Tuesday, October 3, 2017

"Silencer" legislation not set for vote - Speaker Ryan

Legislation to allow the broader sale of silencers for guns and rifles is stalled in the U.S. Congress following the tragedy in Las Vegas.

Gun control advocates and law enforcement note that the shooter, Stephen Paddock, was found more easier because the flashes from his rifles could be seen, narrowing the search in the Mandalay Bay Hotel.

The bill was advancing through the U.S. House of Representatives, but now Speaker Paul Ryan says they are focused on budget and tax reform.

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Americans urge discussion of gun control

Following the deaths of 58 concert goers in Las Vegas, some Americans are speaking out about the need to seriously discuss gun control.

Polls show that most Americans do support stricter regulations, while the National Rifle Association lobbies for as few rules as possible.

People outside the White House in Washington expressed their shock and horror at the tragedy, including a Peruvian American woman about to travel to Las Vegas.

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Puerto Rico impacts federal budget - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has confused many by saying that Hurricane Maria and it's impact on Puerto Rico has thrown the U.S. federal government budget out of whack.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had already promised hours earlier that the funding process was already well in hand.

U.S. President Donald Trump spent a lot of time thanking first responders, and also his own cabinet members such as Mick Mulvaney, the budget director.

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Government Requests for Google User Data Increase, Apple Reports Decrease

Governments requests for Google user data from accounts worldwide increased by about 10% in the first six months of 2017, compared with a year earlier.

But data requests made by governments to Apple decreased slightly during the same period.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes has more...

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US expels 15 Cuban diplomats

The Trump administration is expelling 15 Cuban diplomats from the embassy in Washington DC, in response to alleged "health attacks" against American personnel in Havana.

The Cuban staff have seven days to leave the US.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US "deeply troubled" by jailing of Crimean dissident; calls for his release

The United States is "deeply troubled" by the conviction and jail sentence of a Crimean dissident opposed to Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea.

The US State Department has called for the release of Ilmi Umerov, saying, the US remains steadfast in its support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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UN Chief condemns deadly Cameroon clashes

The UN's chief diplomat has strongly condemned the deadly violence in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon.

More than a dozen people were reportedly killed Sunday in clashes between government forces and protestors.

Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from the UN in New York. 

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US expected to force out Cuban staff

The United States is expected to ask Cuba to reduce its diplomatic workforce in America by around two thirds.

It comes after the US pulled staff from Havana in response to apparent sonic attacks against American workers.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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"Miracle" - Pres. Trump on Las Vegas

U.S. President Donald Trump believes the response to the mass shooting in Las Vegas was somehow miraculous.

The death toll currently stands at 59, with over 515 injured and some of those casualties in very serious condition.

U.S. President Donald Trump has been consistent in his praise of first responsders:

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The investigation into shooter Stephan Paddock is continuing, with his family admitting they are baffled by his actions, but President Trump says he knows who the perpetrator was.

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'A+ effort in Puerto Rico' - Pres. Trump visits amid criticism

U.S. President Donald Trump is giving himself top marks for the response to Hurricane Maria for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Officials on both islands have been public with their frustrations that the federal government has been unreachable at times when nearly all of their citizens need help.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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When asked about the criticism from the Mayor of San Juan and other local officials on the island of Puerto Rico, U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear, he prefers the good news stories.

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European Parliament urges EU not to start trade deal talk with UK before "major breakthrough" in brexit talks

Members of the European Parliament have voted in favour of not opening trade talks with the UK before there's a "major breakthrough" in the Brexit negotiations. 

They complained of what they see as delays by the British government in talks to resolve the major issues on the UK's exit from the EU.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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UK TO BAN ACID SALES FOR CHILDREN

The UK is to ban the sale of acid to under 18s.

There's been a sharp rise in the number of attacks in Britain using corrosive substances.

UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd announced the move in a speech the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.

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Rocker Tom Petty dead at 66


The rock and roll musician Tom Petty has died in the United States at the age of 66.

He suffered a heart attack, just days after completing a US tour.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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May insists she doesn't want "Yes men" as Boris takes to stage

British Prime Minister Theresa May has insisted she does not want to be surrounded by a group of "Yes men" in a series of interviews as the Conservative Party conference continues in Manchester. 

Her remarks comes ahead of a speech by Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who has challenged the Prime Ministers authority over Brexit in recent weeks and as she tries to control Cabinet infighting.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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French Parliament to vote on controversial anti-terror bill

The French Parliament is to vote on Tuesday on an anti-terror bill that would enshrine most of the extra police powers under the state of emergency in permanent law. 
Critics say it goes too far - and the UN has said it could endanger France's human rights record. 
Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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European Parliament to vote to criticize UK in brexit negotiations

Members of the European Parliament are set to vote to criticize the UK's positions in the brexit negotiations.

A motion has been tabled for vote accusing the British government of "seriously impeding" progress.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
 
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New US Ambassador to Russia takes office amid continuing diplomatic row

The new U.S. ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman Jr. arrived in Moscow and is set to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin  on Tuesday. The diplomats' appointment came amid tensions between Moscow and Washington over Russia's meddling in the US 2-16 election and the ongoing tit-for-tat row over diplomatic missions. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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East-West divide still strong on German Unity Day holiday

Germany is commemorating the twenty seventh anniversary of the country's reunification with its annual Unity Day holiday.

However, recent elections show there are still major divisions between the former eastern and western parts of the country.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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VEGAS POLICE TRY TO ESTABLISH SHOOTING MOTIVE

Police in Las Vegas are trying to work out what caused gunman Stephen Paddock to carry out a mass shooting which has left at least 59 people dead.

He fired on a crowd at a music festival from his Mandalay Bay Hotel room, before killing himself.

Over 500 people were injured.

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility but investigators say there is no evidence of a link to international terrorism.

Correspondent Patrice Howard is in Las Vegas - she says his cache of weapons is also a major line of inquiry.

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Catalans Strike to Protest Police Violence

To protest police violence, Catalan trade unions are calling a strike which will bring much of the Spanish region to a halt. 

Anger is mounting after officers brutally attacked Catalans as they took part in an independence referendum over the weekend.  

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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