Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Trump-Putin 'date' clashes with World Cup final


Russia's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will be meeting with the top Trump adviser John Bolton on Wednesday, to try to secure a summit between Putin and Trump. As our Moscow correspondent Dan Ashby reports, July 15th is one possible date being talked about for the summit, but that may change. 

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LEGAL CHALLENGES TO BE LAUNCHED AGAINST HEATHROW EXPANSION

Legal challenges are to be launched to the expansion of London's Heathrow airport, after MPs backed the plans.

A controversial third runway at Heathrow won support from an overwhelming majority of MPs, with the government saying extra capacity will boost business, jobs and international connectivity.

But environmental groups, a series of London councils, and London's Mayor Sadiq Khan will try and block the proposal in court.

West London MP Andy Slaughter doesn't think it will ever take off.

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Border control chief stops prosecuting parents illegally entering US with their children

The man in charge of US border control says he has temporarily stopped criminal prosecutions of parents who illegally enter the country with their children.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection chief Kevin McAleenan said it was the result of President Trump's executive order stopping the separation of families at the border.  

Kate Fisher reports from washington.

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Monday, June 25, 2018

World Cup hosts Russia lose 3-0 to Uruguay

World Cup hosts Russia have ended their brilliant opening run, losing 3-0 to Uruguay in their last group game. But both sides had already qualified for the next round, as Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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U.S. military to build camps to house immigrants

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the United States military will
build camps to house immigrants at two military bases.

This comes as President Donald Trump is continuing to take a tough
line on immigration.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US to present timeline to North Korea on deal implementation

The U.S. will soon provide North Korea with a timeline of specific requests, in a follow-up to the agreement reached at the Singapore summit, Reuters reported Monday.


The timeline would help determine Pyongyang's level of commitment, according to an official cited by the news agency.


U.S. correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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Harley-Davidson moves production to avoid EU tariffs

American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson is moving some of its production to other countries to avoid new European Union tariffs.

The EU is introducing import duties on US goods in retaliation to recent US tariffs.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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RPTS; Trump moves to block Chinese investment in U.S. tech firms



The Trump Administration is making plans to ban Chinese companies from investing in U.S. technology firms, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The paper also reports that the U.S, Treasury is moving to ban some tech exports to China.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington

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US National Security Adviser to come to Moscow

The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Sergey Lavrov will meet US National Security Adviser John Bolton in Moscow on Wednesday. Bolton will visit London and Rome to discuss national security issues and will later travel to Moscow to hold consultations on a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. Jessica King has more.


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86 Dead In Nigeria During Ethnic Clashes

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At least 86 people have died and 6 more have been injured following reports of a suspected herdsmen attack in Plateau state, Nigeria.

The government has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew in affected areas.

Phil Ihaza Reports from Abuja.


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Ethiopia seeks foreign expertise into bomb attack

Ethiopia says it will seek foreign forensic expertise to investigate the bomb blast that happened on Saturday during a rally organized to support the reform agenda of Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed.

The United States has offered to send in investigators.
 
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa

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Frogs married off in India to 'please rain god'

In a bizarre ceremony in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, two frogs were married off to appease the Hindu god of rain, Indra.

A local minister was also seen attending the ceremony.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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German Turks strongly back Erdogan

Nearly two thirds of Turkish voters living in Germany cast their ballots for Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to initial results.

Germany has the world's largest population of expat Turkish voters.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Turkey's Erdogan Wins Reelection

Turkey's President has extended his grip on power after winning this weekend's election. 

The divisive Recep Tayyip Erdogan took an estimated 52 percent of the vote. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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PRINCE WILLIAM TO MAKE HISTORY ON MIDEAST VISIT

Prince William will become the first British Royal to make an official visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories in 70 years later.

He's currently in Jordan on the second day of his trip to the Middle East.

Matthew Thompson reports from Jordan.

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UK MPs DUE FOR KEY HEATHROW VOTE

UK MPs are voting later on whether a new runway should be built to expand London's Heathrow airport.

The issue divides both main parties, but it's expected the government will secure the backing of the House of Commons.

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is facing criticism for missing the vote due to being abroad.

Holly Jones reports from London.

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UK MPs TO VOTE ON HEATHROW EXPANSION

UK MPs are voting later on whether a new runway should be built to expand London's Heathrow airport.

The issue divides both main parties, but it's expected the government will secure the backing of the House of Commons.

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is facing criticism for missing the vote due to being abroad - he once promised he'd lie in front of bulldozers to stop the expansion of Heathrow.

The government says the plans will create jobs, boost trade links, and bring guaranteed benefits for the whole country.

Opponents say environmental, noise, and financial calculations mean airport capacity should be boosted elsewhere.

MP Ruth Cadbury's constituency is under the Heathrow flight path, and she opposes expansion.

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Top Trump adviser heads to Moscow to arrange Trump-Putin summit


US National Security Adviser John Bolton is on his way to Moscow this week to try to secure a historic summit between President Trump and President Putin. The Kremlin is keeping its cards close to its chest, but it will hope that a meeting with Trump might help to ease sanctions. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Trump calls for immediate deportations

US President Donald Trump has called for illegal immigrants to be deported immediately without judicial process.

His statement comes just days after he reversed his administration's policy of separting migrant children from their parents.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Sunday, June 24, 2018

Bomb explosion in Ethiopia kills 2

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accused those responsible for a deadly attack on the country's capital of not wanting to see Ethiopia adapt to progressive reforms.

 

Two people are now confirmed dead following the Saturday blast in Addis Ababa during a public rally. More than 150 others are injured.

 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from  Addis Ababa:


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