Thursday, February 8, 2018

Defence Sec. Mattis, U.S. approach to North Korea remains in 'diplomatic lane'


The U.S. Defense Secretary says the Trump administration's response to dealing with the threats posed by North Korea is firmly in the 'diplomatic lane'

James Mattis was speaking just hours after Vice-President Mike Pence announced the US was preparing tough new sanctions against Kim-Jong Un's regime.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

US Senate announces spending deal to avert shutdown

The White House is endorsing the two-year spending plan announced by the Republican and Democratic Senate Leadership.

The deal is intended to avoid a looming American government shut down, but doesn't include a solution for a key political problem, immigration reform.

Our U.S correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirms they would like to see the spending deal forged by the Senate leadership to move forward. 

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Pentagon confirms plans being drawn up for Trump military parade

The Pentagon has confirmed that plans are being made for President Trump to host a large military parade in Washington.


The President reportedly made the request after witnessing the Bastille Day parade in Paris last year.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump: Global selloff "big mistake"

US President Donald Trump has defended the stock market after several days of turbulent trading, saying traders selling stocks are making a "big mistake".

It's his first comment on Wall Street following the global uncertainty that started on Friday.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Russia backs Iranian deal and accuses US of planning to 'divide Syria'

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says that Russia, China and Iran are all against US proposals to modify the Iranian nuclear deal, describing it as 'extremely counter-productive'. In an extensive press conference, Mr Lavrov took a swipe at the US, accusing it of being unable to compromise and engage. Dan Ashby has more.

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Pres. Trump wants a military parade

The White House confirms, the highest levels of the U.S. military are working on U.S. President Donald Trump's request for a military parade.

The confirmation of the idea was quickly ridiculed.

Our U.s. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Report: German Social Democrats to Take Over Finance Ministry


According to German media, the center-left Social Democrats will take over Germany's finance ministry from chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives.

The news comes as part of a new coalition agreement, which is still subject to the approval of the Social Democrat party members.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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UK politicians criticize EU "punishment plan"


British politicians on both sides of the Brexit debate have united in criticizing the European Union after the block reportedly proposed a 'punishment plan' for the UK in the event of disputes.


A leaked document suggests that the EU wants the power to punish the UK during the transition period if disagreements between the two take too long to resolve. Marnie Gill reports.


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EU outlines potential market restrictions on UK post Brexit

The European Union has published a draft text revealing the it could restrict the UK's market access if there is a dispute during the transitional period after Brexit. 

EU member states want a method to swiftly act against the UK without going through the European Court of Justice.

Jack Parrock reports.

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German parties reach agreement on governing coalition

Germany's leading parties have agreed to another grand coalition between chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc and the center-left social democrats.

The agreement comes more than four months after federal elections, and brings stability to Europe's largest economy.

But as Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin, challenges still remain.

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Fake Indian doctor infects 38 people with HIV

Police in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh are on the lookout for an unlicensed doctor who allegedly infected 38 people with HIV.

Officials say that he reused an infected needle on hundreds of patients in exchange for treatment that cost less than half a dollar.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Brexit "war Cabinet" meets to hammer out the governments negotiating position

British Prime Minister Theresa May is convening the first of two meetings of what's being described as her Brexit "war Cabinet", a group of ministers who will decide the governments position on its future relationship with the European Union.


The group is fiercely divided between those who want a close relationship with the EU and those who want Britain to strike out on its own.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Indian prime minister Modi's wife survives fatal car crash

The estranged wife of India's prime minister Narendra Modi has survived a fatal car crash.

Another passenger was killed in the accident in the state of Rajasthan.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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PUTIN DECLARES INCOME

The Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a total income of about 675,000 US dollars over the past six years. All presidential candidates must reveal information about their salary and properties ahead of the elections in March. But Putin's wealth has always been a subject of speculation. Jessica king reports from Moscow. 
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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

SpaceX launches world's most powerful rocket

Space X has successfully launched the world's most powerful rocket.

The Falcon Heavy's 27 engines propelled a cherry red Tesla sports car into space, reaching speeds more than eleven-thousand kilometers-per-hour.

It was a test launch for the rocket which it's hoped will eventually be able to carry much heavier payloads into orbit than is currently possible, and eventually send astronauts to the Moon and Mars.

Reporter Steve Mort in Cape Canaveral says the blast off made for a spectacular show along Florida's Atlantic coast.

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US federal government shutdown looms

The U.S. Congress must agree on a fresh spending plan, with just days to go (The current spending plan expires Thursday at midnight in DC / Friday 0500 GMT)

In the U.S. Senate, they believe they are near a compromise for a two year plan, but they are getting mixed messages from the White House.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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SpaceX's Falcon Heavy lifts of from Florida

The world's most powerful rocket has blasted into space from a launchpad in Florida.


The private company SpaceX, led by South African entrepreneur Elon Musk, will be putting a red sports car into orbit in a project that could pave the way for tourists to go into space.


Our US Correpsondent Simon Marks reports.


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Waymo Sues Uber Over Driverless Car Technology


The lawsuit that could determine the future of the driverless car is now underway in a San Francisco courtroom. Waymo which is owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, is suing Uber, in what will likely be one of the biggest tech trials of the year. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report. 

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US markets soar after sell off

Wall Street has closed higher, turning around market fortunes after
another day of volatile trading.

A global sell off was halted, with the Dow Jones finishing up more
than 560 points.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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SpaceX set for historic Falcon Heavy launch

SpaceX is getting ready for a historic, but risky launch later [18:30GMT].

The Falcon Heavy rocket is expected deliver a red Tesla sports car into an orbit around the sun.

With three boosters and 27 engines, it'll be the most powerful operational rocket in the world.

SpaceX hopes the Falcon Heavy will be able to launch heavier payloads into orbit, and eventually send astronauts to the Moon.

Reporter Steve Mort in Cape Canaveral says the launch has been postponed multiple times, and SpaceX's Elon Musk has put the chances of a successful flight at between fifty and seventy percent.

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