Wednesday, February 21, 2018

UK Supreme Court rules against police in 'black cab rapist' appeal

The Metropolitan Police of London has lost an appeal in Britain's Supreme Court against two victims of the so-called 'black cab rapist'.

The two women had won compensation after police failed to believe their reports of being raped by John Worboys, who's thought to have sexually assaulted more than 100 women in the back of his taxi. 

The ruling could open the away for more human rights claims against the police.

Following the court's decision, one of the two victims said officers could have done more to prevent Worboys' attacks.

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Russian figure skaters break world records at the Olympics

Figure skaters in the ladies' event representing the Olympic Athletes from Russia are leading the way after the short programme, offering the country's best hopes at an Olympic gold medal. Julia Chapman reports.

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UK SETS OUT BREXIT TRANSITION PROPOSALS

The UK is setting out its proposals for how a two-year Brexit transition period should work.

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It comes ahead of a crucial cabinet meeting for Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday at which she hopes to reach consensus on how to proceed in Brexit negotiations.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Donald Trump Jr's visit to India sparks controversy

The US state department has said that the Donald Trump Jr, the son of US president Donald Trump is in India as a private citizen and not in an official capacity.

The president's eldest son is in India on a controversial visit promoting some property projects.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Three Detained in France in Connection to Barcelona Attack

French police have detained three people for suspected links to last year's terror attacks in Barcelona.

It's believed the three are connected to the Moroccan national who ploughed a van into a crowd strolling down Barcelona's most famous boulevard.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Paris.

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AID WORKERS KILLED IN DR CONGO

The United Nations says two aid workers have been killed and the third is still missing in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The aid workers were employed by a French charity, Hydraulique Sans Frontieres, which specializes in water purification projects in the North Kivu Province.

The province has seen atrocities and mass displacement, due to entrenched ethnic conflicts.

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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Kazakhstan changes alphabet for second time in months

Kazakhstan is changing its alphabet for the second time in four months, after the new version was called ugly and awkward. Lucy Taylor reports.


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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Pres. Trump wants to regulate "bumpstocks" the right way


U.S. President Donald Trump is instructing the U.S. Justice Department to complete it's review and work toward regulating 'bumpstocks' - devices which can turn guns into machine guns - as expeditiously as possible.

It's the first indication of a concrete step toward responding to the tragic mass shooting at the Florida high school last week.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Trump Takes Action over Bump Stocks: Shorter Version

President Donald Trump says he will take action to prevent legal weapons being turned into machine guns.

He's responding to mounting pressure on gun safety, following last week's massacre of 17 teachers and pupils at a school in Florida.

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Trump Bans Bump Stocks

President Donald Trump says the US Justice Department will take action to prevent legal weapons being turned into machine guns.

He's responding to mounting pressure on gun safety, following last week's massacre of 17 teachers and pupils at a school in Florida.

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Attorney pleads guilty to lying to FBI

A former attorney for the big New York firm Skadden Arps has pled guilty to lying to the FBI over contacts with Ukraine and Trump associates.

Alex van der Zwaan is also the son-in-law of a Russian oligarch, and his plea comes as U.S. President Donald Trump insists the special counsel is investigating a hoax.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Palestinian leader calls for peace conference

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called for an international
peace conference to be convened this year.

The Palestinian leader told the United Nations Security Council a
meeting is needed to help settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Russia admits dozens of Russian deaths in Syria clashes

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Russia's Foreign Ministery has admitted that 'several dozen' of Russian citizens and citizens of other former Soviet states were killed or wounded in a recent battle in Syria.  The Ministry insists that the fighters were not Russian servicemen and that no Russian military equipment was involved in fighting.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Venezuela Launches the Petro

Venezuela has launched a new digital currency called the Petro. Some analysts are calling it an ingenious plan to counter US sanctions--- others say it's a desperate move by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to secure cash in the midst of an economic meltdown.

 

Juan Carlos Lamas has this report from Caracas.


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OXFAM: THOUSANDS STOP DONATING OVER SEX SCANDAL

Thousands of people have cancelled regular donations to charity Oxfam over a sexual misconduct scandal.

The details emerged as Oxfam boss Mark Goldring was questioned by UK MPs about a controversy which started when it emerged staff had used prostitutes in Haiti.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US Cyber Firm Warns over Emerging North Korea Cyber Group

An American cyber-security firm is warning of the dangers posed by an emerging North Korean team of government hackers. 

The cyber-security company FireEye says the group, known as "APT37", is likely to be working on sophisticated cyberweaponry.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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UNICEF issue blank statement on Syria

The United Nations children's agency UNICEF has issued a blank
statement in response to an escalating siege on Syria's Eastern
Ghouta.

Around 400,000 people are besieged there and monitors say government
forces have conducted their worst bombardment in years killing around
100 people.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters New York.


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UN warns of “humanitarian disaster" in DRC

The United Nations has warned the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a "humanitarian disaster of extraordinary proportions".

It follows an uptick in violence in the south east of the country.

Nick Harpers reports from the UN in New York.

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Most Americans want to do more to prevent mass shootings - poll

The majority of Americans want the U.S. Congress and U.S. President to do more to prevent mass shootings.

The latest public opinion poll from the Washington Post and ABC finds Americans are more focused on mental health care and resources than banning assault weapons.

Our U.S. correspont Priscilla Huff reports:

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Russian curler tested positive in second test sample

A Russian Olympic curler has tested positive for a banned substance in his second test sample. The Olympic Athletes from Russia delegation expressed 'sincere regret' over the incident, but said the concentration of the substance was "insignificant."
Jessica King reports from Moscow. 

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