Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Trump administration announce $12 billion bailout for farmers

Washington has announced a plan to pay farmers in the United States up
to $12 billion to help offset the impact of growing trade wars.

President Trump says farmers will ultimately benefit from renegotiated
trade deals but many in the U.S. fear businesses will suffer because
of tariffs.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Ivanka Trump to close eponymous fashion brand

President Trump's daughter Ivanka is closing her fashion label, saying she's become frustrated by restrictions placed on the company since her father moved in to the White House,


The business has brought a raft of conflict of interest allegations.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Hundreds of parents may have been deported from U.S. without their children


The Trump administration says that over 450 migrant parents may have been deported from the U.S. without their children.

This information was revealed in a court filing on the status of families that were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border -- ahead of a Thursday deadline for all children to be reunited with their parents. 

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more: 

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Hundreds missing in Laos dam collapse

Hundreds of people are missing in Laos after a dam collapsed causing
flash floods.

The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed his condolences.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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INDIA'S PM MODI IN UGANDA

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India has offered $200 million dollars worth of credit to Uganda to build electricity transmission lines and agriculture projects.


The offer follows trade cooperation discussions between the Ugandan President and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi - who is on a two day official visit to the East African Country. 

Our Correspondent Michael Baleke reports from Kampala

 

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UK PM MAY TAKES OVER BREXIT TALKS

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is taking personal control of Brexit negotiations.

It comes as talks with the EU head into a crucial phase - ahead of Brexit in March next year.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US & Mexico Positive on Trade Talks

Hopes are rising that the United States and Mexico could now resolve trade differences within the North American Free Trade Agreement.

President Trump and President-elect Obrador have each spoken positively about the prospect of reaching a deal.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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UN reports Zimbabwe election campaign abuses

The United Nations human rights office says it's concerned about reports of voter intimidation and violence in the run up to Zimbabwe's elections.

The UN is asking authorities to make sure the July 30th vote is "free from fear".

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Suspected Toronto gunman identified

The man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting in the Canadian city of Toronto has been identified as 29 year-old Faisal Hussain.

The Ontario Special Investigations Unit said it was releasing his name due "to the exceptional circumstances of this tragic incident".

Our North America correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Kremlin aide says Putin could meet Trump again as early as November

A Kremlin aide has told reporters that Moscow has now received an official invitation for a second summit between Presidents Putin and Trump. One suggestion is that the two could meet as early as November, as Dan Ashby reports. 

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Fires kill at least 60 in Greece

At least 60 people are dead after wildfires forced thousands of Greek residents and tourists to flee the area around Athens overnight.


The fires are responsible for injuring at least 156 people with many using rickety boats to try to escape by sea.


Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.


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Public warned to take precautions as temperatures soar in UK


People in the UK are being warned to take extra precautions as a heatwave cranks up temperatures in many parts of the country.

Monday this week was the UK's hottest day in 2018 so far.

Our London correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Indian government mulls anti-lynching law

In the backdrop of a sharp rise in lynching incidents across the country, the Indian government says it is willing to bring in a separate law that will help curb incidents of mob violence.

Two people have been lynched in India this week alone.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Australian cave divers honoured at a ceremony in Canberra

Two of the men involved in the rescue of the young boys from the cave in Thailand have been described as two ordinary blokes with an unusual hobby who happened to pull off the most daring rescue in living memory, captivating people across the world.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Kids poisoned by Pakistani eyeliner

Three Sydney children have become ill after using an imported eyeliner from Pakistan almost entirely made of lead.
Arthur Stevens has more

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UK unveils new powers to block foreign takeovers

British ministers will be given new powers to stop foreign takeovers of UK companies on national security grounds.

The plans would widen the current regulations on mergers and acquisitions to cover all sectors of the British economy, as Paul Barber reports from London.

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UK HEATWAVE TO INTENSIFY

In the UK, it's warned that temperatures are set to rise further this week - with Monday already the hottest day of the year so far.

Heat alerts are in place for much of the east and south east of England.

Several English locations have had no significant rainfall now for 54 days.

Parts of southern England have seen 6% of the normal rainfall levels expected during the summer period.

Holly Jones reports.

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North Korea satellite dismantling

North Korea appears to have started dismantling parts of a satellite launch site.

US-based monitoring group 38 North says aerial imagery shows some key facilities are being taken down. 

FSN's Seul Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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Russia’s fresh focus on exports

Economic bodies in Russia have launched a project to increase exports of locally made products. The Government is trying to decrease their economic reliance on oil and gas, and focus on services such as education, medicine, tourism and transport.

Jessica King reports from Moscow. 


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Images show North Korea dismantling rocket launch site

Satellite imagery appears to show that North Korea has begun
dismantling a rocket launch site.

The move suggests that Pyongyang is making good on a promise made to
the U.S. back in June.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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