Thursday, July 19, 2018

NYT: Trump Was Given Clear Evidence of Putin's Orders to Hack Election

Donald Trump was shown highly classified intelligence indicating Vladimir Putin ordered cyber attacks to sway the 2016 American election before his inauguration, according to the New York Times.

President Trump is continuing to defend his handling of the issue on Twitter.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Macron under pressure over security official filmed hitting protester

France's public prosecutor has opened a preliminary inquiry after one of Emmanuel Macron's security officers was filmed hitting and stamping on a protester at a demonstration.

Opposition politicians say the government has tried to cover up the incident, which happened in May.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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40 migrants are stuck at sea off the coast of Tunisia


40 migrants, including two pregnant women, are stuck at sea off the coast of Tunisia after being denying docking rights in Malta and Italy.

The NGO rescue ship is another vessel caught in the middle of an ongoing migration policy dispute in Europe.

Our Europe correspondent, Jack Parrock reports.

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Report in UK say police have identified nerve agent attackers


British police have identified several Russians involved with the attempted poisoning of a former Russian double agent and his daughter, according to the Press Association. 

The PA says it's been told from a source close to the investigation that detectives believe they have identified the perpetrators who attempted to kill Sergei and Yulia Skripal earlier this year in Salisbury.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Russia’s government consider bill on pension changes

The Russian Government are debating the first reading of legislation that would raise Russia's retirement age.

Public opinion polls show that Russians largely oppose the idea - with many fearing they won't live long enough to collect their pension under the new system - as Jessica King reports.  


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India's Prime Minister to face no-confidence motion

India's Opposition parties have moved a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

The motion will be taken up on Friday where Mr. Modi's Bhartiya Janata Party will have to prove its majority on the floor of the Parliament.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has the details.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

White House walks back latest

The White House says Russia still poses a threat to American democracy, just hours after President Trump appeared to say the opposite.

Earlier, Trump replied "no" when reporters asked if he believed Russia was still targeting the US.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Trump says Russia no longer targeting US

US President Donald Trump says Russia is no longer targeting the US, contradicting US intelligence agencies assessment that the Kremlim continues to meddle in American elections.

Earlier this week Trump tried to walk back comments made during his press conference with Vladimir Putin, for which he was roundly criticised in Washington.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Ethiopian airlines resumes direct flight to Eritrea

Ethiopian airlines has resumed flights to Eritrea after 20 years.

Direct air connection between the two countries was blocked after the two countries fought in 1998 and broke off diplomatic ties.


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The European Union fines google 4.34 Million Euros

The European Union is fining Google 4.34 million euros for abusing the Android operating system's dominance to boost its search services.

Google must end its behavior within 90 days or face an additional fine equaling 5 percent of their daily turnover.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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The European Union fines google $5 Billion

The European Union is fining Google 5 million dollars for abusing is Android operating system's dominance to boost its search services.

Google must end its behavior within 90 days or face an additional fine equaling 5 percent of their daily turnover.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 


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Moscow says meddling allegations "total nonsense"

The Russian Ambassador to the USA is demanding evidence from Washington - over the allegations of Russia meddling in the 2016 US election. It comes after the American President Donald Trump said he now accepts US intelligence agencies' conclusion that Russia interfered - despite saying the complete opposite at the Helsinki summit with Putin. Jessica King reports. 


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Families of MH17 victims condemn Trump following Helsinki meeting

The Australian parents of three children who died when Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine have condemned US President Donald Trump for his refusal to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin to account over the tragedy.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Heavy rains in India cause severe flooding in parts of country

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Heavy rains have caused floods in parts of India, with tens of thousands of people being moved to relief camps. 

More than a dozen people have died in the south Indian state of Kerala since the monsoon started earlier this month.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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TRUMP UNDER PRESSURE DESPITE INTEL COMMENTS ROW-BACK

US President Donald Trump continues to face domestic pressure over his backing for American intelligence agencies - despite rowing back from remarks he made alongside Vladimir Putin.

He now says he mis-spoke in Helsinki when appearing to side with the Russian President over allegations of meddling in the US election.

Mr Trump had been urged by senior Republicans and close allies to clarify his support for US intelligence.

But US correspondent Harry Horton says it's unlikely to end the questions about his stance.

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UK PM MAY FIGHTING FOR POLITICAL LIFE

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is fighting to hold onto her job long enough before British MPs head off on their summer recess.

On Tuesday her government won a crucial Brexit vote in the House of Commons on customs arrangements with the EU.

But on Wednesday she'll address Conservative MPs, knowning there are rumours that rebel lawmakers in her party are approaching the level of support they need to trigger a no-confidence vote on her leadership.

That could in turn lead to a change in Prime Minister and a general election - all while the UK is trying to negotiate Brexit with the EU.

Mrs May's former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is also due to deliver what could be an explosive statement on his resignation in the House of Commons later.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's a pivotal 24 hours.

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Obama gives speech for Mandela centenary, in South Africa

Former US President Barack Obama has given a speech in South Africa as part of events marking the 100-year anniversary of the birth date of Nelson Mandela.

Obama referred to the current turbulence in US politics without actually saying Donald Trump's name. 

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Trump accepts US intelligence on Russia, denies collusion

U.S. President Trump says he has the greatest respect for America's intelligence agencies and is prepared to accept allegations of Russian meddling in the U.S. elections- but not that he had colluded with Moscow.

In an explosive news conference on Capitol Hill, the president admitted he had mispoken during Monday's press conference with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, while claiming credit for making the relationship better.

President Trump faced mounting pressure and a chorus of criticism from members of his own party over the way he had handled a meeting with President Putin. 

His critics accused him of making America look weak, and for apologizing for the U.S.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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UK govt. wins EU trade bill amendment vote on customs union

The British government has narrowly won a key vote on an amendment to a trade bill that could have seen the UK remaining in a customs union with the European Union after Brexit. 

The victory was by just six votes as Paul Barber reports from London. 

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Amazon founder is richest man in the world

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is now the world's richest man, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.

Jeff Bezos's net worth is  $150bn - an increase of more than $60bn in the last 12 months.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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