Tuesday, November 6, 2018

US VOTERS GO TO POLLS IN MID-TERM ELECTIONS

Americans are going to the polls on Tuesday in mid-term elections seen 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.

President Trump has used the final days of campaigning to increase his rhetoric on divisive issues such as immigration.

US correspondent Harry Horton says the mid-terms are crucial.

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Protests break out at Hindu temple in Kerala

Clashes have broken out at a famous Hindu temple in Kerala, south India, as protestors continue to challenge women trying to enter the temple. 

Women between the ages of 10 and 50 had been banned from entering the temple until this restriction was lifted by India's Supreme Court, coming into effect last month. 

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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China and US set for Defense Talks in Washington


China and the US are set for high-level talks aimed at averting potential clashes in the South China Sea.

It comes amid heightened tensions in the waters, after US and Chinese warships came close to colliding near the Spratly Islands in September.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Monday, November 5, 2018

U.S. Olympic Committee revoking status of USA Gymnastics

The U.S. Olympic Committee has begun the process of revoking the status of USA Gymnastics.

This comes amid turmoil in the leadership of the sport's national governing body, after it was rocked by the Larry Nasser sex abuse scandal. 

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports.

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El Chapo trial starts amid tight security & secrecy

The trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman has begun in New York.

He's accused of smuggling more than 200 tonnes of cocaine into the
U.S. and ordering the murder of dozens of rivals over several decades
in charge of the Sinaola cartel.

Jury selection has started, with opening statements expected next week.

Nick Harper in New York says authorities are going to extraordinary
lengths to keep witnesses and the jury safe.

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Spice Girls reunion planned for 2019 without Posh Spice


The 90's super group the Spice Girls have announced they will reunite to play six stadium dates in June of next year. 


Victoria Beckham, the former Spice Girl turned fashion designer, however will not be taking part.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Iran vows to "break" reimposed US sanctions


Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says he will "break" US sanctions targeting his country's economy.

Since pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal earlier this year, Washington has been steadily reimposing economic sanctions on Tehran.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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IRELAND WARNS UK OVER BREXIT DEAL

Ireland has pushed back against the idea a Brexit deal between the UK and EU is imminent.

UK media had been reporting progress was being made that could see a summit called later this month to finalise an arrangement.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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India wins US exemption from Iran sanctions

The Indian government has been granted an exemption from America's Iran sanctions. The decision was announced by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

India has been pushing the Trump regime for a waiver on the grounds that imports from Tehran, which India gets at a favourable rate, are essential for its economic growth.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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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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