venezuela. 

The Foreign Ministry says the new measures  are simply one more attempt by the Trump administration to force regime change in Venezuela. 

CGTN's Juan Carlos lamas has more from Caracas

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Trump staffers should use government email

White House staffers have been repeatedly instructed to only use government email for official business.

Jared Kushner's attorney confirmed his client did set up a private email address and send some messages concerning government business using that email.

During the 2016 election, then candidate Donald Trump said Hillary Clinton should be locked up for her use of a private email server.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Jared barely used the account.

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US hopes for unified Iraq as Kurds vote


The White House is hoping Iraq remains unified, as Kurdistan holds a non-binding referedum on independence.

The vote has been roundly condemned, but Kurdish leaders are hoping that a "yes" vote will mean they have the mandate to begin negotiations with Baghdad.

The Trump administration has issued multiple statements on their opposition to the referendum, with press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders focused on unity.

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President's messages are supportive on anthem

The White House is trying to insist that American President Donald Trump is trying to send supportive and positive messages that Americans should honor their flag, as Donald Trump continues his tweet storm, now in its third day.

U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at professional athletes, using foul language and calling for the owners of sports teams to fire them.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says everyone is missing the point.

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the president doesn't have a problem with the first amendment (guaranteeing freedom of speech)

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders doesn't think the ongoing controversy is taking away from the president's agenda.

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"Absurd" claim that US declared war on North Korea

The White House is dismissing the claim that U.S. President Donald Trump may have declared war on North Korea as absurd.

Earlier, North Korea's Foreign Minister told reporters outside the United Nations that the American president's threats were a declaration of war.

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

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders responded to the North Korean foreign minister's suggestion that Pyongyang might try to attack an US military plane.

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White House: "Absurd" for North Korea to accuse Trump of declaration of war

The White House says it's "absurd" for North Korea to claim that President Trump has declared war on Pyongyang over the country's nuclear program.


North Korea's foreign minister made the claim in New York on Monday.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Russia dismissed US claims of Syria strike

Anthony Weiner sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for sending illicit material to minor

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Controversial former New York policitian Anthony Weiner has been
sentenced to nearly 2 years in prison for sending illicit messages and
pictures to a minor.

Weiner's estranged wife, Huma Abedin, served as Hillary Clinton's top
aide - drawing controversy to the democratic presidential candidate in
the latter part of 2016.

Our New York correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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NK foreign Minister accuses Trump of a "declaration of war"

North Korea's foreign minister says President Trump's threat to destroy his country is a "declaration of war".

In a highly unusual press appearance, in New York, he said North Korea now has the right to shoot down US Air Force jets holding exercises in the region.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Search Operations Continue in Quake-Hit Mexico City

North Korean FM says Pres. Trump has declared war

North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has told reporters outside the United Nations that U.S. President Donald Trump has declared war on his country.

At the UN General Assembly, the foreign minister said that the firing of rockets at the American mainland was inevitable.

U.S. President Donald Trump replied by posting on social media, "Just heard Foreign Minister of North Korea speak at U.N. If he echoes thoughts of Little Rocket Man, they won't be around much longer!"

Foreign Minister RI spoke in Korean and a translator was provided.

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Disgraced NY Congressman Anthony Weiner faces jail over sexting

The disgraced American Congressman Anthony Weiner has been sentenced to 21 months in jail after being convicted of exchanging sexually explicit text messages with an underage girl.

Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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