Tuesday, January 2, 2018

US lawmakers return to Washington with possible government shutdown looming


US lawmakers are returning to Washington with a possible government shutdown looming, and other big issues requiring fast action in Congress.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details:


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Belgium could drop terror alert level to lowest point since Paris attacks

In the coming months, Belgium may drop its terror alert level to its lowest point since before the Paris attacks in November 2015 according the the country's home affairs minister.

Both those attacks and the Brussels attacks in March 2016 were planned in the Belgian capital.

From there, Jack Parrock reports.

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Catalonia Crisis has Cost a Billion Euro

Catalonia is beginning the new year with a weakening economy, 

Spain's economy minister says because of the crisis that erupted after an independence referendum, the region is no longer a driving force in the country's economy. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 
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CRUCIAL EPL GAMES AT BOTH ENDS OF TABLE

There are four games in the English Premier League later which could have an impact at both ends of the table.

Leaders Man City host Watford.

West Ham are at relegation strugglers West Brom.

Southampton host Crystal Palace.

And Tottenham go to bottom club Swansea.

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino's side are in 6th, 22 points behind leaders Man City - so he says the priority for the chasing pack is a simple one.

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LONDON ZOO CARRIES OUT 'STOCK CHECK'

London Zoo is starting its annual 'stock check' which involves it counting the thousands animals, insects and reptiles at the site.

It follows a fire at the zoo before Christmas.

Amelia Cox reports from London.

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PROTESTS OVER UK RAIL FARE INCREASES

Protests are being held at dozens of UK train stations over increases in rail ticket prices.

Average fares are going up 3.4% in Britain which means many commuter season tickets will be over £100 (112 euro / $135) more expensive.

Rail companies insist the prices are going up in line with inflation and will allow better services and increased investment.

But campaigners say with many season tickets costing well over £5000 a year - commuters are being 'priced out' of going to work.

And these commuters at Milton Keynes say it's not fair.

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US blocks military aid to Pakistan

The United States has reportedly blocked its more than 250 million US dollars of military aid to Pakistan.

US president Donald Trump tweeted that the States had "foolishly" given aid to Pakistan over the past 15 years.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Monday, January 1, 2018

Trump accuses Pakistan of "lies and deceit" in dealings with USA

President Trump has launched a blistering attack on Pakistan, accusing the country of "lies and deceit" in its dealings with the United States.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Friday, December 29, 2017

Hack of customers' credit cards at US Forever 21 branches

Global clothing store, Forever 21, has confirmed a security breach in
which customers' credit card details were hacked.

The chain said malware on US stores' tills had allowed a hack of
details while customers were buying clothes.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles where the chain is based.

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Apple apologizes over slowing iPhones

Apple is apologizing for deliberately slowing down its older iPhone models.

In a statement, the tech giant said it would never do anything to intentionally shorten the life of its products.

Steve Mort reports.

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China denies reports of illicitly selling oil products to North Korea after Trump tweet


China is denying reports that it's illicitly selling oil products to North Korea in breach of international sanctions.

That's after a tweet from US President Donald Trump saying China had been caught "red handed" allowing oil into the isolated nation.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Child responsible for Bronx fire

The New York Fire Department believe a blaze that killed 12 people in
an apartment building was started by a child playing with a stove.

The incident occurred in the Bronx and is the deadliest fire in the
city since 1990.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump says Russia investigation 'bad for country'

US President Donald Trump says Robert Mueller's Russia investigation is "bad for the country", but believes he will be treated "fairly" by the inquiry.

The president was speaking to the New York Times in an impromptu thirty minute interview at his private golf club in Florida.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton has more.

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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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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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Thursday, December 28, 2017

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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