Monday, March 25, 2019

Trump goes on attack after clearance in Russia probe

President Trump says his opponents who did "treasonous things" are "evil" and "should be looked at".

It comes after Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report cleared the President and his campaign of colluding with Russia during the 2016 US election.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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NO BREXIT 'MV3' ON TUESDAY

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she will NOT be bringing her Brexit deal back to the UK's House of Commons for a vote on Tuesday.

She says she can't yet be sure of enough support for the Withdrawal Agreement which has already been rejected twice by British lawmakers.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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German family to donate $11m over Nazi past

One of Germany's wealthiest families has said it will donate eleven million dollars to charity after learning the extent of its Nazi past.

The Reimann [RYE MAN] family owns stakes in several well-known global brands through its holding company.

Ira Spitzer reports form Berlin.

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EU: No Deal Brexit Means Passport Checks for UK Travellers

The European Union is warning UK travellers that if there is a no deal Brexit, they will have to get their passports stamped when they enter and leave the EU.


And since they will no longer be able to use lanes for EU passport holders at border crossings, British travellers will have to get used to longer queue times.


Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more. 


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Moscow calls for better relations after Mueller concludes 'no Trump-Russia collusion'

President Putin's spokesman says that Russia is ready for better relations with the US, after the Trump-Russia investigation found no evidence of collusion between President Trump and Moscow. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Founder of India's Jet Airways steps down amid carrier's financial woes

The founder of troubled Indian airline Jet Airways has resigned from the board.

The carrier has been struggling financially, delaying salary payments to pilots in recent weeks and grounding planes. 

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UK PM and MPs try to break Brexit deadlock


British MPs could vote on taking control of Brexit proceedings this week, in an attempt to break the current deadlock.


The UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, however may be trying to ward off these attempts, with reports that she plans to propose giving  MPs the chance to vote on alternatives to her Brexit agreement.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Xi Jinping in France for final part of his European tour

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting France, the final stop of his European tour.

He's scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris later. 

The Chinese leader won a key pledge during his visit to Italy but might face a colder reception in the French capital.  

Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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Health of Italian Economy Worries Brussels

The European Union says it's growing more worried about the health of the Italian economy.


And Brussels is placing the blame on the country's populist ruling coalition.


Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more. 


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MAY MEETS CABINET UNDER PRESSURE TO QUIT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's meeting her cabinet on Monday amid growing pressure over her own future.

She's being urged by many lawmakers in her own party to say she'll step aside - in exchange for backing for her Brexit deal with Brussels.

Downing Street says the government will only bring the deal to the House of Commons for a third so-called 'meaningful vote' if it's confident it will go through.

Conservative MP Nigel Evans says Mrs May needs to set a departure date.

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Russian officials say Venezuela visit is 'nothing mysterious', after nearly 100 Russian troops spotted

Russian state media is reporting that Russian military officials have arrived in Venezuela as part of routine maintenance of so-called 'military-industrial' contracts. It comes after reports that nearly 100 Russian troops were dropped off in Caracas. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Cyclone Idai death toll rises, hundreds still missing

The death toll from Cyclone Idai has topped 750, but hundreds of
people are still missing ten days after the storm hit Mozambique,
Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Zimbabwe's President wants a full investigation into the disaster.

Nick Harper reports from Zimbabwe's capital Harare.

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Trump celebrates Mueller report summary while Democrats call for full publication (double wrap)

President Trump and his campaign team did not conspire with Russia during the 2016 election, according to a summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's findings.

But his report did not exonerate Mr Trump from obstructing justice.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Sunday, March 24, 2019

Trump calls Mueller investigation "an illegal takedown that failed"

US Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller has failed to find any evidence that President Trump or his top campaign aides colluded with the Russians during the 2016 Presidential election.


But he has also been unable to exonerate the President over obstruction of justice claims.


The President accused the Special Prosecutor of illegally attempting to remove him from office.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US Attorney General: Mueller finds no evidence of Trump collusion with Russia

US Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller has failed to find any evidence that President Trump or his top campaign aides colluded with the Russians during the 2016 Presidential election.


But he has also been unable to exonerate the President over obstruction of justice claims.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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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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