Monday, January 22, 2018

U.S. lawmakers delay vote on re-opening government [CLIPS]

The United States government shutdown is entering a third day as
lawmakers in the senate failed to gain enough support to vote again on
the subject.

A vote was scheduled to take place on Monday at 1am eastern time but
having failed to garner enough support, senators pushed the vote back
until noon on Monday.

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell urged lawmakers to muster the
60 votes needed to end the shutdown.

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Immigration is a key reason why Republicans and Democrats have
struggled to reach an agreement. Democrats want guaranteed protection
for people brought to the U.S. illegally as children but Republicans
don't want to discuss immigration reform during the government
shutdown.

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has put forward a plan in a bid
to ease concerns on the other side of the aisle.

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Despite some optimism on Sunday that lawmakers were getting closer to
reaching a consensus- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the
two sides have a way to go.

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UN Security Council to meet on Turkish offensive in Syria

At the request of France, the United Nations Security Council is set
to hold an emergency meeting Monday following Turkey's offensive in
northern Syria.

The Turkish military launched operation "Olive Branch" on Saturday
with ground troops entering the country in a big to push back Kurdish
militia.

These forces are part of a US-backed alliance fighting Daesh but
Ankara regard the Kurdish YPG as terrorists linked to the Kurdistan
Workers Party.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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U.S. lawmakers delay vote on ending government shutdown

The United States government shutdown is entering a third day as
lawmakers in the senate failed to gain enough support to vote again on
the subject.

A vote was scheduled to take place on Monday at 1am eastern time but
having failed to garner enough support, senators agreed to push a vote
back until noon on Monday.

William Denselow has more from New York.

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U.S. lawmakers meet to try and end government shutdown [CLIPS]

U.S lawmakers are holding high-level meetings in a bid to finding a
compromise that will end the government shutdown.

Funding for federal agencies in the U.S. expired on Friday after the
senate failed to pass a measure that would temporarily fund the
government.

These high-level talks followed a bipartisan meeting between of around
20 senators on Sunday.

Lawmakers Lisa Murowski and Susan Collins say it's vital the senior
members of each party meet to try and hammer out a solution.

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The senate is set to vote in the early hours of Monday morning to fund
the government until February 8th. Republican senator Lindsey Graham
says it's key that they act now.

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The issue of immigration remains a major sticking point between
Republicans and Democrats. The Dems want an agreement that immigrants
brought to the U.S. illegally as children will be protected while the
Republicans don't want to discuss the issue during the government
shutdown.

Republican senator Lindsey Graham says he wants to see the issue tackled soon.

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Sunday, January 21, 2018

South China Sea concerns set to dominate Mattis visit to Southeast Asia

U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis has kicked off a weeklong trip
to Southeast Asia with the issue of the South China Sea likely to be a
key topic for discussion.

The U.S. has repeatedly criticized China's militarization of several
disputed islands and Mattis will seek to use his visit to Vietnam and
Indonesia to strengthen maritime cooperation.

Mattis says competition between great powers is now a bigger threat
than terrorism and described Russia and China as revisionist powers.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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18 dead in attack on Kabul hotel

The Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan, which left at least 18 dead.

U.S. President Donald Trump has been updated.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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German SPD party agrees to enter coalition talks

Germany's Social Democratic party has voted to enter into formal negotiations with Angela Merkel's conservatives about forming a new government, signaling a possible end to a four-month period of uncertainty.

Three hundred sixty delegates of the center-left SPD party voted to enter the talks, while two hundred seventy nine opposed the idea.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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Friday, January 19, 2018

FBI investigating “new person of interest” in Las Vegas shooting

The FBI says it's looking at a new person of interest - in connection
with the mass shooting in Las Vegas last year.

58 people died at a concert, in October, after the gunman opened fire
from a hotel above.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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South Sudan in danger of losing entire generation as conflict impacts 70% of children

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South Sudan is in danger of leaving behind an entire generation, as
the ongoing conflict has left 70 percent of children out of school,
according to a United Nations official.

