Monday, March 5, 2018

India targets fugitive economic offenders

The Indian government has cleared a bill that will make it difficult for economic offenders to evade arrest by fleeing the country.

Recently, an Indian jeweller fled the country after having defrauded one of India's largest banks of more than a billion dollars.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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The Oscars - 90th Academy Awards

The 90th Academy Awards has been held in Los Angeles. 

The Shape of Water won Best Picture, while Frances McDormand picked up Best Actress for her role in Three Billboard Outside Ebbing Missouri. 

Best Actor went to Gary Oldman for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.

It's the first Oscars ceremony since the scandals of sexual misconduct in Hollywood. 

Frances Read reports. 

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Cardinal Pell case opens in Melbourne

In Melbourne, Roman Catholic Cardinal George Pell's barrister has accused police of failing to follow guidelines for investigating prominent people, arguing "there was a presumption of guilt".
The highest-ranking Catholic official to be charged with sexual abuse has faced Melbourne Magistrate's court for the start of a month-long hearing that will determine if he stands trial.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Trump defends tariffs plans

President Trump is defending his plans to put tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

On Twitter, he said the US had been on the "losing side of almost all trade deals," and that America had been taken advantage of by both its "friends and enemies."

Mr Trump is proposing a ten-percent tariff on aluminum imports and a 25-percent tariff on steel imports.

Steve Mort reports from Washington.

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Weinstein scandal dominates Oscars, The Shape of Water wins big

"The Shape of Water" is the winner of the Oscar for Best Picture.

The movie was nominated 13-times, and took home four Oscars including Best Director for Guillermo del Toro, and Best Original Score.

Reporter in Los Angeles Frances Read says it was also a big night for Gary Oldman who won Best Actor.

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ALT: The sexual misconduct scandal that rocked the entertainment industry took center stage at the Oscars.

Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek and Annabella Sciorra presented a montage of stars talking about recent changes in Hollywood.

Reporter in Los Angeles Frances Read says all three women have made allegations against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

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Oscars underway in Los Angeles

Hollywood's most anticipated awards ceremony is underway in Los Angeles.

But this year The Oscars has been overshadowed by sexual harassment scandals.

Frances Read reports from L.A.

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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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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief



Phone: +256 751 914 838
          michaelbaleke@gmail.com
Twitter: @mbaleke
Website: www.featurestorynews.com 
Address: Regency Apartments & Suites, Plot 30, Lugogo Bypass, Kampala. (Uganda)
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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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