Thursday, February 1, 2018

Putin promises alternative 'Olympics' for banned athletes


Russia's President Putin has asked his government to organise an alternative sports competition for those athletes who are barred from this month's Winter Olympics in South Korea. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.

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FBI and democrats warn against release of secret Republican memo


A top democrat is accusing Republicans of secretly changing a memo that claims the FBI abused its surveillance powers during an investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election.

California Congressman Adam Schiff claims the White House was sent a significantly different version of the memo from the one the House Intelligence Committee voted to make public.

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington...

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US Justice Dept Investigating Sports Corruption


The United States Justice Department has reportedly issued subpoenas in a far reaching investigation of international sports corruption. 
The investigation reportedly includes some of the biggest sports organizations in the world, including FIFA, the International Olympic Committee, the US Olympic Committee, and individuals who have successfully lobbied to host top global competitions. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

FBI has grave concerns over memo

The FBI does not want a memo written by the chair of the House Intelligence Committee to be released, saying they have grave concerns.

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he wants to release the memo, setting a course for a clash with his FBI Director Christopher Wray.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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One dead after accident involving train, trash truck

One person is confirmed dead after a passenger train carrying Republican lawmakers to their retreat in West Virginia crashed into a trash truck.

Congressmen with medical training immediately tried to help, as first responders arrived to the scene outside Charlottesville, Virginia.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he spoke with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives about the accident.

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Dozens More Women Accuse Disgraced USA Gymnastics Doctor


Nearly a hundred more women have come forward to say former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused them, according to the judge overseeing his latest sentencing hearing. 
And  the fallout from the abuse cases involving this doctor continues to be felt in the worlds of sports, academics, and politics.
The entire board of USA Gymnastics has resigned, and members of Congress have called for legislation to address the problem, after athletes say their reports of abuse were not believed or acted upon by some coaches, trainers, and other authorities. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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Train carrying Congressional GOP hits truck

At least one person is dead and another person is seriously injured after a train carrying Republican lawmakers to a resort for a retreat hit a trash truck.

The accident took place in Albermarle County, Virginia, nearly Charlottesville, and none of the lawmakers or Congressional staffers were injured.

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Representative Dan Donovan confirmed the passengers were fine.

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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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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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