Thursday, November 16, 2017

British MPs warn of Brexit border chaos due to planning failures

A group of influential British MPs is warning the country's borders could be at risk if the government fails to adequately beef up its customs force when the UK leaves the European Union. 

The Home Affairs Committee says government plans to hire 300 more Border Force staff is inadequate amid fears staff could be diverted from crucial security functions to cope with an increase is custom checks.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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MPs URGE INVESTIGATION INTO RUSSIAN INFLUENCE OVER BREXIT VOTE

There are growing calls from British MPs for a full investigation into claims Russia tried to influence the Brexit referendum.

It follows a study from British academics which claims thousands of Russia-bases twitter accounts sent pro-Brexit tweets in the hours around the EU referendum last year.

MPs from both main parties now say the influential intelligence and security committee at Westminster must now hold hearings into the issue.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says that could be an important moment.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says that could be an important moment.

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WADA decides not to re-instate Russia over state-sponsored doping

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The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Thursday that Russia remains 'non-compliant' with its Code and has decided not to re-instate Russia's anti-doping agency RUSADA. It was banned in 2015 over allegations of a state-sponsored doping programme uncovered by Richard McLaren.  Russia denies these allegations.  WADA's decision puts in danger Russia's participation in next year's Winter Olympics.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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ZIMBABWE AWAITS MILITARY'S NEXT MOVE

President Robert Mugabe is thought to remain under house arrest in Zimbabwe as the country awaits the military's next move.

The Southern African Development Community regional bloc is holding emergency talks to discuss the situation.

Troops and armoured vehicles were deployed at parliament and other key buildings in the capital Harare on Wednesday.

The ruling ZANU-PF party had become split over who might succeed 93 year-old President Mugabe and the military insisted it was not carrying out a coup - but moving to halt a 'purge'.

Opposition politician Tendai Biti says that's not true.

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Dr Knox Chitiyo is an Africa expert at international affairs think-tank Chatham House.

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GRENFELL TOWER DEATH TOLL: 71

70 people died in the Grenfell Tower fire in London in June, according to a final death toll from police.

Officers say a baby was also stillborn after the blaze, so 71 people lost their lives as a result of the disaster.

Tom Watts reports from London.

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MEPs Cancel on Theresa May

Just 24 hours after it was announced, members of the European Parliament have canceled a planned meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May. 

Their reason: they don't want to stay in town on a Friday to meet with the PM. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels

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Two weeks on, air pollution levels in Delhi improve marginally

While the toxic smog cover continues to envelop India's national capital, air quality levels have finally improved after over two weeks- dipping from the 'hazardous' level to 'poor'.

However, experts say that this is only temporary respite as Delhi is expected to continue to experience dangerous smog-filled pollution over the next several months.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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US plans to reverse ban on elephant trophies from Africa

The Trump administration plans to lift restrictions on importing trophies of elephants killed in Zimbabwe and Zambia.

The move would reverse a ban put in place by President Barack Obama in 2014.

Animal welfare groups say the decision is absurb.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Australian diplomat dies after falling from balcony in New York City

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An Australian diplomat who died after falling from a New York balcony
is being remembered as a fine young man who was exceptional at his
job.

Thirty year old Julian Simpson died after falling from the seventh
floor of a Lower East Side building in the early hours of Wednesday,
local time.

Our New York correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Trump Insists Asia Trip Has Restored American Leadership

Donald Trump has declared that his Asia trip has restored American leadership, security, and confidence.

The President delivered lengthy remarks on his visit during a televised address upon his return to the White House.

Critics of the President say he achieved very little during the two-week trip and has eroded US influence in the region.

But Trump insisted the trip was a great success.

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But Trump says US allies and trading partners are now more confident in American leadership.

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Democrats introduce impeachment articles against Pres. Trump

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have formally introduced articles of impeachment targeting U.S. President Donald Trump.

Republicans who control both chamberes of the U.S. Congress are unlikely to allow impeachment hearings to proceed.

Representative Steve Cohen says the bigger problem is that Donald Trump is failing to uphold his oath of office and defend the U.S. Constitution.

