Thursday, September 28, 2017

German finance ministry up for grabs in coalition talks

Germany's finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble [VULF GONG SHOY BLA] has agreed to step down from his post of eight years and become the president of Germany's parliament.

The move is seen as a key step in the difficult process of forming a new and unusual three way governing coalition.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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'TEACH UK CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS HOW TO FLEE TERROR'

British police say children should be taught in schools how to respond if they're caught up in a terrorist attack.

The Metropolitan Police says advice in schools could potentially save lives.

It comes after a spate of terrorist attacks in 2017 in the UK - including at a pop concert in Manchester attended by many children.

Met Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Lucy D'Orsi is also warning children and adults alike to flee attacks, rather than try and film them with smartphones.

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RYANAIR FACES LEGAL ACTION

Budget airline Ryanair faces possible legal action after cancelling thousands of flights.

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority says some of the hundreds of thousands of passengers affected have been 'persistently misled' about their rights.

Ryanair has now cancelled flights in two phases - each affecting around 400 000 customers.

It says it 'messed up' holiday schedules for pilots.

Aviation analyst Paul Charles says the issue extends far beyond the flights themselves.

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Officials in Mumbai seize 38kg of gold

Customs in Mumbai have seized 38kg of gold hidden in a shipping container among women's shoes.

It is being described as one of the biggest gold confiscations in the past two decades in the city.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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India's Finance Minister to review GST implementation glitches

Facing severe criticism from the Opposition and the business community, India's Finance Minister will hold a meeting with stakeholders to review the GST implementation process.

It's been three months since the Goods and Service tax was introduced in India and businesses have been complaining of how complicated the filing of taxes has now become.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner dies at 91


The founder of Playboy magazine Hugh Hefner has died at the age of 91.  

A representative says Hefner passed away on Wednesday from natural causes at the Playboy Mansion near Beverly Hills, California.  

Our U.S. correspondent Kevin McAleese has more...

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Pres. Trump announces GOP tax 'overhaul'

President Trump has put forward his vision for the biggest U.S. tax overhaul for decades.

The proposal which Trump called a once-in-generation opportunity comes as his party admitted failure in its latest attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare.

In Washington Kevin McAleese reports...

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

China Blocks WhatsApp Ahead of Party Congress

UGANDA DEBATE


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Uganda's Parliament has allowed a motion seeking to remove the presidential age limit from the constitution.

 

The maximum age of a president in Uganda has been set at 75, but this new bill would remove the cap.


The process was marred with violence as opposition lawmakers tried to block the motion.

 


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Moscow to retaliate over Washington restricting military flights

Trump Taking Healthcare into His Own Hands

Donald Trump says he intends to pass an executive order in the next week that will impact 'millions of people' on health insurance.

Republicans this week abandoned their latest attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare.

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Puerto Rico facing humanitarian crisis - seeks funds to rebuild from government

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Puerto Rico is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, with the island
seeking emergency funds to rebuild, after Hurricane Maria left most
people without running water, fuel and power.

US President Donald Trump is set to visit the US territory next week,
after coming under fire for a weak response to the crisis.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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US breaks ground on border wall prototypes

The US this week began construction on border wall prototypes in San Diego, as part of President Donald's Trump's campaign promise to tighten border security between the US and Mexico. 


Six contractors are reportedly involved in the project, and the US Customs and Border Protection agency said construction is slated to complete within 30 days.


Our US correspondent Liling Tan has more details. 


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Republicans Unveiling Sweeping Tax Proposals

The White House and Republicans in Congress are preparing to unveil a sweeping set of tax cut proposals.

A key goal is to make US corporations more globally competitive by slashing the corporate tax rate from 35 to 20 percent.

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US Defence chief arrives in Afghanistan

US Defence Secretary James Mattis has pledged his support for the Afghan government on a visit to Kabul.

The US recently announced it would send an extra 3,000 troops to the country to help fight against the Taliban.

Just hours after Secretary Mattis arrived in Kabul, the city's airport was struck by a rocket.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.


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UN refugee chief fears no return for Rohingya

The United Nations refugee chief has expressed concerned the 800,000
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh may not be able to return to Myanmar.

His comments come as Myanmar authorities displayed the bodies of 45
Hindus they say were killed by Rohingya Muslim insurgents.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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UN “appalled” by hangings in Iraq

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights says he's
appalled by news that Iraq had hanged 42 people in a single day.

The men were convicted on terrorism charges but the UN fear they
didn't receive fair trials.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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RYANAIR CANCELS THOUSANDS MORE FLIGHTS

Budget airline Ryanair is cancelling a further 18 000 flights between November and March.

The Irish company had already cut as many as 50 flights a day through to the end of October, admitting it had 'messed up' pilots' holiday schedules.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK Opposition Party ' Ready To Take Power '


The UK's Opposition Labour Party says it is ready to take power and it will do so in the next general election.


That was the main message from the Party's leader Jeremy Corbyn, giving a key speech at Labour's annual conference.


He was also keen to stress his party's values and Labour's achievements in the previous general election



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He was also keen to criticise the ruling Conservative Party's dealings over Brexit and domestic issues.


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11 men arrested in the UK suspected of belonging to banned neo-Nazi group

Eleven men have been arrested in a wide-ranging operation by British police against the neo-Nazi group National Action.   

Earlier this month, three men including two servicing British soldiers were arrested and charged with being members of the group under anti-terror laws.   

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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