Monday, January 29, 2018

EU ministers meeting to sign off on directives for next round of Brexit talks

European Union ministers are set to sign off on a set of guidelines for the next stage of negotiations with the UK on brexit.

Talks are now moving on to a potential transitional agreement to ease process of leaving and on the future trade deal between Britain and the EU.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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UK'S BREXIT LEGISLATION 'CONSTITUTIONALLY UNACCEPTABLE'

The UK government's flagship Brexit legislation is 'fundamentally flawed' and 'constitutionally unacceptable' according to an influential committee of peers.

The Lords Constitutional Committee has delivered its verdict on the EU (Withdrawal) Bill before the legislation is debated by the House of Lords for the first time on Tuesday.

The bill will end the supremacy of EU law, copying it into UK legislation, to ensure a smooth transition out of the bloc.

Leader of the House of Lords Baroness Evans is confident the bill will pass.

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Cautious optimism at final day of Montreal NAFTA talks

There is cautious optimism among mediators working on the renegotiation of the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement. 

Reports suggest the week-long talks in Montreal have been more constructive than past rounds of NAFTA negotiations.

Harry Horton reports from Canada

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Trump criticises EU and says he tweets in bed

President Trump says he has a lot of problems with the European Union and threatened that could morph into "something big, from a trade stand point".

In a wide ranging interview on British TV channel ITV, he also revealed he sometimes sends tweets from bed..

Kate Fisher reports.

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Bruno Mars wins 6 Grammys

Bruno Mars was the big winner at the Grammys, walking away with 6 awards including the coveted Album of the Year.

The music industry's awards ceremony was held in New York - the first time it's left LA since 2003.

US Correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US Correspondent Nick Harper says there was also activism on display.

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Sunday, January 28, 2018

Ahead of address, Pres. Trump gets in a fight with Jay-Z

Ahead of his first official State of the Union address to the U.S. Congress, U.S. President Donald Trump has gotten in an argument on social media with music mogul Jay-Z.

The argument highlights how Trump insiders are concerned the speech could go badly wrong.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Friday, January 26, 2018

Trump Softens "America First" For Davos Global Elites

Donald Trump is returning to Washington following a successful trip to the World Economic Forum.

He told the global elites gathered in Davos that 'America First' didn't mean America alone'.

The President pitched for increased investment in the booming US economy, unshackled by regulations and fueled by lowered tax rates.

But our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes says his tone was softer than usual. 

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USOC Demands Swift Reforms by USA Gymnastics


The US Olympic Committee is threatening to decertify USA Gymnastics if it does not satisfy a series of swift reforms. 

The demands for change come in response to the sex abuse scandal involving the former team doctor. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Hollywood: Affleck withdraws from Oscars; Weinstein sued by assistant

The Oscar winning actor, Casey Affleck, has withdrawn from presenting
at this year's Academy Awards.

It comes amid an anti-sexual harassment movement in Hollywood and beyond.

Meanwhile disgraced movie Mogul, Harvey Weinstein, is now being sued
by his former assistant.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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Unicef warns of rising malnutrition among Venezuela's children

The United Nations Children's Fund is warning of a growing malnutrition crisis among children in Venezuela. 


Unicef says there are clear signs that the protracted economic crisis is increasingly detrimental to children's health and nutrition. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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US slow down in Q4 drags 2017 growth

The US economy grew at a slower pace in the fourth quarter, dragging
down annual growth in 2017 to 2.3 percent.

The Trump administration is aiming for 3 percent yearly growth.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump Softens "America First" in Davos

President Donald Trump has delivered a toned-down version of his economic nationalism message during a speech at the World Economic Forum.

He told the Davos gathering of business and political elites that a revived American economy is open for business.

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Pres. Trump says NYT report on special counsel is fake news

U.S. President Donald Trump says the report that he tried to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller is fake news.

Now joined by multiple outlets, the New York Times reports that a staff rebellion, including White House attorney Don McGahn threatened to quit if the American President followed through on his threat.

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

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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
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Our U.S. correspondent William Denselow says the bill is expected to
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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.

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