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UN officials, diplomats call for calm, restraint amid Zimbabwe crisis

United Nations officials and diplomats are calling for calm in Zimbabwe following reports of a military takeover.


President Robert Mugabe is said to be under house arrest, and the First Lady Grace Mugabe — a potential successor — has reportedly fled to Namibia. 


UN spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters in New York that the UN is trying ascertain the facts, and the Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for restraint. 


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The UK ambassador to the UN Matthew Rycroft also weighed in about his concerns.


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Africa Union Commission chair: military not engaged in "coup" in Zimbabwe

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission says the AU has been assured that the military is not engaged in a coup d'etat in Zimbabwe, and he's expressed optimism that SADC, the Southern African Development Community, can help maintain stability in the country.


Moussa Faki was speaking in Washington DC, where he and other AU officials are due to spend the next 2 days engaging with the Trump administration.


He spoke through an interpreter,


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Anonymous actress sues Harvey Weinstein

An anonymous actress is suing disgraced Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein.

It's over alleged incidents that happened in 2015 and 2016. The
actress is also accusing the Weinstein Company of negligence.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Atmosphere in Zimbabwean capital calm, says reporter on scene

Robert Mugabe, who has ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist for last 40 years, is reportedly under house arrest in the capital Harare after the country's military moved to take control.


There are unconfirmed reports that his wife Grace, who hoped to succeed him in power, has fled to neighboring Namibia.


Explosions were heard in Harare after troops started patrolling the capital, with their commanders saying they're acting to halt ongoing purges within the President's ruling ZANU-PF political party.


One man purged - the country's ousted vice-President - is back in Zimbabwe,


Martin Geissler (PRON:  GUYS-LAR) is a correspondent for the UK's ITV News and he's in Harare.


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Correspondent Martin Geissler with Britain's ITV News is in Harare and describes the scene there.


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Correspondent Martin Geissler with Britain's ITV News is in Harare and says many people see this as a moment of potential opportunity for the country.


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Russian Lower House of Parliament approves law aimed at foreign media

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The Lower House of the Russian Parliament has approved a draft law that would allow the Russian government to list foreign media operating in the country as a foreign agent.  US-backed Voice of America and Radio Free Europe are likely to be first to be affected. Moscow says the move is in response to the US forcing Kremlin-backed RT to register as foreign agent in the US. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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US calls for Rohingya investigation

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is calling for an independent investigation into why so many Rohingya Muslims were forced to leave their homes in Mynamar.

Following U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to Asia, America's top diplomat continued his journey to see the situation for himself.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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SA CALLS FOR CALM WITH MUGABE UNDER HOUSE ARREST

Robert Mugabe, who has ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist for last 40 years, is reportedly under house arrest in the capital Harare after the country's military moved to take control.

Explosions were heard in Harare after troops started to patrol the capital, with their commanders saying they're acting to halt ongoing purges within the President's ruling ZANU-PF political party.

South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is urging calm.

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South Africa sends envoy to South Africa

South African President Jacob Zuma says he's sending a diplomatic envoy to Harare to determine the situation after the "bloodless correction" in Zimbabwe.

President Robert Mugabe is under house arrest after the military took control, as the political situation further deteriorated in Zimbabwe.

South African President Jacob Zuma, Zimbabwe's neighbor, says he plans to intervene:

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Mugabe "under house arrest" after army seizes control in Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe, who has ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist for last 40 years, is reportedly under house arrest in the capital Harare after the country's military moved to take control.

Explosions were heard in Harare after troops started to patrol the capital, with their commanders saying they're acting to halt ongoing purges within the President's ruling ZANU-PF political party.

Mike Siluma is the Africa editor for South Africa's independent news channel ENCA.

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David Coltart is a former Minister of Education in Zimbabwe and a founding member of the opposition "Movement for Democratic Change".

He says the action follows the firing of the country's Vice-President, who is closely allied to the army.

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The immediate roots of the political crisis in Zimbabwe was that Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa was sacked, and his firing is seen as a transparent move to set up Grace Mugabe, the president's wife, as his successor.

Mike Siluma is the Africa editor for South Africa's independent news channel ENCA.

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