The fledgling nation has been embroiled in a 4 year civil war since it
gained independence in 2011.

UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Inquest into Cranberries singer O'Riordan's death adjourned


The inquest into the sudden death of the Irish musician Dolores O'Riordan has been adjourned until April.

The Cranberries lead singer was found unresponsive in a hotel room in central London earlier week.

Paul Barber reports.

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UGANDA DEATH PENALTY

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Uganda could begin enforcing the death penalty again.

 

President Yoweri Museveni says an increase in crime is forcing him to revise his position on capital punishment.

 

Human rights groups have warned against the move.

 

As our correspondent Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.


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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief



Phone: +256 751 914 838
          michaelbaleke@gmail.com
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com 
Address: 30 Lugogo Bypass, Regency Plaza, Kampala.
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U.S. Defense Chief outlines new Pentagon Security Strategy

The U.S. Defence Secretary says terrorism is no longer the primary focus of America's national security.

Speaking in Washington DC, James Mattis said competition between great powers, the likes of China and Russia, was now the priority for the Pentagon.

In the US capital, here's Kevin McAleese...

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Donald Trump paid woman for sex - reports

Donald Trump's attorney created a company to quietly pay a woman who works in the adult entertainment industry for her intimate relations with the now president, the Wall Street Journal reports.

The lawyer created companies, using false names, to facilitate payment right before the 2016 election.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US Government Heading for Shutdown

The US government could effectively shut down on Saturday because of a failure by Republicans and Democrats to agree on spending.

Members of the US House have voted through a bill, but Democrats in the US Senate are holding back their crucial support.

They want Republicans to also support an Obama-era program to protect the children of illegal immigrants from deportation.

If a deal isn't reached at least 800,000 government workers would stay at home until a deal is reached, though critical services would continue. 

The White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney says this is not the President's fault.

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US government races to avoid shutdown

The US government is facing a potential shutdown in the coming hours, if lawmakers are unable to agree a new deal. 


US President Donald Trump is delaying a weekend trip to his Florida estate ahead of a tight Senate vote. 


US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UNICEF: 1.3m Iraqi children displaced by ISIS fighting

The United Nations children's agency UNICEF says 1.3 million children have been displaced after three years of conflict with the Islamic State, or ISIS.

UNICEF says it will now take many more years to rebuild the lives of millions of civilians forced to flee the violence.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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China: India should not comment on our border activity

Months after India and China settled a border dispute, China has staked claim over that disputed territory again. 

The Chinese government claims that it has legitimate right over land in the Doklam region. Bhutan claims Doklam as its own and India has backed its ally's claim.

The border dispute over Doklam was one of the longest stand-offs between India and China since the 1962 war the two nations fought.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Severe Weather Kills 8 in Northern Europe

A storm barreling down on Northern Europe has killed eight people.

The storm right now is sweeping across Poland—but before that it left its deadly mark on the Netherlands and Germany.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 
 
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NZ PM IS PREGNANT

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's confirmed she's expecting a baby.

She says she plans to take a six week break after her child is born - it's expected in June.

Ms Adern will be the first elected leader to give birth while in office in almost 30 years - Pakistan's Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto had a daughter in 1990.

Jacinda Adern says her partner Clarke Gayford will be a 'stay at home dad' as she returns to work soon after giving birth.

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CALIFORNIA 'TORTURE COUPLE' PLEAD NOT GUILTY

Two parents accused of torturing their children at their home in California have pleaded not guilty.

David and Louise Turpin appeared in court after prosecutors detailed charges of torture, abuse and imprisonment against them.

It's claimed they chained their children to their beds, only allowed them one shower a year, and that the children lacked a 'basic knowledge of life'.

District Attorney Mike Hestrin says the 13 siblings are in poor physical condition.

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