The US and UK have accused the Russian government of backing a global
cyber hacking campaign.
They say hackers infected computer routers around the world for
espionage purposes - targeting government agencies and businesses.
US correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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Monday, April 16, 2018
President Trump halts new US sanctions on Russia
President Trump has put on hold a plan for the US to issue fresh sanctions on Russia.
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley had said Sunday that the Treasury Department would announced new sanctions on Monday.
Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.
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President Trump halts new US sanctions on Russia
President Trump has put on hold a plan for the US to issue fresh sanctions on Russia.
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley had said Sunday that the Treasury Department would announced new sanctions on Monday.
Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.
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President Trump halts new US sanctions on Russia
President Trump has put on hold a plan for the US to issue fresh sanctions on Russia.
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley had said Sunday that the Treasury Department would announced new sanctions on Monday.
Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.
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IMF / WORLD BANK MEETINGS OPEN AMID TRADE FEARS
The prospect of a growing trade row between the US and China is the backdrop for the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank, which are getting underway in Washington.
International Monetary Fund boss Christine Lagarde has warned of 'darker clouds looming' for the global economy heading into the meetings.
She's warned of the risk the current world trading system could be 'torn apart' amid rising protectionism and Washington and Beijing at odds.
But there are plenty of other items to be discussed in the US capital too - as Olly Barratt reports from Washington.
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But it's a mixed picture - as Olly Barratt reports from Washington.
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International Monetary Fund boss Christine Lagarde has warned of 'darker clouds looming' for the global economy heading into the meetings.
She's warned of the risk the current world trading system could be 'torn apart' amid rising protectionism and Washington and Beijing at odds.
But there are plenty of other items to be discussed in the US capital too - as Olly Barratt reports from Washington.
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But it's a mixed picture - as Olly Barratt reports from Washington.
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US Companies Banned from Selling Components to Chinese Smartphone Maker ZTE
The US Department of Commerce has banned US companies from selling components to the leading Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE.
That's a significant blow to ZTE. American companies provide an estimated 25 to 30 percent of the components used in ZTE's equipment, which includes networking gear and smartphones.
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report.
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Black men arrested at Starbucks agree to meet with CEO
Two African-African men arrested at Starbucks last week have agreed to meet with the CEO of the coffee giant.
The two men were arrested in Philadelphia after a store manager called the police on them, while they were simply sitting in the cafe.
Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:
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The two men were arrested in Philadelphia after a store manager called the police on them, while they were simply sitting in the cafe.
Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:
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UK Prime Minister Defends Syria Air Strikes
The British Prime Minister Theresa May has been explaining her government's actions and decision behind launching airstrikes on Syria, alongside French and US coalition forces, in response to the use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime.
The move has caused outrage in the UK, as MPs were not given the opportunity to vote on whether to carry out military action.
Prime Minster Theresa May argued that evidence strongly suggested that the Syrian Regime had used chemical weapons and that a diplomatic process to remove Syria's chemical weapons capability would not work
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Mrs May also raised concerns that attempts have been made to block an investigation into the alleged chemical weapons attack on Douma on April 7th
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Mrs May also raised concerns that attempts have been made to block an investigation into the alleged chemical weapons attack on Douma on April
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Trump's lawyer in court following FBI raid
The personal lawyer of US President Donald Trump is scheduled to
appear in court to ask a judge to hold back his clients' names from
prosecutors.
Michael Cohen, whose offices were raided by the FBI last week, has
been placed under criminal investigation.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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appear in court to ask a judge to hold back his clients' names from
prosecutors.
Michael Cohen, whose offices were raided by the FBI last week, has
been placed under criminal investigation.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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Trump Accuses Russia and China of Currency Manipulation
President Trump is accusing Russia and China of manipulating the value of their currencies.
The accusation comes as tensions have been escalating with both nations over trade.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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Ex-FBI chief says President Trump is "morally unfit"
Former FBI director James Comey has said Donald Trump is "morally unfit to be president" and treats women like "pieces of meat".
