Thursday, July 26, 2018

UN chief condemns ISIL attacks in southwest Syria

The United Nations has strongly condemned Wednesday's terrorist attacks in the Syrian city of Sweida. 


Suicide bombers targeted an outdoor market and other areas, while carrying out deadly raids in nearby towns. 


Some 200 people were reportedly killed. 


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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North Korea expected to handover remains of US troops

North Korea is expected to transfer the remains of some US soldiers killed in the Korean war on Friday.

During their summit in Sinagapore, Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump agreed to work on the repatriation of remains of US troops.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Facebook shares drop 20% on weak earnings

Facebook shares have plummeted nearly 20%, erasing $120 billion dollars from the company's value.

It follows its earnings report that missed revenue expectations.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Three Jewish newspapers in UK condemn Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn in anti-semitism row


Three major Jewish newspapers in the UK say a government led by Labour's Jeremy Corbyn would be an "existential threat to Jewish life."

The leader of the UK's main opposition party is at the centre of an anti-semitism row over a new code of conduct.

Our London correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

Australia's publisher Fairfax to be swallowed up by Nine Entertainment

Australia's Fairfax Media will be taken over by TV giant Nine Entertainment in a takeover analysts fear will further reduce media diversity in Australia but which has the backing of the federal government.
The merger, which would create a $4 billion media giant, needs consumer watchdog approval but has been made possible by changes to media ownership laws introduced by the current government.
Arthur Stevens reports

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EU persuades Trump not to impose import tax on European cars

European carmakers are breathing a sigh of relief after the EU managed to persuade US president Donald Trump not to impose an import tax on cars.

It's being hailed in Brussels as a career defining moment for European Commission president Jean-Claude Jucnker who lead the talks.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Sexist matrimonial ad goes viral in India

A full page print advertisement published in India has earned massive flak on social media.

The ad called on 'young achievers' to attend a matrimonial meet and encouraged  'beautiful girls' and 'ultra rich families' to apply.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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UK GOVT 'MUST ACT' OVER HEAT-WAVES

Thousands of Britons could die each year as a result of heat-waves if the UK government doesn't act quickly - according to a committee of MPs.

The Environmental Audit Committee says the current prolonged hot weather being experienced by the UK could become the norm by 2040 because of climate change.

The UK may see its highest recorded temperature this week, as Holly Jones reports.

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Russia’s Foreign Ministry says US “living in another reality”

Russia's Foreign Ministry has accused Washington of "living in another reality", after comments made by the US Secretary of State regarding Crimea. Mike Pompeo said America will never recognise Russia's annexation of Crimea. He warned that sanctions would not be lifted until Moscow returned control of the region to Ukraine. Jessica King has more.


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U.S. top diplomat warns Russia of “severe consequences” if Russia meddles in elections

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told lawmakers that he has
warned Russia that there will be severe consequences if they meddle in
the democratic process.

Addressing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the top U.S.
diplomat also assured the panel that progress was being made with
North Korea.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Trump and Juncker claim trade breakthrough in White House talks

President Trump says he's struck a deal with the European Union that could avert a trade war.


The announcement came after a day of talks with EU Commission President Jean Claude Juncker.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Pompeo says US will never recognize Russia's Crimea annexation

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says America will never recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea.

It comes on the same day the Trump administration announced President Vladimir Putin's visit to the White House is being put on hold. 

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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White House: Next Trump / Putin summit on hold

The White House says President Trump's next summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will NOT take place later this year as initially planned.


The President's national security adviser says the meeting is being put on hold.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UK temperature record could be broken this week as heatwave intensifies


As a heatwave in the UK intensifies, forecasters say the record for the country's highest ever recorded temperature could be broken in the next few days.

This week has already seen the highest temperature so far in 2018.

Our London correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Trump-lawyer tape released revealing affair payment

An audio recording has emerged of US President Donald Trump telling his lawyer to pay a former Playboy model over an alleged affair.

The tape was recorded in September 2016, two months before the US Presidential election.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Trump and Juncker to meet

The head of the European Union's executive arm, Jean-Claude Juncker will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, amid the possiblity of a trade war.

The meeting is an attempt to overcome their differences on tarriffs - specifially over cars.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Death toll rises after wildfires ripped through Greece

The death toll is continuing to rise in Greece after wildfires which have ripped through the region around Athens.

79 people are now dead and rescue teams believe that number will get higher as they fight the fires back and find those who've been trapped.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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SEARCHES CONTINUE FOR MISSING AFTER GREECE FIRES

Efforts continue near Athens to find people still missing after deadly wildfires.

At least 77 people died, according to local authorities.

Patrol boats have been combing the shoreline looking for survivors, after many people fled into the sea to escape the fires.

The seaside village resort of Mati, in the Attica region around Athens, has been devastated by the fires.

Athens journalist Yiannis Baboulias says international assistance has been crucial.

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Italian photographer criticised for 'fake food' photo series in India

Italian photographer Alessio Mamo is facing huge backlash from critics in India for a photo series that shows poor, malnourished children posing in front of fake food.

Critics have called the photo series unethical, exploitative and 'poverty porn'.

In 2017, India ranked 100 out of 119 countries on the Global Hunger Index.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Maharashtra protests reach Mumbai, trains and roads blocked

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Protests are taking place in parts of the Indian state of Maharashtra, including the financial capital Mumbai, to demand government jobs and education.

Some roads and train routes have been blocked by the protestors. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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