Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Yellow vest boxer to appear in court

A former French boxer accused of violently attacking police officers during a yellow protest is due in court. 

Christophe Dettinger (Pron: Dett-on-jay") became a yellow vest symbol after a video of him punching police went viral. 

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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Strike Halts Air Traffic in Belgium

Flights to and from Belgium have been canceled on Wednesday because of a union strike.


Because of uncertainty over how many air traffic control agents would show up to work, it was decided to not allow any planes to take off or land.


Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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UK 'PLANS TO OFFER MPs LATE BREXIT VOTE - OR LONG DELAY'

The UK's chief Brexit negotiator's been overheard setting out parts of the government's strategy to force a deal through.

Olly Robbins was heard suggesting British MPs will be offered a vote on a deal just days before Brexit is due to take place in March.

And that lawmakers will be told the alternative is a 'long delay' to the Brexit process.

It comes as Prime Minister Theresa May continues to try and win changes to the controversial Irish backstop in the Brexit divorce deal.

Politico's Tom McTague says Mrs May has to tell different people, different things.

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Seoul denies it will pay more for U.S. troops after Trump comments


South Korea is denying suggestions it will pay more to keep U.S. troops stationed on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump told officials in Washington Seoul would be doubling its share under a new agreement.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul

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Seoul says there's no chance of an imminent increase.

For decades, South Korea has paid the U.S. to share the cost for troops stationed here.

And on Sunday, after months of tense negotiations, Seoul agreed to pay 890 millions dollars for one year.

But Trump told his Cabinet the total would double from 500 million dollars.

Trump also said Seoul would continue to pay more each year.

Trump has previously called allies receiving U.S. military support freeloaders.

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Russia calls US-backed UN resolution on Venezuela 'completely unbalanced'

Russia is opposing a draft UN Security Council resolution that calls for new elections in Venezuela, and will instead prepare its own. But as Dan Ashby reports, it's likely that all the UN resolutions won't get passed. 

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Trump Warming to Shutdown Deal

President Donald Trump is signaling that he may now accept a deal reached by lawmakers to avoid another government shutdown.

The agreement provides a portion of his request 5.7 billion to build border fencing, but the White House is also looking at finding additional funding from other sources.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman found guilty on all ten counts after US trial


A US court has found Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman guilty on all ten counts after his high profile trial in New York.

The charges included distribution of cocaine and heroin, money laundering and multiple other offences.

Nick Harper reports from outside the courthouse in New York:

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Venezuelans Take to the Streets

Massive numbers of Venezuelans have taken to the streets to show their support for opposition leader Juan Guaido. 

And government supporters are  rallying behind President Nicolas Maduro — who has said he will not allow humanitarian aid into Venezuela….He says that aid is simply a way for the United States to justify intervention in Venezuela's affairs.

Correspondent Juan Carlos Lamas joins us from the scene of the opposition protest. 



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US Astronaut launches Senate bid

A Former astronaut is hoping to become the next Senator in the
important US swing state of Arizona.

Mark Kelly is running as a Democrat, with the party hoping to gather
support as it tries to wrestle control of the state from the
Republicans in next year's Presidential election.

Nick Harper reports.

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4 Nigerian women bring case against Shell for killings of their husbands

Four Nigerian women are launching a legal case in The Netherlands against the oil giant Shell who they accuse of being complicit in the executions of their husbands.

Shell, which is headquartered in The Netherlands, denies any responsibility for the killings.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Trump undecided on whether to accept border security deal to avert govt shutdown

The White House says President Donald Trump has not made a decision on whether to accept a congressional deal on border security that is key to averting another partial government shutdown.

The bill needs to be approved by Friday to keep the government open.

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Brexit: Meaningful vote for UK MPs after more talks with EU

The UK Labour Leader has accused the Prime Minister of "playing chicken with people's livelihoods" and running down the clock on a Brexit deal. 


Jeremy Corbyn's comments came after Theresa May addressed parliament on the ongoing negotiations with the EU, ahead of a debate on Thursday on the next steps for Brexit.


Mrs May argued that she had wanted to get a deal done by Christmas, and said it was now time for MPs to 'hold their nerve'.


Jessica King has more from London. 


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Uganda Investigates Suspected Ebola Death

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Uganda's health ministry fears more than ten people could have contracted ebola after they moved the body of a man suspected to have died of the disease in DRC across to the eastern part of the country.


This as Uganda's government has continued to use all means necessary to prevent the spread of ebola.


Isabel Nakirya reports


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UK PM accused of running down the clock as she outlines next stages of Brexit

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has urged MPs to 'hold their nerve' as the government undertakes further discussions with the European Union.


The British Government says it is attempting to get a Brexit deal that the British Parliament is likely to vote through.


But in laying out the next steps of the Brexit process, Prime Minister has been accused of running down the clock - implying that she is trying to make MPs vote for a deal they are not happy with, in order to avoid a no-deal Brexit  


— something the British government knows there is little appetite for within Parliament.


The Government ruled out entering into the EU's customs Union, as put forward by the Opposition Labour Party but Theresa May did not give a date for a meaningful vote on any changes to the current Brexit Deal.




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MAY: MPs SHOULD 'HOLD NERVE' AS BREXIT TALKS CONTINUE

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says it's time for British MPs to 'hold their nerve' over Brexit.

She's addressed the House of Commons on negotiations with the EU.

Mrs May is trying to secure changes to the controversial Irish border backstop in the Brexit deal she agreed with Brussels.

The EU says it won't re-open negotiations on the Withdrawal Agreement, but Mrs May says talks with European leaders will continue this week.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mrs May's been promising to uphold workers' rights in an attempt to placate opposition MPs.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mrs May hasn't yet given a date for a second so-called 'Meaningful Vote' on her Brexit deal.

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GOALKEEPER BANKS DEAD AT 81

England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died at the age of 81.

Banks played a key part in England's only World Cup victory and is also considered one of the best goalkeepers in the sport's history.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Women targeted in French media bullying scandal

Six French media executives have been suspended for allegedly harassing females online.

The predominantly male Facebook group targeted mostly female writers and feminists via social media. 

A French government minister has weighed in on the issue, denouncing what has happened.

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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EU Urging May to Consider Customs Union

The European Union is urging UK Prime Minister Theresa May to back entering into a permanent customs union with the bloc. 

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says that would break the Brexit impasse. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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MAY: UK SHOULD 'HOLD NERVE' ON BREXIT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says it's time for British MPs to 'hold their nerve' over Brexit.

She'll address the House of Commons later (APPROX 1230GMT) on negotiations with the EU.

Mrs May is trying to secure changes to the controversial Irish border backstop in the Brexit deal she agreed with Brussels.

The EU says it won't re-open negotiations on the Withdrawal Agreement, but that talks with London will continue this week.

Heidi Skinner from the UK Freight Transport Association says concrete plans need to be settled now.

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"Agreement in Principle" to Avoid US Government Shutdown

Republicans and Democrats have reached an "agreement in principle"  which may prevent another government shutdown.

Initial reports indicate Democrats have agreed on 1.375 billion dollars in funding for bollard fencing along the border with Mexico.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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