Monday, February 19, 2018

Pres. Trump issues problematic tweet storm

U.S. officials are telling international officials to ignore what Donald Trump posts on social media, despite a weekend tirade that addressed everything from Oprah Winfrey to the Russia investigation.

U.S. President Donald Trump has only addressed the mass shooting in Florida as to suggest the FBI's obsession with the Russia investigation was somehow to blame.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Australian MP slammed over Dirty Harry gun joke in wake of Florida attack

Australian MP George Christensen has given Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull more headaches with their minor coalition partner, the National Party, as the Queensland MP was ordered to take down a "bloody stupid" Facebook post of him wielding a gun.
Arthur Stevens has more

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President Macron's Approval Slips

French President Emmanuel Macron is seeing his approval rating slip yet again. 

After making a rebound around the new year, President Macron's popularity is falling again and this time it's connected to the French economy.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Paris.

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Latvia's chief banker arrested by anti-corruption authorities

Latvia's chief banker has been arrested by anti-corruption authorities.

His detention is being watched closely across Europe as he serves as a member of the European Central Bank's governing council.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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OXFAM PUBLISHES ABUSE REPORT

Oxfam has published its internal report from 2011 into alleged abuse by some of its staff - and it reveals three men accused of misconduct in Haiti physically threatened witnesses during an investigation.

The UK-based organisation is under international pressure over how it handled an inquiry into claims aid workers in Haiti had used prostitutes.

Oxfam says systems should be established so charities are warned about so-called 'problem staff'.

Ashleigh Carroll reports from London.

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Authorities in India continue investigation of jeweller in connection with $1.8bn bank fraud

Authorities in India are continuing to investigate a 1.8 billion US dollar bank scam which allegedly involved an Indian jeweller, popular among Hollywood stars.

Three arrests were made in connection with the case over the weekend.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Russian bronze medallist leaves Olympics after positive test

A Russian medallist has reportedly left the Olympic village in Pyeongchang on suspicion of doping. The case threatens Russian attempts to show a commitment to clean sport after a long-running doping scandal. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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School shooting survivors plan march on Washington

Young survivors of Wednesday's school shooting in Florida have announced a national march on Washington next month, demanding action from lawmakers on gun control. 

Seventeen students and staff died in the shooting in Parkland, Florida last week.

But as Harry Horton reports from Washington, the students-turned-activists will likely face an uphill struggle in their battle to bring about new gun laws.

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Sunday, February 18, 2018

Florida students to march on Washington

The survivors of the shooting at the Florida high school are planning to march on Washington on March 24 to tell lawmakers gun control must be a priority.

U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to address the question of gun control, while praising first responders in a brief visit to Florida.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Friday, February 16, 2018

Governor of Florida Calls for Resignation of FBI Director

The Governor of Florida is calling for the resignation of FBI Director Christopher Wray. Governor Rick Scott says the FBI's failure to investigate a tip regarding the suspect in the Florida school shooting is unacceptable.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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UN rights agency says Hungary immigration bill is "assault on human rights"

The United Nations human rights agency believes Hungary's proposed anti-immigration measure is -- quote -- "an assault on human rights."


The bill allowing the government to ban non-government organizations that support migration would undermine NGO activity and further stigmatize groups already under pressure, warned the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human rights.


Our UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.


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US Indicts Russians Over Election Interference

The US Justice Department has indicted 13 Russians and 3 organizations with a criminal conspiracy to interfere with the 2016 presidential elections.

The indictment by Special Investigator Robert Mueller alleges deep penetration of the American political  system through social media and through organized election rallies.

It names the St. Petersburg based Internet Research Agency as the organizing hub which employed  hundreds  of people, some who stole the identities of Americans.

Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes says prosecutors are are alleging a comprehensive  effort to infiltrate  the American political  system.  

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FBI Admits Failing to Act on Tip Warning of School Shooting

The FBI has admitted failing to act on a tip predicting a school shooting tragedy in Florida by expelled student Nikolas Cruz.

Cruz has admitted killing 17 students and teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

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Russian Nationals Indicted in US Election Probe

The US Justice Department has indicted 13 Russian nationals and 3 Russian entities on charges related to the Kremlin's efforts to interfere in the 2016 US presidential election. 

The defendants are accused of conspiracy to defraud the United States. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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UN human rights chief calls on Iran to end executions of minors

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The United Nations is calling on Iranian authorities to halt
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There are currently 80 juveniles awaiting execution in Iran's prisons.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Twins arrested for NYC bomb-making

Police in New York have arrested a former teacher and his twin brother for allegedly collecting explosive materials to build a bomb.

The teacher is accused of paying students to take gunpowder out of fireworks.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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President Trump 'will visit Florida victims' today

President Trump says he will travel to Florida today to meet people affected by the school shooting that left 17 people dead.

Police say 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz has confessed to the killing. He's been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.

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US and Turkey work to defuse tensions

The US and Turkey have agreed to work through their diplomatic differences amid escalating tensions in northern Syria.

Turkey has threatened to attack US-allied Kurdish forces in the Syrian city of Manbij. A US general has said America would "respond aggressively" to any attack.

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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WEST BROM INVESTIGATE AFTER 'PLAYERS STOLE TAXI'

English Premier League side West Bromwich (PRO: BROMM-IDGE) Albion are investigating after players were reportedly spoken to by police in Spain about a stolen taxi.

The relegation-threatened team has been on a training trip to Barcelona this week.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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French retailers say they continued receiving recalled Lactalis baby milk products

French grocery chains are saying they continued receiving products after a recall deadline for tainted baby milk formula had passed. 
Millions of tins of Lactalis products were recalled around the world in December after babies fell ill with salmonella poisoning after receiving contaminated milk.

Paul Barber reports from Paris.

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