Thursday, October 19, 2017

Pentagon confirms investigation into Niger deaths

The U.S. military is confirming an investigation is underway into why four Green Berets were killed while on patrol in Niger.

U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis says the expectation of coming under fire was low as the training mission continued.

The Defence Secretary confirmed they always want to know why any American soldier dies.

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U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis adds the war on terror and militant Islam continues.

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OUT: ...defend themselves."
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Secretary Mattis says the relationships with locals matters, and the folks in Niger were helpful.

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OUT: ...wrenching times hit."
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Puerto Rico response a ten - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump gives his administration's response to Hurricane Maria which devastated Puerto Rico top marks, a ten.

One month after the massive storm hit, only about 20 percent of the island has power fully back, nearly everyone else must use generators.

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Puerto Rico's governor  Ricardo Rosselló.

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After repeated posts on social media appearing to blame the people of Puerto Rico for their predicament following Hurricane Maria, now U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be changing his tune.

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Pres. Trump repeats false claims on Russia, Pres. Bush criticizes

U.S. President Donald Trump is again raising false claims, trying to distract from how his own administration is doing.

He's both tweeted, and now publicly insisted, the big Russia story is about the sale of a share of a Canadian company which involved processing American mined uranium, and not any suggestion Moscow colluded with his campaign to influence Election 2016.

The claim about the uranium firm's sale has been debunked repeatedly, but that doesn't work for U.S. President Donald Trump, who wants it to be about his former rival Hillary Clinton.

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As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to repeat false claims , he's facing a rare bit of criticism from a former president.

George W. Bush, without naming the current president specifically, made it clear that he feels the U.S. needs a better role model. 

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Former U.S. President George W. Bush says it's still possible to turn America's politics around.

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UN: 300,000 Rohingya children in desperate need of aid

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More than 300,000 Rohingya children who have fled Myanmar into
Bangladesh are in desperate humanitarian need - and face risk of
waterborne illness - according to the United Nations.

Nearly 600,000 Rohingya Muslims have been forced to leave their homes
in the northern Rakhine state - making the situation the largest
influx of refugees in the world.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from headquarters in New York.

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US demands Hamas disarm to fully participate in Palestinian governance

The U.S. says Hamas must commit to the principles laid out by the Quartet, which includes disarmament, in order to fully participating in governing Palestine.

Hamas has rejected the demands as blackmail.

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

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May wants to talk citizens' rights at EU summit

British Prime Minister Theresa May insists the government and the EU are within  touching distance of reaching an agreement on citizens' rights after Brexit.  Mrs May repeated her message via Facebook that she wants EU nationals to remain in the UK after the country departs the European block. 

It comes as she meets the EU's other 27 leaders for a summit where the group is widely expected to say not enough progress has been made on key Brexit issues to move onto trade talks. 

On her arrival for the summit Mrs May said she would prioritize the agreement on citizens rights. 

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Spain to Start Process of Stripping Catalonia of Power

Spain's central government is starting the process of stripping Catalonia of its regional government. 

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's government is increasingly angry at Catalonia's president who so far—hasn't responded to Madrid's demands. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Britain's Serious Fraud Office to examine if UK banks are linked to South African scandal

Britain's Serious Fraud Office and financial regulators are to review whether banks based in the UK are linked to a corruption scandal in South Africa. 

Lord Peter Hain who was a leading campaigner in South Africa's fight against apartheid, says sources in the country have told him HSBC and Standard Chartered banks may have been used to move laundered funds of up to half a billion US dollars. 

Lord Hain says his concerns relate to South African President Jacob Zuma and a wealthy business family, the Guptas, who have been plagued with allegations of corruption in South Africa and who both strenuously deny any allegations of wrongdoing. 

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Lord Hain says he's not alleging wrong-doing on the part of the banks, but questions must be answered. 

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British PM says a deal on EU citizens after Brexit is close

British Prime Minister Theresa May insists the government and the EU are within  touching distance of reaching an agreement on citizens rights after Brexit.  Mrs May repeated her message via Facebook that she wants the three million or so EU nationals already living in the UK to remain  after the country departs the European block. 

It comes as the British Prime Minister prepares to meet the EU's 27 other leaders for a summit where the group is widely expected to say not enough progress has been made on key Brexit issues to move onto trade talks. 

Britain's Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis says the UK is seeking a deal that is also fair to Britons living in Europe. 

