Monday, May 14, 2018

UK intelligence chief warns of ‘devastating’ IS attacks in Europe

The head of Britain's domestic intelligence and security agency MI5 has warned that the Islamic State group remains a serious threat in Europe.

Andrew Parker also sharply criticised Moscow for the nerve agent attack on a Russian former spy in the UK two months ago. 

Paul Barber reports.

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60 thousand passengers disrupted as Brussels Airlines pilots go on strike

Over 60 thousand passengers are affected as part of a 2 day strike by pilots who fly for Brussels airlines.

The pilots want clarity from their airline's parent company Lufthansa about the future of Brussels Airlines and are also demanding higher pay.

Our Brussels correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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1 MONTH UNTIL RUSSIA'S WORLD CUP

Russia's World Cup starts in exactly one month. It's believed to be the most expensive ever and could be the most demanding of fans, with host cities thousands of miles apart. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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White House delegation attends US embassy opening in Jerusalem

The United States opens its embassy in Jerusalem on Monday, breaking with decades of Washington policy.

The White House will be represented by Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kusher, both official adviser's to the U.S. President.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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US threatens international companies over Iran ties

The Trump administration is ready to impose sanctions on Europeans that continue to do business with Iran.

Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the international nuclear accord last week, reactivating sanctions against Tehran in the process.

John Clarke reports from Washington...

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Friday, May 11, 2018

US Offers Prospect of Prosperity for Denuclearized North Korea

AT&T: Cohen consultancy payment "big mistake"

American telecoms company AT&T says it made a "big mistake" hiring President Trump's embattled lawyer Michael Cohen to gain advantage at the White House.

The company paid Cohen $600,000 to obtain "insights" on the new administration following Trump's 2016 election.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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TWO BRITONS INVOLVED IN DRC 'KIDNAPPING'

The UK Foreign Office says two British tourists are involved in a reported kidnapping incident in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

It reportedly involved a number of tourists and happened in the Virunga National Park.

As UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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India's top court dismisses plea for independent probe into Sridevi's death

India's top court has rejected a plea seeking an independent investigation into the death of Bollywood actress Sridevi.

Sridevi died in her hotel room in Dubai in February.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai 

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India marks 20 years of being a nuclear state

India is celebrating two decades of being a full-fledged nuclear state.

On May 11, 1998 India conducted a series of five nuclear explosions at the Pokhran Test Range in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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WASHINGTON OPTIMISTIC ABOUT KIM TALKS

Washington is expressing cautious optimism that progress can be made between Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when they meet in Singapore next month.

On Thursday President Trump announced the two men would hold talks in Singapore on June 12th.

It followed the return home of three US detainees released by Pyongyang.

Donald Trump wants Kim Jong Un to agree to give up his weapons and nuclear programme.

Washington correspondent Harry Horton says the President already thinks a lot has been achieved.

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First mass shooting in Australia for 22 years - 7 dead.

Four children are among seven people found dead in a suspected murder-suicide at a rural residence south of Perth in Western Australia.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Seven dead at a rural property in Western Australia

In Western Australia, seven people have been found dead at a rural
property in the State's south.
Scant details are available at this stage, but Police have faced a press
conference with the information they have.

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

California Approves Historic Solar Plan

California has approved a historic plan requiring most new homes in the state to have rooftop solar panels. 

It's part of a state plan to slash carbon emissions, and it offers a playbook for others to follow.

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.


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US lets companies test drones for commercial use

The United States is allowing ten drone companies to carry out tests to find ways to safely integrate the unmanned aircrafts into US airspace.

Apple, Microsoft and Uber will all be involved - but Amazon will not.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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White House condemns Iran over rocket attacks on Israeli military targets on Syria border


The White House has condemned Iran after 20 rockets were fired from Syria at Israeli forces in the Golan Heights

Israel responded with multiple air strikes against Iranian military targets inside Syria

Kevin McAleese has more from Washington...

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U.S. set to press allies over Iran next steps

U.S. officials say Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to speak with
global allies in a bid to get Iran to return to the negotiating table.

This comes in a week when President Donald Trump pulled out of the
2015 nuclear deal with Iran calling it rotten and decaying.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Trump / Kim summit to take place in Singapore on June 12

The summit meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong Un will take place in Singapore on June 12th.


President Trump made the announcement on Twitter and called it a "very special moment for world peace".


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UK goverment apologises to Libyan opposition figure kidnapped by Gaddafi's forces in 2004


The UK government has apologised for what it has called the 'appalling treatment' of a Libyan opposition figure and his wife after they were captured by forces loyal of Colonel Gaddafi in 2004. 


Abdul Hakim Belhaj and Fatima Boudchar who were kidnapped from Thailand  after a tip off by British intelligence service MI6. 


Britain's Prime Minister, Theresa May has written to the couple to apologise for what she called 'a failing' on the part of the British government. 


Mr Belhaj has long  sought an apology from the British government after he was detained for six years and torture by Gaddafi's forces.


Ms Boudchar was pregnant when she was captured and has been awarded over $650 thousand in damages. 


She and her son were present in the House of Commons for the apology statement read by Attorney General, Jeremy Wright. 


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British PM apologises to Libya rebel over ‘appalling treatment’

The UK government has apologised for what it has called the 'appalling treatment' of a Libyan opposition figure and his wife after they were captured by forces loyal of Colonel Gaddafi in 2004. 

Abdul Hakim Belhaj and Fatima Boudchar were kidnapped claim they were  detained after a tip off by UK intelligence.  

From London, Paul Barber reports. 

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