Friday, October 6, 2017

16 people killed in bus crash at railway crossing in Russia

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At least sixteen people were killed when a train hit a bus at a level crossing in the Russian region of Vladimir.  According to the emergencies ministry the crash was caused by a violation of traffic rules by the bus driver.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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UK PM MAY CLINGS ON

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says her cabinet is 'fully behind' her, despite calls from some of her MPs to stand down as leader.

It follows an election in June in which her Conservative Party lost its parliamentary majority.

Mrs May's speech to party conference this week was also beset by problems.

A group of Conservative MPs is now trying to persuade her to call a leadership election - while cabinet ministers rally round the Prime Minister.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it is a precarious moment.

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US employment drops for first time since 2010

Hurricanes are being blamed for the first fall in US monthly jobs
figures for seven years.

However, in the same period, the unemployment rate fell to its lowest
level in 16 years.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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POLL PROTESTS IN KENYA

Intro;

Police in Kenya have fired tear gas at supporters of Kenya's main opposition party as they engaged in street protests in the capital, Nairobi.

The opposition National Super Alliance had gathered for the second time this week to call for changes in the electoral system before the presidential election re-run.

Our correspondent Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Anti-Nuclear Weapons Group

In Oslo, Norway the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons—better known as I-can.

The chair of the prize committee says I-can earned the honor by doing groundbreaking work on trying to get a treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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After a two day chase, leopard caught inside Indian factory

For over 33 hours, a leopard kept a car factory near New Delhi on its toes.

Over 100 police officers and forest department officials were involved in the search operation that led to a temporary closure of the plant. 

The animal has since been caught and will soon be released into the wild. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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PRESSURE GROWS ON UK PM MAY

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is under pressure from sections of her own Conservative Party to stand down as leader.

It follows an election in June in which the Conservatives lost their parliamentary majority.

Mrs May's speech to party conference this week was also beset by problems.

A group of Conservative MPs is now trying to persuade her to call a leadership election - while cabinet ministers rally round the Prime Minister.

Former Conservative Party Chairman Grant Shapps is one of those who thinks Mrs May should go.

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Conservative MP George Freeman says it's the wrong time for a leadership contest.

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Polish Women's Rights Groups Say They Were Targeted by Police

After having their documents and computers seized—women's rights groups in Poland are denouncing a series of police raids.

The raids happened one day after the groups protested abortion laws.

But as our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels—prosecutors are calling the timing of the raids just a coincidence. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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Farmers deaths and illnesses caused by pesticides in Indian state

Hundreds of farmers in the state of Maharashtra in western India have been hospitalised, while several have died, because of exposure to harmful pesticides.

The deaths have occurred in a cotton-growing region.
 
Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Movie producer Harvey Weinstein threatens to sue over sexual harassment claims

Movie producer Harvey Weinstein has threatened to sue the New York
Times over sexual harassment allegations.

But the film mogul has also apologized for his behaviour in the past
and vows to seek professional help.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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UN blacklists Saudi-led coalition in Yemen over child deaths, injuries

The United Nations has blacklisted the Saudi Arabia-led military coalition for killing and injuring hundreds of children in war-ravaged Yemen over the course of 2016.


That puts the coalition in the company of other entities including Yemen's warring factions and Al Qaeda, for violations against children in armed conflict. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York. 


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Cardinal Pell back in a Melbourne Court

As many as 50 witnesses are expected to be called during a four-week committal hearing next year for Roman Catholic Cardinal George Pell, who is facing multiple historical sexual abuse charges.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Thursday, October 5, 2017

25 species denied endangered protection by Trump administration

INTRO:

The Trump administration's Department of the Interior has declined to
classify 25 animals as endangered, after scientists provided evidence
of threats to these species.

Researchers have been pushing for greater protections for marine
mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians that live in the US.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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Pres. Trump to decertify Iran deal - Washington Post

U.S. President intends to announce that he wants to 'decertify' the Iran deal, according to the Washington Post.

The American president must present a report to the U.S. Congress on next steps by October 15.

Meanwhile after a meeting with military leaders- Donald Trump said that this was 'the calm before the storm.'

Our U.S. Correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Bump stocks become focus of gun control debate following Las Vegas mass killing

American President Donald Trump is prepared to consider banning controversial bump stock devices that were used by the Las Vegas shooter to turn his gun into an automatic weapon.

Stephen Paddock converted his semi-automatic gun into a rapid fire weapon using what's known as a bump stock, killing 59 and wounding hundreds of others.

White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders has told reporters that President Trump was prepared to consider the bump stock issue, but said it was too early to comment on what other gun control measures the President might support.

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NRA backs "additional regulations" on controversial bump stocks


The National Rifle Association in the US is backing "additional regulations" on controversial devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to function like fully automatic weapons.

Several rifles fitted with so-called "bump stocks" were found in Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock's possession after the mass shooting that killed 58.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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US State Department denies Tillerson used word "moron" to describe President

The US State Department is denying that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson ever called President Trump a moron.

There's been much speculation in Washington over the issue after Mr Tillerson did not categorically deny using the word when he held a news conference on the issue earlier this week.

President Trump tweeted on Thursday that Mr Tillerson never threatened to resign as some media had reported, and State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert has told reporters she believes he never denigrated the President in such a way.

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ISHIGURO WINS NOBEL PRIZE

British novelist Kazuo Ishiguro's been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Best known for Remains of the Day, he's written 8 books which have been translated into 40 languagues.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Iraqi forces retake town of Hawija in latest defeat for Islamic State


Iraqi forces have retaken the town of Hawija...one of Islamic State's final holdouts in the country.

The recapture of the northern town is the latest blow to the group's shrinking self-proclaimed caliphate.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Indian Prime Minister given a clean chit in 2002 riots case

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been absolved of having any role in the 2002 riots in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat when mobs went on a rampage- killing over 1000 people, a majority of them Muslims.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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