Sunday, May 20, 2018

Trump demands Department of Justice inquiry into "FBI informant"


President Trump says he will insist on an investigation into whether his 2016 election campaign was put under FBI surveillance for political purposes.

The move comes after it was revealed that an informant within the Trump campaign helped the FBI investigate possible irregularities about communications between Mr. Trump's team and the Russians.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Saturday, May 19, 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have tied the knot at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, in a very modern royal wedding ceremony.


Alongside the traditional prayers and hymns, were contemporary songs performed by a gospel choir and an animated reading by US preacher Michael Curry.


UK correspondent Natalie Powell has the latest from Windsor.


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Harry and Meghan exchange vows to become husband and wife



The wedding of Britain's Prince Harry to Meghan Markle has taken place the town of Windsor.   The now become the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. 


The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony which saw a mix of hymns, gospel and classical music.    The Royal Family have been joined by Meghan's mother Doria Ragland as well as celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Elton John, David Beckham and George and Amal Clooney.


Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Windsor for the event with around one billion people expected to watch the televised event. 


The wedding was overseen by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby who led the couple in their vows. 


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Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan underway


The wedding of Britain's Prince Harry to Meghan Markle is underway in the town of Windsor. 


Celebrities including Elton John, David Beckham and George and Amal Clooney have arrived for the wedding of the sixth in line to the throne to the American former actress and UN goodwill ambassador. 


From Windsor Catherine Drew reports. 


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Guests Arrive For Royal Wedding

Guests are arriving for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and the guest list is full of celebrities.


600 people have been invited to the ceremony in St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle - those on the guest list are all said to have a personal connection with the couple.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.



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THOUSANDS IN WINDSOR FOR ROYAL WEDDING

Tens of thousands of people have descended on Windsor for the Royal Wedding.


These people say they're looking forward to seeing how the day unfolds.


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Royal Wedding Day in Windsor

Crowds gather in Windsor to see Harry and Meghan tie the knot


Crowds are gathering in Windsor with just hours to go before the highly anticipated Royal Wedding of Britain's Prince Harry to American Meghan Markle, a former actress.


The sixth in line to the British throne and his bride will wed at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle at midday UK time.   More details have emerged about the ceremony as  Catherine Drew reports from Windsor. 


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Friday, May 18, 2018

School Shooting in Texas: 10 Dead, Suspect Charged

A 17-year-old, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, has been charged with capital murder following a school shooting at Sante Fe High School in Texas.

Ten have been killed and ten injured.

An 18-year-old has also been detained and is being questioned.

Police are also cautiously searching several locations, including the school, where the devices have been left.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott...

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WINDSOR TO HOST ROYAL WEDDING

The town of Windsor in southern England is set for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The British royal will marry the American former actress at St George's Chapel in Windsor.

Tens of thousands of people will line the streets of the town for a glimpse of the newlyweds, who'll take part in a carriage procession after they've tied the knot.

Historian Dr Anna Whitelock says Meghan Markle's welcome into the Royal Family is significant for many reasons.

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Deputy leader of Windsor Council, Phillip Bicknell says the crowds will be able to get very close to the couple.

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Gunman opens fire at Trump owned golf club

A man has been arrested at a Florida resort owned by President Trump after allegedly exchanging gunfire with police.

Authorities say 42-year-old Jonathan Oddi is suspected of opening fire in the lobby of the Trump National Doral Golf Club.

He was shot several times by officers and was taken to hospital.

Steve Mort reports.

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Harry & Meghan: An unlikely royal love story

He's the son and, respectively, brother of Britain's next monarchs, and a prince whose late mother was know as the 'People's Princess'.

Meanwhile she's a Californian actress with a black social worker mother and white, lighting director father, and an outspoken former UN advocate for women.

The marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday in Windsor is being welcomed by many as a fairytale romance worthy of Hollywood itself. 

UK correspondent Paul Barber takes a closer look.

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The Royal Wedding: Meticulously-planned celebration in Windsor to be watched by millions

Prince Harry and his soon-to-be wife Meghan Markle have arrived in Windsor ahead of their wedding on Saturday. 

More than 100 thousand people are expected to line the streets of the town west of London, while millions of viewers around the world will be watching live on television.  

UK correspondent Paul Barber explains what the big day will entail.

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Cambridge Analytica Files for Bankruptcy in US

The controversial political data consulting firm Cambridge Analytica has filed for bankruptcy protection in New York.

The company has been embroiled in several scandals following revelations that it misused data from millions of Facebook accounts.

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Texas school shooting leaves at least eight dead

Eight students are confirmed dead after a shooting at a high school in Texas.

A suspected shooter has been taken into custody.

Our US correspondent Nina-Maria Potts has the latest:

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As our US correspondent Nina-Maria Potts reports, this incident comes in the wake of the major school shooting in Parkland, Florida in February.

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UN human rights chief calls Israel's Gaza actions "wholly disproportionate"

The United Nations human rights chief says Israeli soldiers used "wholly disproportionate" force in killing over 100 Palestinians. 


Six weeks of protests escalated this week in Gaza following the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem. 


Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York. 

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Windsor Gets Ready for Royal Wedding


Royal Wedding fever is building in Windsor, ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's big day.


Some super fans have been camping out over night to secure their prime spot to get the first glimpse of the carriage and procession.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports from Windsor.


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CHARLES TO WALK MEGHAN DOWN THE AISLE

Prince Charles will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle at her wedding to Prince Harry on Saturday.

Meghan Markle's father Thomas will not attend due to health reasons.

The final preparations are being made ahead of the Royal Wedding in St George's Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

The event is expected to be watched worldwide by an audience of hundreds of millions.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt is in Windsor - he says the town is filling up.

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Sergei Skripal released from UK hospital

The Russian former spy Sergei Skripal has been discharged from hospital in the British city of Salisbury, two months after being poisoned with nerve agent. 

Mr. Skripal was left critically ill along with his daughter Yulia after the attack which sparked an international diplomatic crisis. 

Paul Barber reports from London.

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EU Trying to Shield Firms from US Sanctions

The European Union is updating legislation to shield some EU firms from US sanctions. 

The new US sanctions are designed to prevent business ties with Iran, now that the US has pulled out of the Iran deal. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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