Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Firefighters struggle as wildfires spread

Wildfires which have ripped through Southern California are still
burning, days after they first broke out.

The largest, has moved up the coast - north of Los Angeles - and has
been moving towards towns such as Santa Barbara.

US correspondent, Frances Read, says it's very difficult conditions.

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Monday, December 11, 2017

US bitcoin futures trading up in first day of trade

Newly launched bitcoin futures on the Chicago Board Options Exchanges were trading up and holding steady around the 18-thousand mark in afternoon trading.


The launch of Bitcoin on a US exchange is seen as a key step to bringing the cryptocurrency into the mainstream. 


Our New York correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Golden Globes nominations announced

Nominations for the 75th Golden Globe awards have been announced - which celebrate the best in TV and film.

The film - "The Shape of Water" - leads the pack with seven nominations, including for best picture, director, and actress.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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North Korean Missile Threat Prompts Military Drills for US Japan and South Korea

The US, Japan, and South Korea are participating in military drills in response to North Korea's rapidly developing submarine-launched ballistic missile technology. 

The drills are taking place over two days in waters between Japan and the Korean Peninsula. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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UN urges global community to take in 1300 refugees

The United Nations has called on the global community to take in 1,300
refugees who are currently in Libya.

They warn that many of these predominantly African refugees are being
mistreated and kept in detention.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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New Evacuations Ordered As California Wildfire Grows

The wildfires which have decimated parts of Southern California are
burning for yet another week, as thousands of firefighters work to
combat the flames.The largest, named the Thomas fire, just north of
Los Angeles, has become the fifth largest in the state's history and
has sparked new evacuations in the coastal town of Santa Barbara.

Our Patrice Howard reports.

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Women call for congressional inquiry into allegations of Trump sexual misconduct

Several women who have publicly accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct are calling for a congressional investigation in to the US president's alleged behaviour.

The White House has said the claims are false.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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UK PM Updates Parliament on Brexit Phase 1 Deal

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has briefed British MPs on the agreement reached with Brussels over the first phase of Brexit negotiations.


The topics of ensuring there is no border in Ireland, citizens rights and finance were all laid out, though the UK's opposition party argued that much of the agreement was still unclear.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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NYC Explosion: man in custody over "attempted terrorist attack"

A 27-year-old man is in custody after detonating a pipe bomb device in
what police are calling an "attempted terrorist attack" in New York.

The incident took place during the Monday morning rush hour at one of
Manhattan's busiest transit hubs.

The suspect and three other people were injured in the explosion.

US Correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US Correspondent Nick Harper in New York says the city was already on
edge following a terrorist attack in October.

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NYC blast was "attempted terrorist attack"

New York City police are treating an explosion at one of Manhattan's
main transit hubs as an "attempted terrorist attack".

27-year-old Akayed Ullah is in custody after detonating a device that
was strapped to his body.

Police say it was a "low-tech" device based on a pipe-bomb.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke to reporters after the incident.

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned it could have been much worse.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the city was an understandable target.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the injuries were minor and
non-life threatening.

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Explosion at NYC bus terminal

One man is in custody following an explosion at one of New York City's
busiest transit hubs.

The blast happened at the Port Authority Bus Terminal during Monday
morning rush hour. Four people were injured at the scene.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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EU says it's unified on two state solution after Netanyahu visit

The European Union says it is committed and unified on a two state solution in the middle east as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Brussels.

Last week US president Donald Trump controversially announced the American embassy in Israel would be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.


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India's oldest political party sees change of guard

Rahul Gandhi has been elected unopposed to lead India's Congress Party.

Mr. Gandhi is the fifth person from the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty to take charge of the 132-year old political party.

The new Congress President has often been called aloof by his own party leaders and his opponents often call him a reluctant politician with no experience.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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WINTER STORM HITS UK

Thousands of people are without power in the UK as a winter storm hits the country.

Hundreds of schools are closed, and thousands of passengers have been affected by flight cancellations at London Heathrow and other airports.

Heavy snow has fallen in places and freezing conditions are forecast to persist.

Phil Garner from Weatherquest says more snow is likely to fall.

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Israeli PM Arrives in Brussels

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Brussels as he continues his first foreign trip since Donald Trump announced the US will recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. 

24 hours earlier he was in Paris, where President Emmanuel Macron said Washington's change in policy is a threat to peace.

The EU stance is a two state solution is the only viable way to bring peace to the region. 

Our Kevin Ozebek is in Brussels with more.

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Putin in Turkey, Egypt to discuss energy, Middle East crises

UN Amb. Nikki Haley 'Trump accusers deserve to be heard'


In a clear split from the White House line, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley says women who accuse anyone of sexual misconduct deserve to be heard, including those who have accused the billionaire New Yorker. 

When asked how people should assess President Trump's accusers, Haley told US news network, CBS, that they should be 'heard and they should be dealt with.'

It's a departure from White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckerbee Sanders, who has in the past denied all of the dozen-plus claims against Donald Trump, last week saying that the American people addressed the allegations when they elected him.

Ambassador Haley added that any woman who has felt violated or felt mistreated in any way, has every right to speak up.

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Her comments come as women across the U.S. come forward to accuse a series of high-profile, influential men of alleged sexual misconduct.  

Friday, December 8, 2017

Wildfires - State of Emergency Declared in California

A state of emergency has been declared in California after wildfires
spread across the south of the state.

President Donald Trump has ordered federal assistance to help efforts.

New fires in San Diego have broken out. And authorities say it could
be another week before the Californian fires are contained.

US correspondent Frances Read is in Los Angeles:

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But it's not just humans that are being affected by the fires. US
correspondent Frances Read is in Los Angeles. She says livestock and
wildlife have also been badly affected.

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It's been the worst wildfires season on record across the United
States - many people died in widespread fires north of San Francisco
in October.

US correspondent Frances Read says the same loss of life isn't
expected in Southern California.

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UN peacekeepers killed in Congo attack

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14 peacekeepers have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo
and another 40 wounded in an attack.

In a statement the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed his
"outrage and utter heartbreak" at the attack.

UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from headquarters in New York.

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