Thursday, February 21, 2019

U.S. Coast Guard planned large-scale 'domestic terror attack'


A 49 year-old coast guard officer has been arrested after allegedly stockpiling weapons to carry out a domestic terror attack

FBI agents detained Lieutenant Christoper Paul Hasson and seized guns and ammunition from his home in Maryland on Friday

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...

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US authorities say woman who joined IS is not a US citizen and will not be allowed to return


US authorities say a woman who left the US to join the Islamic State is not an American citizen and will not be allowed into the country.

But Hoda Muthana's family and lawyer insist she is a US citizen.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports:

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UK signs MOU with African Union



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The UK has announced plans to inject up to 30 million pounds into the African continent.


The money will be used for prosperity and security projects.


The initiative was revealed by the UK's Minister of State for Africa, Harriet Baldwin at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa.


Our Correspondent in Ethiopia, Coletta Wanjohi reports.


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Ethiopia’s gas production

Ethiopia and Djibouti have made an agreement to build a pipeline to transport Ethiopian gas to an export terminal in the Red Sea state. Ethiopia targets an income of  over one billion dollars annually by selling gas to the global market.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.

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Plane or Train? Speculation builds over Kim's travel plans


Plane or train, it's never clear how North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will travel. And speculation is building about how he'll make his way to Vietnam for his second summit with President Trump.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Leader Kim Jong-un flew to his first summit with President Trump in Singapore.

But land travel from Pyongyang through China and all the way to Hanoi is an option.

Kim Jong-un is reportedly paranoid about travel.

North Korea's state jet is an aging Russian model no-longer manufactured.

And his father, Kim Jong-il, thought it safer to stay on the ground.

A train ride from Pyongyang to Hanoi would take at least two and a half days.

But Reuters reports Vietnam is preparing for a train arrival.

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Macron announces anti-semitism measures

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a series of measures to tackle rising anti-semitism in France.

There's been a spate of attacks in the country over the last few weeks.

And official figures have show that the number anti-jewish acts rose by 74% last year.

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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UK PARTIES BRACE FOR FRESH DEFECTIONS

The UK's two main political parties are braced for fresh defections to a new Independent Group of MPs.

11 MPs have so far joined the Independent Group - 8 from opposition Labour, and 3 from the governing Conservatives.

The Independent Group is not yet a political party, but says it wants to occupy the 'centre ground'.

It's rumoured several MPs from Labour and the Conservatives are close to quitting over issues including Brexit, anti-semitism, and their own current parties' leaderships.

But Chancellor Philip Hammond says he hopes the move by defecting Conservatives won't be permanent.

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UK-EU BREXIT TALKS CONTINUE

The UK's Brexit Secretary and Attorney General are due in Brussels for talks on Thursday as talks continue on changes to the Irish border backstop.

Prime Minister Theresa May held what were described as 'constructive' talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday.

But the EU continues to insist it won't re-open the Withdrawal Agreement between London and Brussels.

The UK's due to leave the EU on March 29th.

Chancellor Philip Hammond says he believes progress is being made and doesn't believe a delay to Brexit would be helpful.

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Belgian students march against climate change for seventh week

Thousands of young people across Belgium are walking out of schools and universities to protest climate change for the seventh week in a row.

This week they're being joined by the Swedish schoolgirl who started the whole movement by refusing to attend school until politicians do more to prevent global warming.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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India's prime minister Narendra Modi on two day visit to South Korea

India's prime minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Seoul for a two day visit. 

The trip is aimed at strengthening strategic ties and boosting trade and investment between India and South Korea.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Trump willing to ease sanctions if North Korea does "something meaningful"

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's willing to ease sanctions on
North Korea if the country takes meaningful steps towards
denuclearization.

These comments come a week before the President is set to hold a
meeting in Vietnam with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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"Empire" actor accused of filing false police report

Authorities in Chicago say the actor Jussie Smollett is suspected of
filing a false police report.

The "Empire" actor said he was the subject of a racist and homophobic
attack in January.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Samsung Shows off Folding Galaxy Phone

Samsung is marking the 10 year anniversary of the Galaxy phone demonstrating how it plans to push its smartphones into the next decade. 

The company showed off its new products at an event in San Francisco. 

Our Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman was there. 


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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

White House questioned over climate change panel

US President Donald Trump has been criticized for creating a climate
change panel that includes a denier of global warming.

The 12-member committee will look at whether climate change affects
national security.

Nick Harper reports.

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Trump administration cancels nearly $1 billion for California high-speed rail

The Trump administration has said it's cancelling nearly $1 billion in funding for a high-speed rail system that was to be built between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

California's governor says the move is "clear political retribution," coming on the heels of his state's decision to join 15 other U.S. states in suing the Trump administration over its declaration of a national emergency on the US-Mexico border.

LA correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Trump administration pushing to share nuclear technology with Saudis

Senior White House officials are rushing to share American nuclear power technology with Saudi Arabia according to a new congressional report.

The Democratic led House committee has announced an inquiry into the plan and the financial interests of those involved.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Troika "Alarmed" Over Escalating Conflict in Yei, South Sudan


The United States, Norway, and the UK say they are 'alarmed' by the escalating conflict in Yei, South Sudan. 

The group known as the Troika says the fighting threatens the peace deal to end years of conflict and a massive humanitarian crisis.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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UN: oil money used to finance South Sudan violence

The United Nations report says money from South Sudan's oil industry
has been used to finance the government's civil war activities.

Investigators also found a culture of pervasive rape and torture
despite the peace agreement last year.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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UK PM CONTINUES BREXIT WORK AMID RESIGNATIONS


The UK's annual weekly Prime Minister's Question Time has taken place without the Prime Minster or her opposition number Jeremy Corbyn mentioning a series of resignations within both of their parties.


Instead, the focus has been brought back to Brexit, with Prime Minister Theresa May due to meet with the European Commission president Jean-Claude Junker.


No breakthrough in Brexit has been made yet and the Prime Minster continues her discussions with the EU but still refuses to rule out a no-deal scenario if parliament are unable to approve her deal by the deadline of 29th March.




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Juncker criticizes Hungarian PM for "fake news" campaign

European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says the party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán should no longer be part of the largest conservative political group at European level.

A public battle has broken out after prime minister Orbán  launched a smear campaign against President Jucnker accusing Brussels of trying to force Hungary to accept migrants.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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