Sunday, October 1, 2017

Trump: Tillerson "wasting his time" in talks with North Korea

President Trump has renewed his threat to launch a military strike against North Korea.

On Twitter, he's claimed that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is "wasting his time" trying to negotiate a diplomatic solution in the Korean Peninsula.

The Secretary of State, who is in China meeting top officials ahead of President Trump's visit to Beijing, has disclosed that back-channel communications have been taking place between the US and North Korea.

Our Washington correspondent is Simon Marks.

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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the President's latest Tweets represent a return to Mr. Trump's language of threats against North Korea.

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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the timing of President Trump's intervention is surprising.

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Supreme Court "test" for Trump

The US Supreme Court is back in session this week - and it’ll be seen as a test for the Trump administration.

Nine justices start their new term with major cases awaiting on voting rights and religious liberties.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.


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Saturday, September 30, 2017

Trump launches Twitter attack on Puerto Rico mayor

President Trump has launched a blistering attack against the Mayor of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, accusing her of "poor leadership" following the hurricane that destroyed much of the American island.


The President, who is spending the weekend at his New Jersey golf resort, says the Puerto Ricans want "everything to be done for them".


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Friday, September 29, 2017

US Health Secretary resigns over plane scandal

US Health and Human Services Secretary, Tom Price, has resigned.

It comes after scandal surrounding his use of private planes for
government business.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Pres. Trump defends Puerto Rico response

U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing to defend his administration's response to Hurricane Maria's destruction of Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rican officials have been speaking out, saying this is not a good news story, that they are struggling to get the roads cleared so supplies can be trucked all over the island.

U.S. President Donald Trump keeps insisting, there's never been anything like the destruction on Puerto Rico, and the response is great.

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UN to continue Burundi investigation

The United Nations Human Rights Council has voted to press ahead with
an investigation looking into suspected crimes against humanity in
Burundi.

A number of African nations voted against the measure and Burundi
hoped its cooperation with the UN human rights office would be
sufficient to see the probe dropped.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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US rejects Kurdish referendum

The U.S. State Department is rejecting the Kurdish referendum on independence.

Kurds voted overwhelmingly in favor of seceding from Iraq, a move which has also been rejected by Baghdad.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington.

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UN nuclear watchdog says North Korea recent missile test shows advances

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The United Nations nuclear watchdog says that North Korea's most
recent ballistic missile test shows the country has made significant
advances in their weapons program.

The launch on September 3rd prompted condemnation from world leaders,
and a new strict round of sanctions from the United Nations Security
Council.

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

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Musk Unveils Plans for Rocket Fast Earth Travel

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has unveiled plans for rockets that could transport people between key cities thousands of miles apart on Earth in less than an hour. 

Musk revealed his plans at the International Astronautical Congress conference in Adelaide. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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Russia issues warning to CNN over media law violation

Russia's communications watchdog issued a warming to the U.S. TV network CNN over a "trivial violation" of the country's law on media. The sanction came a day after Moscow accused Washington of pressuring the US branch of Russia's state-funded propaganda channel Russia Today (RT). Several US bodies investigating Moscow's meddling in last year's US Presidential election had earlier highlighted RT as one of the Kremlin's key propaganda tools. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.


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Pres. Trump outlines relief efforts for Puerto Rico

President Trump says it will be a lengthy recovery period for the people of Puerto Rico as the island struggles after Hurricane Maria.  

During a speech in the U.S. capital Trump said the U.S. territory will have to work with Washington to address funding for the overwhelming task ahead.

The Pentagon has now dispatched a 3-star general to lead response efforts in Puerto Rico, with the U.S. President saying 5'000 troops are now part of federal government support. 

The Trump White House has come in for criticism over its slow response to the devastating category 4 storm which left the Island without power and basic supplies.

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US cuts embassy staff in Cuba following mysterious attacks

The US says it will withdraw more than half its staff at its embassy in Cuba following mysterious sonic attacks which left diplomats feeling unwell.

The Cuban government has denied any role and is investigating.

Kate Fisher reports from Havana in Cuba.


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Puerto Rico official slams Trump administration for whitewashing disaster situation

The mayor of San Juan has slammed the Trump administration for whitewashing the severity of the post-hurricane disaster in Puerto Rico.

Speaking on CNN,  she lambasted the US Department of Homeland Security for calling the situation a "good news story."

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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White House Lawyers Launch Email Probe

The White House has begun an internal investigation into the use of private emails by officials, according to Politico. 

The President's son-in-law Jared Kushner and several former and current senior staff are under scrutiny. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports. 

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US withdraws Cuba embassy staff, warns against travel after 'sonic attacks'


The US government has ordered a mass withdrawal of it's embassy staff from the Cuban capital and is warning Americans against travel to the Island.

Washington says the decision follows a number of unexplained attacks on diplomatic personnel

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President Trump to travel to Asia

Donald Trump will travel to five Asian countries in November on his first trip to the continent as US president.

The White House says Mr Trump will discuss trade and the threat posed by North Korea during his visit.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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More than 60 Myanmar Rohingya feared drowned

More than 60 Rohingya Muslims are believed to have drowned trying to escape Myanmar, part of a situation the UN Secretary-General has called the world's fastest-developing refugee crisis.

Meanwhile, the UN Human Rights Council has voted to extend its fact-finding mission despite Myanmar authorities denying monitors access.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Stampede at Mumbai train station leaves 22 dead

More than twenty people have died and many more were injured following a stampede in Mumbai.

The incident occurred at a train station in the city. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Indian woman allegedly abducted, gangraped by 23 men

An Indian woman has alleged that 23 men sexually assaulted her after kidnapping her in the state of Rajasthan.

Police have arrested 6 suspects and a probe is on. A Thomson Reuters' poll ranked India as the fourth most dangerous country for women. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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MUMBAI STAMPEDE KILLS 22

22 people have died after a stampede on a footbridge at a railway station in Mumbai.

Over 30 people have also been injured in the incident at Elphinstone Station.

Officials say it was caused by heavy rains and overcrowding.

Mumbai correspondent Rebecca Bundhun says it's shocked the city.

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