Friday, June 15, 2018

US imposes 25% tariffs on $50bn China goods

The United States has announced 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion
dollars worth of Chinese goods.

China has promised to respond in kind.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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'DIRTY DEN' DIES AT 71

British actor Leslie Grantham, who played Dirty Den in Eastenders, has died at the age of 71.

He'd recently returned to the UK for treatment from Bulgaria, where he lived.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Boris Becker claims diplomatic immunity while being chased for money

German tennis champion, Boris Becker is claiming diplomatic immunity with creditors chasing him following bankruptcy in 2017.

He's been appointed as diplomat by the Central African Republic when he was made a sport and culture attache to the EU earlier this year.

Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports

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Russia to raise pension age

Russia's government has approved a bill to raise the retirement age for both men and women. It says the change is needed because of the country's aging population and the changing nature of life and work. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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WORLD CUP DAY 2

The second day of Russia's World Cup includes three games: Egypt take on Uruguay in Group A.

Then in Group B, Mexico face Iran, before Portugal play Spain.

Russia has been celebrating after the hosts thrashed Saudi Arabia in the opening game on Thursday.

Our reporter Dan Ashby has been taking in the atmosphere at one of Moscow's fan zones.

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EU Moves Closer to Imposing Counter Tariffs

European Union countries unanimously approved tacking on tariffs to a list of American goods, leaving just the European Commission who has to approve the plan. 

It's the latest move from the EU to try and retaliate against metal tariffs imposed by the Trump White House.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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Indian journalist assassinated in Kashmir

A veteran journalist was shot dead in India controlled Jammu and Kashmir.

The journalist, Shujaat Bukhari was assigned police security 18 years ago after a similar assassination attempt. 

The Indian government has condemned the attack to say it was a deplorable act of terror and cowardice.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi. 

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Trump to announce more Chinese tariffs

The Trump administration is preparing to release a refined list of $50bn worth of Chinese goods to be hit with tariffs.

Reports say President Trump has approved the duties which the White House says will be implemented "shortly".

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

New York Attorney General sues Trump Foundation

The New York Attorney General is suing the Donald J. Trump Foundation and its board of directors alleging a pattern of illegal conduct stretching over more than a decade. 


The Attorney General has started a special proceeding to dissolve the Trump Foundation under court supervision. She is also seeking a restitution of $2.8 million plus other penalties.


Our correspondent Liling Tan has the story from New York. 


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Sec. Pompeo in China: 'sanctions on North Korea remain until denuclearisation'

The U.S. secretary of State is in Beijing following the summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong un.

Mike Pompeo used his meeting with his Chinese officials to call for more constructive ties between the two powers.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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Macedonian president refuses to sign landmark name-change deal

Macedonia's president Gjorge (zhorge) Ivanov is refusing to sign a deal that would change the county's name to the Republic of North Macedonia.

The announcement comes after a historic agreement between Macedonia's Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras to change the name ending a decades long dispute.

Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports

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Grenfell residents mark one year anniversary of the fire that killed 72 people


A minute's silence has been held across the UK to mark the one year anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire which claimed the lives of 72 people in west London. 

A number of religious services, vigils, marches and other events are being held across the country, but particularly in London where the local community say they have been celebrating their unity after the tragedy. 

Through the night the remains of the tower block, 10 Downing Street, the London Eye and other apartment buildings were lit up in green, the color that has come to symbolize the Grenfell disaster.

The anniversary comes as many Grenfell residents continue to grapple with rebuilding their lives as Olly Barratt reports from west London.

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India inflation hits 14 month high on rising fuel and vegetable prices

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Inflation in India has hit a 14 month high on rising fuel and vegetable costs.

This is according to government data released for the month of May.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Rebel Wilson defamation payment slashed on appeal

Pitch Perfect actor Rebel Wilson's defamation payout has been slashed
from $AU4.5 million to $600,000 after magazine publisher Bauer Media
successfully appealed.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Spanish Minister Already Calling it Quits

After just a week on the job, Spain's Culture and Sports Minister is stepping down. 

It's the first big blow for the new socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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US: NORTH KOREA SANCTIONS NOT LIFTED YET

The US says no sanctions will be lifted from North Korea until 'complete denuclearisation'.

It follows claims from North Korea's state news agency that US President Donald Trump was considering removing sanctions more quickly.

He met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore on Tuesday and signed a deal.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is now in Seoul discussing how it will work.

From Seoul, Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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Russia's World Cup begins

World leaders are arriving for the opening ceremony of Russia's World Cup. The tournament begins today and will take place in 11 cities across four timezones, before returning to Moscow for the final in four weeks' time. Lucy Taylor reports.  


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Delhi enveloped by a thick haze of dust

Pollution levels in India's capital have once again deteriorated drastically, leaving the city enveloped in a thick layer of dust.

Officials are blaming a ground-level dust storm in western India and have warned citizens to stay indoors as much as possible.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Sarah Sanders 'planning to depart White House'

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says she loves her job and is honoured to work for President Trump amid reports she's planning to leave the White House in the next six months.

Ms Sanders would become the latest figure to depart the White House communications team in recent months.

From Washington Harry Horton reports.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Pompeo predicts North Korea will take 'major denuclearisation steps' in next 2 years

The U.S. Secretary of State is in the Seoul a day after the summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong un.

Mike Pompeo is briefing both South Korean and Japanese officials on the details of the historic face-to-face.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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