Monday, December 24, 2018

US government shutdown enters third day with no end in sight


A partial shutdown of the US government is now in its third day, with Senators not expected to debate any new legislation until Thursday at the earliest.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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POLICE 'MISCOMMUNICATION' OVER DRONES

The UK government says police have 'miscommunicated' over the suggestion there may not have been any drones at Gatwick Airport.

Ministers have been holding a conference call to discuss the disruption caused last week when flights had to be suspended due to drone sightings.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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QUEEN URGES RESPECT DESPITE DIVISIONS

The Christmas Day broadcast from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will call for 'greater understanding'.

The annual recorded message will urge people with differing views to treat each other with respect.

It's being interpreted as a possible reference to Brexit - with the UK's Parliament divided over how to leave the EU in March.

Royal commentator Alastair Bruce says the Queen's broadcast will strike the right tone.

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WARNINGS OF NEW TSUNAMI IN INDONESIA

There are fears of a new Tsunami in Indonesia - with residents warned to stay away from beaches near the Anak Krakatau volcano.

Giant waves killed at least 281 people on Saturday on the islands of Sumatra and Java.

It's thought the disaster was caused by volcanic activity which caused undersea landslides.

Anak Krakatau has been erupting over the weekend.

Kathy Mueller from the International Red Cross says its teams are headed to remote regions.

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Indian government criticised for authorising mass surveillance of computers

Days after the Indian government passed an order authorising ten agencies with powers to intercept, monitor, decrypt information from any computer in the country, critics have called this an attempt to create a 'surveillance state'.

The Indian government has defended the move, saying this will help the establishment track terrorist activity online.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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U.S. government shutdown to last through Christmas

A partial shutdown of the U.S. government which began at midnight on
Friday will continue through the Christmas holiday.

The Senate has adjourned until Thursday as lawmakers remain divided
over whether to allocate $5 bn. for President Trump's border wall.

And a Trump aide warns the government could stay closed into the new year.  

This shutdown is expected to leave hundreds of thousands of people unpaid.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Sunday, December 23, 2018

Trump sends Mattis to the exit early

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he plans to replace outgoing
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis two months earlier than planned.

Mattis abruptly quit last week and sources say the President was
angered by the rested four-star general's resignation letter.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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INDONESIA: Tsunami update

A tsunami triggered by an underwater landslide from volcanic eruptions has hit beaches in Indonesia, killing at least 222 people and injuring more than 800.
People ran in fear as five metre waves flooded streets and swept away homes and vehicles on Saturday night.
Arthur Stevens has more

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INDONESIA: At least 168 dead in Krakatoa tsunami

A tsunami triggered by an underwater landslide from volcanic eruptions has hit beaches in Indonesia, killing at least 168 people and injuring 745 more.
People ran in fear as five metre waves flooded streets and swept away homes and vehicles on Saturday night.
Arthur Steens has more

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Friday, December 21, 2018

Supreme Court Deals Blow to Trump Asylum Plan

The US Supreme Court has dealt a blow to one of the Trump administration's plans to limit asylum. The court's ruling has left in effect a lower court decision that temporarily bars the president from changing the rules for people who claim asylum after entering the country. 

Rachel Silverman has more. 


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US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg Recovering from Surgery

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is reportedly resting comfortably after lung surgery. Ginsburg is the leading liberal voice on the Supreme Court. 

Rachel Silverman has more. 


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FLIGHTS RESUME AT GATWICK (AGAIN)

Police in Britain are still hunting a drone operator - or operators - who caused Gatwick Airport to shut from Wednesday into Friday.

Hundreds of flights have been leaving and arriving on Friday, after the UK military was drafted in to assist.

But there was also a new suspension of flights on Friday due to a report of a drone sighting.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt has more.

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US government edges towards partial shutdown over border wall dispute


The US government is edging towards a partial shutdown at midnight on Friday local time in Washington, with President Trump holding out for nearly $6 billion for his border wall.

But Democrats are also digging in, saying they won't sign off on funding for the wall.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Netherlands May Take Russia to Court Over MH17

The Netherlands is considering taking Russia to an international court for the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17.

The Dutch Foreign Ministry says for months it has been trying to use diplomatic channels to talk to Moscow about the incident, but hasn't had any luck. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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Last black coal mine in Germany to close

Germany will close its last remaining domestic black coal mine on Friday, marking the end of an era for a region that had long depended on mining.

Black coal is still a major part of Germany's energy supply, but the country now relies on cheaper imports from abroad.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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GATWICK FLIGHTS RESUME

The UK's Gatwick airport has reopened to some flights, despite drones that caused it to shut down not having been located yet.

The airport says significant delays and disruption are likely to continue.

Flights were grounded on Wednesday and Thursday after drone sightings over the airfield.

The device and its operator have not been found by authorities.

UK correspondent Lucy Hoff is at Gatwick.

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GATWICK FLIGHTS RESUME

The UK's Gatwick airport has reopened to some flights, despite drones that caused it to shut down not having been located yet.

The airport says significant delays and disruption are likely to continue.

Flights were grounded on Wednesday and Thursday after drone sightings over the airfield.

The device and its operator have not been found by authorities.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says some flights are now moving.

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Indian drug authorities widen Johnson & Johnson probe

India's central drug control organisation has asked Johnson & Johnson to stop manufacturing its baby powder until tests prove that the product is asbestos free.

This comes days after a Reuters report claimed that the firm knew for decades that cancer-causing asbestos could be found in the product. 

The company has described the Reuters article as one-sided, false and inflammatory.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Reports: President Trump ordered withdrawal of 7000 US troops from Afghanistan


Multiple US media outlets are reporting that President Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 7000 American troops from Afghanistan.

The reports come fast on the heels of the announcement that all US troops will be pulling out of Syria.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Thursday, December 20, 2018

In resignation letter, Mattis excoriates Trump foreign policy

US Defence Secretary James Mattis has resigned, saying the President needs a leader at the Pentagon whose views are "better aligned" with his own.


The move comes just 24 hours after he President Trump over-ruled General Mattis and ordered a complete withdrawal of US forces from Syria.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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