Wednesday, January 3, 2018

'Bomb Cyclone' to hit US eastern seaboard on Thursday

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A massive storm known as a 'Bomb Cyclone' is expected to plummet
temperatures and dump snow across the US eastern seaboard early
Thursday morning.

Cities up and down the East coast are taking precautionary measures in
anticipation of the freezing weather.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Trump says former top aide Steven Bannon has "lost his mind" after Russia allegations

President Trump has launched a blistering attack on his former chief strategist Steven Bannon, after Mr. Bannon accused the President's son of "treasonous" behavior when he met the Russians during last year's US Presidential election.


The President says Mr. Bannon has "lost his mind".


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Charges considered for Hollywood sex cases

Reports suggest charges are now being considered against Hollywood
producer Harvey Weinstein and the Hollywood director James Toback.

The LA District Attorney's office is said to be deciding whether
sex-crimes charges can be filed.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Ethiopia to free political prisoners

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Ethiopia says it will release political prisoners and close a controversial detention center accused of using torture to obtain confessions.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.
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New York to install 1,500 barriers to guard against vehicle attacks

New York is set to install 1,500 steel security barriers around the
city in a bid to protect people from vehicle attacks.

Nine people in the city lost their lives in two of these attacks last
year and the mayor says the bollards will offer a permanent solution.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Steven Bannon, former top Trump aide calls campaign meeting with the Russians "treasonous"

President Trump's former chief strategist Steven Bannon says a meeting between Donald Tump Junior the Russians was "treasonous" and "unpatriotic".


He makes the explosive claims in a new book due to be published later this year.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Great support at appropriate time - Pres. Trump on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his social media support for the continuing protests in Iran, promising support.

The number of protests in Iran appears to have fallen, with the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard declaring victory over sedition against the government.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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India cancels $500 million deal for Israeli anti-tank missiles

Weeks ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to India, the Narendra Modi government in Delhi has cancelled a crucial defence deal.

India was slated to sign a contract to buy the anti-tank guided missiles from Israeli defence giant Rafael.

India is one of Israel's largest buyers of military equipment.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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ARRESTS OVER UK NAZI GROUP

Six people have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of being members of a banned far-right group.

They've been detained under anti-terrorism laws.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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New EU financial markets rules come into force despite many firms and banks unprepared

A huge new piece of European Union legislation on finance markets is coming into force with many businesses unprepared for the changes.

Banks and financial firms have been racing to get ready for the directive know as MIFID two to avoid trading freezes - the new rules will affect organizations around the world.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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STORM ELEANOR BATTERS UK

Thousands of homes are without power after the latest winter storm of the season hit the UK.

Storm Eleanor has now moved out into the North Sea but leaves windy, and in places, dangerous conditions behind it.

Gusts of 100 miles an hour were recorded in some parts of Britain, and the storm has caused disruption to transport networks in Britain.

Charlotte Gay reports from Weston-Super-Mare on England's south west coast.

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NHS PRESSURE GROWS IN ENGLAND

The UK government is under growing pressure over what's being called a 'winter crisis' in its National Health Service.

NHS organisations in England are delaying as many as 55 000 non-urgent operations and procedures until the end of the month.

And hospitals are being urged to delay routine outpatient appointments so emergency care can be prioritised.

The NHS has seen huge demand for services over the Christmas and New Year period, partly because of patients with winter vomiting bugs and flu.

But the opposition Labour Party says it's partly as a result of a lack of funding from the government.

Dr Keith Willett of NHS England says it's a difficult time of year.

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Caste clashes cause disruption in Mumbai

Caste clashes have caused disruptions in Mumbai, following a call for a strike.

This follows violence in the nearby of city of Pune on Monday in which a man was killed. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Trump taunts North Korea's Kim Jong Un over size of US nuclear button

President Trump has taunted North Korean strongman Kim Jong Un, claiming on Twitter that he has a much bigger and more powerful nuclear button than the leader in Pyongyang.


The astonishing intervention came at the end of a long day of Tweeting by the US President.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Pres. Trump threatens North Korea on social media

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened North Korea, posting on Twitter that he too has a nuclear button.

Earlier, in a national address, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he now has a nuclear button on his desk and his regime will focus on expanding their arsenal in the coming year.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Nikki Haley takes aim at Iran and North Korea [CLIPS]

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Tuesday took aim at Iran and North Korea, in her first address to the UN press corp on US priorities in the new year.

On Iran, Haley spoke up in support of protestors, saying nowhere is the urgency for peace, security and freedom being more tested than in Iran.

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On North Korea, Haley warned of reports that Pyongyang may be preparing another missile test, in defiance of multiple Security Council resolutions. 

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Ambassador Haley also placed little credence on the prospect of high-level talks between North Korea and South Korea, if it doesn't stop Pyongyang's nuclear program

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Iran's Supreme Leader blames country's "enemies" for street protests

Iran's Supreme Leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is blaming the country's "enemies" for growing street protests and clashes with police that have claimed more than 20 lives.


The protests - the largest in Iran since 2009 - are calling for an end to the country's hardline clerical rule.


Saeed Kamali Dehghan covers events in Iran for The Guardian newspaper of London and says it's too soon to know just how much the protestors can achieve.


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Saeed Kamali Dehghan covers events in Iran for The Guardian newspaper of London and says the protests are being fueled by working class anger.


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North Korea policy unchanged - White House

The White House says its policy towards North Korea is unchanged, after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that sanctions are beginning to have a big impact on the country.

South Korea has said it is open to discussion North Korea's participation in the upcoming Olympic Games, but President Trump refuses to endorse or reject the idea.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says no determination has been made:

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Pres. Trump suggests prosecution of Comey, Clinton Aide

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested on social media that the U.S. Justice Department "must finally act" and possibly prosecute James Comey, while further calling for jail time for Hillary Clinton's top aide, Huma Abedin.

Over the Christmas holidays, the U.S. State Department finally released a set of emails that Huma Abedin had downloaded to her husband's computer, against security protocols.

President Trump has repeatedly urged further investigation, even criminal prosecution, of Hillary Clinton for using a private email server while Secretary of State, even though the U.S. Justice Department only found her actions 'extremely careless.

The tweet may be a distraction, but White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders refused to rule out jail time.

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Human rights for Iranian people - White House

The Trump Administration is staying one step away from calling for regime change in Iran, despite U.S. President Donald Trump tweeting in all capital letters on New Year's day, "time for change."

With more people taking to the streets in more cities, at least 22 Iranians have died in the widening protests, which the government blames on "enemies of Iran."

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders laid out their basic goals:

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders refused to confirm or deny whether U.S. President Donald Trump wants to reimpose sanctions on Iran.

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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders reiterated support for the Iranian protestors.

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