Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Violent crime rate in the U.S. rises for second straight year

The violent crime rate in the United States has risen for the second
year in succession according to the FBI.

This was fueled by an increase of violent crimes in a number of major
cities with the homicide rate jumping by 8.6%.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Experts worry about North Korea confrontation

South Korean officials believe North Korea is bolstering its defences along it's eastern shore, following an exchange of rising rhetoric between Washington and Pyongyang.

The White House has dismissed as 'absurd' the North Korean foreign minister's statement that U.S. President Donald Trump had essentially declared war on his country in a tweet.

Robert Galluci was a U.S. special envoy to North Korea during the 1994 nuclear crisis and he now teaches at Georgetown University.

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Kim Joonn Hyung  is a former South Korean government official and now a professor at Hangdong Global University.

He says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is different than his father and potentially dangerous.

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The Washington Post reports that North Korean officials have been reaching out to analysts with Republican and conservative ties, trying to figure out U.S. President Donald Trump.

The newspaper reports, Americans have responded by asking what would bring them to the negotiating table, adding the North Koreans express their primary intent is to be accepted as a nuclear weapons power.

South Korean analyst Kim Joon Hyung says this is unacceptable.

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Congress Asks White House for Personal Emails and Messages

A US Congressional committee is requesting that White House officials reveal details of any use of personal emails or encrypted messaging services for official business.

It comes after Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner admitted using his personal email. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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US continues with diplomacy as North Korea bolsters its east coast defences

The US is continuing to use diplomacy to tackle the North Korea crisis according to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

Meanwhile the isolated regime has boosted defences on its east coast, in response to America flying war planes flying close to the country.

Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Pres. Trump to visit Puerto Rico

U.S. President Donald Trump is now promising he'll visit hurricane-damaged Puerto Rico.

The announcement comes as criticism has been rising that he's focused more on his social media posts about football than the American territory which has been badly damaged by a direct hit by a category 4 cyclone.

The international airport in San Juan is barely operating and food and clean water is in short supply following Hurricane Maria.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he might also visit the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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U.S. President Donald Trump indicates, it might be harder to respond quickly to Puerto Rico because supplies can't be trucked in.

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Speaker Ryan promises relief funds for Puerto Rico

Power remains out in much of the American territory of Puerto Rico as basic supplies and clean water are in short supply.

U.S. President Donald Trump has promised on social media that help is on the way, but one of the biggest problems is the international airport in San Juan is barely operating.

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan says there will be reconstruction funds for Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.

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Rights group urges UN-Myanmar abuses investigation

Human Rights Watch is calling on the United Nations to impose
sanctions and an arms embargo on Myanmar, accusing the government of
committing crimes against humanity.

Meanwhile, aid agencies say the number of Rohingya refugees in
neighboring Bangladesh has now risen to almost half a million.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Mattis: diplomatic track on North Korea still alive

America's defense secretary James Mattis says the US is still trying to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis in the Korean peninsula.


Speaking in India, General Mattis said efforts continue at the United Nations to seek alternatives to military action.


The White House has dismissed as "absurd" North Korean claims that President Trump has declared war on Pyongyang.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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US defence secretary Jim Mattis holds talks with Indian leaders

US defence secretary Jim Mattis has held talks with Indian leaders on a visit to New Delhi.

Mr Mattis is pledging to eradicate militant safe havens and work more closely with India on stabilising Afghanistan.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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STOKES ARRESTED BEFORE ASHES TOUR

England cricketer Ben Stokes has been arrested, just ahead of selection of the squad for the upcoming Ashes tour of Australia.

He's been ruled out of England's fourth one-day international against the West Indies on Wednesday as a result.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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TUSK: NOT ENOUGH PROGRESS ON BREXIT TALKS

European Council President Donald Tusk says there has not been enough progress in Brexit negotiations to move onto trade talks.

He's been meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May in Downing Street after she gave a speech in Italy last week calling for a two-year transition period as Britain leaves the EU.

She wants to persuade negotiators in Brussels to proceed to trade discussions despite a lack of agreement on a series of key issues.

While calling for further progress in Brexit talks, Donald Tusk says he believes Britain is moving in the right direction.

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Pres. Trump urges anthem rule for football players

U.S. President Donald Trump is demanding the National Football League require all players to stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem.

Professional athletes insist, they are trying to respectfully bring attention to issues the American president is not addressing.

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

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Vera Duckworth actress Liz Dawn dies

The British actress Liz Dawn who played Vera Duckworth in the soap opera "Coronation Street" for more than thirty years has died at the age of 77.    

The show said in a statement that Liz had been a wonderful actress and a true Coronation Street legend.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Former Australian PM opposed by sister and daughter in same sex marriage debate

Australia's former prime minister Tony Abbott is a major supporter of the "No" side of Australia's Same Sex Marriage debate, whilst his sister and daughter have come out firmly on the side of the "Yes" vote.
Arthur Stevens has more.

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New calls for a ban on tackling in youth rugby

A new analysis of sporting injuries in children who play rugby has prompted two academics to call for a ban on contact in the sport. 

Writing in the British Medical Journal, the academics say the government has a legal duty to protect children from injury and ensure their safety.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Sydney TV journo pleads guilty to child porn offences

A Sydney based television journalist has pleaded guilty to two child pornography charges after he negotiated a new set of facts with prosecutors.
Ben McCormack, a 43 year old journalist with the Nine Network's flagship A Current Affair was arrested in April and suspended by the network after his home and office were raided.
Arthur Stevens has more

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"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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