Thursday, June 28, 2018

Putin and Trump to meet in Helsinki on July 16 in controversial summit

President Putin and President Trump will hold their first-ever bilateral summit on July 16th in Helsinki, Finland - it has been confirmed. It will go down as one of the most high-profile, yet controversial, summits of two leaders in the last five years. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Five dead in plane crash in Mumbai

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A plane crash in Mumbai has left at least five people dead. 

The chartered aircraft crashed in a residential area in the suburbs of the city. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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French police charge 10 far right suspects with anti-Muslim plot

French authorities have charged 10 suspected far-right extremists in connection with an alleged plot to attack Muslims. 

The suspects were arrested in raids across France on Saturday night.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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Excitement builds in UK ahead of England-Belgium World Cup game

World Cup excitement is mounting in the UK as the England team prepare to face Belgium in the group stage final in Kaliningrad. 

Both sides are assured of their place in the last 16, and are expected to make a few team changes by possibly resting some of their strongest players. 

England hasn't won all three of its group stage games in a World Cup since 1982, but this squad is inspiring optimism at home not seen for years. 

Paul Barber in London has more on how the fans are feeling. 

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Migrant ship docks in Malta after being turned away from Italy and Spain

230 migrants are now on land after a rescue ship docked in Malta on Wednesday after being refused docking rights in Italy and Spain.


The 230 migrants will be split among eight European member states, as calls against NGO migrant work intensifies.


From Brussels, Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports


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May likely to face calls for progress on Brexit at EU summit

British Prime Minister Theresa May is traveling to Brussels where she is likely to be told the pace of Brexit talks must intensify by the other 27 EU leaders. 

The summit had been due to be a key moment in Brexit talks however little progress has been made by Theresa May on what her own government's negotiating position is.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Kremlin says Bolton's visit yielded "expected” results

A Kremlin official says the visit by US national security adviser John Bolton yielded the results which both sides "expected". Mr Bolton was in Russia to lay the groundwork for a summit between President Putin and President Trump; details of the date and location are to be announced later today (Thursday). 

Jessica King has more from Moscow.


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UK MILITARY DEPLOYED AT MAJOR FIRE

The UK military's been deployed at a major fire in Greater Manchester - with warnings the blaze could last weeks.

Military assistance was requested at the fire near Saddleworth Moor in northern England.

It's already raged for days due to dry conditions, high temperatures, wind, and flammable peat in the ground.

Reporter Michael Gaffney is at the scene.

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Migration to Dominate EU Summit

Migration is set to dominate the agenda of an EU summit starting on Thursday. 

Tensions between some EU members are on the rise, as migrant rescue boats are being denied docking rights. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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TRUMP AND PUTIN TO MEET

The US and Russia say Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold a summit soon - perhaps next month after a NATO summit in Brussels.

The location for the long-delayed meeting is not yet confirmed, but it could take place in Helsinki.

President Trump says he wants to discuss issues from Syria to Ukraine.

But Moscow correspondent Dan Ashby says it may not lead to concrete progress on major issues.

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US postpones talks with Indian government at the last minute

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has informed the Indian Foreign Minister that a high level dialogue between the two countries has been postponed due to 'unavoidable circumstances'.

The announcement comes less than a fortnight before the dialogue was slated to take place. It also comes in the backdrop of the Trump administration expressing its displeasure over India's continued bilateral ties with Russia and Iran.

Our correspondent Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

US Supreme Court could become more conservative as long-serving judge retires

American President Donald Trump has the opportunity to create an even more conservative Supreme Court with the retirement of one of the nine judges.

Justice Anthony Kennedy is stepping down after 30 years service, allowing Trump to reshape the Supreme Court for years to come.

John Clarke has more from Washington DC


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Germany eliminated from World Cup

Germany's football team failed to qualify for the next round of the World Cup after losing 2-0 to South Korea in a shocking upset.

The last time the Germans failed to advance past the first round was eighty years ago.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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UN tries to avert Yemen port assault

The United Nations is trying to avert an attack on Yemen's main port of Hodeidah.

UN officials warn an assault could lead to famine throughout the country.

Nick  Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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UK army called in to help fight major fire

Firefighters tackling a major blaze on moorland in northern England have requested help from the British army. 

More than 100 people have been forced to leave their homes since the fire began three days ago, as Paul Barber reports from London.

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Prince William expresses hope for "lasting peace" during historic visit to Palestinian territories


Britain's Prince William has made the first ever visit to the Palestinian territories by a member of the UK's Royal Family, as part of his tour of the Middle East. 


The heir to the throne expressed his hope for "lasting peace" between Israelis and Palestinians during a visit to the West Bank.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Trump backs down from aggressively restricting Chinese investment in US tech companies

The Trump administration has decided to rely on existing laws to restrict Chinese investment in American technology companies - stepping down from the more aggressive approach it had been considering.

President Trump will use the powers of the Committee on Foreign Investment, or CFIUS, which reviews proposed acquisitions of U.S. assets by foreign investors.

Kate Fisher reports

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AU says DRC Ebola outbreak "under control"


The African Union says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic republic of Congo is under control. The Africa Centre for Disease Control reports that its medical experts on the ground are still working with the DRC government to ensure that the cases remain minimal.

So far 28 people have died in the  outbreak that was declared in May this year.

 

Coletta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa:



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Macedonia and Albania will have to wait to begin EU membership talks

European Union Foreign Ministers are delaying new membership talks with the Republic of North Macedonia and Albania for at least a year.


The delay comes from a number of EU countries saying they've not done enough to demonstrate successful reforms.


From Brussels, Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports


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Woman beaten to death in India over social media rumours

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A woman has been thrashed to death in Gujarat in western India after a mob mistook her for a child kidnapper. 

This is the latest in a series of lynchings in India based on rumours spread on social media.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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