Friday, January 26, 2018

Controversial Bollywood movie collects US$2.8 million on first day despite protests

A controversial Bollywood movie which triggered violent protests raked in 2.8 million US dollars at the box office on its first day of release in India. 

This was despite attempts from hardline Hindu groups to have the movie banned.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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UK Minister: Trade Talks to Start Right After Brexit

The UK's Brexit Minister says as soon as the UK is out of the EU next year—it will be free to negotiate its own trade deals.

This comes as the Tory party remains deeply split over how Britain should operate once it's no longer part of the bloc.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more.

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India celebrates 69th Republic Day with 10 heads of state of ASEAN nations

This is the first time that India has had leaders from a regional bloc instead of one country attend the annual parade as chief guests.

This comes a day after India hosted all 10 leaders at the ASEAN-India commemorative summit where the bloc agreed to work closely with India to strengthen maritime security.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Reports: Trump attempted to fire Mueller last June

The White House is refusing to comment on reports that President Trump tried to fire the Special Prosecutor investigating ties between his election campaign team and the Russians.


The attempt was reportedly made last June, and only headed off when the top legal official at the White House threatened to resign.


Our US Coorrepsondent Simon Marks reports.


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President Trump ordered Robert Mueller to be fired, then backtracked- NYT

According to the New York Times President Donald Trump ordered the
firing of Special Council Robert Mueller- the man heading the
investigation into alleged Russian interference in U.S. politics.

Citing four unnamed sources, the paper states that the President
backtracked after the White House council threatened to resign.

The President's attorney handling the Russia probe says they are declining to comment out of respect for the Special Council and its process.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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White House unveils immigration plan

The White House has laid out an immigration plan that could include a
path to citizenship for 1.8 million young immigrants.

The bill is expected to be unveiled Monday and comes despite President
Trump's decision last year to cancel the Obama-era program that
protects immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.

The President also wants a $25 billion fund for his proposed border
wall with Mexico to be included in the bill.

Our U.S. correspondent William Denselow says President Trump also
wants other immigration reform.

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Our U.S. correspondent William Denselow says the bill is expected to
be a hard sell for many lawmakers.

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Thursday, January 25, 2018

Dutch Report Their Intel Alerted US to Russian Hacking

Dutch intelligence services were the first to alert the United States about Russian hacking by the Cozy Bear network, according to media in the Netherlands.

The reports say that along with servers of the Democratic National Committee, they also uncovered Russian intrusions into the US State Department and the White House.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Senate Judiciary Committee to release transcripts

The U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee chair has confirmed that he wants to release the transcripts of the interviews with key Trump insiders.

The interviews are tied to a June 2016 meeting between the Trump campaign and Russian citizens, one incident which raised eyebrows and questions of possible collusion, something Donald Trump has repeatedly denied.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US won't chase after Palestinians

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley says Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas doesn't have the courage or will to seek peace, and Washington won't chase after them.

Her comments come after U.S. President Donald threatened to take more financial aid away from the Palestinians and expressed his own skepticism that peace talks would actually happen.

PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat posted, "Those who say that Jerusalem is off the table are saying that peace is off the table."

At the United Nations, Ambassador Haley criticized the language of Mahmoud Abbas.

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US Treasury Sec'y Walks Back Comments on Weak Dollar

The US Treasury Secretary has clarified comments he made about the weak US dollar at the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. 


His earlier comments had helped push down the US currency to a three year low. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 


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Michigan State University head resigns after Nassar sentencing

The head of a US university has resigned after disgraced sports
doctor, Larry Nassar, was sentenced for abusing Olympic gymnasts.

Nassar worked at Michigan State University for almost 20 years.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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US Governor Quits Mynamar Rohingya Advisory Board

A former US governor, Bill Richardson, has resigned from an advisory board dealing with the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar.

Richardson is being heavily critical of the country's civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Pres. Trump throws cold water on Middle East talks

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his doubts that peace negotiations will ever take place between the Israelis and Palestinians.

He threw cold water on the prospects during a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah, who praised the decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.

President Trump says the Palestinians don't respect him, whilst he thinks the Israelis will have to give up something in the future.

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Insisting that moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem is the good thing which could move talks forward, President Trump defended his decision to restrict aid to the Palestinians.

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Head of EU asylum agency is under investigation

Jose Carreira, the executive director of EU's asylum agency, is under investigation from EU's anti-fraud office according to a document received by POLITICO.


The document says that the investigation into Carreira's misconduct is unknown but could be in reference to the migration crisis. 


Our Europe correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports.


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US Sec of State Tillerson to Kurdistan

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with Kurdish Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani, instead of joining other Trump cabinet members at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

The change in travel plans comes in the middle of a dispute between Turkey and Washington over operations in the northeast corner of Syria.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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May tells Davos leaders to reform the WTO


British Prime Minister Theresa May has told business leaders in Davos  that countries must work together to enhance trade while also pushing for reforms of the World Trade Organisation.

The UK leader said rhetoric in support of free trade had not been matched by actions.  She also called for the WTO to keep pace with technological developments that impact the global economy. 

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Theresa May said the WTO must adapt their rules and guidelines to ensure the world's regulatory trade body keeps pace with e-commerce. 



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HIGH-PROFILE RUSSIAN ATHLETES BARRED FROM WINTER OLYMPICS

The International Olympic Committee says only Russian athletes without 'even the slightest doubt or suspicion' of doping will be allowed to compete at the next Winter Olympics. Russia is unhappy that many high-profile athletes are not invited. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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At least 3 killed in Italy train crash

At least three people are known to have died after a commuter train crashed near Milan in Italy.

A rescue operation is underway to free people trapped in a carriage according to Italian media

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Water refill points planned for English towns and cities by 2021


Water refill points will be available in every major town and city in England by 2021. 


That's the pledge from Water UK, an industry body which says it hopes the initiative will cut the use of plastic bottles. From London, Catherine Drew reports.



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Controversial Bollywood film opens to high security

A Bollywood movie which has triggered violent protests across parts of the country has gone on release in India amid high security.

The film has offended some Hindu and caste groups. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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