Monday, February 5, 2018

House panel votes on Democrats rebuttal memo

The House Select Committee has voted on the Democrats version of the Nunes bureau. 

The chair of the panel, Devin Nunes, is already promising more memos suggesting wrong-doing at other departments.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Wall St plunges over rate rise fears

Wall Street has had one of its worst days on record, with the Dow
Jones closing almost 1200 points lower, the fastest one-day plunge in
almost ten years.

US markets continued the downward decline that started on Friday,
following strong jobs and wage data, which raised fears of extra
interest rate rises.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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South Sudanese Leaders Begin Fresh Peace Talks

Warring parties in South Sudan's civil conflict are beginning peace talks in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.

It comes as the United Nations is warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis in which one in three South Sudanese have fled their homes. 

The United States last week announced an arms embargo on South Sudan, though most weapons are sourced from other countries. 

Brian Adeba from the Enough Project says he hopes it will be followed up by comprehensive financial sanctions on leaders.

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US attacks Russia for Syria chemical weapons cover

The United States and Russia have traded blows at the United Nations Security Council over how to police allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria. 


In November Russia blocked the re-establishment of a UN body that investigates claims of toxic attacks. 


Nick Harper reports from the UN New York.


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Moscow calls for killed pilot to become 'Hero of Russia'

The Russian Defence Ministry says the airforce pilot who was shot down in Syria should be given an award that makes him a 'Hero of Russia'. The SU-25 plane came down in northern Idlib province, which has seen heavy air strikes and fighting between Syria's government forces backed by Russia and rebel groups opposed to President Bashar al-Assad. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Pres. Trump lacks authority to target DPRK - Democrats

Congressional Democrats are sending a letter to the White House to warn U.S. President Donald Trump that he does not have the authority to attack North Korea in any way.

The Washington Post also reports, the American president has been requesting more options for a limited "bloody nose" strike against the regime of Kim Jong Un.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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DISRUPTION AFTER RECORD MOSCOW SNOWFALL

Snow continues to come down in Moscow, after it received its heaviest daily snowfall since records began at the weekend.

More than 2000 trees were brought down in the Russian capital and one person has died.

From Moscow, Jessica King reports.

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EU's Michel Barnier warns 'no time to lose' in Brexit talks

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator has said there is no time to lose for the UK and EU to agree their future relationship. 

Michel Barnier is London for a working lunch with UK Brexit minister David Davis ahead of a week of crucial of Brexit talks.

Paul Barber reports from London.

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Uganda Refugee Money Stolen

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The United Nations has raised queries about the management of the refugee situation in Uganda.

 

The United Nations Country Representative to Uganda says that funds meant for refugees are being stolen.

 

And major donors want the Kampala government to take immediate action on the culprits.

 

Our Reporter Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.


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PARIS ATTACK SUSPECT GOES ON TRIAL IN BRUSSELS

The Belgian trial of suspected Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam is beginning in Brussels. 

The only survivor of the November 2015 attacks which killed 130 people, he was caught four months later just days before the Brussels attacks. 

From outside the court, Jack Parrock reports. 

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PRESSURE MOUNTS ON SOUTH AFRICA'S ZUMA



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South African President Jacob Zuma will not be stepping down. Zuma is currently under growing pressure to relinquish the presidency. Our Africa Correspondent Leon Solomon reports

 

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Australian Labor swings support away from Adani Coal Mine

In Australia the Labor party has shifted its support for the Adani coal mine in Queensland, but the Greens Party say they're sceptical until they see an "iron-clad promise" it will never be built.
A large rally featuring flags, banners and costumes was held today outside Parliament House as protesters aimed to show the depth of opposition to the controversial mine.

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Australian Stock Market plummets following Friday's Wall Street fall.

It's been a terrible Monday on the Australian Stock Exchange with Australian shares losing around $A33 billion after a sharp fall in US markets last Friday spooked local investors.
Arthur Stevens has more

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German coalition talks extend into Monday

Germany's leading parties failed to meet a self-imposed Sunday deadline to finalize an agreement on a new governing coalition and are continuing negotiations.


Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives have governed together with the center-left Social Democrats since twenty thirteen, but have yet to strike a new deal more than four months after federal elections.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin on the prospects for an agreement.


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Indian stocks plunge amid investor concerns

Indian stocks have continued their sharp fall, following the introduction of a long term capital gains tax on equities in this year's union budget.

Global cues have also contributed to the decline.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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RECORD SNOW BRINGS DISRUPTION TO MOSCOW

The Russian capital is dealing with the aftermath of the heaviest daily snowfall since records began.

More than 2000 trees were brought down in Moscow and one person has died.

From Moscow, Olly Barratt reports.

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India begins talks to buy Israeli missiles

India and Israel are expected to finalise a deal for New Delhi to purchase 3000 anti-tank missiles from Tel Aviv.

The $500 million deal was cancelled by the Indian government last year but was put back on track after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his maiden India visit last month.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles have defeated the New England Patriots 41-33 to win their first Super Bowl.

The superbowl is the pinancle of america nfootabll and draws more than 160 million viewers worldwide.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher says there was a political element to the game

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Sunday, February 4, 2018

Two dead as passenger, freight train collide in US

Two people are dead after an Amtrak passenger train crashed into a freight train near Columbia, South Carolina.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted his prayers for the 116 injured on social media.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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German parties hope to finalize coalition agreement on Sunday


Germany's two leading parties have said they hope to finalize an agreement to form a coalition government on Sunday, more than four months since federal elections.

Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives have governed together in a so-called 'grand coalition' with the Social Democrats since twenty thirteen, but both have lost ground to smaller parties in recent years.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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