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Friday, December 22, 2017

Pres. Trump insists tax cuts will sell themselves

U.S. President Donald Trump thinks Americans will quickly come around and love the tax reform and tax cut legislation he just signed.

As the legislation was passed in the U.S. Congress, about one in two Americans did not support the efforts.

U.S. President Donald Trump says it's a tremendous thing for the American people:

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Washington recognizes Honduras election results

The U.S. State Department released a statement congratulating Juan Orlando Hernandez for winning Honduras' presidential elections.

The vote - which took place in late November- had been declared irregular and rejected by the country's opposition.

Our U.S. correspondent Andrea Arenas has the reaction from Washington.

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Pres. Trump signs tax bill

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had to follow through on his campaign promise and sign the tax bill into law, in part because the media was questioning whether he'd fulfill his promise to do so before Christmas.

While the American president is promoting how this legislation will boost the American economy, lawmakers and experts are already worrying about the bill's impact on government spending and looming cuts.

U.S. President Donald Trump insists he's accomplished more than any other president during his first year in office.

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OUT: ..thank you all."

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In the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump kept repeating that it's the biggest tax cut in history.

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U.S. President Donald Trump made a big deal of showing the White House press pool the legislation and his signing.

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OUT: ...for jobs."

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Senator Mitch McConnell, the leader of the Senate Republicans, believes the tax bill is necessary to further boost the economy.

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OUT: ....going again."

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US gov't to keep running for another month

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law the continuing resolution which will keep the U.S. federal government running until January 19, 2018

The legislation includes additional funds for children's health care and for military spending, but keeps most of the rest of the funding rules at the same level.

U.S. President Donald Trump insists additional spending on missile defense is necessary.

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OUT: ...is even close."

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BORIS: RUSSIA RELATIONS 'NOT GOOD'

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says relations with Russia are 'not on a good footing'.

He's held a spiky press conference in Moscow with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.

Mr Lavrov accused the UK of being 'insulting' before their talks.

And the two men clashed over allegations of Russian meddling in western elections.

But Britain's Foreign Secretary still believes relations can be improved.

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PUIGDEMONT CALLS FOR MADRID TALKS

Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont says there should be new talks with Spain after a snap regional election.

The separatist leader says they should happen in Brussels - where he remains having fled Spain - or another EU country.

Separatist parties hold a small and reduced majority in the regional assembly after the polls.

Spain's government announced the elections after what it says was an illegal October referendum on independence for Catalonia.

Carles Puigdemont says talks with Madrid are the only option.

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After Doklam stand-off, India and China hold border talks

India and China held a fresh round of border talks- the first since the 73-day-long military standoff in Doklam.

The 20th meeting was headed by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China's special representative Yang Jiechi.

UK’s Boris Johnson visits Moscow, says cooperation on Syria, Iran & North Korea possible

UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson is on visit in Russia to discuss possible cooperation on issues like Syria, Iran & North Korea. It's the first UK foreign secretary's official trip to Russia in 5 years, as relations between Moscow and London have been strained. The Kremlin hopes to find a way to improve ties, while Downing 10 saying no "business as usual" is possible. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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UK TO RETURN TO 'ICONIC' BLUE PASSPORT

The UK's announced it will return to what it says is an 'iconic' blue passport once the country leaves the EU.

Anyone renewing or applying for a new passport after October 2019 will receive a blue version - rather than the burgundy adopted after Britain joined the European Union.

The blue and gold design first came into use in the UK nearly 100 years ago.

But immigration minister Brandon Lewis says the change will bring other benefits.

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CATALONIA ELECTIONS 'VICTORY FOR INDEPENDENCE'

Ousted Catalan President Carles Puigdemont says regional elections have seen a victory for the independence movement.

Separatist parties will have a small majority in Catalonia's new assembly, although the largest party wants the region to remain part of Spain.

Elections were called by Spain's central government after what it says was an illegal declaration of independence.

Mr Puigdemont was speaking in Brussels, where he fled after Catalonia's independence referendum - but Catalan MEP Ramon Tremosa says he will return home soon.

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

US VP Pence in surprise trip to Afghanistan

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is on a surprise trip to visit American forces stationed in Afghanistan.

He was supposed to visit Cairo and Jerusalem, but that trip got cancelled, in part due to the President's decision on the status of the Israeli city.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited American troops at Bagram Air Base.

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US Congress sends tax bill to Pres. Trump for signature

Congressional Republcans celebrated as the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to send the controversial legislation to U.S. President Donald Trump to sign into law.

Democrats are criticizing the legislation as a gift to Republican donors, big business and the wealthy, while U.S. President Donald Trump says the tax cut is a Christmas present for all Americans.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan thinks it's a good deal.

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Cholera cases in Yemen reach record one million

On Thursday the International Committee of the Red Cross announced the number of suspected cases of cholera in Yemen has hit one million.

According to the Red Cross over 2,200 people have died of cholera, one third of the victims were children.

Our correspondent Andrea Arenas reports:

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Apple Limits Performance in Older Phones

Apple has acknowledged its latest software curtails the computing power of some models to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

The acknowledgment confirms what many iPhone owners have long suspected.

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.

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UN General Assembly vote rejects US Jerusalem stance

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmed approved a
resolution in opposition to America's recognition of Jerusalem as
Israel's capital.

Of the 193 member nations, 128 voted in favor, 9 against and 35 abstained.

Ahead the vote, US President Donald Trump had threatened to cut aid to
any country that supported the proposal.

UN Correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.

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UN Correspondent Nick Harper says some countries have been critical of
the US approach.

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UN Correspondent Nick Harper says there was mixed voting from the
Pacific region.

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Jerusalem vote will be remembered - Amb. Haley

The U.S. again threatened nations that are considering voting to condemn the United States for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

The United Nations General Assembly is voting on a resolution criticizing the Trump administration for its unilateral decision.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley threatened retaliation.

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U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley says the Trump administration will not change it's decision.

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U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley denied the decision has any impact on Middle East peace negotiations.

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US life expectancies fall again

American public health officials are expressing alarm that the average American is expected to live a shorter life, according to the latest data.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control blames the rising death toll from the opioid epidemic.

U-S correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UN General Assembly to vote on Jerusalem resolution

The entire body of the United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution to reject the American assertion that Jerusalem should be recognized as the capital of Israel.

The trip of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to the region has been cancelled, as the Trump administration has been widely criticized for what people in the region call an unjust determination, that the status of Jerusalem should be negotiated between the Israelis and Palestinians.

Ahead of the vote, during a cabinet meeting photo opportunity, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cancel aid to any country that would criticize his policy.

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Police conference following 'terror" incident in Melbourne

Four people are in a critical condition after a speeding car ploughed through pedestrians at a busy Melbourne CBD intersection in what police believe was a deliberate act.
A pre-school aged child suffering serious head injuries is among the 19 injured pedestrians taken to various hospitals in Melbourne.
One witness said the 4WD was travelling at up to 100 km/h as it hit peak hour crowds crossing Flinders St, 11 months after six people were killed in a similar incident four blocks away in Bourke St.
Victoria Police Deputy Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has laid out the details of the incident.

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Victoria Police Deputy Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says a second man was picked up at the scene.

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Victoria Police Deputy Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says the evidence points to the driver operating as a lone wolf..

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Victoria Police Deputy Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says Police have found out a little about the main offender..

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Victoria Police Deputy Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says they don't believe if was terrorism related.

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Russian Parliament approves Syrian naval base expansion