Friday, March 2, 2018

EU says it will react firmly to US steel tariffs

The European Union has reacted strongly to a plan by the US to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum imports.

Brussels is calling the US move "blatant protectionism" and says it will draw up countermeasures.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Death Toll from Extreme Weather Rises in Europe

Severe winter weather continues to pound parts of Europe. 

The system brining snow and extremely cold temperatures has now claimed 55 lives across the continent.  

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Paris.

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MAY TO SET OUT BREXIT STRATEGY

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is calling for the 'deepest possible' free trade deal with the EU that respects the Brexit vote.

She'll deliver a major speech in London to set out her government's strategy for the next phases of Brexit negotiations.

Holly Harris reports.

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ARMY DEPLOYED AMID FREEZING CONDITIONS IN UK

The army's been deployed in the UK after hundreds of drivers became stuck in heavy snow.

Hundreds of passengers were also trapped overnight on a freezing train which broke down near Christchurch in southern England.

Britain is into the fourth day of major disruption caused by heavy snow and freezing conditions.

Thousands of schools remain shut, and trains and flights have been cancelled in their hundreds.

Mike Hughes is in Cardiff where a 'red warning' which means risk to life has been downgraded.

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Moscow refutes US accusations of violating INF treaty

Russia's Ambassador to the United States refuted Washington's claims that Moscow's new strategic weapons violate the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty. During Thursday's speech Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country possessed "invincible" nuclear capable weapons that can reach anywhere in the world. Washington called Russia's move irresponsible. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Thursday, March 1, 2018

U.S. responds to Russian nuclear weapon threat

The United States has responded to claims from Russia that they have
developed an invincible nuclear weapon.

During President Vladimir Putin's two hour speech he said U.S. missile
defense systems in Asia and Europe prompted Moscow to create these
weapons.

In his address a video graphic was shown that appeared to show
missiles falling on the U.S. state of Florida.

The State Department says it's not the behaviour of a responsible
international player.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US: Dept of Justice Indicts 19-year-old on charges of antisemitic hate crimes

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The US department of Justice has indicted a 19-year-old dual
Israeli-American citizen on charges connected to antisemitic hate
crimes.

He faces charges for threats to Jewish organizations, the Israeli
embassy and cyberstalking.

US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Growing number of US retailers limit gun sales

The U.S. retail giant Kroger has announced that it will no longer sell guns to anyone under the age of 21.

Kroger is third major retail chain to announce this week that it is cracking down on who can purchase firearms.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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US to Impose Stiff Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose punishing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum starting next week. 
Trump made the controversial announcement despite objections from advisers and members of his own party. 
As US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports, implementing the tariffs would fulfill a key campaign promise to get tough on foreign competitors. has details. 


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UN urges Syria ceasefire to take hold

The United Nations says Russia's planned 5-hour pause in fighting in Syria is not long enough to get aid to besieged civilians in the Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta.

UN officials called on Moscow to extend the time limit.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Tusk calls for May to come up with better plan for Ireland/Northern Ireland border


The President of the European Council says British Prime Minister Theresa May needs to come up with a better idea of handling the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland post Brexit, if she does not like the EU's plans. 


The comments came as the two leaders met in London to discuss the EU's draft withdrawal treaty which was published Wednesday and which suggests Northern Ireland stay in the EU's customs area to prevent a hard border with Ireland.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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TUSK AND MAY HOLD 'POSITIVE' TALKS

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and European Council President Donald Tusk have held Brexit talks in London described by Downing Street as 'positive'.

It comes after Mrs May rejected a Brussels proposal to keep Northern Ireland in an EU customs area, insisting it would split the UK.

Olly Barratt says the issue presents a major stumbling block in negotiations.

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‘Beast from the East’ and Storm Emma cause more snow chaos for UK

The UK is still in the grip of severe winter conditions. Snow across the country has caused travel chaos and dangerous road conditions. 

Paul Barber reports from London that yet more snow and damaging storms are making matters worse.

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PUTIN CLAIMS 'INVINCIBLE' NEW MISSILE

Vladimir Putin claims Russia has developed an 'invincible' new cruise missile.

The Russian President made the announcement in his state of the nation address in Moscow.

He says the weapon can reach anywhere in the world and is undetectable.

President Putin also focused heavily on domestic issues, 17 days before an election he is widely expected to win.

Julia Lyubova is at the speech venue in Moscow - she says defence issues featured prominently.

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Russian President unveils new weaponry

Revealing an array of new nuclear weapons, President Vladimir Putin used his annual address to Parliament to emphasise Russia's defence capabilities and warn Western powers to tread carefully. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Extreme Winter Weather Disrupts Travel in Southern France

The so called "Beast from the East" is causing travel troubles in Southern France.

Heavy snowfall from the winter storm has shutdown roads and airports.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Paris.

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SNOW CHAOS WORSENS IN UK

Hundreds of people have been stranded on roads in Scotland as heavy snow and freezing conditions cause chaos in parts of the UK.

Drivers had to spend the night in their cars on the M80 motorway.

Steve is one of them.

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A red warning for snow - meaning there is a risk to life - is in place for a number of parts of Britain.

The weather has also seen trains cancelled, and a major impact on flights.

Glasgow Airport has cancelled flights and dozens of passengers had to spend the night in the terminal there, including Caroline.

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Hundreds of schools remain closed with the cold weather expected to last until the weekend, at least.

A so-called 'Beast from the East' weather front brought freezing winds and conditions from the direction of Russia.

That's now been added to by the arrival of winter Storm Emma which is also hitting parts of the UK.
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Putin speech to indicate plans for next presidential term

President Vladimir Putin is giving his annual address to Russian parliament today where he will set out plans for the coming year and hint at policy pledges ahead of presidential elections. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Germany confirms major cyberattack

Germany's government confirmed it had discovered a major security breach of its federal computer networks in December.


Officials said they'd been able to secure the system since then, but it's unclear how much data may have been compromised.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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Music streaming site to go public in New York

The world's largest music streaming service Spotify says it plans to
go public on the New York Stock Exchange.

The company is believed to be valued at around $20 billion despite
losing around $1.5 billion last year.

Spotify says it won't be underwritten meaning that there will be no
set price to inform opening trades when they go public.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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