Thursday, December 14, 2017

Pyongyang warns US that naval blockade is step towards nuclear war

North Korea has warned that a naval blockade as part of sanctions proposed by the US would be a big step towards a nuclear confrontation. 


State news agency KCNA delivered the warning Thursday that Pyongyang would view the move as violating its sovereignty, and will respond with counter-measures.


All this….  ahead of a high-level United Nations Security Council meeting on North Korea.


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York .


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US shows evidence of Iran arming Houthi rebels

The US Ambassador to the United Nations has unveiled what she says is
"irrefutable evidence" that Iran has violated UN rules by providing
Houthi rebels in Yemen with weapons.

Standing in front of a display of missile parts, Nikki Haley said Iran
had repeatedly gone against regulations and tried to cover up weapons
transfers and ballistic missile activity.

She warned Iran could become the next North Korea if the international
community did nothing to stop Tehran's violations.

Nikki Haley said the US was presenting very clear evidence.

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Nikki Haley said countries must join together to protect the world from Iran.

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Nikki Haley showed parts of missile she said was fired into Saudi Arabia.

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Rep. Farenthold to retire after allegations of misbehavior

U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold (fair-en-HOLD) has announced his retirement after multiple allegations of abuse, harassement and other inappropriate behavior in his Congressional office.

Another Congresswoman has come forward to call for a stricter dress code for Capitol Hill, saying some outfits virtually invite abuse, although she cautions, she definitely doesn't want to blame any victims.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan confirmed he believes the Texas Congressman is making the right decision.

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Republicans optimistic about tax cut legislation

U.S. President Donald Trump is expressing his optimism that the massive tax cut and reform legislation will be passed, promising on social media: " the dawn of a brilliant American future shining with PATRIOTISM, PROSPERITY AND PRIDE!"

However, the results of the Alabama special election and the fact that two Republican senators are ill and in hospital has raised questions about how quickly the legislation can move forward.

And depsite a lack of public support for the legislation, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is convinced it's a good idea.

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Putin praises Trump, targets opposition during annual press conference

Russia's President Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference in Moscow. Over 1600 journalists attended the event. He took spoke on domestic issues, like social security, economic development and local regional problems. And commented on foreign policy issues - on Russia's involvement in Syria, the conflict in Ukraine, and his relations with U.S. President Donald Trump. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports.

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Walt Disney agrees $50 billion deal to buy 21st Century Fox entertainment assets


Walt Disney has agreed a blockbuster $50 billion deal to buy the entertainment arm of 21st Century Fox.

Meanwhile Fox News and Fox Sports will remain under media mogul Rupert Murdoch's control as part of a new company.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

Further accusations of sex harassment by powerful men

Russell Simmons, Harvey Weinstein and PBS host Tavis Smiley are some of the many powerful men in American media facing sex harassment and assault allegations.

And one popular documentarian has issued a public letter admitting he's part of the problem, trying to get out in front of possible allegations.

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

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Roy Moore refuses to concede Alabama special election

Republican candidate Roy Moore is refusing to concede that he's lost the special election to fill the open U.S. Senate seat for Alabama.

Turnout was much higher than expected - some 40 percent of Alabama voters - and the Alabama state secretary - who must certify the electionresults by December 29 - says a recount is extremely unlikely.

Roy Moore issued a video statement to his supporters insisting the race is not over yet.

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India commissions first indigenous submarine

After a gap of 17 years, India has incorporated its first conventional submarine into the Navy's ranks.

The Indian government has been on a mission to modernise its defence capabilities as it struggles to keep pace with its better equipped neighbour China.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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SIX MONTHS ON: GRENFELL TOWER BLAZE

It's exactly six months since the Grenfell Tower fire in London which left 71 people dead.

Politicians, members of the royal family, bereaved relatives, survivors and emergency services workers are joining commemorations at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

The blaze in a block of flats on June 14th was one of Britain's worst peace-time tragedies.

UK correspondent Ashleigh Carroll reports.
 
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MAY IN BRUSSELS AFTER BREXIT DEFEAT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is facing up to EU leaders in Brussels having lost a key parliamentary vote on Brexit.

British MPs backed an amendment to the government's Brexit legislation which will give a legal guarantee of a vote on any final deal struck with the EU.

It came on the eve of an EU summit at which Theresa May hopes to persuade leaders to rubber-stamp moving Brexit negotiations onto the next phase.

Justice minister Dominic Raab says the parliamentary defeat won't derail Brexit.

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EU Leaders Head to Brussels for Final EU Summit of 2017

European Union leaders are on their way to Brussels to meet during the final EU summit of the year. 

While defense and migration are on the agenda, it will be another summit dominated by Brexit with leaders set to vote on whether negotiations should advance to phase two.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 
 
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Australia's Child Abuse Royal Commission concludes

Changes must be made to address the failures that led to tens of thousands of children being sexually abused in Australian institutions in what is a national tragedy, according to the chair of five year long royal commission.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne.

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U.S. state lawmaker kills himself following sexual assault allegation

A Republican state lawmaker in Kentucky who was facing a sexual assault allegation has committed suicide.

A local coroner said Dan Johnson died of a single gunshot wound.

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports...

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Homeless "cooking fire" blamed for one of California's wildfires

Wildfires that have devastated parts of California are starting to get
under control.

Firefighters say strong winds, which were spreading flames, have died down.

It comes after investigators determined that a cooking fire, at a
homeless encampment, was to blame for one of the blazes close to Los
Angeles.

Frances Read reports from LA.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Trump loses adviser

One of the few African-American lead advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump has been fired.

Omarosa Manigault-Newman was the communications director for the Office of Public Outreach, but first met Donald Trump on the set of the Apprentice.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Doug Jones plans outreach following Alabama special election

Doug Jones, the senator-elect for Alabama, is talking about outreach and bringing people together, even as Republican rival Roy Moore refuses to concede.

The Alabama secretary of state - who still must certify the results - says a state-wide recount is extremely unlikely.

Doug Jones is hoping to reach out to all citizens of Alabama before he heads to Washington:

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After weeks of divisive statements from the Roy Moore campaign, Senator-elect Doug Jones says he wants to see cooperation:

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UK Government loses brexit bill vote

Prime Minister Theresa May has received a loss at home with MPs voting in favour of an amendment to the EU withdrawal bill.


They've opted to introduce an additional statutory process, which ensures MPs will be given the final sign off on the Brexit deal negotiated by the UK government and Brussels.


309 MPs voted in favour of the amendment to just 305 against it.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell explains how this is potentially damaging for UK Prime Minster Theresa May.



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Pres. Trump pushes tax reform deal

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing a Republican compromise to move his tax reform legislation forward.

If enacted, it would be a major legislative victory for the president, but concerns have not been erased about how this will impact government revenues, much less actually delivery on lower taxes.

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated his support for the Republican compromise.

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U.S. President Donald Trump wants to deliver on his campaign promise soon:

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President Trump insists lower taxes isn't a Republican thing or a Democrat thing.

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US Sec of State says he's ready to talk to North Korea

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said he is ready to talk to North Korea, without preconditions. 
This marks a departure from the previous U.S. demand that Pyongyang would have to show a willingness to give up its nuclear weapons before any negotiations could take place.

Kate Fisher reports from Wahsington.

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