Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Indian government to push ahead with Air India stake sale

The Indian government plans to move ahead with a stake sale in Air India, with hopes of concluding a deal by June, according to a local report.

The loss-making airline has guzzled large sums of taxpayers' money. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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U.S. State Dept: Inter-Korean talks a good start, too early to know how meaningful

North and South Korea are holding talks for the first time in over two years.  

The negotiations taking place at the Demilitarized Zone are centering on North Korean athletes  participating in the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea.  

Seoul and Pyongyang are meeting as tensions continue to escalate over North Korea's weapons program and continued nuclear tests.

It's been a measured response from the United States government so far to the talks, as our Washington correspondent Kevin McAleese explains...

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Our U.S. correspondent Kevin McAleese says despite the talks, the U.S. position over North Korea is unchanged...

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U.S. Vice-Pres says North/South Korea talks result of Trump's pressure campaign

North and South Korea have begun their first face-to-face talks in more than two years. 

Negotiators from both sides of the peninsula are meeting at the Demilitarized Zone in an area known as 'truce village'

It comes amid unprecedented tension in the region, and repeated calls from the Trump administration for Pyongyang to end its missile and nuclear tests.

The sit-down is expected to focus on North Korea's participation in next month's Winter Olympic Games being hosted by its neighbor.

Talking to Conservative Radio Host Dana Loesch [pro: lash], Vice President Mike Pence said the talks were the result of Donald Trump's sustained pressure on Kim Jong Un's regime...

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Monday, January 8, 2018

Sharp drop in refugees admitted to the US under President Trump.

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Only 5,000 refugees have been granted entry into the US in the first
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This follows the current administration's cap on admitting only 45,000
refugees for the whole of 2018 - the lowest ceiling since 1980.

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White House: "Brilliant" Trump will not undergo psychiatric evaluation

US President Donald Trump will not undergo a psychiatric evaluation when doctors conduct a routine physical exam later this week.


A spokesman described the President as "sharp as a tack".


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Weather, climate disasters in US made 2017 worst year on record

Where it comes to damage from natural disasters in the US, 2017 was the most expensive year on record.


Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, as well as wildfires were among catastrophes that caused a whopping $306 billion us dollars in damages, based on data from the US agency that tracks ocean and weather events. 


Here's US correspondent Liling Tan with the breakdown. 


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Investors Ask Apple to Address iPhone Addiction

Two large investors are asking Apple to address the issue of iPhone addiction amongst young people. 

They say Apple should set an example about the obligations of technology companies to their youngest customers. 


Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Oprah Winfrey speech at Golden Globes boosts talk of 2020 Presidential bid

Speculation is mounting that Oprah Winfrey may consider running for the US Presidency in 2020.


A growing number of political analysts say her speech at last night's Golden Globes is the latest indication that she may challenge President Trump if he seeks a second term in the White House.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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COUPLE CONVICTED OF UK TERROR PLOT

A couple have been convicted of plotting a terrorist bombing attack on the UK that could have been 'devastating' according to a judge.

The pair had met on a dating website and went on to plan to use a homemade bomb for the Islamic State.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Mueller may interview Trump

It's being reported Special Counsel Robert Mueller could interview President Donald Trump as part of the probe into whether Trump's campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 election.
NBC News is reporting that the president's legal team is discussing a range of options for the format.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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MAY RESHUFFLES CABINET

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's in the process of reshuffling her cabinet ahead of a tricky 2018.

The Prime Minister will have to negotiate Brexit talks, as well as a series of domestic issues, without a majority in Parliament.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says many ministers are staying in post.

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200,000 Salvadoreans may be forced to leave US

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing "temporary protected status" from 200,000 Salvadoreans.

The decision means they will have to leave the U.S. by September 2019.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Former football coach admits child sexual offenses in UK

A British former football coach has pleaded guilty to several charges of sexual assault against children.

Barry Bennell admitted to the charges at the start of a trial in Liverpool. Our UK correspondent Paul Barber reports from London.


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Outrage in India over police case against journalist

After a breach in the world's largest biometric database was reported by a local newspaper, officials have filed a police case against the journalist who broke that story.

The government has called reports of the leak 'fake news'. Meanwhile, the Indian Supreme Court has urged Indian politicians not to stifle the freedom of the press.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Support for BBC's Carrie Gracie's resignation over pay inequality


Support has been pouring in for the former BBC China editor Carrie Gracie who stepped down from her position in a row over unequal pay.


In an open letter, the broadcaster who has been at the BBC for over 30 years said there was a culture of secretive and illegal pay at the corporation.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Russia Today editor reacts to US election allegations

The Editor in Chief of Russia's international channel Russia Today says they 'have done nothing illegal' after a weekend of accusations about Russian interference in elections. Margarita Simonyan says US intelligence agencies are destroying the channel's reputation. Dan Ashby has more from Moscow. 

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EU Invites Iran FM to Talks on Protests

The European Union will invite Iran's foreign minister for talks on the protests gripping the country.

More than twenty Iranians have now died in demonstrations that are also showing a rift in EU-US relations.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels. 
 
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Russian airbase in Syria comes under drone attack

Russian military have thwarted a drone attack at a Russian airbase in Syria. The incident occurred just days after media reported several Russian war planes were damaged by rebel shelling - Moscow denied reports as inaccurate. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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GOLDEN GLOBES MARKED BY CALLS FOR CHANGE

The Golden Globe awards have been marked by a series of speeches referencing inequality and sexual harrassment.

Many attendees wore black in solidarity with the Time's Up campaign which supports women who've experienced harrassment or abuse in the workplace.

The big winners on the night included the film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, which won three awards.

And Big Little Lies - which won the most awards in the tv categories.

Actress Laura Dern took best supporting actress for her role in the show.

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UK PM MAY RE-SHUFFLES CABINET

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to create a new 'Minister for No Brexit Deal' cabinet post as she re-shuffles her top ministers.

It's designed to send a message to Brussels that the UK will be ready to walk away from Brexit negotiations if a favourable deal isn't on offer.

She's also expected to use the cabinet re-shuffle to promote a number of new faces - including more women, and some younger faces from the Conservative Party.

Rosa Prince - who's written a biography of Mrs May - says she doesn't have much room for manoeuvre.

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