Tuesday, December 12, 2017

RYANAIR PILOTS TO STRIKE

Some Ryanair pilots are due to strike in December in industrial action which could disrupt Christmas travel plans for passengers.

It's a dispute with the European budget airline over union recognition and conditions.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Rights groups urge Myanmar sanctions over Rohingya crisis

A group of 81 human rights organizations are calling on the United
Nations to impose sanctions on the Myanmar government for alleged
abuses against the Rohingya population.

The group says the UN Security Council's condemnations have not worked
and action is now needed.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Nick Harper at the UN in New York says there are concerns about the
upcoming refugee repatriation process.

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Sen. Gillibrand reiterates call for Trump investigation

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is reiterating her call that U.S. President Donald Trump should be investigated, after 3 women publicly accused him of touching them inappropriately.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a tweet attacking Senator Gillibrand, suggesting she is a lightweight and would do anything for a campaign donation, including "begging" him.

Senator Gillibrand told reporters, the American president's response was an attempt to silence her.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat from New York, repeated her call for a full investigation into the allegations laid against the American president by a variety of women.

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President Trump is now calling the allegations fabricated and he hasn't even met the women (even though there are photographs and video of him with some of them).

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NYC bombing suspect charged with terror offenses

The man suspected of carrying out an attempted bombing in New York
City Monday has been charged with terror offenses.

Akayed Ullah was one of four people injured when a device strapped to
his body exploded.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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1960s American defector to North Korea dies in Japan aged 77


A former American soldier who defected to North Korea in the 1960s has died in Japan.

Charles Jenkins crossed into the North while he was stationed in South Korea in 1965 to escape military service in the US Army.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Polls open in Alabama special election

Voters are deciding between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones in a special election to fill the U.S. Senate seat for Alabama vacated by Jeff Sessions when he became U.S. Attorney General.

The elecction is being seen as a referendum on U.S. President Donald Trump and the outcome could impact his ability to achieve his political goals.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Paris hosts world leaders for climate summit

Over 50 world leaders have gathered in Paris on Tuesday for a summit on climate change adaptation - exactly two years after the Paris Agreement was adopted. 
This time, the talks focus on money - with developing countries saying Western economies still haven't put up the cash they need to adapt. 
Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Indian Prime Minister accuses Pakistan of poll meddling

A huge political controversy has broken out in India with the country's Prime Minister accusing India's neighbour Pakistan of meddling in the Gujarat state elections. 

The Prime Minister has also accused India's oldest political party- the Congress of colluding with Pakistan.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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EU May Scrap Controversial Refugee Quota Program

The European Union could soon scrap a controversial refugee quota program. 

The intent of the program was to relocate refugees across the continent to share the cost of housing and integrating a wave of new arrivals…but most have view the program as a huge failure. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek is in Brussels with more.

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WINTRY WEATHER PERSISTS IN UK

Snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures continue to cause disruption to large parts of the UK.

Hundreds of schools remain shut, and hundreds of households remain without power.

Travel is difficult for many commuters due to icy roads and reduced train services.

Monday night saw - (minus) 13C recorded in Shropshire, making it the coldest night of the year so far in Britain.

Luke Miles from the Met Office says conditions will remain difficult for a while yet.

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WH: NY terror attack shows need for tougher immigration rules


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, 27-year old Akayed Ullah, and three other people were injured in the explosion. 

Ullah arrived in the U.S. from Bangladesh on an immigrant visa in 2011.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says Monday's attempted suicide bombing points to the need for tougher immigration rules. 

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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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