Friday, November 3, 2017

UK LABOUR AND CONSERVATIVES DEAL WITH MISCONDUCT CLAIMS

The UK's two main political parties are both now in the grip of a sexual harrassment and misconduct scandal at the country's parliament.

Sir Michael Fallon, who stepped down as Defence Secretary this week, is denying newspaper reports he made lewd comments to a cabinet colleague.

Meanwhile, the Labour Party has suspended MP Kelvin Hopkins over claims he sexually harrassed a party activist.

There are a number of other allegations about British MPs swirling around Westminster.

Financial Times contributor Stefan Stern says the Labour Party needs to tackle the issue head-on.

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Shehab Khan of The Independent says some of the claims may not be proven - but all need to be investigated.

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Chennai hit by heavy flooding

Chennai in the south of India has been hit by heavy flooding, as the city braces itself for more rainfall.

The situation has sparked concerns, reminding residents of the 2015 floods which were one of the costliest natural disasters of the year.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Canadian drug mule jailed in Sydney

A Canadian drug mule who tried to smuggle 30 kilograms of cocaine into Sydney to clear a debt says she's embarrassed and angry about her involvement in the "dirty, filthy trade".
Arthur Stevens has more

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Sydney's 2018 Mardi-Gras to be as big as ever - regardless of same sex marriage survey result.

Next year's Sydney Mardi Gras will mark 40 years since the glittery event first made its way down the City's Oxford Street and organisers are hopeful they will have even more to celebrate after the Australian government's same-sex marriage survey results.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

Tax cut plan meets immediate resistance

The tax cut plan proposed by the Republican Congressional leadership has already hit resistance from their own party members.

The Republicans are trying to sell the legislation as making American workers more competitive.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Trump picks Jerome Powell to lead Fed

US President Donald Trump has nominated Jerome Powell to become the
next chairman of the Federal Reserve.

62-year-old Powell currently sits on the board of governors and has
served under the two previous chairs, Ben Bernanke and current head
Janet Yellen.

With Powell at the helm US correspondent Nick Harper says there's
unlikely to be much change in direction for the Fed.

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Hacker group Fancy Bear's ambitions went beyond Clinton campaign, finds AP

The hacker group known as Fancy Bear, widely believed to be responsible for interfering in the US presidential election, had ambitions beyond Hillary Clinton's campaign.


Their targets extended to former senior US officials, defense contractors, Ukrainian officers as well as Russian opposition figures, according to a digital hit list obtained by the Associated Press news agency.


Our US correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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US Tax Plan Aims to Boost US Global Competiveness

Republican leaders in the US Congress have unveiled a framework plan to overhaul US taxes, aimed at lowering rates for US corporations and working families.

They want to negotiate a law for passage before the end of the year which will also coax multi-nationals to repatriate profits held overseas.

Many crucial details have yet to be agreed. 

President Donald Trump says it will have positive impacts on US competitiveness...

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Broadcom Moves Legal Home from Singapore to America

The semiconductor company Broadcom has announced that it's relocating its legal home from Singapore to the United States. 

The plan was announced live on television by US President Donald Trump and company CEO Hock Tan.

It aligns with Trump's agenda of encouraging a repatriation of American corporate assets and operations, spurred by political pressure and proposed tax incentives.

Mr. Tan says the move will bring in around $20 billion in annual revenue to the United States.

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President Trump praised the move.

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Republicans Launch Tax Plan

Republican leaders in the US Congress have unveiled a framework plan to overhaul US taxes, by lowering rates for US corporations and working families.

Over the coming weeks, they aim to negotiate a new law which will also incentivize multi-nationals to repatriate overseas profits. 

Critics are concerned that the plan will be based on over-optimistic projections of economic growth and lead to much higher deficits.

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Representative Kevin Brady, chair of the committee initiating the tax plan, says it will also help small businesses.

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Spain issues arrest warrant against former Catalan president

Spain has issued a European arrest warrant against the former president of the Catalan parliament Carles Puigdemont.

He's in Belgium where he fled after Spain imposed direct rule on the region of Catalonia following his declaration of independence.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock has more.

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Actor Kevin Spacey seeking "treatment" after sexual allegations

Kevin Spacey says he is seeking treatment after a number of men
accused the American actor of sexual misconduct.

He's one of a series of Hollywood and media figures who have been
accused of inappropriate actions.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump expected to nominate Powell as Fed chair

President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Jerome Powell as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve on Thursday.

Powell would replace current chair Janet Yellen, whose four year term ends in February 2018.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton says Mr Powell is seen as a fairly stable choice:

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NYC suspect should get death penalty - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump believes Sayfullo Saipov should get the death penalty.

The suspect in the New York City truck attack which left eight dead has appeared in court and is being held without bond.

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

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Puigdemont doesn't show up to court in Madrid

The former president of Catalonia has skipped a court date at Spain's high court calling it a "political trial".

Carles Puigdemont is in Belgium and says he won't return to Spain until he's guaranteed a fair judicial process.

9 Catalan leaders did show up at court and those who haven't may be arrested.

Jack Parrock has more from Brussels.

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New UK Defence Secretary Appointed

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed a new Defence Secretary after Sir Michael Fallon resigned following allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour.


Mr Fallon said his conduct had 'fallen short' of the required standards. His replacement has been named as Gavin Williamson.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Catalan separatist leaders arrive at Spanish high court

Members of the Catalan parliament are appearing at Spain's high court over their roles in Octobers illegal independence referendum but without their leader.

The former president of Catalonia Carles Puigdemont is in Belgium and says he will not be attending the hearing.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock has more.

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MAY CHOOSES NEW DEFENCE SECRETARY

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is choosing a new Defence Secretary after Sir Michael Fallon resigned amid a scandal over allegations of inappropriate behaviour by UK MPs.

He says his behaviour in the past may have 'fallen short' of standards expected by the country's military.

Earlier this week he'd admitted being told off by a journalist for putting his hand on her knee during a dinner in 2002.

Allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct are swirling around Westminster.

UK correspondent Theo Usherwood says it's the first major casualty of a growing controversy.

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UK DEFENCE SECRETARY QUITS OVER MISCONDUCT CLAIMS

Britain's Defence Secretary has resigned amid a scandal over allegations of inappropriate behaviour by UK MPs.

Michael Fallon says his behaviour in the past may have 'fallen short' of standards expected by the country's military.

Earlier this week he'd admitted being told off by a journalist for putting his hand on her knee during a dinner in 2002.

Allegations of harassment and sexual misconduct are swirling around Westminster.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says this is a significant moment.

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LIBERIA ELECTION RE-RUN HALTED


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Liberia's supreme court has ordered a halt to preparations for next week's runoff election amid allegations of fraud in the first round. No candidate won a majority in the first round of the presidential vote. The top two candidates, former footballer George Weah and Joseph Boakai were set for a run-off. Leon Solomon

 

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