Tuesday, June 12, 2018

TRUMP AND KIM SIGN 'AGREEMENT' IN SINGAPORE

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed an agreement in Singapore.

President Trump says it's a 'comprehensive agreement' and says the process towards denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula will start 'very quickly'.

He also says he'll invite Kim Jong Un to the White House.

South Korea is watching closely - but as Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Seoul, the prospect of re-unification for the two Koreas remains distant.

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India asks UK to extradite absconding billionaire

India has asked the United Kingdom to help with Nirav Modi's extradition. The billionaire fled India earlier this year after it emerged that he was involved in a $1.8 billion scam.

This also comes amidst reports that Mr Modi has sought political asylum in the UK.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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'PROGRESS' AS TRUMP AND KIM MEET IN SINGAPORE

US President Donald Trump says a 'lot of progress' has been made in historic talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.

They've become the first sitting US President and North Korean leader to meet.

The US came into the summit saying it was committed to seeing the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

South Korea is watching closely - as Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Seoul.

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Forecast names Brazil as World Cup favourite

Brazil is the team most likely to win the football World Cup, according to new predictions by the investment bank Goldman Sachs. It puts France and Germany as the next favourites. Lucy Taylor reports.


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Summit update: Trump says talks with Kim going "very very well"

US President Donald Trump says his summit meeting with Kim Jong Un is going "very very well", and he believes that the two men will forge an "excellent relationship".


The two leaders began their summit with a one-on-meeting with only interpreters present.


From Singapore, Simon Marks reports.


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South Korea's President Moon will not travel to Singapore

South Korea's President Moon will not be travelling to Singapore, where US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are meeting.

In recent weeks President Trump hinted the summit in Singapore could lead to a peace deal between North and South Korea - but our Seoul Correspondent Oliver Miocic says that now looks unlikely.

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Trump's economic adviser suffers heart attack

The top economic adviser in the White House Larry Kudlow has suffered a heart attack, according to President Trump.

Mr Kudlow is being treated at the Walter Reed Medical Centre, just outside Washington DC, according to Mr Trump.

From Washington Harry Horton reports.

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Monday, June 11, 2018

UN chief hopeful about Kim-Trump summit in Singapore

The United Nations Secretary General on Monday commended North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump for their diplomatic efforts, and their courage to move forward with talks. 


Antonio Guterres added that the U.N. stands ready to support the process. Our correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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US Hits Russian Firms with New Sanctions

The United States has imposed sanctions on a group of Russian technology companies and individuals who they accuse of malicious cyber activity.

They are also linking the firms to Russia's FSB, the Federal Security Service. 

Daniel Ryntjes reports from Washington...

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Trump criticises allies in tweet storm

US President Donald Trump has criticised America's closest allies in a series of angry tweets after he refused to sign a joint communique at a contentious G7 summit in Canada.

His tirade came as he arrived in Singapore where he is due to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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UN fears for 2.5 million in Syria’s Idlib Province

The United Nations warns the situation on the ground in Syria's Idlib
Province is deteriorating leaving 2.5 million civilians with "no place
to go."

The area is under rebel control and the UN warns a battle for the
region could be more brutal than fighting seen in eastern Ghouta and
Aleppo.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.


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White House confirms details for Trump-Kim meeting


The White House has confirmed that Donald Trump will meet one-on-one with Kim Jong un in Singapore Wednesday.

The historic talks will then be expanded to include senior members of the Trump administration

Kevin McAleese has more from Washington....

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TRUMP HAS 'GOOD FEELING' ABOUT SINGAPORE KIM TALKS

US President Donald Trump says he has a 'good feeling' ahead of his historic summit on Tuesday with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Both men are in Singapore for the talks with the US hoping they'll lead to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

North Korean state media says the country is looking to 'establish a new relationship' with the US.

Our correspondent Simon Marks is in Singapore - he says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's been making it clear denuclerisation is key.

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Our correspondent Simon Marks is in Singapore - he says the direction the summit is headed should be clear early on Tuesday.

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Our correspondent Simon Marks is in Singapore - he says all eyes will be on how the two men handle themselves when they meet.

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Egypt frees Ethiopian prisoners

Egypt has agreed to free 32 Ethiopian prisoners. 

The decision was reached during the first official visit of Ethiopia's New Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Egypt, where he met with his counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa:

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Two more victims in India following WhatsApp child kidnapping rumours

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Two men in the north eastern Indian state of Assam have been killed after they were beaten to death by a large mob following WhatsApp rumours of child kidnapping.

There have been several lynchings in India in the past few weeks because of rumours of child kidnapping being spread on the messaging app.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Over 600 migrants stranded after Italy and Malta refusing to allow ship to dock

More than 600 migrants are standing in the Mediterranean  sea on a ship which Italian authorities refused to allow to dock at its ports.

Malta has also not allowed the vessel into port saying it has nothing to do with the rescue operation.

Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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FINAL PREPARATIONS AHEAD OF TRUMP-KIM TALKS

Final preparations are being made in Singapore for a summit on Tuesday between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korean state media says the country is looking to 'establish a new relationship' with the US.

President Trump says 'excitement is in the air' in Singapore ahead of the meeting.

The US wants the talks to lead to North Korea's de-nuclearisation.

Our correspondent Simon Marks is outside the Presidential residence in Singapore - he says anticipation is building.

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Our correspondent Oliver Miocic is in Seoul - he says there are mixed views there about the summit in Singapore.

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Our correspondent Patrick Fok is in Hong Kong - he says coverage of the summit in Chinese media has been muted so far.

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President Trump includes India in tariff criticism at G7 summit

US President Donald Trump has included India in a list of countries he's threatened to stop trading with over 'unfair trade tariffs'.

This isn't the first time President Trump has expressed anger with India over charging a 50 per cent import duty on Harley Davidson motorcycles.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Moscow backs Trump's North Korea talks, but watches carefully

President Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un are gearing up for their historic talks over the country's nuclear weapons. In recent weeks, Russia has tried to muscle in on the diplomacy. Dan Ashby takes a look at the Kremlin's strategy.

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Trump and Kim make final preparations for unprecedented summit


President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are making final preparations for Tuesday's historic summit meeting in Singapore.

The two men are hold up with their advisors in two separate hotels ahead of what's expected to be a one-on-one meeting between them with only interpreters present.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks is at President Trump's hotel in Singapore.

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