Thursday, January 18, 2018

European Parliament warns of Russian meddling in upcoming elections

Members of the European Parliament have expressed concern about the potential for Russian meddling in the 2019 european elections.

There have been widespread accusations that Russia was involved in the 2016 US presidential race.

Our Europe corresponent Jack Parrock reports

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EU and Mexico Close to Signing Free Trade Deal

The European Union and Mexico are close to signing off on a free trade deal. 

While the deal is being designed to boost their respective economies and to create jobs, it's also part of Mexico's scramble to boost trading ties with allies other than the US.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek explains why from Brussels. 
 
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UK TO OFFER MACRON CHANNEL SECURITY BOOST

The UK government is promising to spend an extra £44.5m / $60m on boosting Channel border security.

The announcement comes as French President Emmanuel Macron visits the UK for talks with Prime Minister Theresa May.

He's been calling for Britain to do more to help tackle the number of migrants still trying to make their way from France to the UK.

Britain's also expected to commit to taking in more migrants from the Calais area - particularly children.

Mrs May and Mr Macron hope to show their two countries continue to have a close relationship as Britain leaves the EU.

But Conservative MP Tim Loughton says France shouldn't push its luck.

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Israeli prime minister Netanyahu visits Mumbai

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Mumbai, meeting business leaders and Bollywood celebrities, amid strengthening relations between India and Israel.

This marks the first visit by an Israeli prime minister to India's financial capital.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Russia warns of backlash against US media after 'foreign agent' decision


A Russian diplomat has described the US's decision to label another Russian media outlet as a 'foreign agent' as an attack on liberties and a rejection of alternative viewpoints. The Russian ambassador to the US warned that Russia may respond in kind to moves to label more Russian organisations as 'foreign agents'. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Tillerson outlines US strategy on Syria

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says US troops will remain in Syria after their fight against Isis.

In a speech at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, Mr Tillerson said the US would maintain a presence in the country to ensure neither Iran or President Assad of Syria could take over newly liberated areas.

As our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton explains, the new US strategy appears to mark a significant departure from President Trump's previously outlined policies.

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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Apple to Repatriate Billions to US

Apple says it will bring much of its overseas cash back to the United States. 

It's in line to be the first major company to repatriate money from overseas as a result of the new tax laws passed in Washington last month. 


Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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UN says cut in Palestinian refugee aid will affect regional security

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The United Nations says the US announcement of a $65 million cut in
aid to Palestinian refugees will affect regional security and could
put vital health, educational and food services at risk.

Over half of the population of Gaza is dependent on food and supplies
from the UN.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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20 countries consider further sanctions on North Korea- Trump takes aim at Russia

A group of 20 nations have agreed to consider slapping North Korea
with further sanctions.

At a U.S. hosted meeting the country's Secretary of State rex
Tillerson also warned of a potential military response if Pyongyang
chooses not to negotiate.

This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump says that Russia is helping
North Korea get supplies that defy international sanctions.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.



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Bannon to cooperate with special counsel, resists House questions

Steve Bannon has agreed to answer the questions of Robert Mueller, the special counsel looking into matters tied to Russia's meddling in American politics.

This comes as the Associated Press confirms, his attorney was working with the White House to resist answering questions from the House Intelligence Committee in more than 11 hours of testimony.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Victims of USA Gymnastics doctor give shocking accounts of abuse in Michigan court


The victims of Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor who has plead guilty to molesting dozens of girls, have been giving shocking accounts of abuse during a sentencing hearing in the US state of Michigan.

One victim, Kyle Stephens, said to Mr Nassar in court: "Little girls don't stay little forever; they grow into strong women that return to destroy your world."

And as our US correspondent Giles Gibson reports, there are now questions over how the abuse wasn't exposed sooner:

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ECB President Told to Leave Secretive Club

Pressure is being placed on the European Central Bank president to leave a secretive club of international bankers.

The EU watchdog is worrying that membership with this group is jeopardizing the ECB's independence.

Our Europe correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports.

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US Navy officers involved in deadly collisions facing military criminal charges


The commanding officers of two US Navy ships involved in collisions in the Pacific Ocean last year are facing military criminal charges.

17 sailors were killed in two separate incidents involving US warships in Asian waters in 2017.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Former CIA officer arrested for giving secrets to Chinese

A naturalized American citizen who used to work for the CIA has been arrested for passing secrets to the Chinese.

 Jerry Chun Shing Lee was living and working in Hong Kong, but travelled to New York where he was arrested.

Our U-S correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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5 Indian men gored to death in bull-taming sport

In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, 5 spectators at a bull taming festival have been killed after charging bulls broke into the crowd.

The bull taming festival, believed to be over 2000 years old, was banned by India's highest court in 2014 on grounds of animal cruelty. 

The Indian government later lifted that ban following massive protests by locals. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Bayeux tapestry to come to Britain

The Bayeux Tapestry is set to come to Britain - after months of talks between culture officials in France and the UK. 
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce the loan at a summit with British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday.
Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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KOSOVO URGES CALM OVER POLITICIAN KILLING

Kosovo's Prime Minister is assuring Europe his country remains 'calm and stable', as investigators continue to hunt for the killer of a politician based in the Serbian north.

Serbia has called the assassination of Oliver Ivanovic a 'terrorist act' and suspended reconciliation talks with its neighbour. 

Dan Ashby has more from Moscow.

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Charles Puidgemont gets backing to resume position and president of Catalonia despite exile in Brussels

The two main parties in the recently elected parliament in Catalonia have promised they will keep former leader Carles Puigdemont (kar -lez poo -szh - de - mon) as president.

He is currently in self imposed exile in Brussels so they suggestion is that he will carry out his duties over video link or skype.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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HUNDREDS STRANDED IN UK SNOW

Hundreds of drivers have spent a night stranded in their cars after heavy snow in Scotland.

Mountain rescue teams have been helping people stuck on roads in Dumfries and Galloway.

The UK's also seen heavy snow in parts of Northern Ireland, and warnings of snow and ice are in place for England and Wales.

Corrie Martin reports from Scotland.

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HEAVY SNOW STRANDS DRIVERS IN SCOTLAND

Hundreds of drivers have spent a night stranded in their cars after heavy snow in Scotland.

Mountain rescue teams have been helping people stuck on roads in Dumfries and Galloway.

The UK's also seen heavy snow in parts of Northern Ireland, and warnings of snow and ice are in place for England and Wales.

These people are stuck on the M74 in Scotland.

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