Monday, September 10, 2018

Climate change activists target new Australian Prime Minister

Environmental activists have scaled the towering flagpoles outside Australia's Parliament House in the capital Canberra, unfurling an enormous banner condemning the coal industry.
Arthur Stevens has more

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CBS network head resigns after fresh sexual misconduct allegations


The head of US network CBS is stepping down after allegations of sexual misconduct from 6 more women.

Les Moonves, who denies all the allegations against him, was already being investigated by CBS over sexual misconduct claims that emerged in a magazine expose in July.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Friday, September 7, 2018

Trump aide jailed for lying to FBI about Russian contacts

A former aide to President Trump has been sentenced to 14 days in jail for lying to the FBI about meetings that he held with go-betweens for the Russians.


During America's 2016 election campaign, George Papadopoulos told Donald Trump that he could set up a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump wants Justice Department to investigate "anonymous" NYTimes commentary

President Trump says he wants the Justice Department to find out who authored an anonymous article published by the New York Times that claimed members of his own Cabinet had considered trying to oust him from power.


The White House spokeswoman claimed "someone is trying to undermine" the Trump Presidency.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Turmoil at Tesla

More turmoil for Tesla as its stocks drop and two senior executives announce their departure. 

This following erratic behaviour by CEO Elon Musk, the latest broadcast this week on a live podcast. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Trump Raises the Stakes in China Trade Standoff

President Trump is raising the stakes in his high-stakes trade standoff with China.

He's threatening an additional $267 billion of tariffs on Chinese goods.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Obama launches attack on Trump, calls for restoration of decency in government

Former US President Barack Obama has launched a blistering attack on President Trump, and called for a for a "restoration of honesty and decency" in the American government.


The former President was launching his attempt to help Democratic Party candidates in this November's mid-term elections.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

 

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Tech Firms Make Final Effort to Avoid Trump's China Tariffs

Four tech companies have made a last-minute effort to avoid being swept up into America's trade war with China.

Cisco, Dell, Hewlett Packard, and Juniper Network have written a joint letter to the US Trade Representative.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Russia brushes aside Turkey's call for ceasefire in Syria

The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Iran and Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Idlib, but his calls were brushed aside by President Putin. The leaders of the three countries say they've agreed to a joint declaration, but as Dan Ashby reports, on the key issue - it looks as if nothing substantive has changed. 

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US wage growth hits nine-year high

Wage growth in the United States has hit a nine-year high.

The latest figures from the Labor Department also showed the economy
added more jobs than expected in August.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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ENGLAND PLAY SPAIN AFTER WORLD CUP SUCCESS

On Saturday England will host Spain at Wembley in their first ever UEFA Nations League Fixture, a new tournament introduced by European football's governing body.

It provides a chance for the England squad which reached the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia to keep momentum going after the tournament.

Will Luckett reports from London.

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BORIS TO DIVORCE AMID LEADERSHIP SPECULATION

Former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and his wife Marina Wheeler have confirmed they'll be divorcing after 25 years of marriage.

It comes as there's ongoing speculation he may be about to launch a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Theresa May.

Will Luckett reports from London.

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Serbia and Kosovo in Brussels for talks which could include landswap

The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo are attending meetings in Brussels where is talk of a potential land swap.

Both of the Western Balkan countries are unable to join the European Union until they settle their dispute with one another.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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BA APOLOGISES OVER DATA BREACH

British Airways has apologised after a breach of its security systems compromised details of customers from around 380 000 transactions.

The airline says personal and financial details were taken - but not travel or passport information.

BA says the breach between 21st August and 5th September was a 'sophisticated, malicious criminal attack' on its website.

British Airways Chief Executive Alex Cruz says they've responded as quickly as possible.

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Iran, Russia and Turkey leaders discuss Syria at Tehran Summit

The leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey will meet in Tehran for a meeting which could influence the outcome of the conflict in Syria. Syrian forces are believed to be preparing an offensive on the region of Idlib, the last big rebel-controlled area, which could begin in the next few days. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.


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LGBT community in India celebrates historic ruling

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The LGBT community in India is continuing to celebrate after India's top court decriminalised same sex relations.

The historic ruling overturned a 2013 judgment that upheld a colonial-era law.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Thursday, September 6, 2018

U.S. and India sign military-communications deal

The US and India signed a major military communications deal in New Delhi on Thursday

The agreement was overseen by US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and defense Secretary James Mattis

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Hollywood heart-throb Burt Reynolds dead at 82

The actor Burt Reynolds has died at the age of 82.


He was a Hollywood heartthrob who starred in "Smokey and the Bandit", "Boogie Nights" and "Deliverance".


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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North Korean Charged with Cyberattacks

The US justice department has charged a North Korean man for cyberattacks against the UK's National Health Service and against Sony Corporation. 

The hacker was also reportedly involved in an attack against the Bank of Bangladesh in 2016. 


Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

 

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