Moscow sentences US-born investor William Browder in absentia

Moscow court has sentenced US-born investor William Browder to 9 years in prison on charges of a $79mln tax fraud. Mr.Browder has been one of the key lobbyist behind the US 'Magnitsky Act' sanctions against Russia over the death of whistle-blower lawyer Sergei Magnitsky in a Russian jail in 2009. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Turkey signs off on surface to air missile purchase from Russia raising concerns at NATO

Turkey has signed a deal with Russia to purchase 2 point 5 billion dollars worth of surface to air missiles.

The deal is raising eyebrows at the NATO military alliance to which Turkey is a member and Russia is considered an adversary.

Jack Parrock reports from Brussels - home to NATO's headquarters.

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NYC FIRE KILLS 12

A fire in an apartment building in the Bronx in New York has left at least 12 people dead.

It's the deadliest fire in the city in a quarter of a century.

160 firefighters brought the blaze under control at the five-storey building.

It's not clear how the fire started.

This man lives across the street.

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New York Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro says the victims include a young child.

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International Ski Federation suspends 11 Russian athletes banned by IOC

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has provisionally suspended 11 Russian skiers supporting the International Olympic Committee's decision to ban Russian athletes implicated in report on state-supported doping in Russian sports. However FIS did not suspend Russia's Skiing Association and said international competitions to go ahead as scheduled. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Italy dissolves parliament and calls elections

Italy has announced a general election for March the 4th after the president dissolved the parliament.

The ruling Democratic Party may struggle to hold onto power with anti-immigration parties gaining popularity.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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EX-FOOTBALLER WINS LIBERIA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

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George Weah, a former international footballer has won Liberia's presidential election. Weah was declared winner of a run-off in an election that was blighted by accusations of fraud and irregularities. Our Africa Correspondent Leon Ssenyange reports

 

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Visa restrictions lifted after US and Turkey row

The US and Turkey have lifted all visa restrictions after assurances
after a diplomatic row.

The US had suspended all non-immigrant visa services after the arrest
of one of its consulate employees.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Democrat officially declared winner in Alabama Senate race

The surprise victor of the US Senate race in Alabama has officially been declared the winner.

Election officials say Democrat Doug beat Republican Roy Moore in a race seen as a key indication of voter approval of President Trump.

Moore - who had been dogged with allegations of sexual harassment of teenage girls - is still refusing to concede, claiming the election was rife with voter fraud.

Steve Mort reports.

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UN: Calls on Russia and China to condemn Myanmar human rights abuse of Rohingya

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The UN is calling on Russia and China to exert pressure on Myanmar to
end government-led violence on the ethnic Rohingya community.

Over 650,000 people from the Muslim minority have fled into
neighboring Bangladesh since a violence erupted between Rohingya
insurgents and Myanmar security forces in August.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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UN official blames Saudi-led strikes for civilian deaths in Yemen

The UN's top official in Yemen says 68 civilians have been killed in fighting in the country in just one day.

Jamie McGoldrick, the UN's humanitarian coordinator, blames two Saudi-led air raids for the deaths.

The United Nations reports more than a hundred civilians have been killed in the violence in Yemen over the last ten days.

UNICEF spokeswoman in Sana'a, Meritxell Relaño, says a political solution must be found.

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UN: Scores of civilian deaths in Saudi-led air raids

The UN's top official in Yemen says nearly seventy civilians have been killed in just one day of fighting in the country.

UN humanitarian coordinator Jamie McGoldrick says the deaths occurred in two air raids by Saudi-led forces.

Steve Mort reports.

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Trump says China caught "red-handed" supplying oil to North Korea

President Trump says China has been caught "red-handed" supplying oil to North Korea in contravention of new UN sanctions.

Spy satellite images appear to show fuel being transferred to North Korean ships in international waters.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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ACID ATTACK LEAVES LONDON VICTIM WITH 'LIFE CHANGING' BURNS

Police in London are appealing for witnesses after an acid attack which left the victim with what they describe as 'life-changing' burns.

Olly Barratt reports.

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Russia's Putin confirms St.Petersburg blast was terrorist attack

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has confirmed Wednesday's explosion at a supermarket in St.Petersburg was an act of terrorism. He urged security forces to act decisively and eliminate perpetrators of terrorist attacks. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk  reports from Moscow.

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Alabama senate loser files lawsuit

The controversial loser of a much-watched election race in the United States is still challenging the result.

Roy Moore has gone to court, to try to overturn the outcome, which saw the Republican candidate defeated in what is generally a very safe Senate seat for his party.

Meanwhile, as North America correspondent Malcolm Brown reports, the process of certifying the result continues.

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Moscow and Washington at loggerheads over global issues dominating 2018

Washington's relationship with Moscow has come under fresh scrutiny this week, as deep divisions over global conflicts (and how to handle them) resurfaced between their top diplomats.

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson- whose own relationship with President Donald Trump has been rocky- defended American diplomacy in an opinion piece in the New York Times, and called on Moscow to moderate its position on Ukraine.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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ROBOT OWNERS 'COULD TAKE OVER THE WORLD'

Inequality could be significantly worsened by robots taking on greater roles in the workplace, according to a new report.

The Institute for Public Policy Research says automation will boost productivity, but poses a threat to many lower-skilled roles.

The IPPR warns government intervention will be required to make sure it isn't only higher-skilled and higher-paid workers who see the benefits of automation.

Report author Matthew Lawrence says it's a real concern.

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AIRLINES WORK TO RESTORE SCHEDULES AFTER UK WEATHER CHAOS

Thousands of passengers stranded by snowy conditions in the UK are hoping to resume journeys as airlines work to restore flight schedules.

Dozens of flights were cancelled or delayed on Wednesday, many of them at London's Stansted airport.

The airport says Thursday's flights should operate as scheduled.

But hundreds of travellers had to spend the night at Stansted due to Wednesday's disruption.

Tom was one of them - he says there was a lack of information and support for customers.

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France could demand UK pay for border post moves after Brexit

France could demand the UK pays to set up customs checkpoints after Brexit according to one British newspaper.

Both the British and French leaders seem to agree that an agreement which allows border officials to carry out checks on each others territories will need to be renegotiated as the UK leaves the European Union.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Israel to name train station near Western Wall after Trump

The Israeli government says it's planning to name a train station after U.S. President Donald Trump, in honor of his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

The country's transportation minister announced the move [Wednesday] saying the train station will be next to the Western Wall, which is considered one of the holiest sites in the Jewish faith.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

 

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