Friday, November 17, 2017

CASUALTIES AFTER MID-AIR CRASH IN UK

There are a number of casualties after a mid-air crash in southern England.

It happened near Aylesbury between a helicopter and an aircraft.

Olly Barratt has more.

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US Calls For Elections in Zimbabwe

The United States has called for a quick return to civilian rule in Zimbabwe, in the first high-level statement by an American official.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is calling for democratic elections in the country.

Speaking before an audience of African ministers in Washington, Tillerson says he's following events in Zimbabwe very closely...

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Transcript: "We all should work together for a quick return to civilian rule in that country in accordance with their constitution. Zimbabwe has an opportunity to set itself on a new path, one that must include democratic elections and respect for human rights. Ultimately, the people of Zimbabwe must choose their government." 
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North Korea rules out negotiations while drills continue

A North Korean ambassador says his country will not negotiate with the United States.

Pyongyang's representative to the United Nations ruled out talks while America continues military exercises with South Korea.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Jared Kushner queried on documents

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee is asking why the President's son-in-law Jared Kushner has failed to turned over all of the documents they've requested.

The White House has repeatedly said they are fully cooperating with the investigation into Russian meddling in American politics, and yet the panel says, they know Jared Kushner has additional paperwork they need.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Belgian court to decide whether to send Catalonia's Puigdemont back to Spain

A judge in Belgium is due to decide whether to uphold an extradition request from Spain for former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont.

He and four other Catalan separatist - who declared Catalan independence -  travelled to Brussels into self-imposed exile after Madrid took control of Catalonia.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock has more.

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Witness provides new evidence on Russia's online “troll factories”

A former employee of one of Russia's so-called online "troll factories" provided new evidence on Moscow's subversive activities targeting US social network users ahead of the US 2016 elections. The interview, published by the American NBC News TV channel, seems to prove the US intelligence community claims that a "close ally" of Russia's President Vladimir Putin was behind the misinformation campaign against the West. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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UK CALLS FOR BREXIT TALKS 'HASTE'

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says Brexit negotiations must speed up and move on to the next phase.

He's in Dublin for talks with his Irish counterpart.

Britain wants to move to discussions about future trading arrangements after December.

But the EU insists a number of issues must be settled first, including the amount the UK will pay in a so-called 'divorce bill'.

Boris Johnson says there's no reason to delay.

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UK's May and EU's Tusk to Meet in Sweden

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and European Council President Donald Tusk will be meeting in Sweden to try and push Brexit talks forward. 

Meanwhile the UK's Brexit Secretary is urging the us EU to put politics aside as negotiations remain at a standstill.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels

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MUGABE TALKS CONTINUE

Zimbabwe's military says talks are continuing with President Robert Mugabe about his future.

He's understood to be resisting calls to step aside immediately.

The 93 year-old has been under house arrest since a military takeover on Wednesday.

The army says it has been arresting 'criminals' close to President Mugabe but denies it has carried out a coup.

Wilf Mbanga of the Zimbabwean newspaper says it certainly looks like one.

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Zimbabwean farmer and human rights activist Ben Freeth says it's time for Mr Mugabe to go.

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Moody's upgrades India's rating after 14 years

For the first time since 2004, India's sovereign bond rating has been raised from stable to positive by Moody's.

The rupee, bonds and stocks have since rallied. The rating agency has citied Prime Minister Modi's continued reform agenda as the reason for the upgrade.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Fire rips through retirement community

An enormous fire has ripped through a retirement community in the U.S.
state of Pennsylvania.

The blaze spread to several buildings and there is no word as yet on
whether anyone has been injured.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Japan circulate draft resolution in hope of keeping Syrian chemical weapons panel alive [VOICER + WRAP]

According to diplomats at the United Nations, Japan has circulated a
draft resolution in the hope of renewing Syria's chemical weapons
panel for one month.

This comes after Russia vetoed a resolution in the Security Council
Thursday that would have extended the Joint Investigative Mechanism's
mandate for another year.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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Thursday, November 16, 2017

UN urges Saudi Arabia to open humanitarian access into Yemen

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United Nations agencies are putting pressure on the Saudi government
to lift a blockade of Yemen's ports - and allow for humanitarian
access to reach millions in need.

The UN agencies have told Saudi officials that "untold thousands"
would die if the blockade remains.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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US supports efforts to restart talks with North Korea

The Trump administration appears to be supporting efforts to get North Korea talking again.

While visiting the North America Command in Colorado, U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis said, "So long as they stop testing, stop developing, they don't export their weapons, there would be opportunity for talks."

A U.S. special envoy is in South Korea, while the Chinese are reported to be sending their own to Pyongyang.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says President Trump supports the efforts to reach a deal.

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Roy Moore refuses to leave Alabama Senate race

Roy Moore is refusing to leave the race to become the next Republican U.S. Senator from Alabama.

A growing number of women have come forward to say publicly, he approached them inappropriately and in a sexual manner when they were in their teens and he was in his 30s.

Roy Moore says its all a conspiracy by the establishment Democrats, Republicans and Washington Post.

He says he's not going any where based on what he calls lies.

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Roy Moore says this is part of Senator Mitch McConnell's strategy to force him out of the race.

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Despite allegations he did a bunch of things that aren't in the Bible, Roy Moore wants to bring God back to Washington, appealing to evangelical and conservative Alabama voters.

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders refused to say whether U.S. President Donald Trump would ask Roy Moore to leave the race.

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UN calls for calm in Zimbabwe

The United Nations is calling for calm in Zimbabwe following the apparent coup.

The UN Secretary General is urging the country to aim for "democratic
governance" at this time of uncertainty.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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UN rights committee calls on Myanmar to end military ops against Rohingyas, paves way for UNGA vote


A United Nations human rights committee has approved a resolution calling on Myanmar's government to stop military operations against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine State, and allow them return home. 


The move signals growing concern among the UN's member states about the crisis in the Southeast Asian nation that has led to more than 600,000 Rohingas fleeing into Bangladesh. 


Here's UN correspondent Liling Tan with the details.


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US Senator apologises over groping claims

US Senator Al Franken has apologised after a female broadcaster said he groped and kissed her without consent in 2006.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has called for an Ethics Committee investigation.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.


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Russia warns 9 US media outlets of possible foreign agent status

Russia's Justice Ministry has warned 9 US media outlets operating in Russia they could receive "foreign agent" status under the amended law on information and media. The bill, being rushed through the Russia, is Moscow's tit-for-tat response to what it says is Washington's unacceptable pressure on Russian media in the US. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Da Vinci painting sells for record $450m

A painting by Leonard Da Vinci has become the most expensive ever sold at auction.

A bidding war in New York saw the work top a record $450 million dollars, including buyers fees.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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The auction house Christie's had estimated it's potential value at $100 million dollars.
But the Head of Old Masters, Francois de Poortere, knew the painting had potential to garner much more.

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Loic Gouzer from Christie's says it was a rare find, after someone bought it as part of an estate sale. 

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