Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Trump fires Tillerson, names Pompeo new Secretary of State

President Trump has fired US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, just hours after Mr. Tillerson blamed Russia for the nerve gas attack in Britain against former spy Sergei Skripal.


The President has named Mike Pompeo, currently the director of the CIA, as the new Secretary of State.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Russia warns of US strike on Damascus amid 'fake chemical weapons'


Russia's Ministry of Defence says the US is planning to carry out a missile strike on Damascus after what is describes as a 'faked chemical weapon' attack to discredit Russia and its allies. And as Dan Ashby reports, Russia says it would respond.

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State government agrees to farmers' demands following Mumbai protest

The state government in Maharashtra in western India has agreed to meet farmers demands after thousands protested in Mumbai. 

Some farmers walked 180 kilometres for the demonstration.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai 

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US expected to appoint long-vacant EU ambassador position amid trade spat

US president Donald Trump is expected to appoint an ambassador to the European Union.

The post has been vacant since January 2016 and now US-EU relations are increasingly strained over steel import tariffs. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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‘Bookkeeper of Auschwitz’ dies before serving time


A former Nazi prison guard known as the 'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' has died at the age of 96.

He had been sentenced to a four year prison terms in in a landmark ruling in twenty fifteen, but never actually served time.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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DEADLINE FOR RUSSIAN NERVE AGENT EXPLANATION APPROACHES

Russia has until the end of Tuesday to explain how a Russian-made nerve agent was used to attack a former spy and his daughter on British soil.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says if Russia can't do that, 'extensive measures' will then be taken by Britain in response.

Moscow denies involvement in the attack on former Russian agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury on 4th March.

But the UK government believes it is 'highly likely' Russia was behind it.

Russian security expert Ed Lucas says how Britain responds will be closely watched.

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Hundreds of Indian passengers stranded as Airbus planes with faulty engines grounded

Two low-cost carriers in India have had to cancel at least 70 flights on account of the Indian civil aviation watchdog grounding 11 aircraft that have faulty engines.

The European Aviation Safety Agency that regulates Airbus aircraft has called the decision 'unilateral', saying that a complete grounding of these planes was not necessary.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Russia dismisses UK accusations over spy poison attack

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Russia has dismissed the UK Prime Minister's accusations that it was 'highly likely' that Moscow was behind the poisoning of a former Russian spy in Salisbury.  Moscow has until midnight on Tuesday to explain why a Russian-made nerve agent was used.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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US House Republicans find no evidence Trump colluded with Russia

Republicans on the US House Intelligence Committee have found no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia in the US presidential election.

But Democrats on the House panel say there's still much that needs to be examined and are expected to release their own report.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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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

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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