Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Report exposes how Belgians hide their money from tax in Luxembourg

48 billion euros (60 billion dollars) has been hidden from the Belgian taxman in shell companies in Luxembourg according to an investigation by Belgian paper Le Soir.

The report claims that 60 of Belgium's richest 100 people used shell companies in Luxembourg to avoid paying the famously high Belgian tax.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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List of EU Countries Expelling Russians Grows to 16

The number of European Union member states to expel Russian diplomats now stands at sixteen. 

Countries in Europe, North America and Australia have ordered more than one hundred Russian diplomats to return home, as relations between the West and Moscow further deteriorate. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.

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RUSSIA TO RESPOND TO DIPLOMATS' EXPULSION

Australia has joined the list of countries expelling Russian diplomats over the poisoning of a spy in the UK.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says it was 'an attack on all of us'.

Over 100 diplomats from over 20 countries are being sent back to Russia as part of a co-ordinated international response.

Moscow says it is a 'provocative gesture'.

Correspondent Julia Lyubova is in Moscow with more.

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Australia expels Russian Diplomats in solidarity with the UK

The Australian government is expelling two Russian diplomats it believes are undeclared spies, joining other world powers in taking action over the Skripal affair in the UK.
Arthur Stevens reports

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US, China reportedly in talks over trade

The US and China are reportedly in talks to avoid a trade war.

Washington is said to be demanding Beijing cut tariffs on imported cars, allow foreign majority ownership of financial firms, and buy more US semiconductors.

The move comes after President Trump announced last week the US would slap tariffs on Chinese goods.

US correspondent Steve Mort says China currently imposes steep duties on American made vehicles.

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Russia promises to retaliate for expulsions

Russia says it'll retaliate over the expulsion of more than a hundred of its diplomats from several countries in Europe and North America.

The Kremlin has called the US-led response to the poisoning of a former spy and his daughter in Britain a "provocative gesture."

And Russia's ambassador to the US says the move will "destroying what is left" of ties between the two countries.

Some 60 Russian intelligence agents stationed in Washington, Seattle and the UN in New York are being told to leave within a week.

US correspondent Steve Mort says the White House is walking a diplomatic tightrope.

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ALT: Berlin correspondent Ira Spitzer says Germany is one of many EU countries to join the list of those expelling Russian diplomats.

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UN says DRC aid talks still on despite Kinshasa's threat not to participate

A joint United Nations and European Union summit to raise $1.7 billion U.S. dollars in aid for the Democratic Republic of Congo may now be in limbo.  


The Congolese government have accused aid groups of exaggerating the crisis and said it would boycott the talks… even as international agencies say the situation is getting worse.  


UN Correspondent Liling Tan has the latest.


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Monday, March 26, 2018

Apple and IBM call for better data oversight after Facebook breach

Computer companies, Apple and IBM, have called for more oversight on
how personal data is used.

It's after the Facebook breach which saw around 50 million users' data
harvested by consultancy firm, Cambridge Analytica.

US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.

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Trump administration opens investigation into Facebook

The US Federal Trade Commission is to investigate whether Facebook has "failed" to protect users' privacy.

The social network has been criticised for allowing data firm Cambridge Analytica to gather information on 50 million users, which have been used to help Donald Trump's election campaign.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher says the company is facing growing problems on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Oldest US gunmaker files for bankruptcy

America's oldest gun maker Remington Outdoor has filed for bankruptcy.

It follows falling sales, mounting lawsuits and increasing pressure
for stricter gun controls.

As US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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14 EU States Expel Russian Officials

Fourteen European Union states and Ukraine have announced they'll be joining the US and expelling Russian diplomats. 

Germany, France and Poland are each expelling four diplomats each—the Netherlands and Italy are expelling two Russian diplomats each.

The strong response from half of EU members comes as anger towards Moscow grows in many European capitals for the Kremlin's lack of cooperation in the Salisbury attack.

European Council President Donald Tusk says EU member states could take even further action against Russia.

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US to expel 60 Russian diplomats

The Trump administraion will expel 60 Russians and order the closure of a consulate in Seattle.

The moves are in retaliation in part for the Russian government's alleged poisoning of a former spy living in the United Kingdom.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports. 

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Attacker's girlfriend was known to French police

French media say the girlfriend of Redouane Lakdim, who killed four people in a terror attack on Friday, was known to police as a suspected radical Islamist.
She's being questioned in custody over the attack, along with a friend of Lakdim's. 
Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Ethiopia arrests journalists

Ethiopia has reportedly arrested eleven journalists and members of opposition parties. The arrests happened Sunday as the some of the people targeted were celebrating their recent release from prison.

 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.

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Indian journalist, who reported on the sand mafia, mowed to death

In the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, a journalist was crushed to death after a truck ran him over.

The journalist had earlier complained to the police about a threat to his life.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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'Enough is enough' Jewish groups tell UK Labour Leader


The leader of the UK's opposition Labour Party has apologised for 'pockets of anti-semitism' within his party. Jeremy Corbyn's apology came after Jewish community leaders launched a scathing attack on the MP in an open letter.
Jessica King reports from London.

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EU expected to extend financial support for Turkey over migrants at Bulgaria summit

The European Union is expected to extend its financial support to Turkey for its cooperation in preventing migrants and refugees reaching Europe.

The leaders of the EU institutions are holding a summit with Turkish president Erdogan in Bulgaria.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Puigdemont awaits hearing in Germany

The former president of Spain's Catalonia region is awaiting a court hearing in Germany Monday after his arrest a day earlier.

German police arrested Carles Puigdemont following a European arrest warrant issued by Spain for rebellion and other charges related to Catalan's declaration of independence last year.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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UK JEWISH GROUPS PROTEST AT LABOUR ANTI-SEMITISM

The leader of the UK's opposition Labour Party has apologised for 'pockets of anti-semitism' within his party.

Jeremy Corbyn's apology came after Jewish groups in the UK were scathingly critical of his record in tackling anti-semitism in an open letter.

It claims there's been a 'repeated institutional failure' to address anti-semitic views in parts of the Labour Party.

A protest will be held at Westminster later (1730BST).

Jonathan Goldstein of the Jewish Leadership Council says the issue is directly related to Mr Corbyn.

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Australian Cricket Captain awaits his fate following ball tampering scandal

Australia's cricketing culture under the supervision of coach Darren Lehmann is facing renewed scrutiny as the fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town continues.
Arthur Stevens reports

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