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Meanwhile the leader of Britain's opposition Labour party is also in Brussels to meet key EU officials dealing with Brexit.   Jeremy Corby insists he is not causing mischief for the British leader but wants to help ensure a smooth Brexit process.  

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Australian citizenship tightening dumped by senate

Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton is watering down his proposed citizenship changes but not his political attacks after he suffered a bruising defeat in the Federal Senate.
Arthur Stevens reports.

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Strains likely between new NZ government and Australia

The shock elevation of New Zealand Labour's Jacinda Ardern's to prime minister might cause some heartburn for Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop following accusations she made in August this year.
Arthur Stevens has more

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EU leaders meet for summit in Brussels with Brexit main focus

European Union leaders are meeting for a summit in Brussels with the focus on whether they'll give any ground to the UK in the Brexit negotiations.

Currently branded as "in deadlock" by the EU's chief negotiator - just ahead of the summit, the UK prime minister Theresa May vowed to give further assurances to EU citizens living in Britain.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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NZ First sides with Labour in new New Zealand government

New Zealand kingmaker Winston Peters has announced that he will form a
coalition with Labour, handing Jacinda Ardern the prime ministership.
He told a press conference in Wellington that his decision was based on
the fact that capitalism in New Zealand has developed an ugly face.

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US secretary of state Tillerson looks to strengthen India ties

US secretary of state Rex Tillerson says the US is looking to boost ties with India.

The comments come ahead of Mr Tillerson's visit to Indian and Pakistan next week.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Trump under fire after failing to deliver on promised financial support for slain soldier's father

President Trump is under fire for offering 25 thousand dollars from his personal fortune to the father of a dead American soldier…and then not sending the check.


It's been four months since the President made the offer, as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

UN prepares to visit Raqqa

The United Nations says it is preparing to visit Raqqa after the so-called Islamic State was ousted from the Syrian city.

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces say they are now in full control of the city - three years after IS made it its unofficial capital.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Victory over Islamic State imminent - White House

The White House says the victory over the Islamic State is imminent, after most of Raqqa has been retaken by coalition forces.

The United Nations says it is ready to send humanitarian workers into the Syrian city, as efforts to clear the streets of possible sleeper cells and landmines continues.

White House spokesman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the success has come at a high cost:

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Gen. Kelly, others witnesses controversial condolences call - White House

The White House says there is no tape or transcript of the condolences call with the Johnson family, but there are multiple witnesses who were in the briefing room.

The Johnson family, and their congressional representative, have been publicly horrified, U.S. President Donald Trump told the Green Beret's widow,  "He knew what he was signing up for, but I guess it hurts anyway."

Segeant La David Johnson was one of 4 U.S. soldiers killed in Niger in a suprise attack on October 4.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says Chief of Staff James Kelly was one of the witnesses:

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders refused to confirm the details of the call, instead blaming the media.

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NFL wants to honor flag, address issues behind protests


America's professional football league wants players to stand for the National anthem, but Commissioner Roger Goodell is indicating, he doesn't intend to force the issue.

U.S. President Donald Trump has denounced Commissioner Goodell, posting on social media, "The NFL has decided that it will not force players to stand for the playing of our National Anthem. Total disrespect for our great country!"

The U.S. Supreme Court first ruled in the 1940s that displays of patriotism cannot be enforced, a postion the nation's highest court has upheld repeatedly.

National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated their priority is to work with players. 

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National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell says they want to use this opportunity to help address the problems the players are protesting by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem.

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Colin Kaepernick was the first player to kneel during the playing of the national anthem, protesting racism and police brutality against African-Americans.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the NFL is taking a positive step.

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Pres. Trump disputes accounts of condolences calls

U.S. President Donald Trump is now saying on the record that U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson has misrepresented what he said during a phone call with  Myeshia Johnson (PRONO: my EE-shah), the widow of Green Beret La David Johnson, killed on October 4 while on patrol in Niger.

Congresswoman Wilson has repeated her account multiple times in multiple television interviews, while  Cowanda Jones-Johnson, the mother of Sergeant Johnson told the Washington Post, "President Trump did disrespect my son and my daughter and also me and my husband."

Following a photo call with reporters which was supposed to be about tax reform, journalists asked U.S. President Donald Trump what he said exactly and what proof he has.

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During the photo call, U.S. President Donald Trump repeated analysis that claims his tax reform policies will give thousands of dollars back to American tax payers and significantly lower rates, claims which have already been proven false.

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