Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Dustin Hoffman, and other Hollywood actors hit with sexual harassment allegations

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Several more Hollywood actors and a director have been accused of
sexual harassment, as the scandal started by allegations against
producer Harvey Weinstein continues to grow.

Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman and director Brett Ratner are among the latest
high-powered men in media to be named by victims.

Our correspondent Laura Cantekin has more from New York.

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NYC suspect may be an 'enemy combatant' - White House

The Trump administration is confirming it's open to considering Sayfullo Saipov an 'enemy combatant' and trying to figure out how to send him to the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as first suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sayfullo Saipov, originally from Uzbekistan, is the lead suspect in the New York City terror attack which left 8 dead.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed they belive he's probably an enemy combatant and not just a murderer. The reporter asking is Major Garrett of CBS News.

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders tried to walk back any suggestions that any end run might be taken around American legal procedure, after President Trump called for strong, swift justice.

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Send Saipov to Guantanamo - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump is open to sending the lead suspect in the New York City terror attack to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Currently, Sayfullo Saipov is in Bellevue Hospital, receiving treatment for a gun shot wound received when a police officer fired, ending his brandishing of weapons and the attack as a whole.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Raising legal and constitutional issues, U.S. President Donald Trump called for strong swift justice for "animals" like Sayfullo Saipov.

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Trump calls on Congress to end visa diversity lottery program

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for an end to America's diversity lottery program, blaming the visa system for allowing the suspect behind Tuesday's New York terror attack into the country.

Announcing his plans to crack down on chain migration, Donald Trump said it was an outrage that the suspect had ever been allowed in.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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Pres. Trump calls NYC suspect an animal, reiterates immigration message

U.S. President Donald Trump is blaming immigration laws for the attack in New York city which left 8 dead.

Sayfullo Saipov was originally from Uzbekistan, but has lived in Florida since 2010 and was on the path to full citizenship.

U.S. President Donald Trump called him an animal.

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U.S. President Donald Trump blamed the Democrats for being obstructionists and immigration law for the New York City attacks.

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U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he thinks Sayfullo Saipov should be sent to the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that it's OK to profile people and restrict their rights based on their backgrounds.

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Suspect inspired by Islamic State - NYC terror attack

The lead suspect in the attack in New York City which left 8 dead and another 12 injured was inspired by the Islamic State.

Security levels have been raised around the United States, especially for big events such as the upcoming New York City Marathon.

John Miller, a spokesman for the New York City Police Department, described how the attack unfolded.

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New York City police spokesman John Miller confirmed the suspect's name and national origin.

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Spokesman John Miller says Sayfullo Saipo was inspired by the Islamic State instructions on how to carry out an attack.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has posted on social media about the attack, promising to stop the craziness by changing immigration laws.

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's disappointed by the President's approach.

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FBI question NYC terrorist, explore ISIS connections

FBI investigators are questioning the alleged attacker of the New York City terrorist incident which left 8 people dead.

Sayfullo Saipov from Uzbekistan has been named as the driver of the rental truck which hit cyclists on a busy bike path in Manhattan.

Authorities are exploring his connections to ISIS, after a note was reportedly found pledging allegiance to the terror group. 

US correspondent Nick Harper has the latest from New York.

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US correspondent Nick Harper in New York says the city remains resilient.

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MAY URGES CROSS-PARTY RESPONSE TO HARRASSMENT

Britain's political leaders are to meet together next week to discuss ways to tackle to a growing sexual misconduct controversy at the UK's parliament.

Prime Minister Theresa May says it needs a cross-party response.

A series of allegations of inappropriate behaviour and harrassment have been directed at a number of parliamentarians.

Theresa May says it must be dealt with head-on.

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Pres. Trump blames immigration laws for terror attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his demand that America move to merit-based immigration laws following the terror attack in New York City.

Eight people died - including 5 friends from Argentina - after an Uzbeki immigrant rented a truck from Home Depot and plowed it into a bicycle path in lower Manhattan.

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

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Bhutan's Royals in India for a goodwill visit

Bhutan's King and his family are in India for a four day bilateral long visit.