The comments came in his first major television interview since he was fired by the president.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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White House says Syria mission 'unchanged'
Removing U.S. troops from Syria is still President Trump's priority, according the White House
The statement comes after French President Emanuel Macron told French TV that he'd convinced Mr Trump to rethink his military role in the war-torn country.
Kevin McAleese reports from Washington....
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NASA to launch planet hunting satellite
A satellite capable of detecting planets that may be able to support life will launch later [23:32GMT Monday] from Cape Canaveral.
The 337-million dollar Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS, will search for thousands of so-called exoplanets orbiting other stars, with the hope of finding the potential for life outside our solar system.
Reporter Steve Mort at the Kennedy Space Center says the NASA probe will study 85 percent of the sky over the next two years.
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Reporter Steve Mort at the Kennedy Space Center says TESS is unique.
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Reporter Steve Mort at the Kennedy Space Center says TESS will collect data that can be used by scientists to collect other evidence of life on other worlds.
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The 337-million dollar Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS, will search for thousands of so-called exoplanets orbiting other stars, with the hope of finding the potential for life outside our solar system.
Reporter Steve Mort at the Kennedy Space Center says the NASA probe will study 85 percent of the sky over the next two years.
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Reporter Steve Mort at the Kennedy Space Center says TESS is unique.
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Reporter Steve Mort at the Kennedy Space Center says TESS will collect data that can be used by scientists to collect other evidence of life on other worlds.
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Indian court gives nod for mercy killing of elephant kept at temple
An Indian court has permitted the mercy killing of a sick elephant kept at a Hindu temple in the south of the country.
Animal rights groups have long questioned the treatment of elephants kept at temples to give blessings to visitors.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai
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Thousands protest the rape of an 8-year-old in India
The rape and murder of a minor has sparked off widespread protests across India. The parents of the victim are now under state protection, as the case proceeds to the Indian Supreme Court.
She was allegedly drugged, starved and repeatedly raped by several men for three days before she was strangled to death. Police records claim that she would have been killed sooner had one of the men not insisted on raping her one last time.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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She was allegedly drugged, starved and repeatedly raped by several men for three days before she was strangled to death. Police records claim that she would have been killed sooner had one of the men not insisted on raping her one last time.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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LIBYAN COMMANDER KHALIFA HAFTAR IN HOSPITAL IN PARIS
Conflicting reports are emerging about the condition of the Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar, who has been treated in hospital in Paris. On Friday rumours began circulating that he was in a coma or that he had died. Lucy Taylor reports.
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Ethiopia to reform security
Ethiopia's new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who assumed power on 2nd April has pledged to make reforms to the country's security and intelligence systems.
These agencies have often been criticized time and again for being perpetrators of human rights leading to ongoing protests.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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UK Prime Minister To Face Questions Over Syria Strike
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is facing questions in the British Parliament today about her decision to authorise air strikes against the Syrian government on Saturday.
Some MPs are up in arms over the fact that no vote on the military action was given to Parliament, with the opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn calling for laws to be changed to ensure future interventions require a debate and vote before going ahead.
The air strikes were part of a joint effort between the UK, US and France, targeting sites near Damascus and Homs in response to an alleged chemical weapons attack on Douma which is said to have taken place on April 7th.
Shadow Justice Secretary Richard Burgdon has voiced concerns over the Prime Minister's decision.
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Meanwhile James Grey, a member of the joint committee on national security believes the Prime Minister was justified in her move.
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Russia says it's preparing a response to US sanctions
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Russia says it will not delay legislation in response to new US sanctions. The Lower House of Parliament is considering legislation to give the Kremlin powers to ban or restrict US imports. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.
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Macron says he persuaded Donald Trump not to pull troops out of Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron says he persuaded Donald Trump not to pull troops out of Syria - just a week after the US President said they'd be coming home "very soon."
Macron made the claim in a wide ranging three- hour TV interview on Sunday night.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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