Thursday, January 25, 2018

ASEAN-India Summit kicks off in New Delhi

India is playing host to all 10 heads of state of ASEAN nations in a bid to enhance its ties with South East Asian countries.

Maritime security, trade and connectivity projects are top of the agenda. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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In shift, President Trump indicates willingness to meet Special Prosecutor

President Trump says he IS willing to be interviewed by the special prosecutor investigating ties between his election campaign and the Russians.


Before leaving for the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump said he's "looking forward" to a meeting with Robert Mueller.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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U.S. President Trump announces plan to speak to Mueller [CLIPS]

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he intends to speak
with special council Robert Mueller under oath.

This ends months of speculation as to whether the President would
answer questions from the man running an investigating Russia's
meddling in U.S. politics.

Trump has repeatedly denied any collusion with Russia.

This comes after it emerged that Mueller's team has previously spoken
with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former FBI Director James
Comey.

The President says he's relishing the opportunity to speak with the
special council.

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U.S. President Trump announces plan to speak to Mueller

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he intends to speak
with special council Robert Mueller under oath.

This ends months of speculation as to whether the President would
answer questions from the man investigating Russia's meddling in U.S.
politics.

Trump has repeatedly denied any collusion with Russia and says he
looks forward to answering Mueller's questions.

This comes after it emerged that Mueller's team has previously spoken
with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former FBI Director James
Comey.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Pres. Trump to Davos

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to bring a message that America is open for business in his very first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

No American president has attended the meeting of high profile executives and leaders since Bill Clinton in 2000.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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UN calls on Myanmar to lift restrictions for aid deliveries to Rohingya

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The United Nations is calling on Myanmar to lift restrictions on aid
deliveries to the camps built for Rohingya Muslim refugees on its
border.

Some 688,000 Rohingya have fled to neighboring Bangladesh since August
2017 - after violence erupted between security forces and insurgents
in Myanmar.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin has the details.

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U.S. imposes new sanctions against North Korea's weapons program


The United States has imposed new sanctions against North Korea
aimed at blunting the regime's nuclear and missile programs.

The measures target individuals, companies and some North Korean ships.

Kevin McAleese has more from Washington...



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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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