Thursday, January 3, 2019

In US, Democrats poised to take control of House of Representatives

Democrats in the US will formally take control of the House of Representatives later today after their success in November's mid-term elections.


It gives them the chance to launch a fresh series of investigations into Donald Trump's Presidency, and also - if they want - to begin the process of impeachment.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Ethiopian Airways Overshoots Runway at Entebbe Airport

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Flights in and out the Entebbe International Airport are delayed, after an Ethiopian Airlines Plane overshot the runway during landing. 

 

Civil Aviation Authorities in Uganda say there was no damage to the plane and passengers disembarked safely.

 

Isabel Nakirya reports


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Isabel Nakirya
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Feature Story News, Kampala.
Email: iznakirya@featurestory.com
Cell: +256782099448.
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Spain received record number of migrants in 2018

Newly released numbers show 2018 was a record year for migrant arrivals by sea into Spain.

Until now the highest numbers of arrivals into Europe during the migration crisis have been into Greece and Italy.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Hindu groups protest against women entering temple in south India

Right wing Hindu groups have called for a strike in the south Indian state of Kerala after two women in their forties entered a temple which had banned females between the ages of 10 and 50.

One person has died after having stones thrown at him during violent clashes. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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US government shutdown enters 13th day

The partial US government shutdown enters its 13th day after a meeting between congressional leaders and President Trump failed to break the deadlock, which is centered on border wall funding.

Democratic and Republican leaders were invited to the the White House's Situation Room where President Trump asked administration officials to "make a plea" for his wall.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Apple Slashes Quarterly Revenue Expectations

Apple slashed its quarterly revenue forecast for the first tie in more than 15 years. The company says it expects revenue of about $84 billion in the last quarter, down from a previous estimate of $89 billion to $93 billion.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report. 

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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Trump says he'll Protect Kurds Despite Syria Pullout

Donald Trump says he will protect the Kurds even though he's decided to pull American troops from Syria in the coming months.

U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters have been instrumental in regaining territory from the Islamic State group.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Somalia expels UN envoy accused of undermining country's sovereignty

Somalia has expelled the United Nations' top envoy to the country, accusing him of interfering in the country's sovereignty, according to state media. 


Mogadishu's decision comes after the South African diplomat Nicholas Haysom raised questions about the detention of a former al-Shabaab leader. 


Our U.N. correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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UN welcomes new members onto Security Council

Five new nations have taken their place as non-permanent members of
the United Nations Security Council.

Germany, Belgium, South Africa, Indonesia and the Dominican Republic
will now spend the next two years on the 15 member Council.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Trump invites congressional leaders to White house as shutdown enters day twelve

President Trump is meeting with congressional leaders Wednesday for a briefing on border security

The sit down at the White House comes as the partial government shutdown enters day twelve

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington

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American 'spy' innocent says family

The family of an American accused of spying in Russia have protested
his innocence, saying he visited the country for a wedding.

Paul Whelan was arrested in Moscow and faces at least ten years in prison.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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President Trump hits back at Mitt Romney after critical op-ed


US President Donald Trump has hit back at Mitt Romney after the former Republican presidential candidate criticised him in an op-ed in the Washington Post.

Romney released the article as he prepares to be sworn in as a US Senator.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Clashes in Kerala in south India after women enter Hindu temple

Activists in the state of Kerala in south India have taken to the streets in protest after two women managed to enter a famous Hindu temple, from which women between the ages of 10 and 50 had been banned.

The Supreme Court in September ordered authorities to end this tradition at the temple.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Manchester terror stabbing suspect detained under mental health laws


A 25 year old man has been detained under mental health laws after stabbing three people including a police officer in a Manchester train station on New Year's Eve.   

Police say the man launched a frenzied attack in an incident which is being treated as terror related.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Several dead in train crash in Denmark

Several people have died in a train crash in Denmark.

The incident happened early on Wednesday morning on a bridge linking two islands.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports,

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TERROR SUSPECT DETAINED UNDER MENTAL HEALTH LAWS

A man arrested over a knife attack in Manchester which is being treated as a terrorist incident - has also been detained under mental health laws.

The 25 year-old is suspected of attempted murder, after three people were stabbed at Manchester's Victoria railway station on New Year's Eve.

Three victims were left with serious injuries after what police say was a 'frenzied' attack.

Sir Richard Leese is leader of Manchester City Council.

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Death toll rises to 14 in Russian apartment explosion, but baby plucked from rubble

Russian authorities say 14 people are now confirmed dead after a gas explosion tore through an apartment block on New Year's Eve. Firefighters are still desperately searching for dozens of people, after nearly 50 apartments were destroyed. Dan Ashby has more.

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French people still split over the yellow vest movement

A survey of French people has revealed the country is still split about the yellow vest movement.

There's been seven weeks of protests in France over the cost of living. 

And while the government has made some concessions, almost half of people believe their voices wont be listened to.

Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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Monday, December 31, 2018

Trump changes policy on Syria - says troop withdrawal will be "slow"

US President Donald Trump now says the abrupt withdrawal of US troops from Syria he announced earlier this month will be carried out "slowly".

His change of approach confirmed remarks by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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RPTS: Dems ready spending-bill proposal to end U.S. shutdown

Democrats in the House of Representatives have reportedly agreed on a plan to fund the US government

The partial shutdown, already in its tenth day, is set to drag into the new year

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

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