Friday, July 27, 2018

Stargazers around world prepare to watch longest "blood moon" eclipse of century


Stargazers in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and many other parts of the world are getting ready to watch the longest "blood moon" eclipse of this century.

The rare celestial event occurs when the earth passes between the sun and the moon, covering the moon with its shadow.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Japan and Russia discuss North Korea's nuclear weapons

Japan and Russia will hold a "two-plus-two" meeting of their Foreign and Defence ministers in Moscow next week.  North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles are expected to top the agenda - as Jessica King reports. 


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North Korea Returns Remains of US Soldiers


North Korea has returned the remains of some of the US soldiers who died during the Korean War.

It's the latest move since the two countries agreed to rebuild trust and work towards denuclearization.

A US military aircraft flew to the city of Wonsan to collect the skeletons, before returning to an American air base In South Korea.

FSN's Seoul Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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India's prime minster Narendra Modi builds on South Africa ties at BRICS summit

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India's prime minister Narendra Modi has been boosting ties with South Africa during his attendance of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg.

This is part of a three-nation visit to Africa that Mr Modi has conducted this week.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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North Korea returns remains of U.S. soldiers

North Korea has returned what is believed to be the remains of U.S.
soldiers who died during the Korean War.

The timing coincides with the 65th anniversary of the armistice that
brought the war to a close.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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U.S. and China clash at World Trade Organization

The United States has accused China of being the world's most
protectionist economy.

The comments were made as U.S. Ambassador to the World Trade
Organization released a paper accusing Beijing's economic model of
being disruptive to trade.

The U.S. and China have slapped tariffs and counter-tariffs on one
another with President Trump threatening to slap duties on all Chinese
goods coming into the country.

U.S. correspondent Willian Denselow reports.


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Trump administration fails to meet deadline for reuniting migrant families

US federal officials have failed to reunite over 700 migrant children with their parents.


A judge had set Thursday as the deadline for the over 2000 children removed from their parents and the border to be returned to their parents' custody.


US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more: 


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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Facebook makes history, loses 20% in value in a single day

Facebook has made history on the US financial markets, suffering the biggest one-day loss in value since record-keeping began.


The social media giant lost nearly one-fifth of its value in Thursday's trading, as our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Australian skin graft specialist to treat burns victims in Athens

A world-renowned Australian plastic surgeon is flying to Greece to treat victims of deadly wildfires with Australian-developed skin repair technology.
Arthur Stevens reports

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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:

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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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