Tuesday, October 16, 2018

US Experts Leave Ebola Hotspots in DRC Over Conflict

Ebola experts from the United States have withdrawn from an outbreak area of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Efforts to contain the virus are being hampered by the ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Pompeo meets with Saudi leaders over Khashoggi disappearance

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince to discuss the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi on Tuesday.

Mr Khashoggi was last seen at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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MAY HOPEFUL OF BREXIT DEAL, TUSK HAS 'NO OPTIMISM'

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's told her cabinet she's still hopeful of a Brexit deal, despite EU officials expressing pessimism ahead of a summit in Brussels.

Fears of a 'no deal' scenario are contributing to renewed speculation about her leadership as days tick away before Britain's exit from the bloc.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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AID WORKER KILLED IN NIGERIA

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An international aid worker has been killed in Nigeria's north-east by insurgents group Boko Haram after a deadline set by terrorists elapsed.   

Nigeria's government has strongly condemned the killings.

Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.


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Paul Allen, Microsoft’s co-founder, dies aged 65

Paul Allen who co-founded Microsoft has died at the age of 65.

His sister has described him as a remarkable individual and Bill Gates
says he is heartbroken by his passing.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Talks at DMZ target reduction of guards, weapons in border area


Military talks were held at the demilitarized zone or DMZ today (Tuesday) as North and South Korea work to demilitarize their border. The United Nations Command was also at the talks and must agree with any plan to reduce guards or remove weapons along the buffer zone.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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The meeting was the first in a series of talks between North and South Korea and the United Nations Command.

They discussed an ongoing operation to remove mines from the Joint Security Area, the only spot along the DMZ where negotiations are held.

They also discussed the reduction of guards and weapons from that area.

Seoul and Pyongyang agreed on the plans last month in an effort to maintain peace efforts.

According to South Korea, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed "discontent" with the deal.

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EU Leader Says No Deal Brexit More Likely Than Ever

European Council President Donald Tusk says a so-called no deal Brexit now looks more likely than ever.

Negotiations with the UK hit an impasse over the weekend, as both sides struggle to reach an agreement on how to keep the Irish border open.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports form Brussels. 

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Bus falls into canal in Indian state of West Bengal

At least five people have been killed and about 20 injured after a bus fell into a canal in the state of West Bengal in India. 

The bus crashed into the wall of the bridge before falling over the edge, according to reports.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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MAY HOSTS BREXIT CABINET MEETING AS 'NO DEAL' LOOMS

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is trying to secure the support of her cabinet with fears Britain is headed for a 'no deal' Brexit.

Her cabinet meeting to discuss strategy comes with the EU warning a 'no deal' scenario is more likely than every.

Mrs May is due to address EU leaders in Brussels on Wednesday, with significant distance between the the two sides over a 'backstop' solution for the Irish border issue.

She insists a deal can still be done by the end of this year - but former Brexit minister David Jones believes the Prime Minister has not been tough enough.

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Royals charm the Sydney public as new baby is announced

Beaming parents-to-be Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have won over Sydney with a royal charm offensive.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Schism grows between Orthodox Christian Churches

The Russian Orthodox Church has severed ties with the leader of the worldwide Orthodox faith after it granted independence to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

Ukraine accuses the Russian Church of being a tool of the Kremlin and supporting Ukrainian separatists.

From Moscow, Julia Chapman has more.

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Trump blames 'rogue killers' for Khashoggi disappearance

US President Donald Trump has suggested "rogue killers" could be behind the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Meanwhile US media report Riyadh is preparing a report which will acknowledge that Mr Khashoggi was killed in an interrogation gone wrong.

Harry Horton reports from Washington.

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Judge Throws Out Daniels' Defamation Lawsuit

A federal judge in the US has dismissed Stormy Daniels' defamation lawsuit against President Trump. Her lawsuit over a hush-money deal is still pending. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Monday, October 15, 2018

Trump tours hurricane disaster area

Donald Trump has been touring areas of Florida and Georgia devastated by Hurricane Michael.

The US President said the federal government is doing everything possible to help hurricane victims.

Trump has been criticized for holding a campaign event in Pennsylvania while the hurricane was ravaging parts of southern US last week.

Steve Mort reports.

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UN: Yemen facing "worst famine" in 100 years

The United Nations is warning Yemen is facing the worst famine in the world for 100 years.

The UN's World Food Program says 18 million people are unable to feed themselves, with 8 million at risk of starvation.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Warren proves Trump wrong with DNA results proving her Native American ancestry; could be prelude to presidential run

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has released a DNA test that shows "strong evidence" she has Native-American heritage. 

It's a rebuke of President Donald Trump's ridicule of her claims of Native American ancestry and could be seen as the prelude to a presidential run

Kate Fisher reports

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Harvard's admission policy on trial in federal court over allegations of discrimination

Is Harvard University's admissions policy unfair to Asian American applicants? 


In a federal trial that began Monday in Boston, Harvard is defending its admissions policy against accusations of discrimination filed by the nonprofit group Students for Fair Admissions.


The trail could have far-reaching consequences for higher education, and civil rights legislation.


Our correspondent Liling Tan has the details. 


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UK PM MAY: BREXIT DEAL STILL POSSIBLE

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she still believes a Brexit deal can be reached.

She's been updating MPs at the House of Commons in London after talks with the EU broke down on Sunday.

A solution to avoid a hard border between Ireland and northern Ireland has still not been reached with Brussels.

It had been hoped a deal could be announced at an EU summit this week.

UK Correspondent Olly Barratt says Theresa May's favoured 'backstop' solution to the Irish issue has not found widespread support yet.

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US retail giant Sears files for bankruptcy

Sears, once the largest U.S. retailer, has filed for bankruptcy.

The department store chain plans to close almost 150 stores by the end of the year.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Trump sends Secretary of State to Saudi Arabia over missing dissident journalist


President Trump says he has ordered his Secretary of State to meet with the King of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh

In the same tweet, Trump said King Salman denied any knowledge of the disappearance of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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