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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Trump blocks takeover of American computer chip maker

President Donald Trump has blocked Singapore-based Broadcom's proposed multi-billion dollar takeover of rival US chipmaker Qualcomm on grounds of national security.

It's another example of the measures he is willing to take to promote his administration's increasingly protectionist stance.

John Clarke reports from Washington

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Monday, March 12, 2018

Austin Bombings Possible Hate Crimes

Police in Texas are investigating a series of deadly package bombs that they say are related.

They're treating the explosions in the state capital of Austin as possible hate crimes.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report.

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Trump to visit California for first time as President

Donald Trump heads to California, this week, for the first time since
he became US President.

Since elected he's had a rocky relationship with the state with major
disagreements over issues like immigration.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports from Los Angeles.

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UK: RUSSIA 'HIGHLY LIKELY' BEHIND NERVE AGENT ATTACK

The UK says it is 'highly likely' Russia was behind a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in Britain.

Prime Minister Theresa May has been updating MPs on the incident in Salisbury on March 4th which left Sergei Skripal and his daughter in a critical condition.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK: 'HIGHLY LIKELY' RUSSIA BEHIND NERVE AGENT ATTACK

The UK says it is 'highly likely' Russia was behind a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in Britain.

Prime Minister Theresa May has been updating MPs on the incident in Salisbury on March 4th which left Sergei Skripal and his daughter in a critical condition.

She says the nerve agent used was Russia-produced and military-grade and she's asked Russia to explain its use on British soil.

Moscow has already denied any involvement.

But Mrs May says there are several reasons to suspect Russia.

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Russia warns UK of 'dangerous game' over Skripal affair

Russia has warned that the UK is 'playing a very dangerous game' with public opinion over the suspected poisoning of a former Russian spy on British soil. The Russian Embassy in London again refuted that Russia had any involvement, and issued new warnings about a diplomatic fall-out. Dan Ashby reports.

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UN investigator warns of fresh offensive in Myanmar

A United Nations investigator has told the world body's Human Rights
Council that new military offensives have been reported in Myanmar.

A new report issued by the UN states there's growing evidence to
suggest a genocide on Rohingya Muslims.

Authorities in the country deny the claim but UN officials want to see
prosecutions and for cases to be taken up by the International
Criminal Court.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Fashion designer Givenchy dies at 91

The French fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy has passed away at the age of 91.

Famous for dressing Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, he opened his eponymous couture house in Paris in 1952.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Ethiopian Military Mistakenly Kills 9 Civilians

The Ethiopian military says at least nine civilians were killed in the southern part of the country after officers acted on faulty intelligence.

At least 12 others were injured in the military operation targeting insurgent militants in Oromia Regional State.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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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

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

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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