Monday, March 12, 2018

40 dead in Kathmandu Airport crash

A Bangladeshi plane crashed at Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport while attempting a landing.

Dozens of people have died and rescue operations are underway. There were 71 people on board including four crew members. 

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia is reporting.

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UK comedy great Sir Ken Dodd dies at 90

Tributes from across the entertainment world are being paid to British
comedy legend Sir Ken Dodd who has died aged 90.

A mainstay of the airwaves and stage since the 1950s, Sir Ken received
a knighthood from Buckingham Palace last year.

Paul Barber has more from London.

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SAP appoints new African director after admitting 'misconduct' in South Africa

German software company SAP [PRONOUNCED BY SPELLING OUT THE LETTERS] announced it has hired new managing director for Africa, as it faces continued questions about its past dealings with companies linked to the Gupta family.


Last week the company admitted that it had paid over one hundred million Rand to intermediaries in order to win lucrative contracts with state owned enterprises.


Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.


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Scandal surrounding EU Commission secretary general rages on

The scandal surrounding the European Union's top civil servant is showing no signs of letting up with the European Parliament holding an open session on it.

Martin Selmayr was appointed to become secretary general of the European Commission in a lightening quick promotion causing a media storm.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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National Front Proposes Name Change

To help improve her party's image, France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen wants to change the name of the National Front to the National Union. 

But the name change proposal only has a tepid response among the party's members. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Paris. 

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KEN DODD DIES AT 90

British comedian Sir Ken Dodd has died at the age of 90.

He'd recently spent six weeks in hospital with a chest infection.

Sir Ken had been a comedian since the 1950s, and was well known for his long stand-up shows which sometimes lasted for hours.

In addition to his comic career on stage and screen, he also released some of the best-selling songs of the 1960s.

He received a knighthood at Buckingham Palace in 2017.

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UK CLOSE TO ACCUSING RUSSIA OVER NERVE ATTACK

It's reported the UK government may be close to publicly accusing Russia of being behind a nerve agent attack on a former spy.

A statement from Prime Minister Theresa May, outlining some responses from the UK, could come within the next 48 hours.

Russia has denied any involvement in the attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury on 4th March which has left them both in a critical condition.

Conservative MP Richard Benyon says Britain can respond in a meaningful manner.

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9 trekkers killed in forest fire in Southern India

Nine people were killed and 21 others rescued after a sudden forest fire was reported in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

36 trekkers- including three children- were on a trekking expedition when the fire started.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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President Trump backs away from sweeping gun control proposals

US President Donald Trump wants to train some school teachers to use guns and has formally endorsed a bill to tighten the the federal background checks system.
But he's stepped back from some of the more sweeping changes he'd considered after the country's latest mass school shooting

John Clarke reports from Washington

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At least two dead in NYC helicopter crash

At least two people have died after helicopter went down in the East River of New York City.

Three passengers are in a critical condition in hospital after being pulled out of the water by rescue divers on Sunday night.

The New York City fire department said the pilot managed to free himself but commissioner Daniel Nigro said it was much harder to get the 5 passengers out.

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Saturday, March 10, 2018

India-France sign bilateral agreements worth $16 billion

French President Emmanuel Macron is on a four-day official visit to India- his first since assuming power.

He's held bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two nations have agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of nuclear energy, trade, space, education and sustainable development.

The biggest takeaway from the visit has been movement in the Jaitapur nuclear plant deal that has been languishing for nearly a decade now.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Friday, March 9, 2018

"Pharma Bro" Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison

The former drug company executive found guilty of defrauding investors has been sentenced to seven years in prison. 


Martin Shkreli wept as the judge handed down his sentence. 


Rachel Silverman has details. 




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Row over Frida Kahlo Barbie doll

There's a dispute over the launch of a Barbie doll based on the image
of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo.

It comes after the makers, Mattel, launched a new line of dolls on the
theme of "inspiring women."

Some of Kahlo's family have said the company has not been given rights
to the image - which Mattel denies.

Frances Read reports.

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Gunman Takes Hostages at Veterans' Home

Police in California are reporting an active shooter and hostage situation unfolding at a Veterans home north of San Francisco. 

Officials say the gunman is holding three people hostage. 


Rachel Silverman has this report. 


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FL Governor signs gun control bill into law

A sweeping gun control bill has been signed into law by Florida Governor Rick Scott.

It's the first firearms legislation passed in the state since the shooting at high school in Parkland that left 17 people dead last month.

The bill raises the age for buying guns to 21, and includes a three-day waiting period for any purchases.

But reporter in Florida, Steve Mort, says there is a more controversial part of the law that gun control advocates oppose.

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UN: Human rights chief calls for all atrocities against Rohingya to brought to ICC

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The United Nations human rights chief is calling for all atrocities
committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar to be
brought to the International Criminal Court for prosecution.

The UN refugee agency has estimated that 700,000 people from the
Rohingya community have fled to Bangladesh after an uptick in clashes
between government security forces and Rohingya insurgents last year.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Barack and Michelle Obama reportedly to have Netflix show

Barack and Michelle Obama are in talks with Netflix for a programming deal.

The New York Times is reporting that the former first couple is talking with the entertainment giant about a series of shows focusing on key political topics.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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UN welcomes US-North Korea meeting

The United Nations Secretary-General has welcomed the news of the planned historic meeting between the leaders of America and North Korea. 

President Trump and Kim Jong-un are expected to meet by May. 

It comes after several rounds of UN sanctions imposed on North Korea, the most recent in late December. 

The Secretary-General's spokesman Stephane Dujarric read a statement to reporters at the UN headquarters in New York.

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UK MILITARY DEPLOYED TO NERVE AGENT SCENE

The UK's military has been deployed in Salisbury where a former Russian spy and his daughter were attacked with a nerve agent.

Sergei and Yulia Skripal remain in a critical condition in hospital after the incident on Sunday.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US jobs growth exceeds expectations

The US economy added a better-than-expected 313,000 jobs in February.

The strong data suggests the US Federal Reserve may push for four
interest rate hikes this year.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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