This is the their first visit to India since New Delhi and Beijing ended a two month long border stand-off over the Doklam plateau.

Bhutan and China both claim Doklam as their own territory- while India maintained that it was interfering on behalf of its ally Bhutan.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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UK CABINET MINISTER INVESTIGATED OVER INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR CLAIMS

The deputy of UK Prime Minister Theresa May will be investigated over a claim of inappropriate behaviour made by a female activist.

Damian Green denies the allegations.

It comes as a scandal grows at the UK's parliament about claims and rumours of sexual harrassment and abuse by MPs.

Correspondent Olly Barratt says much of the attention continues to focus on a dossier of alleged misconduct circulating at Westminster.

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Judge Orders Former Catalan President to Appear in Madrid Court

The former Catalan president who surprisingly showed up in Brussels will soon have to return home.

Spain's top criminal court says Carles Puigdemont and 13 other former members of his government must appear for questioning.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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TRUMP: VETTING TO BE STEPPED UP AFTER NYC ATTACK

US President Donald Trump says he's ordered extreme vetting measures to be stepped up after the terror attack in New York.

A 29 year-old man was shot by police after driving a truck into people in Lower Manhattan, killing 8 and injuring 11.

Officials say it was a terror attack, which makes it the deadliest in New York since 9/11.

It's reported a note in the truck refers to the Islamic State group.

But US correspondent Giles Gibson says exactly what President Trump means when he says vetting will be increased - is unclear.

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Another Australian Senator quitting over dual citizenship

The Australian government has another casualty of its dual citizenship rules with Senate President Stephen Parry quitting parliament on Thursday after British authorities found him to have dual citizenship through his UK-born father.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Indian stocks hit new high on World Bank rankings

Indian stocks have hit an all-time high following an improvement in India's ranking in the World Bank's ease of doing business survey.

The Indian rupee opened at a six week high against the US dollar.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Reports: note linking New York truck attack suspect to Islamic State found inside vehicle


US media reports are identifying 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov...originally from Uzbekistan...as the man arrested after the New York truck attack.

On Tuesday...a truck smashed into cyclists on a busy cycle path in Lower Manhattan...killing at least eight people.

Meanwhile reports also suggest that a note referring to the Islamic State was found inside the truck.

Our correspondent Will Denselow has the latest from the scene:

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

NYC officials: 8 dead in Manhattan attack, suspect shot and in custody

At least eight people have been killed and 15 others injured in New York City, after a truck plowed into pedestrians and cyclists on a section of the West Side Highway in Lower Manhattan. 

City officials say the suspect was shot and is now in police custody.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said the attack, which he called an especially cowardly act, is being investigated as a terrorism case. 


New York Police Commissioner said the truck also collided with a school bus, injuring two students and two adults. The suspect was shot by a police officer as he emerged from the vehicle.


Governor Andrew Cuomo says while it appears to be deliberate act, there does not appear to be a wider plot.



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Tech Companies Testify re Election Interference

Top executives for Facebook Google and Twitter began two days of testimony on Capitol Hill with an appearance in front of the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on crime and terrorism. 

Lawmakers grilled the representatives for the social media giants about how their online platforms were used to spread misinformation and propaganda in the 2016 US presidential election. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.  (WRAP)

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At least 8 dead in New York City attack

At least 8 people are confirmed dead after a pick up truck slammed through a bicycle lane, knocking over cyclists and pedestrians in New York City.

The attack came just hours before millions were expected to don costumes to celebrate Halloween. 

New York City police arrested a 29-year-old suspect, shooting him in the leg to subdue him as he ran through the crowd, brandishing fake weapons.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed the attack.

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U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on twitter he is aware of the violence, posting, "looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. Law enforcement is following this closely."

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At least 6 dead, 15 injured in NYC after truck ploughs into pedestrians, cyclists

In New York City, at least six people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a truck reportedly plowed into pedestrians and cyclists in Lower Manhattan


One suspect is now in custody. 


Our New York correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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