Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Kumbh Mela pilgrimage in India attracts more than 20 million on first day

The Kumbh Mela Hindu pilgrimage in India, the world's largest gathering of people, is estimated to have attracted more than 20 million people on its first day.

The festival is being held in Allahabad in north India.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Seoul's foreign minister says US, DPRK talks to resume quickly


South Korea's foreign minister says she expects talks between the U.S. and North Korea to resume quickly. Minister Kang Kyung-hwa's comments come amid reports a top North Korean official will visit Washington in the coming days.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-hwa told reporters the U.S. and North Korea have confirmed their strong will for a second summit.

She said if President Donald Trump and leader Kim Jong-un meet, they'll have complete talks on denuclearization.

She added the talks would be based on a strategy coordinated by Washington and Seoul.

Kang also mentioned the possibility of Kim visiting South Korea.

The minister's comments come amid U.S. and South Korean media reports that top North Korean Kim Yong-chol will visit Washington this week.

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

EU Reacts to House of Commons Historic Vote

The European Union says the chances of a disorderly Brexit are greater, now that the UK House of Commons has voted down the divorce deal.

EU leaders it is now up to the UK to come up with a firm consensus on the type of Brexit it wants. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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May suffers humiliating defeat for her Brexit Withdrawal Agreement


British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered an historic defeat, after her Brexit Withdrawal Agreement was rejected by a majority of 230 MPs. 


Downing Street had been poised for a rebellion, as tens of Conservative MPs joined with other parties vehemently opposed to the so called divorce agreement Theresa May struck with the European Union.  However the scale of the defeat was worse than government officials had been expecting. 


From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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BREXIT DEAL DEFEATED IN UK

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal has been overwhelmingly rejected by UK lawmakers.

It was defeated by a majority of 230 votes in the House of Commons.

The opposition Labour Party has now tabled a vote of no confidence in the government - which will take place on Wednesday.

Theresa May insists she'll reach out to other parties to try and build consensus on some kind of Brexit deal.

But UK correspondent Olly Barratt says she's just received a crushing defeat.

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UN diplomats condemn Nairobi attack

Diplomats at the United Nations condemned Tuesday's deadly attack at a luxury hotel complex in Nairobi that reportedly killed at least three people.


During a ceremony at UN headquarters in New York to handover the chairmanship of the Group of 77 and China, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres began his remarks by expressing solidarity with the Kenya.


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The President of the United Nations General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa also extended her condolences to the East African country.


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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is at the UN in New York to take over the chair of the Group of 77 and China, also expressed solidarity with Kenya, and condemned terrorism. 


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British MPs prepare to vote on brexit deal

British MPS are fast-approaching a crucial vote on the country's exit from the European Union

But as FSN's Natalie Powell reports from London, Prime Minister Theresa May's controversial  brexit-deal faces a tough parliamentary test...

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Theresa May faces crushing defeat for her Brexit plan


British Prime Minister Theresa May looks set to be facing a crushing defeat as MPs get the chance to vote on her Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. 


Some estimates suggest the British leader could lose by around 200 votes, amid anger from both those who want to leave the European Union and those that want to remain.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Trump AG nominee pledges support for Mueller investigation

US President Trump's nominee for Attorney General says he believes its "vitally important" for the special counsel to finish his investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia.

The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for William P. Barr is underway (Tuesday).

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Alshabaab Claims Responsibility for Kenya Attack

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Reports from Kenya indicate there's been a suspected terror attack at the Dusit Hotel in the capital Nairobi. 

Alshabaab terrorists have claimed responsibility for the attack.

Security personel have cordoned off the area and a rescue operation is underway.

Hillary Ayesiga a reports.

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ICC judges acquit Laurent Gbagbo

Former president of the Ivory Coast Laurent Gbagbo (bag-bo) has been acquitted at the International Criminal Court.

He was on trial for crimes against humanity relating to post-election violence in 2010 and 2011.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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EU watching Brexit vote closely

European Union officials in Brussels are watching the vote on the Brexit deal happening in Westminster closely.

If the deal is voted down as expected, it could mean Britain asks the EU to extend the negotiating period to avoid a no deal Brexit.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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British MPs expected to throw out Prime Minister's Brexit deal

British MPs will vote on the Prime Minister's Brexit deal later - and are expected to reject it outright. As Olly Barratt reports from Westminster, it will have major implications for the country.

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S. Korean military no longer refers to N. Korea as 'enemy'


According to a newly published defense document, South and North Korea are no longer enemies. Seoul's defense ministry has removed every mention of the word from its military white paper.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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This is the first time the enemy label hasn't appeared in the defense ministry's white paper since 2010.

That year, the North was accused of attacks that killed dozens of South Koreans, mostly navy sailors.

The change is a sign of improving relations between the two countries.

In the past, North Korea called the label a sign of South Korea's hostility.

But the defense document still says North Korea's weapons program is a threat to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

The revised white paper's publication comes amid reports of a second possible summit between the U.S. and North Korea.

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Gay men and women tortured to death and arrested in Russia

At least two Russian gay people have been tortured to death and another 40 arrested since December, according to a gay rights group. Russia LGBT Network says it is one of the most severe mass human rights abuses in generations. Dan Ashby has more.

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World's largest religious gathering gets underway in India

The city of Prayagraj in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh is playing host to the world's largest religious gathering- called the Kumbh Mela.

Officials estimate that over the course of the next 49 days, roughly 120 million people will visit the city for the festivities.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Republican lawmaker punished over white supremacist remarks

US Republican lawmaker Steve King has been stripped of his congressional committee seats over remarks he made about white supremacy.

The Iowa Congressman sparked outrage when he questioned why terms like "white supremacy" are controversial.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.


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California Utility Filing for Bankruptcy

The largest utility in the state of California is headed to bankruptcy court. Pacific Gas and Electric faces widespread litigation, government investigations and liabilities linked to California's catastrophic wildfires in 2017 and 2018. .
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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Monday, January 14, 2019

LA Teachers Strike

Tens of thousands of Los Angeles teachers are on strike.

This comes after two years of negotiations over issues from class size to pay have failed to result in a deal. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 



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Trump Denies Working for Russia

President Donald Trump has explicitly denied working for Russia.

It follows on from a TV interview in which he appeared to evade the question.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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