Monday, November 5, 2018

Last day of campaigning in America's mid-term elections

It's the last full day of campaigning in America's mid-term elections with tomorrow's vote serving as a referendum on Donald Trump's Presidency.


At stake is control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, where the Republicans currently enjoy majorities.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Two residential buildings collapse in Marseille

Two run-down buildings collapsed on Monday morning in the French city of Marseille, slightly injuring two passers-by.

The emergency services say twelve people are registered as living in the two buildings, but they don't yet know if anyone is trapped in the rubble.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.



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Trump / Midterms Preview - Wrap

It's the last full day of campaigning in America's mid-term elections with tomorrow's vote serving as a referendum on Donald Trump's Presidency.


At stake is control of the House of Representatives and the Senate, where the Republicans currently enjoy majorities.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Russia warns sanctions against Iran could destabilise oil market

Russian officials have warned that the latest Iran sanctions could negatively impact world oil markets.

The warning comes as new U.S. measures against Iran take effect.

Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Deadly Severe Weather Batters Sicily

The Italian island of Sicily is in mourning after deadly, severe weather over the weekend. 

Twelve were killed as flooding swept through part of the island.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more.

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UK TO SEEK MORE COMMONWEALTH RECRUITS FOR ARMED FORCES

The UK is to allow foreign nationals to join its armed forces, even if they've never lived in the country.

The country's Ministry of Defence is scrapping residency requirements for Commonwealth citizens as it struggles to fill a shortfall in the ranks of the military.

UK correspondent Thomas Watts reports.

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S. Korea, US resume military drills ahead of N. Korea talks


South Korea and the United States have resumed military exercises that had been delayed during talks with North Korea. The move to restart drills comes days after North Korea threatened it would resume development of its nuclear program is the U.S. does not ease sanctions.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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According to South Korea's Yonhap News, the drill involves about 500 South Korean and U.S. Marines.

The exercise in South Korea had been delayed after U.S. President Donald Trump met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in June.

Officials hoped halting drills would lead to breakthroughs with Pyongyang.

But Washington has since complained Kim has made little progress on his promise to give up nuclear weapons.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet North Korean officials this week. And he hopes to find out more about how and when Kim may end his weapons program.

But North Korea recently said it could resume weapons development if the U.S. refuses to ease international sanctions.

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Union cabinet minister criticises tiger killing in India

A union cabinet minister in India has criticised a state government and is demanding action after the killing of a tigress. 

The tigress is believed to have killed more than a dozen people in the last two years.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Xi Jinping talks up China's Commitment to Opening Up at Shanghai Import Expo


Chinese President Xi Jinping has promised to cut import taxes and speed up efforts to open up the economy to foreign companies.

He was speaking at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, attended by some 3,000 companies and leaders from around the world.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US re-imposes sanctions on Iran

The US has re-imposed tough economic sanctions on Iran targeting oil exports, shipping and banks.

But some hardliners in Washington say the sanctions don't go far enough. Eight countries will be given waivers to allow them to wind down oil imports from Iran.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Friday, November 2, 2018

US to Reimpose Iran Sanctions but with Waivers

The United States will grant temporary waivers to eight jurisdictions from some of the  sanctions it has reimposed against Iran. 

November 5th is the deadline for nations to stop importing Iranian goods or face financial penalties for doing so. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has the details. 


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Saudi Crown Prince tells U.S. Khashoggi was dangerous Islamist

The Saudi Crown Prince is alleged to have told the United States that
murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a dangerous Islamist.

That's according to reports in the Washington Post and New York Times.

The call is believed to have taken place a week after Khashoggi
disappeared but Riyadh deny it.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US Jobs Growth Reaches 9 Year Peak

US employment last month rose by the fastest pace in 9 years, according to new government data.

Employment rose by 250,000 as wages also continued to rise.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Macron: Europe risks returning to the 1930s

French President Emmanuel Macron says rising nationalism in Europe could bring back a situation similar to the 1930's.

The politician has warned about the period between the two world wars that led to the rise of Adolf Hitler.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports form Paris. 

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Koreas to inform IOC of plan to jointly host 2032 Olympics

South and North Korea have agreed to inform the International Olympic Committee of their plan to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympics. North Korea sent athletes to this year's Winter Olympics in South Korea but did not host any of the events.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


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Sport is one of the few areas in which North and South Korea have repeatedly cooperated.


But Seoul and Pyongyang want more than unified sports teams. They want the Olympics, on both sides of the their shared border.


Two countries have never hosted the Olympics, summer or winter.


It's very unclear logistically how that would work.


North Korea would likely need outside funding for infrastructure.


But that could violate current international sanctions punishing the North for its nuclear weapons program.


Earlier this year, IOC President Thomas Bach said the committee welcomes North and South's intent to host the Games.


But progress on a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula, and not just Bach's blessing, may be the only way forward.


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Czech Republic could pull out of UN migration pact

The Czech Republic could become the the third European Union country to pull out of a United Nations pact on migration.


Prague is unhappy with the pact because it believes it encourages migration rather than seeking to prevent it.


Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.


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UK POLICE INVESTIGATE LABOUR OVER ANTI-SEMITISM

UK police have started an investigation into claims of antisemitic hate crimes within the country's opposition Labour Party.

It follows the publication of an internal Labour Party dossier by radio station LBC.

Theo Usherwood reports from London.

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India delays imposition of retaliatory tariffs against the United States

For the third time this year, the Indian government has deferred the imposition of higher duties on 29 American goods.

Earlier this year, India said it planned to impose higher tariffs on these American imports in retaliation to US President Donald Trump's increased duties on steel and aluminium imports from India.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Trump and Xi Set Dinner Date in Buenos Aires

Reports say China has tentatively accepted an invitation by Donald Trump to host a dinner for Xi Jinping following the upcoming G20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires.

It'll be the first time the two meet face to face in about a year, and there are high hopes it could help ease tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US Secretary of State threatens sanctions on individuals responsible for Jamal Khashoggi murder


US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington will impose sanctions on individuals responsible for Jamal Khashoggi's murder in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

But he also stressed the importance of the US-Saudi relationship, even after Riyadh has admitted involvement in the journalist's death.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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