Thursday, November 22, 2018

UK and Brussels Agree Draft Future Relationship Text

The British Prime Minister has agreed a draft deal on the UK's future relationship with the European Union with Brussels.


She argues it is the right deal for the whole of the UK and would deliver a Brexit the UK had voted for. It comes after a draft withdrawal agreement on exiting the EU was agreed last week.


 The draft deal, which provides a roadmap for the future relationship runs to 26 pages, but is not legally binding.


However many politicians have criticised it, saying it sets out vague aspirations and does not go far enough in ensuring UK demands



ALT: But the Prime Minister insists that this is the deal she's determined to deliver


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ALT:  But the Prime Minister insists that this is the deal she's determined to deliver and it sets out a blue print for future trading relationships, not only with the EU but other countries.


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ALT: One of the areas which has been criticised is the possible backstop, an insurance policy to avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and also to avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the UK.


With many concerned that the backstop will be never-ending, the UK Prime Minster says this draft agreement sets out alternative plans to a backstop, to help calm those concerns.



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ALT: The leader of the opposition Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn criticised the British Government for producing a26 pages of waffle, which he says shows that the government has failed at negotiations with the EU


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Nissan fires chairman Carlos Ghosn

Japanese car maker Nissan has fired its chairman Carlos Ghosn (prono: GOHN like HONE) citing financial misconduct.

Mr Ghosn was arrested by police in Japan on Monday after a whistleblower accused him of misusing company funds and under-declaring his salary. 

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris. 

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UK and EU Agree on Draft Political Agreement

UK and EU negotiators have agreed on a draft political declaration needed to wrap up the first phase of Brexit negotiations.

But still there are outstanding issues that could potentially cancel a rubber-stamp summit scheduled for Sunday.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels. 

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Head of Russian spy unit linked to Salisbury dies, hailed as 'wonderful'


The head of Russia's controversial foreign spying unit has died after a long illness, months after his team was linked to carrying out a chemical weapons attack in the UK. Colonel-General Igor Korobov ran the so-called GRU for two years and has been praised in Russia. Dan Ashby has more.

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Man arrested after IEDs discovered in London apartment


British police have arrested a man following the discovery of two improvised explosive devices at a residential address in North London.   


Counterterrorism police are leading the investigation but stress they do not believe there is an on-going risk to the public. 


From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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Thousands of farmers stage protest in Mumbai

Thousands of farmers have gathered in Mumbai to protest to push for demands including compensation for drought, land rights, and having their debts written off. 

India has faced a challenge with large numbers of farmers committing suicide in recent years.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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BREXIT TALKS GO DOWN TO THE WIRE

Last-ditch talks continue to try and finalise a Brexit deal that can be signed off by EU leaders in Brussels on Sunday.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will return to Brussels on Saturday, after failing to reach a final Brexit deal at a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday.

The European Commission says there's been 'very good progress' towards an agreement which contains a political declaration on the future relationship between Britain and the EU.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the final moments could be crucial for Theresa May.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says both sides hope a deal can be arrived at in time.

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TALKS CONTINUE TO FINALISE BREXIT DEAL AHEAD OF WEEKEND SUMMIT

Last-ditch talks continue to try and finalise a Brexit deal that can be signed off by EU leaders in Brussels on Sunday.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will return to Brussels on Saturday, after failing to reach a final Brexit deal at a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday.

The European Commission says there's been 'very good progress' towards an agreement which contains a political declaration on the future relationship between Britain and the EU.

The Daily Telegraph's Brexit correspondent James Rothwell says concerns from member states about the existing draft deal may give the UK an opportunity.

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American tourist killed by Indian tribe

An American missionary who tried to make contact with a protected tribe in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands was killed and his body buried on the beach.

The island where the protected tribe live in complete isolation is off-limits as per Indian law.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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US trade official blames China trade practices ahead of G20

The Trump administration has described China's trade policies as
unfair adding that Beijing has failed to alter its market-distorting
practices.

This comes ahead of high-profile meeting scheduled between President
Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in
Argentina at the end of the month.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

U.S. to downscale military drills with South Korea

U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis says a joint military exercise
with South Korea will be down-scaled.

Mattis says the decision is being made so that it won't harm
diplomatic progress with North Korea.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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BREXIT TALKS FAIL TO REACH CONCLUSION

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will return to Brussels on Saturday, after failing to finalise a Brexit deal at a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

She says some issues still need resolving ahead of a summit of EU leaders in Brussels on Sunday.

The European Commission says there's been 'very good progress' towards a Brexit deal which contains a political declaration on the future relationship between Britain and the EU.

But the lack of final agreement yet has raised fears Sunday's summit could be inconclusive, or not happen.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says there are a number of unresolved issues.

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US judge rules controversial abortion law unconstitutional

A federal judge in the United States has blocked one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country.

Mississippi lawmakers had passed legislation banning the procedure after 15 weeks of gestation.

But a court has now ruled the law violates the rights of women.

Steve Mort reports.

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Chief Justice Defends Judiciary

The Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court is taking issue with President Trump's characterisation of the judiciary. Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement in response to the President's criticism of a judge who had ruled against the administration's asylum  policy. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.

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85,000 Yemeni children dead from starvation

Around 85,000 children in Yemen, under the age of five, are estimated
to have died from hunger since the start of the civil war in 2015.

The latest figures come as the United Nations envoy arrives in the
country to negotiate possible peace talks.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince sued in Paris

A crown prince from the UAE has been sued by a rights group in Paris who have accused the royal of war crimes in Yemen.

Prince Mohammed, who is first in line to the Abu Dhabi throne, is on a two-day visit to France. 

As Oliver Whitfield-Miocic explains, this isn't the first time a royal from the Middle East has been sued whilst visiting the French capital. 

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NASA to probe Space X and Boeing over safety

NASA is launching an investigation into safety practices at Space X.

The move comes after CEO Elon Musk was shown smoking marijuana and drinking whiskey during a recent podcast streamed online.

The probe reportedly also includes aerospace giant Boeing.

Steve Mort reports.

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British man sentenced to life in prison for spying


A British man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of spying in the United Arab Emirates.   


31 year old Matthew Hedges who is a PhD student denied the charges that he was spying for the UK, insisting he was conducting research.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Trump submits written answers on Russian election meddling


President Trump has handed over written answers to questions from the Special Counsel Robert Mueller as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged Russian interference in the last U.S. election

Mueller is also looking into whether the Trump campaign colluded with the Kremlin in an attempt to win the White House, and if the president later obstructed justice when events fell under investigation.

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese....

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French FM wants Renault - Nissan partnership to continue amid turmoil

French Foreign Minister Bruno Le Maire says he wants the alliance between carmakers Renault and Nissan to continue despite its boss being arrested in Japan on Monday. 

Carlos Ghosn (prono: GOHN like 'hone') is suspected of misusing company money and under-reporting how much he was earning.

But a long-time Nissan executive wants changes to the partnership with the French car manufacturer.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Paris

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