Friday, October 12, 2018

Saudi delegation arrives in Turkey for talks over Jamal Khashoggi disappearance

An official delegation from Saudi Arabia has arrived in Turkey where the government is demanding an explanation about the disappearance of a US-based journalist.


Jamal Khashoggi hasn't been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, and Turkish officials say they have evidence suggesting he was murdered there by a Saudi hit squad.


Our reporter Simon Marks is in Istanbul.


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U.S. markets rebound after bruising week

The U.S. markets opened Friday on a positive note after suffering
heavy losses earlier in the week.

The selloff has been blamed on rising interest rates and fears over a
global economic slowdown.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Detained American evangelist released by Turkey in deal with Trump Administration

An American priest detained by Turkey for the last two years has been freed and will be allowed to return to America.


President Trump had long-demanded the freedom of Andrew Brunson who was accused by Turkey of backing an attempted army coup in 2016.


US sanctions against Turkey are now expected to be eased.


Simon Marks reports from Istanbul.


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QUEEN'S GRANDDAUGHTER MARRIED IN WINDSOR

The Queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie has married Jack Brooksbank in the English town of Windsor.

The wedding took place at St George's Chapel, also used by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the year's other Royal Wedding in May.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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UGANDA MUDSLIDE


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At least 35 people have been confirmed dead and 20 are in critical condition following a heavy downpour that triggered a mudslide in Eastern Uganda.


The incident happened on the slopes of mount Elgon, which boarders Western Kenya.


Hillary Ayesiga reports.


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Bavaria prepares for pivotal elections

The German state of Bavaria votes in regional elections on Sunday,
with polls showing the conservative CSU party is likely to lose their
absolute majority.

The result could put more pressure on chancellor Angela Merkel's
government, which has lost support recently to both sides of the
political spectrum.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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European Stocks Bounce Back in Early Morning Trading

Europe's three major indices have rallied in early morning trading following a two-day sell off in the US.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 500-points by the close of Thursday's session

It follows fears that US interest rates could rise further as well as caution over a trade war with China. 

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris.

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ROYAL WEDDING II

Windsor is hosting its second British Royal Wedding of the year - as Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank.

Princess Eugenie is the Queen's granddaughter, and ninth in line to the throne.

St George's Chapel is the same venue used by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May.

And hundreds of well-wishers are in Windsor for the big day.

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Russia investigates space accident as NASA calms fears over space station team

Russia continues to investigate the causes of a rocket incident that forced two astronauts to abort their mission - 50km above earth. But as Dan Ashby reports, NASA has reassured the public that the astronauts waiting for supplies on the space station will be fine. 

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US pastor detained by Turkey could be freed later on Friday

An American priest detained in Turkey for the past two years could go free later on Friday.


Andrew Brunson has been accused by Turkey of involvement in the attempted coup against the country's President in July 2016.


Our reporter Simon Marks is in Istanbul.


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Reports: Turkish government has audio/video of Khashoggi murder

The Turkish government has reportedly told US officials it has reviewed audio and video recordings that prove a US-based journalist was murdered last week in Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul.


The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a prominent critic of the Saudi royal family, has led to calls on President Trump to cancel arms sales to Riyadh.


Simon Marks is in Istanbul.


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India rejects World Bank report on Human Capital Index

The Indian government has rejected the findings of the World Bank's Human Capital Index report-that ranked the country 115 out of 157 countries.

The report measures the amount of human capital that a child born today can expect on attaining the age of 18.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Searching for Survivors of Hurricane Michael

Search and rescue teams are looking for survivors of Hurricane Michael. 

It's one of the strongest storms ever to hit the US mainland. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Wall St plummets - again

Wall Street extended its losses with the Dow Jones notching up a more
than 5% decline over 2 days.

Fears over rising interest rates, trade tariffs and falling oil prices
weighed on US markets.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Florida assesses damage from Hurricane Michael

The US state of Florida is recovering from one of the worst hurricanes
to hit the region in decades.

Rescue efforts are underway after Hurricane Michael destroyed hundreds
of homes in the states's northwest.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Global meeting tackles Illegal Wildlife Trade.

World leaders in London are pledging to beat the international Illegal Wildlife Trade.

At a special summit on the issue the UK has promised to increase financial aid to target poaching and trade, and to stop the flow of illicit money worldwide.

Experts warn hundreds of species could face extinction if poachers and traffickers are not stopped.

Correspondent Olly Barratt, at the Illegal Wildlife Trade summit in London, says the UK has laid out the changes needed.

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Correspondent Olly Barratt, at the Illegal Wildlife Trade summit in London, says extra funds are needed to target traffickers.

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Correspondent Olly Barratt, at the Illegal Wildlife Trade summit in London, says other events are expected to follow.

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UNHCR LAUNCHES COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR REFUGEES IN UGANDA




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Africa's biggest refugee host country has been battling refugee protests, over conditions- and has now set up a call centre.

The call centre is toll-free and will receive complaints from refugees living in various settlements.

Uganda is host to over 1.4 million refugees who are in need of relief services.

Hillary Ayesiga reports


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European Floods Leave 15 People Dead

At least 15 people have been killed by floods in several European countries.

The Spanish holiday town of Majorca has been the worst hit with a dozen fatalities. 

Italy and France have also been affected by heavy rains and flash flooding.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris. 

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Prosecutors drop one charge in Weinstein case

Prosecutors have dropped one charge of sexual assault against movie
mogul Harvey Weinstein.

This comes after apparent evidence surfaced suggesting that one the
accusers encounters with Weinstein may have been consensual.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Astronauts alive after space rocket malfunctions mid-flight


A Russian space rocket has malfunctioned as it attempted to reach the International Space Station, forcing the American and Russian astronauts inside into a sharp emergency landing. It's reported Russia has now grounded all its manned space missions, as Dan Ashby reports.

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