Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Former FBI director confirms "secret" Twitter account

Former FBI director James Comey has confirmed that he is using a
"secret" Twitter account.

The confirmation has led to speculation he could run for President in 2020.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US Secretary Rex Tillerson in India for maiden visit

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will be meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his brief two day visit.

The focus is going to be on what India can do for the United States in terms of stabilising Afghanistan and maintaining a sense of order in the Indo Pacific region to counter China.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports. 

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EU's Tusk says bloc will be defeated if it doesn't remain united

The president of the European Council Donald Tusk has used an address to the European parliament to warn the EU will be defeated if it doesn't remain united.

His comments refer to the ongoing Brexit negotiations on the UK's exit from the bloc.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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European Council President warns EU must stay united over Brexit

The European Council President, Donald Tusk, has warned EU member states that they must stay unified as the UK prepares to leave the EU bloc.


Mr Tusk told the European Parliament that Brexit will be a tough stress test and negotiations must not fail.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell has that update.


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Far-right AfD party sits in German parliament for first time

Germany's parliament held its first session since last month's
elections when the far-right AfD party finished in third place.

They became the first far-right party in over half a century to enter
Germany's parliament.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin on the impact they might have.

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US ambassador to UN Nikki Haley visiting Africa to discuss regional issues

The US permanent representative to the UN, Nikki Haley is visiting Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan to discuss regional issues and solutions directly with those country's leaders.


Washington has expressed its concern about the ongoing humanitarian crisis and political unrest in some parts of Africa. 


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:


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SOMALI PRESIDENT VISITS UGANDA


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Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has been in Uganda holding talks with President Yoweri Museveni. Uganda has recently threatened to withdraw it's troops from Somalia after the European Union cut funding to the peace mission.


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British woman breaks silence and agreement over Weinstein allegations

A British woman who worked as a personal assistant to Harvey Weinstein says she was paid to keep quiet after accusing the Hollywood film producer of sexual harassment in the late 1990's. 

Zelda Perkins told the Financial Times newspaper she is breaking the non-disclosure agreement she signed to make public the full story.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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India appoints former intelligence chief to lead Kashmir talks

India has appointed a former chief of domestic intelligence to hold talks in Jammu and Kashmir, a disputed territory.

More than 90 civilians have been killed since last July in protests the region.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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US considers actions against Myanmar over Rohingya refugee crisis

The US has said it's considering a range of actions over Myanmar's
treatment of its Rohingya Muslim minority - including sanctions and
withdrawing military assistance.

It says it's imperative that any individuals be held responsible.
Thousands of Rohingya refugees have fled the country in the last few
months.

US correspondent Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Monday, October 23, 2017

Sec. Tillerson makes surprise stops in Afghanistan, Iraq

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has made surprise stops in Afghanistan and Iraq, during a trip which also finds him in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, India and Pakistan.

The fight against the Islamic State and the future of Iraq topped the agenda for the Baghdad visit.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US military confirms investigation, Niger mission

The U.S. military is confirming American soldiers were ambushed on their way back from a reconnaissane mission in Niger on October 4.

The incident has raised questions about why 800 U.S. forces are stationed in the African nation and how the White House has responded to the four casualties.

General James Dunford, the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff explained what the Pentagon knows right now about what happened.

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General James Dunford confirmed a full investigation is underway, and the families of the fallen will get the first reports.

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General James Dunford explained why the U.S. military is working with the French in Niger.

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General James Dunford says the U.S. mission to combat the Islamic State is changing.

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Dead soldier's widow says US President Trump made her cry

The widow of a dead US soldier says US president Donald Trump made her cry.

Myeshia Johnson, widow of Sgt La David Johnson, told ABC News the president could not remember her husband's name when he called to offer his condolences.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Easybeats star George Young dies in Sydney age 70

Australian music "trailblazer" George Young, AC/DC producer and star of hit-makers The Easybeats, has died aged 70.
Arthur Stevens reports

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UN: Donors pledge funds to help relief efforts for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

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World leaders and aid organizations have pledged 344 million dollars
to help Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar into neighboring
Bangladesh at a donors conference in Geneva.

The United Nations has said that nearly 600,000 people of the Muslim
minority have left their homes in Rakhine state since August 25.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin has more.

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Singapore doing well - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump says Singapore is going well and relations have never been stronger.

The American President welcomed Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien-Loong to the White House about two weeks before he makes his first multi-nation trip to Asia.

President Trump also made the visit about American domestic politics and the economy, announcing a deal for Singapore to purchase Boeing jets.

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During a photo opportunity while the head of Singapore Airlines and Kevin McAllister of Boeing signed a deal to sell new jets, U.S. President Donald Trump continued to emphasize this is all about the American economy, joking that if the planes weren't built in America, the deal was cancelled.

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Pres. Trump pushes back as widow recounts her story

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to insist he was completely respectful in his condolences call with Myeshia Johnson, while she says she was shocked into tears.

Sergeant La David Johnson was one of four U.S. Green Berets killed while on patrol in Niger on October 4.

The president's handling of the condolences calls has become a significant political problem for the White House, as our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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London Introduces T-Charge To Reduce Pollution

A new charge on the most polluting vehicles in London has been introduced by the capital's Mayor Sadiq Khan, to try to improve air quality.


34 thousand motorists per month are expected to feel the impact of London's T-Charge.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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In fight against black money, India to book shell companies

The Indian government is mulling booking 200,000 shell companies in a bid to crackdown on black money. The process to deregister these companies has already begun.

The Indian government has so far only released the data of 6000 shell companies who reportedly deposited nearly 707 million USD in their accounts right after high value notes were banned last year.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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EU watches as Czech billionaire seeks to form coalition after election win

The European Union is closely watching the fallout of elections in the Czech Republic after a billionaire who opposes further EU integration won the most votes.

63 year old Andrej Babis (aun-dray babies) took 30 per cent of the vote which means he'll have to form a coalition.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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