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The newly appointed Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve has played down
recent market volatility and says the economy remains on solid ground.

In comments to the House Financial Services Committee Jerome Powell
says the U.S. labour market is robust and wages are rising.

But his comments also spooked Wall Street on Tuesday.

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U.S. top diplomat handling North Korea resigns

The top U.S. diplomat handling North Korea has announced he's stepping down.

The State Department says Joseph Yun decided to retire because of
personal reasons.

U.S. officials maintain that this decision won't impact their policy
regarding North Korea.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Kushner's Security Clearance Downgraded

President Trump's son in law and adviser Jared Kushner has had his security clearance downgraded.

He will no longer be receiving top secret briefings.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.

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Parkland students set to return to class

Students will return to a Florida high school later [Wednesday] for the first time since a mass shooting there killed 17 people.

It comes as lawmakers in the state consider school safety and gun control measures ahead of a March deadline - the House and Senate in Tallahassee could vote on legislation as early as Thursday.

Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says campaigners have descended on the Florida capital in recent days.

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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says pressure is growing for some kind of action to be taken to try to prevent future school shootings.

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ALT: Reporter Steve Mort in Florida says classes are set to resume this week at the high school in Parkland.

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US shale oil production expected to be number 1 in the world

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The US is on track become the number 1 producer of crude oil.

The International Energy Agency expects the US to pass Russia -- the
current top producer by the end of this year.

US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Trump Hires 2020 Campaign Director

One year into his presidency, Donald Trump has hired a campaign director for his re-election bid.

Brad Parscale was the digital director of Trump's 2016 campaign.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.

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Syrian aid deliveries prevented by shelling

The United Nations says continued shelling in the Syrian suburb of
Eastern Ghouta is preventing aid convoys from reaching besieged
civilians.

The government's ally Russia had announced a five-hour pause in the
fighting to allow aid in.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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UK hit by "Beast from the East"

Many parts of Europe including the UK are experiencing severe winter weather with the so-called "Beast from the East", a Siberian weather front, bringing large amounts and snow and freezing temperatures.

Temperatures in the UK are expected to drop to as low as minus 15 degrees celsius this week. Travel disruption is already affecting many parts of the country as Catherine Drew reports from London.

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LIAM FOX: CUSTOMS UNION WOULD 'BETRAY' BREXIT VOTE

The UK government says a customs union with the EU after Brexit would harm the national interest and tie its hands on international trade deals.

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has been setting out the case against a customs union - a day after opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he'd plan to negotiate one with the EU.

Critics of the government say the lack of a customs union would mean the prospect of a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

But Liam Fox insists a customs union would make it impossible to negotiate international trade deals.

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German court rules diesel bans are legal

A federal court in Germany has ruled that cities can introduce bans on diesel vehicles in areas where air pollution exceeds EU limits.

Both the federal government and the automotive industry oppose diesel bans,

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin on how soon diesel bans might go into effect.

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Slovakian journalist and girlfriend found murdered

The Slovakian government is holding emergency meetings after an investigative journalist was murdered alongside his partner at their home.

The commander of the Slovakian police force says the killings are most likely related to his work digging into government fraud.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Ethiopian parliament to hold emergency meeting

Ethiopian parliament is to hold an urgent meeting on Friday.

The House, which has been on a month long recess has been called to meet and make decisions on the current political status of the country.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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German court to rule on diesel bans

A German federal court is expected to issue a ruling on whether diesel bans will be allowed in cities where air pollution exceeds EU limits.

The decision could have major implications for the country's automobile industry.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Uganda Defends the Killing of Somalie Soldiers.

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Uganda has defended the killing of three Somali soldiers by its troops working under the African Union Mission - AMISOM in Somalia.

The shooting incident happened as the AMISOM convoy carrying victims of an Al shabaab attack was blocked by Somali Soldiers.

Isabel Nakirya reports…..

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WARNING OF FAR-RIGHT TERROR IN THE UK

The outgoing head of counter-terror policing in Britain says the country is facing a growing threat from far-right terrorism.

Mark Rowley says a number of plots have been disrupted.

Holly Harris reports.

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UK IN GRIP OF HEAVY SNOW

The UK is facing major disruption from heavy snowfall and freezing conditions.

Hundreds of trains have been cancelled, some schools are closed, and motorists are being warned to take extra care with some roads blocked.

There's been heavy snow in parts of south east England, as well as Scotland and north east England.

It's expected to continue falling in some areas through Tuesday and Wednesday.

Juliette Maxim from Greater Anglia trains says it makes operations very difficult.

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