Wednesday, June 27, 2018

No resolution in Germany migrant dispute

Germany's ruling coalition remains embroiled in a dispute over migration which threatens to bring down the government.

The party which control's the southern state of Bavaria is threatening to close its borders in a direct challenge to chancellor Angela Merkel.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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MAJOR INCIDENT OVER FIRE IN MANCHESTER

A major incident's been declared in Greater Manchester in the UK, with a huge moorland fire continuing to spread.

More than 30 homes have been evacuated and the army's on standby to help if required.

The blaze measures approximately 6km across dry hills on Saddleworth Moor and smoke and fire can be seen for miles around.

Reporter Rachel Venables is at the scene.

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Rebel Wilson ordered to pay back the bulk of her defamation settlement

Australian Actor Rebel Wilson will be left with less than 12 per cent of the record $4.7 million Australian defamation payout she was originally awarded, after being ordered to hand back the majority of funds.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Maradona 'fine' after 'blood pressure scare', but accused of becoming 'laughing stock'

The Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona says 'he is fine' and 'was never hospitalised' after he was filmed needing help to stand during Argentina's game against Nigeria. But Maradona was also shown making crude gestures to celebrate a goal, as Dan Ashby reports.

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Malta Allowing Migrant Rescue Ship to Dock

After being stuck at sea for nearly a week, Malta is allowing a migrant rescue ship to dock. 

Several European countries refused the vessel docking rights as migration once again dominates European politics. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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India-US hold trade talks over retaliatory tariffs

American and Indian officials are meeting in New Delhi to discuss outstanding bilateral issues between the two countries.

The meeting comes days after New Delhi announced that it is implementing higher tariffs on 29 US items in retaliation to America hiking tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from India. 

Neha Poonia has more.

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Judge orders Trump administration to reunite migrant families

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reunite migrant parents with children separated under a "zero tolerance" policy on immigration.

San Diego based Judge Dana Sabraw issued a preliminary injuction on Tuesday night also requiring the US government to halt almost all family separations at the US border.

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

World Cup: Argentina scrape through after Nigeria win

Argentina has scraped through into the knockout stages of the World Cup after a late goal gave them victory over Nigeria. They join Croatia, who beat Iceland 2-1. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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Uber gets London licence back but under probation

The ride-hailing app Uber has won back it's licence to operate in the British capital after a judge overturned a ban issued last September by London's transport authority. 

However the company has been put on probation for 15 months as Catherine Drew reports from London. 

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Trump threatens Harley Davidson

US President Donald Trump has threatened Harley Davidson that if it moves operations overseas, it will be taxed "like never before."

The message came in a Tweet, a day after the motorcycle manufacturer announced it will move some of its production overseas due to high costs that have resulted from the trade war started by Trump.

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Eritrean delegation arrives in Ethiopia for first high level talks in decades


A delegation from Eritrea has arrived in Ethiopia to begin dialogue on how to end the long standing rivalry between the two nations. This is  the first high level contact between the two countries in two decades.


Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:


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British Taliban bomb-maker convicted of London terror plot

A British plumber who spent five years making bombs for the Taliban in Afghanistan has been convicted or planning a terrorist attack near Downing Street as well as for for his activities overseas.  


28 year old Khalid Ali is now facing life in prison after being found guilty as Catherine Drew reports from London. 


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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Trump’s travel ban

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of President Donald Trump's
so-called travel ban ending months of legal disputes.

The President's first travel ban was imposed just a week after he took
office but faced a number of lawsuits by those who felt the move
unfairly targeted people from Muslim-majority nations.

The White House says it's a significant move in defending the country's national security. 

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UN: 45,000 flee Syria fighting for Jordan

The United Nations estimates almost 50,000 people have fled fresh fighting in Syria's southwest province of Deraa.

Most are heading towards the border with Jordan.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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European Union Members are divided on adding two new states

The European Union is divided over beginning membership talks with Albania and Macedonia

 

Adding the two Balkan states would boost the bloc to thirty members—but not all member states think now is the time to expand.

 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.



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BREXIT LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW

The UK government's flagsip Brexit legislation has received royal assent - meaning it's formally become law.

It's a key moment in Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit strategy, although she remains under pressure to deliver meaningful progress in negotiations with Brussels.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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South Sudan Peace Talks Underway in Sudan Capital Khartoum

 

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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni is brokering talks between South Sudan President Salva Kiir and and his former deputy Riek Machar in Sudan in Khartoum. 

 

The Eastern Africa regional bloc The Inter-Government Authority on Development, or IGAD asked Sudan to host a new round of talks to end the nearly two years of political crisis since Dr Riek Machar fled the country following fighting.

The Khartoum summit is a follow up to inconclusive talks held on 20 June in Addis Ababa.

Isabel Nakirya reports.


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Isabel Nakirya
Reporter,
Feature Story News, Kampala.
Email: iznakirya@featurestory.com
Cell: +256782099448.
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India looking into setting up a pollution warning system

The Indian Environment Ministry plans to set up a system that will issue early warnings for air pollution.

Every winter, the city of New Delhi sees a drastic spike in air pollution levels. Currently the government's air quality forecast system records pollution levels in four Indian cities but is unable to issue warnings well ahead of time.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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FB Says It's Prepared for EU Elections

Facebook says it's better prepared to combat the spread of fake news as the EU prepares for the European Parliament election. 

The social media giant says its tools are much more sophisticated now then they were during the 2016 US Presidential Election. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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WILLIAM IN ISRAEL

Britain's Prince William has started the first official royal visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

He's due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

Reporter Matthew Thompson is in Israel - he says Prince William is walking a tightrope on the trip.

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