Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Disgraced Gymnastics Doctor Sentenced to 40-175 Years

The disgraced former USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar has been sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually assaulting girls and young women in his care. 


The sentence comes after more than 150 survivors confronted him in court. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 



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British charities reject donations from scandal-hit club

Britain's leading children's hospital has said it will return previous donations from The President's Club, a secretive charity which organised a men only dinner in aid of the hospital. 

Hostesses employed to work at the event reported being groped and propositioned by attendees. Marnie Gill reports from London.


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CIA director questioned by Special Counsel in Russia probe

CIA director Mike Pompeo has been questioned by the special counsel looking into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and possible collusion with President Donald Trump's campaign - according to NBC News.

The report comes a day after the Justice Department said Attorney General Jeff Sessions was questioned last week - the first time investigators have been known to interview a cabinet member. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US airstrike kills 150 ISIS fighters

The US military says it has killed nearly 150 ISIS militants in an
airstrike on a group headquarters in Syria.

It says no civilians were injured in the attack.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump Admin threatens further action on tarriffs

Top Trump administration officials say the newly imposed tarriffs on washing machines and solar panels are just the beginning.

They've also indicated the Trump administration is interested in bilateral trade deals but won't give further details.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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EU fines Qualcomm $1.2 billion

The European Union is fining US tech firm 1 point 2 billion dollars for paying Apple to not buy rival chips to put in their phones.


Europe says it meant no other company could compete with Qualcomm no matter how good their products were.


Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.


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International condemnation over recent DRC killings

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing further international condemnation after peaceful protesters were killed by police on Sunday. 

They had taken to the streets to rally against the current government of president Joseph Kabila.
Coletta Wanjohi reports

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First trial over November 2015 attacks opens in Paris

The first trial stemming from the November 2015 attacks in Paris opens on Wednesday, when Jawal Bendaoud appears in court, charged with concealing two of the jihadists after the attacks. 
Bendaoud claims he didn't know who he had lent his apartment to until it was stormed by anti-terror police five days after the attacks. 
Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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Kremlin laments “deplorable” reports top Russian athletes face IOC ban

The Kremlin said it regrets possible exclusion of some of Russia's top skiers, figure skaters and sliders from next month's Olympics in South Korea. Media reports revealed the International Olympic Committee is mulling banning leading medal hopes how have not passed its vetting. Moscow lashed out such reports as "deplorable" and said it expects explanations from the IOC. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Facebook Announces New Privacy Controls

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg says the social media giant will launch new tools to make users more easily control security settings.

Sandberg says the new privacy controls will make sure Facebook is in line with new European Union regulations.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Violence in India over the release of a film

Right wing groups went on a rampage in the Indian city of Ahmedabad setting many shops and vehicles on fire.

The groups are opposing the release of a movie based on the life of a Hindu queen who was allegedly courted by a Muslim ruler.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Special counsel wants to interview Pres. Trump - Washington Post

Special counsel Robert Mueller wants to question U.S. President Donald Trump, the Washington Post reports.

The newspaper reports, this request points to obstruction of justice being one of the key focal points for the investigation.

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

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US ready to compete - Pres. Trump message to Davos

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to bring the message to the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland that America is ready to compete.

This message previewed by his top advisers comes as Washington imposes massive tarriffs on washing machines and solar cells, while Canada announces a major multi-national trade deal.

In addition to suggesting that the Trump administration has fresh bilateral trade deals, chief economic advisor Gary Cohn says President Trump wants to convince world leaders his policies are working and that the U.S. is not turning inward.

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Pence Says Negotiations Depend on Palestinians

US Vice President Mike Pence wrapped up a four day Middle Eastern tour with a visit to the Western Wall — one of Judaism's holiest sites. 


During his visit to Israel, Palestinian officials declined to meet with the US Vice President.  


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Special counsel's office interviewed James Comey

The special counsel's office extensively interviewed former FBI director James Comey, in addition to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the New York Times confirms.

As the newspaper reports, what started as an inquiry into Russian meddling into American politics, these interviews confirm the broad investigation prompted by Donald Trump's own actions.

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

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UN personnel targeted by DRC security forces in Sunday protest, says UN human rights agency

UN personnel were targeted by security forces in protests Sunday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to the United Nations human rights agency.


One human rights officer was reportedly attacked and at least three UN patrols were targeted by tear gas.


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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Pres. Trump confident there won't be a trade war

U.S. President Donald Trump is confident there will not be a trade war, despite imposing tarriffs of up to 50 percent on washing machines and solar panels.

His confidence comes as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland that the remaining members of the Trans Pacific Partnership have crafted a revised trade deal.

U.S. President Donald Trump isn't worried, he's convinced his policies will bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. 

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'The Shape of Water' leads Oscar nominations

The 2018 Oscar nominations have been announced in Beverly Hills, with the fantasy romance "The Shape of Water" leading the pack, earning thirteen nominations.

The dramas "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri" and "Dunkirk" also received multiple nods from the Academy.

Mary MacCarthy reports from Los Angeles:

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Americans among those killed in Kabul hotel attack

Several American citizens were among those killed and injured in a Taliban attack on a hotel in the Afghan capital in Kabul.

The Americans are among 22 people killed in Saturday's 13 hour siege.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Attorney General Sessions questioned by Special Counsel in Russia Probe

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US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been questioned as part of the
Department of Justice's probe into Russian meddling in the US
presidential election.

This marks the first time that US investigators led by Robert Mueller
have questioned a member of President Donald Trump's cabinet.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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