Wednesday, May 30, 2018

LONDON POLICE TO TREAT VIOLENT VIDEO UPLOADERS 'LIKE TERRORISTS'

London police say they plan to treat people who post videos on social media inciting violence, in the same way as terror suspects.

It follows a spike in gun and knife crime in London, and growing concern about so-called 'drill videos' online which involve gangs and threatening lyrics.

Amelia Cox reports from London.

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GRENFELL RESPONSE 'BADLY FLAWED'

The response to the Grenfell Tower disaster in London was 'badly flawed', according to a new report.

The local authority, Kensington and Chelsea council, displayed 'weak leadership' and left volunteers 'on the front line', according to the review.

The fire at Grenfell Tower killed 72 people on June 14th last year.

A public inquiry into the disaster is underway but Muslim Aid, which commissioned the new report - says a similar tragedy could happen again.

Madiha Raza of charity Muslim Aid says the response to the fire was chaotic.

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Russian journalist shot dead in Kiev

Russia has demanded a quick investigation by the Ukrainian authorities into the murder of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko. He died in an ambulance after being shot near his home in Kiev. Jessica King reports from Moscow. 


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4,600 killed in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria

A study conducted by Harvard University estimates that over 4,600
people in Puerto Rico were killed by Hurricane Maria.

That's 70 times more than the official death toll which put the number
of fatalities due to last year's hurricane at 64.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

ABC cancels ‘Roseanne’ after racist Tweet

The US television network ABC has cancelled its hit reboot of the popular sitcom 'Roseanne,' after its star actress published a controversial Tweet.

Comedian Roseanne Barr is no stranger to controversy - she had drawn widespread criticism for her support of President Trump.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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White House announces new tariffs on China, in major reversal

The White House said it's moving ahead with a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods, and new limits on Chinese investments in US tech industries.

This comes ahead of key trade meeting in Beijing next weekend, and as the Trump administration has been trying to play down fears of a trade war.

US correspondent Mary MaCarthy has more:

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Starbucks to close 8,000 US stores

Starbucks is closing more than eight thousand of its US stores on Tuesday for what the company calls sensitivity training.

It follows widespread protests over the arrest of two black men who were waiting for a white friend inside one of the coffee chain's locations in Philadelphia.

Steve Mort reports.

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Liege attack update

Terrorist investigators are looking into an attack in the Belgian city of Liege in which 3 people have been killed.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack and the country's national crisis centre says it will not yet be raising the terrorist alert level.

From Brussels, Jack Parrock reports.

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Senior North Korean official in US for Summit talks

A senior North Korean official is traveling to New York to discuss the
potential meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.

General Kim Yong-chol is the most senior official to visit the United
States since 2000.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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3 dead in suspected terror attack in Belgium

3 people have been killed in an incident in the Belgian city of Liege in what authorities are treating a terrorist attack.

The attacker has also been killed

Belgian prime minister Charles Michel has sent his condolences to the victims and mobilised the countries crisis centre.

Jack Parrock reports.

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England forward Raheem Sterling defends new gun tattoo

The England football player Raheem Sterling has defended a new tattoo depicting a gun after facing a barrage of media criticism.

Sterling said it had a 'deeper meaning' as it referred to the killing of his father when the Manchester City forward was a boy.

UK correspondent Paul Barber reports from London.

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Tamil Nadu government orders closure of copper plant after violent protests

The government in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu has ordered the closure of a major copper plant after 13 people were killed in recent protests. 

Residents in the port town of Tuticorin have been complaining that the plant belonging to a subsidiary of mining giant Vedanta is harmful to their health and the environment.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Australia calls on Russia to admit involvement in shooting down MH17

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has urged Russia to admit its
involvement in the downing of flight MH17, calling on the federation to
take responsibility for its actions that led to the death of all 298
people aboard.
Arthur Stevens reports

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US warns India about its defence deals with Russia

The United States has indicated that it may not sell India military equipment if New Delhi were to go ahead and purchase ballistic missiles worth $5.5 billion from Moscow.

India is one the largest defence importers globally and has close ties with both Russia and China on this front.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Moscow denies reports on interception of Israeli fighter jet

The Russian Defense Ministry has denied reports on an alleged interception of an Israeli F-16 fighter jet by a Russian Su-34 aircraft in Lebanon.

Officials said Russia's warplanes do not conduct missions in Lebanese airspace. 

Jessica King reports from Moscow. 


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Thousands evacuate as Storm Alberto hits U.S.

Thousands of people have evacuated the north-west coast of Florida as the
first subtropical storm of the season has reached the United States.

Experts warn that Alberto- now downgraded to a tropical depression, could dump up to 12 inches of rain on areas stretching from Western Georgia to Mississippi.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Monday, May 28, 2018

Starbucks to close all US stores for racial bias training

Starbucks is preparing to close all of it's US stores on Tuesday for a "racial bias education day".

The coffee chain is hosting a training day for all its staff following outrage over the arrest of two black men in one of its stores in April.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Effort Underway to Revive Kim/Trump Summit

US and North Korean officials are attempting to salvage the canceled summit between Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

They had been due to meet in Singapore on June 12th but now senior diplomats are talking again. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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India's vital monsoon rains expected to hit Kerala's coast on Tuesday

The monsoon rains are expected to hit the coast of Kerala in south India on Tuesday. 

The rains are vital for Indian farmers and have a major impact on economic growth in the country. But flooding claims hundreds of lives each year.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Italian president faces impeachment after rejecting minister and ending coalition

There's renewed political turmoil in Italy with the country's president facing impeachment after he rejected a proposed minister for the coalition government.

The decision is set to lead to fresh elections in Italy which has been without a government since March.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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