Sunday, March 4, 2018

Germany’s Social Democrats vote yes to governing coalition

Germany's Social Democrats voted to to join the country's next governing coalition, ending more than five months of political uncertainty.


They will once again govern with chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Uganda Biometric Refugee Verification

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The Ugandan government has launched a large-scale programme on to verify the identities of all refugees in the country.

 

Using biometric data, the UN Refugee Agency, the World Food Programme, and government officials will collect fingerprints and scan irises of more than 1 million refugees.

 

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

 

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Friday, March 2, 2018

Weinstein Co saved from bankruptcy in last minute deal

The Weinstein Company has been saved from bankruptcy in a last minute
deal - reportedly worth 500 million dollars.

The future of the movie company has been under question since Harvey
Weinstein was accused of sexual misconduct by around 80 women, as well
as sexual assault and rape which he denies.

Frances Read reports from Los Angeles.

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UN condemns Burkina Faso attack

Gunmen have launched coordinated attacks on at least two areas of Burkina Faso's capital.

The militants attacked the French embassy and the military headquarters in Ouagadougou.

At least 7 soldiers and 6 attackers have been killed, but the death is expected to rise.

The United Nations has condemned the incident. 

UN Secretary-General spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief had been in touch with the government.

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Ukraine closes schools to save gas

The Ukrainian Energy Minister has recommend schools in the country close, in an effort to save gas. It comes after the Russian supplier Gazprom has refused to deliver more fuel. Jessica King reports from Moscow.
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US weighs missile system to counter Russia, China

The United States is looking to create missile defense systems to
counter potential threats from Russia and China.

The planned changes come after Russia's President unveiled a new cruise missile.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UN calls on Syrian government to grant access for medical evacuees in Eastern Ghouta

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The United Nations is calling on the Syrian government and the warring
parties to grant access for immediate evacuations in the besieged area
of Eastern Ghouta

Aid organizations have identified 84 people in the area with severe
injuries, including women and children suffering as a result of the
conflict.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from headquarters in New York.

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White House Softens Call for Gun Control

The top lobbyist for the National Rifle Association says President Trump has retreated from his surprising embrace of gun control measures this week. 

Trump spoke privately in the Oval Office with officials from the NRA and afterwards tweeted it had been a great meeting. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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May sets out Brexit strategy

British Prime Minister Theresa May has set out her vision for what the UK's relationship with the European Union could look like after Brexit. 

She warned that neither side will get what they want from the negotiations but said it was in the interests of both Britain and the EU to reach a broad and deep economic partnership. 

Paul Barber reports from London. 

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MAY SETS OUT BREXIT STRATEGY

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has set out her priorities for Brexit, admitting that neither side will get everything it wants in negotiations.

Mrs May said the UK wanted to make 'binding commitments' on standards and regulations for access to EU markets.

But she insisted Britain will not be part of a customs union with the EU.

And the Prime Minister said she would not accept a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

She delivered her much-anticipated speech in London ahead of the next phases of Brexit talks.

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President Trump: 'trade wars are good'

US President Donald Trump says "trade wars are good and easy to win" amid controversy over his decision to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

In an early morning Tweet, he said the US was "losing billions of dollars on trade".

On Thursday he said he would impose a tariff of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminium imports.

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton says there's been strong criticism of President Trump's decision from US trading partners.

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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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