Sunday, March 24, 2019

UK BREXIT TALKS CONCLUDE AMID PM FUTURE SPECULATION

Emergency Brexit talks have concluded between embattled UK Prime Minister Theresa May and key members of her Conservative Party.

It comes amid reports her own cabinet has been discussing how to remove her from post.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Friday, March 22, 2019

Mueller submits Trump/Russia report to US Attorney General

The Special Prosecutor leading the inquiry into President Trump and the Russians has delivered his report to the US Attorney General.


The move by Robert Mueller means that his investigation is at an end, but it's not yet clear what conclusions he's drawn.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Special Counsel Mueller Releases Report

Special counsel Robert Mueller has finished his investigation into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 election.According to the US Justice Department, Mueller has submitted a report with his findings. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details

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Syrian allies condemn US move on Golan Heights

Allies of Syria are condemning President Trump for recognizing Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights.

Israel captured the region from Syria in 1967, and annexed it in 1981.

Russia, Iran and Turkey have joined Damascus in criticizing the U.S. move.

Steve Mort reports.

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Garuda becomes first airline to cancel orders for Boeing 737 Max 8 jet

The Indonesian Airline Garuda is set to become the first company to
cancel orders of the Boeing 737 Max 8 jet.

This model of aircraft was involved in two deadly crashes in recent
months and has since been grounded over safety concerns.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Germany rejects Trump’s Golan Heights stance

The German government rejected a controversial tweet by U.S. president's Donald Trump that it was time to recognize the occupied Golan Heights territory is part of Israel.

A government spokesperson said that national borders should only be changed through peaceful means.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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UK PM ATTEMPTS TO CONVINCE MPS TO AGREE BREXIT DEAL

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will begin the task of trying to convince MPs to back her Brexit deal, after the EU agreed to a short-term extension of the Brexit deadline.


A third Meaningful Vote is expected to take place next week, with EU officials saying if it doesn't pass, the UK will have until 12th April to set out its next steps or leave the EU without a deal.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Fears of a Volcanic Eruption in Eastern Uganda

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Fears of a volcanic eruption are mounting in Uganda's Eastern town of Ngora. 


District officials say residents have reported boiling sounds and blue flames coming from the Moru Otukeo rock.


Isabel Nakirya reports.


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EU Rejigs Brexit Timeline

The European Union has set a new Brexit timeline—pushing the earliest the UK will leave the bloc to April 12th.


That's two weeks later than originally scheduled and places the next move in the hands of the UK House of Commons.


Our Kevin Ozebek in Brussels runs us through the new Brexit calendar 


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Indian billionaire jeweller put in jail in UK as hearing awaited

Billionaire Indian diamond jeweller Nirav Modi has been locked up in one of the UK's largest and overcrowded prisons as he awaits a hearing. 

He is wanted in India in connection with a 2 billion bank fraud.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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MAY STICKS TO BREXIT DEAL DESPITE DELAY

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will spend the weekend trying to persuade MPs to back her Brexit deal - after the EU agreed a delay.

The UK will no longer leave the European Union on March 29th.

If Mrs May's deal is agreed by Parliament next week - Britain will exit the bloc by May 22nd.

If it isn't - the UK need to set out new steps by April 12th or leave on that date.

Theo Usherwood reports from Brussels.

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Indian Prime Minister targets Opposition over Pakistan airstrikes

In election season, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the opposition of 'insulting' India's armed forces.

Mr. Modi's comments come at a time when Opposition parties in the country have challenged India's claims that its airstrikes resulted in multiple casualties, asking instead for proof that the strike hit their target of a militant camp in Pakistani territory.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

EU OFFERS UK BREXIT DELAY

The EU has offered the UK a delay to Brexit - which is due to take place on March 29th.

Member states say Britain can delay leaving the bloc until 22nd May, IF Theresa May's Brexit deal is approved by lawmakers next week.

If the Prime Minister can't get her vote through, a shorter delay is on offer - until 12th April.

Olly Barratt has more from London.

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Sayoc pleads guilty to sending pipe bombs Trump critics

A man from Florida has pleaded guilty in front of a federal judge to
sending 16 explosive devices to Democrats and critics of President
Donald Trump.

He has been held without bail since October and could face a maximum
sentence of life in prison.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US President Donald Trump says it's time to recognise Israel's sovereignty of disputed Golan Heights


US President Donald Trump says it's time to recognise Israel's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights.

Israel captured the territory from Syria in 1967 but the international community does not recognise its annexation.

Daniel Ryntjes is in Washington and says the timing of the decision could benefit Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

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Key Venezuela Opposition Leader Detained

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's intelligence agents have reportedly detained a key aide to opposition leader Juan Guaido. 

Guaido declared himself interim president in January, and has received support from the US and dozens of other countries. 

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro insists he's the legitimate head of state. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Brexit could be extended to May 22

UK Prime Minister Theresa May looks set to be granted a Brexit extension by the EU.


All other 27 member states have been debating the extension at a summit in Brussels, with a draft conclusion that the UK could push back its leave date by a few months, provided that the Prime Minister gets a Brexit deal through the British parliament next week.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Sayoc expected to plead guilty to posting explosives to Trump critics

A man accused of sending over a dozen explosive devices to critics of
President Trump is expected to enter a guilty plea in court on
Thursday.

Cesar Sayoc was arrested in Florida back in October and faces a
30-count indictment.

While a guilty plea is expected it's unclear which of the charges this
relates to.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK PM TO BRUSSSELS TO AS FOR BREXIT EXTENSION

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will be in Brussels today requesting a short extension to Brexit.


She will need to persuade the other 27 EU countries to allow the UK's departure from the bloc to take place beyond the scheduled 29th March.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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New Zealand's PM announces ban on military-style assault weapons

New Zealand has announced it's banning military-style assault weapons immediately. The news comes after a gunman stormed two mosques in Christchurch and killed 50 people.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Christchurch.

 

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says gun laws will change.

 

Pending parliamentary approval, there will be a gun amnesty and a buy-back scheme.

 

But most importantly, the new laws would also ban the sale of semi-automatic assault rifles.

 

In the meantime, an interim ban is now in place.

 

Last week, an Australian national entered two mosques in Christchurch and shot and killed 50 people.

 

Funerals are being held this week.

 

Ardern took just six days after the massacre to announce her firearms ban.

 

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