Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Hillary Clinton regrets not firing spiritual aide in 2008

Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton now regrets how she handled allegations against one of her spiritual advisers in 2008.

Burns Strider was repeatedly accused of sexual harassment but continued contacts with the Clinton team.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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May says she's not a quitter as she talks trade in China


British Prime Minister Theresa May has vowed that she is not a quitter.  This in response to criticism from her own Conservative party that she is not effectively leading the country in Brexit negotiations. 


The British leader said she had no plans to quit as she talked to journalists en route to China although did not directly address recent criticism from some of her backbench MPs who have mooted the idea of a leadership challenge. 


Following a welcome ceremony hosted by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, Theresa May said her government is getting on with the job of parting with the European Union. 


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Following a welcome ceremony hosted by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, Theresa May said her government is getting on with the job of parting with the European Union whilst pursuing future relations with important partners such as China. 


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Second Phase of South Sudan peace talks to begin


The second phase of the high level revitalization forum of the South Sudan peace agreement will begin in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa on 5th February. 


The process seeks to encourage warring partiesin South Sudan to fully implement the peace agreement they signed in 2015.


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

 

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Tonne of bear paws seized in Russia

A gang carrying more than one tonne of bear paws and the body parts of four Siberian tigers have been detained in the Far East of Russia, according to a wildlife organisation there. It's thought the group were trying to traffic the items across a frozen lake into China in time for the Chinese New Year. Lucy Taylor reports.


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Catalan parliament postpones electing its new president while Puigdemont remains in self-imposed exile

The parliament of Catalonia has indefinitely postponed electing its new president while the only candidate remains in self impose exile in Belgium.

The Spanish government says it will arrest Carles Puigdemont if he returns to Barcelona on charges of rebellion and sedition.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Catalan parliament postpones electing its new president while Puigdemont remains in self-imposed exile

The parliament of Catalonia has indefinitely postponed electing its new president while the only candidate remains in self impose exile in Belgium.

The Spanish government says it will arrest Carles Puigdemont if he returns to Barcelona on charges of rebellion and sedition.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Indian Supreme Court extends stay on deportation of Rohingya refugees

The Indian Supreme Court has said that the Indian government cannot deport 40,000 Rohingya refugees settled in India for another month.

The Indian government wants to deport the refugees on the grounds that they pose a threat to national security. The move has been challenged in India's highest court by Rohingya refugees.

The next date of hearing in this case is the 7th of March.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Indian government backs down on plans to issue orange passports to labourers

The Indian government has scrapped plans to issue Indian migrant labourers with orange coloured passports rather than the usual blue ones.

This comes after it faced a backlash, accused of discrimination.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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MAY IN CHINA: I'M NOT A QUITTER

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she has no plans to quit - despite growing speculation about her leadership.

Speaking en route to China she insisted she's tackling Brexit and domestic issues in an optimistic spirit.

It follows growing criticism from some sections of her Conservative Party and suggestions she could soon face a leadership challenge.

Mrs May hopes to boost ties and business with China on a three day trip to the country but has also promised to raise concerns over issues including Hong Kong, intellectual property piracy, and steel production.

Which former cabinet minister David Mellor says is a dangerous way to start the trip after her predecessors made a major push to improve relations.

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Trump offers unified vision for America

US President Donald Trump has offered an optimistic and unified vision
for America in his first State of the Union address.

In a wide-ranging speech to both houses of Congress the President
celebrated the creation of more than two million new jobs, a
strengthened stock market, and his recent tax cuts.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Australian government papers found in a second hand shop

The Australian prime minister's department has launched an urgent investigation into secret and highly sensitive cabinet documents that were discovered in two old filing cabinets bought at a second-hand shop in Canberra.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Democrats offer "better deal" to Trump promises

US Democrats have responded to President Donald Trump's State of the
Union address saying their party offers a "better deal" for Americans.

Democrat Congressman Joe Kennedy - the great-nephew of President John
F Kennedy was chosen to give the traditional riposte.

He championed the working and middle class and said the Republican
party was not fairly representing them.

Congressman Kennedy said the improved economy was not helping everybody.

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Congressman Kennedy attacked the President's promise to improve
American's lives.

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Trump promotes "compromise" immigration plan

US President Donald Trump says his immigration reform policies offer
"a down-the-middle compromise", despite opposition from both
Republicans and Democrats.

In his first State of the Union speech the President said he would
give a path to citizenship for 1.8 million illegal immigrants.

But in return he wants funding for the border wall with Mexico,
potentially totaling $25 billion, and end to the visa lottery program
and chain migration.

However the President's plans have so far been largely opposed by both parties.

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Trump promises to keep Guantanamo open

In his first State of the Union address US President Donald Trump has
announced the signing of an order to keep Guantanamo Bay open.

During the Presidential campaign Trump had promised to keep the
controversial America prison in Cuba open, reversing Obama era plans
to close it.

The President said he had signed the order just before making his speech.

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The President also spoke out against North Korea, and introduced a
North Korean defector to Congress.

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Trump offers unified vision for America

US President Donald Trump has offered an optimistic and unified vision for America in his first State of the Union address.

In a wide-ranging speech to both houses of Congress the President celebrated the creation of more than two million new jobs, a strengthened stock market, and his recent tax cuts.

He also outlined future policy plans including difficult immigration reforms, $1.5 trillion dollars of infrastructure investment and plans to keep Guantanamo Bay open.

The President expressed optimism for the country.

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Despite a year of divided politics, President Trump said he wanted to work closely with members of both parties.

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

UN: 60,000 North Korean children at risk of lethal malnutrition

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The United Nations warns that 60,000 children in North Korea could die
of starvation due to slowing aid deliveries brought on by
international sanctions on the country.

A fresh round of sanctions from major world powers has caused
operational challenges for agencies to deliver food, vaccines and
other life saving supplies.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Emergency Leader Resigns after Hawaii Missile Alert

A Hawaii employee, who mistakenly sent an alert warning of a ballistic
missile, actually thought an attack was imminent.

The worker has now been fired and the head of the Emergency Management
Agency has also resigned.

US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Amazon, JP Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway to tackle health care costs

Three of Americas biggest companies have announced that they are joining forces to forge a new company to provide health care coverage.

The CEOs - Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffet and Jamie Dimon agree that the rising cost of health care is unsustainable.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US Expects to Impose New Sanctions on Russia

The US Treasury Secretary says he expects new sanctions to be imposed on wealthy Russians linked to the Kremlin.

It follows criticism by members of the US Congress about the Trump administration's resistance to their pressure on the issue. 

On Monday the administration published a detailed report listing oligarchs and senior members of the Russian government.

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Russia says 'Putin list' should be ignored

The Russian President says the so-called 'Putin List' of politicians and businessmen linked to the Kremlin is an "unfriendly act", which should be ignored. 

Russia has accused the US Treasury of using this blacklist to try and meddle in it's political affairs.

It includes more than 200 names, some of whom are globally famous. 

Jessica King reports from Moscow.


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