Monday, January 28, 2019

NATO Chief Claims Trump is Committed to Alliiance

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says he doesn't expect President Trump to pull out of the military alliance. 

And despite reports the US president has pondered pulling out, the head of NATO maintains the US president is committed.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Russia denies helping protect Maduro

A Kremlin spokesman has rejected reports that Russian mercenaries were sent to Venezuela to protect Nicolas Maduro.

It comes as the Venezuelan president faces a growing protest movement and an opposition politician declared himself the country's leader.

Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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MAY SEEKING BACKSTOP FIXES AS VOTES LOOM

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's under growing pressure to secure changes to the controversial Irish border backstop from the EU.

A series of MPs in her Conservative Party say they can support her Brexit deal, if the backstop can be changed or scrapped.

It comes ahead of votes in the House of Commons on Tuesday on amendments which could be significant in determining the course of Brexit. 

One of them is being proposed by Tory MP Sir Graham Brady, as political correspondent Theo Usherwood reports.

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German woman receives India's Republic Day honour for service to cows

A German woman who has dedicated her life to helping cows has been given one of India's highest civilian awards.

Cows are revered in Hinduism.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Sen. Kamala Harris launches 2020 presidential campaign


California Democratic Senator Kamala Harris officially launched her campaign for the White House in 2020 on Sunday

At a rally in her hometown of Oakland, Harris said all her life she's only had one client: the people. 

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports

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N. Korea calls on S. Korea to halt military drills


North Korea has demanded that South Korea halt some military drills. The North's official newspaper said the drills could damage negotiations and the Korean Peninsula's current peaceful mood.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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North Korea's Rodong Sinmun called the drills 'dangerous military action.'

The state-run paper said they run counter to inter-Korean reconciliation, peace and stability.

The paper singled out South Korea's recent anti-terrorism drill and winter military drills.

It also criticized Seoul for plans to expand its military budget.

South Korean President Moon Jae-in has stressed the importance of enhancing defense capabilities at home.

But Seoul and Washington have delayed major joint drills to appease North Korea.

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Friday, January 25, 2019

U.S. set to return asylum-seekers to Mexico

U.S officials are set to send a group of asylum-seekers back to Mexico, instructing them to wait there while their claims are processed in the U.S. 

This is part of a new set of Trump administration protocols that mark a dramatic shift from longstanding practice of allowing asylum-seekers to stay in the U.S. until final rulings about their cases. 

LA correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports: 

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Trump Agrees Temporary Reopening of Government without Border Wall Deal

Donald Trump has bowed to pressure to reopen the government for a three week period after the longest shutdown in American history.

The US President failed to secure funding for his border wall but wants to continue negotiating.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Trump ends shutdown, handing big victory to Democrats

President Trump says he's agreed to end the US government shutdown for the next three weeks, while he tries to secure Congressional support for the construction of a wall along the US border with Mexico.


The President made the announcement on the 35th day of the US government shutdown that has left more than 800 thousand federal workers without pay.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Longtime Trump Adviser Roger Stone Defiant Over Charges

President Trump's longtime adviser Roger Stone says he won't plead guilty after being arrested in a pre-dawn raid.

The White House says the seven charges he faces, linked to Russian interference in the 2016 election,  have nothing to do with the President. 

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Pompeo to meet with UN Security Council Saturday on Venezuela crisis

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is heading to the United Nations Saturday to canvas for international support for Venezuela's interim president Juan Guaido.


The U.S. wants the U.N. Security Council to recognize Guaido's government over Nicolas Maduro, according to a statement from the US Department of State.


UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York. 


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Witness accuses El Chapo of murdering rivals

A witness has accused Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán of murdering members
of rival gangs.

The Mexican drug kingpin is on trial in New York and faces 17 charges
including money laundering and trafficking.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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UN meet on climate change and its threat to peace and security

The United Nations Security Council has held its first open debate on
the subject of climate change since 2011.

The Dominican Republic's Foreign Minister has chaired the meeting and
roughly 75 council members and representatives from other states had
the chance to address the council.

There's widespread concern about the impacts of climate change but
translating that into tangible action remains a challenge for the
world body.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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White House: Stone arrest "has nothing to do with the President"

The White House says the arrest of Roger Stone, a top political adviser to Donald Trump, "has nothing to do with the President".


The FBI carried out a dawn raid on Mr. Stone's house in Florida earlier today.


Our Washington correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UK Chancellor believes EU will drop some Brexit redlines to avoid no deal

The British Chancellor has said he believe the EU would be willing to drop some of its Brexit red lines to help break the deadlock in the British parliament over a Brexit deal.


UK Prime Minister Theresa May has been struggling to get MPs on board before the 29th of March, or the country faces a no-deal scenario.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Longtime Trump Adviser Roger Stone Charged

Roger Stone, A longtime adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump has been charged by the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 elections.

Roger Stone was charged on seven counts related to alleged attempts to mislead or obstruct an investigation in Congress.

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Anti-Yellow Vests to march in Paris

French security forces are gearing up for another weekend of protests - but, for the first time, demonstrators opposed to the Yellow Vests are set to take to the streets of Paris. 

Yellow Vests protesters angry over the cost of living have marched in Paris every Saturday since November 17th - sometimes clashing violently with police.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 


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Italy Refuses More Migrants Rescued at Sea

Italy is again denying migrants rescued at sea the right to disembark.

A rescue ship carrying 47 says it is now desperate to find a port to dock in—as weather deteriorates in the Mediterranean.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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MAY UNDER PRESSURE OVER 'NO DEAL' BREXIT


UK Prime Minister Theresa May's under growing pressure to rule out a no-deal Brexit.

Several senior cabinet members have hinted they might resign from government over the issue.

UK MPs will vote next week on potential options for Brexit - and mechanisms to avoid a 'no deal' scenario look set to attract significant support.

A new so-called 'meaningful vote' on Theresa May's Brexit plan is not expected until next month.

But Business Secretary Greg Clark says 'no deal' should come off the table as an option.

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Taj Mahal security armed with slingshots to protect tourists from monkeys

Security guards at India's Taj Mahal have been armed with slingshots to ward off monkeys at the popular tourist site.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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