Thursday, February 8, 2018

Pentagon confirms beginning planning stages for parade

The U.S. military confirms that they are in the very beginning stages of answering U.S. President Donald Trump's request for a military parade, and the U.S. Army would take the lead.

It's been reported, the Pentagon was mulling a parade for the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1, the Great War, which would be November 11 - Veterans Day in the US, Remembrance Day elsewhere.

U.S. Secretary of Defence James Mattis says the president's request is driven by his affection for the military.

Pentagon spokesperson Dana White:

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Speaker Ryan optimistic shutdown will be avoided

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan is optimistic he has the votes to get the Senate's compromise on spending through to keep the U.S. government open. (The current spending plan expires at midnight Thursday / 0500 GMT Friday)

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke for 8 hours in support of the need for a deal on DACA - deferred action for childhood arrivals - and other issues tied to immigration reform, which the Democrats had promised would be solved with a spending deal.

While some Republicans are horrified by how much debt the spending plan will rack up over two years, Representative Pelosi says she won't actively stand in the way.

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US forces back Syrian opposition as 100 killed in eastern Syria

The U.S. military confirms, it supported members of the Syrian Democratic Forces, an opposition group, when they came under attack near their headquarters in eastern Syria.

More than 100 were killed and the violence highlights the complicated situation in the region.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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BoE hints of interest rate rises on the horizon


Bank of England Governor Mark Carney says UK  interest rates could rise sooner and faster than previously thought if the economy remains on track. 


It comes as the Bank announced policymakers voted to hold interest rates at 0.5 per cent at their latest meeting.   The comments prompted the pound to jump against major currencies including the dollar.  


Economists believe the next interest rate rise could come in the spring. 


Governor Mark Carney said any interest rate rises are likely to return inflation rates to target. 


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Terror suspect Abdeslam is "mocking" the Belgian court by not attending says lawyer for victims

The lawyer for the victims of the Brussels shootout involving Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam accuses him of mocking the Belgian justice system by refusing to attend his own trial.

He faces charges of attempted murder in a terrorist context alongside a 24 year old co-defendant relating to a gun battle after he'd been on the run for four months.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Every third woman in India suffers sexual and physical violence at home

A new study conducted by the Indian government says that one in every three Indian women has experienced violence at home.

The survey also found that among married women, 83% reported sexual assault by their husbands.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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DEPORTED KENYAN POLITICIAN ARRIVES IN CANADA


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A Kenyan opposition politician who was forced out of the country has finally arrived in Canada. Miguna Miguna was deported from his country of birth following his involvement in in a symbolic ceremony in which opposition leader Raila Odinga was sworn in as Kenya's president.

 


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Tension Along the Uganda, DR Congo Border

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Uganda has beefed up security along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

 

This follows a flare up of tribal clashes between ethnic communities on the DR Congo side.

 

Our Reporter Michael Baleke has that report.


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Trial of Paris terror suspect resumes in Brussels


The trial of the only surviving suspect from the 2015 Paris terror attacks will continue in Belgium on Thursday.  28 year old Salah Abdeslam is facing charges relating to the gunfight in Brussels, where he fled after the attacks,  that led to his arrest.   However he has refused to answer questions from the judge or take part in the trial.     


Abdeslam and his suspected accomplice,  24 year old Sofien Ayari are accused of possessing illegal weapons and attempted murder of police officers.   Those officers will give evidence Thursday as Jack Parrock reports from outside the court in Brussels. 


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RUSSIA-US RELATIONS SOUR OVER SYRIA

A Russian lawmaker says US air strikes in Syria constitute an act of aggression.

The US says it killed as many as 100 pro-government fighters in response to an attack on Syrian Democratic Forces, which Washington backs.

Olly Barratt reports from Moscow.

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Call centre in India suspected of cheating thousands of Americans

A bogus call centre in India is suspected of having extorted money from thousands of US citizens.

Police have raided the call centre, according to local reports.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun has more

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Banana threat in Australia's far north

Australia's banana growers in Far North Queensland are reeling after confirmation of a new outbreak of the devastating Panama TR4 disease.
After two previous cases in the Tully region in the past three years, conclusive testing showed the soil-borne fungus had returned in a major scare to the $A570 ($US450 GBP320 EURO365)  million industry.

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Australian government to apologise to victims of institutional child sex abuse

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will make a national apology to victims of institutional child sexual abuse by the end of the year, following the release of a royal commission report late last year.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Russian athletes in limbo

Another last-minute appeal hearing for Russian athletes begins today, on the eve of the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.

The cases involve six Russian athletes, and seven support staff, bringing the total number of appeals to 60. Jessica King reports from Moscow. 


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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.

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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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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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