Friday, April 5, 2019

American Tourist Kidnapped in Uganda still Missing

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Uganda's Inspector General of Police has joined rescue efforts for an American tourist and driver who were kidnapped at the Queen Elizabeth National Park.


The two were reportedly taken by unknown gunmen while on a game drive in western Uganda.


Isabel Nakirya reports from Uganda


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HK Democrats Plan No Confidence Motion Against Chief Executive


Pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong are planning to table a motion of no-confidence against Chief Executive Carrie Lam, saying she is unfit to lead.

It comes as pressure mounts on the government over proposals to allow extraditions on a case basis to anywhere in the world, including Mainland China.

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US and China edging closer to trade deal

US President Donald Trump says the US is edging closer to a trade agreement with China and an "epic deal" could come in the next four weeks.

The US and China have been in talks since December to end a trade war that has seen tit-for-tat tariffs between the world's two largest economies.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton says one of the major sticking points in negotiations is how fast to roll back existing tariffs, and how to enforce any agreement.

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FBI: White nationalism a "significant" danger

FBI Director Christopher Wray says white nationalism is a "persistent pervasive threat".

His comments break with US President Donald Trump's comments in the wake of the recent New Zealand terror attacks.

From Washington, Harry Horton.

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Trump Backs Down from Border Closing Threat


US President Tump is backing down from a threat to close the border with Mexico. 

This comes one day before he travels to California to highlight what he calls an immigration crisis. 


Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 



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Boeing Apologizes for Lion Air and Ethiopian Airline 737 Max Crashes

The Chief Executive of Boeing has apologized to the family and friends of those who died in two crashes involving the 737 Max 8.

A preliminary finding on the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 which crashed last month blames a faulty stabilization system called M-CAS.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US Attorney General denies inaccurate précis of Mueller Report

The US Department of Justice is defending Attorney General William Barr's decision to release a summary of the principal findings of the Mueller Report, amid growing questions about how accurately it reflects the Special Prosecutor's conclusions.


Members of Congress are demanding the release of the full report, but the Trump administration says it must first be edited to protect confidential information.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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College admission defendants warned over discussions with children

Parents accused in a U.S. college admissions scandal have been told to
be careful when discussion it with their children.

33 parents have been charged with cheating the U.S. admissions process
to secure places for their kids at some of the country's most elite
universities.

Those accused include high-profile business leaders and actors Lori
Loughlin and Felicity Huffman.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Trump to meet China's top trade envoy as trade-war talks enter 'final stages'

President Trump is expected to meet with China's Vice Premier at the White House on Thursday

This comes as negotiations to end the trade war between the U.S. and China reportedly enter their final stages

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AMERICAN KIDNAPPED IN UGANDA'S NATIONAL PARK


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An American tourist and Ugandan driver have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen at the Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority says security forces have started a rescue operation to try and save the two.

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India's central bank cuts rates a week before polls

The Reserve Bank of India has cut its lending rate by 25 basis points to 6%. 

This comes in the backdrop of low retail inflation and a slowdown in economic growth. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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U.S. issues Turkey ultimatum over Russian defence system

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has told Turkey it must choose between NATO and Russia.


The warning comes amid a row over Turkey's purchase of Russian defence systems, which the U.S. says are incompatible with NATO security.


Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.


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Windrush Compensation set aside by UK Home Office

Britain's Home Secretary has announced that it will compensate people whose lives were damaged by a Home Office mistake, which classified thousands of long-term British residents as illegal immigrants.


Those known as the Windrush Generation, were brought to the uk as a response to its post-war labour shortages between 1948 and 1971.


But because of a lack of official paperwork, the children of these commonwealth citizens were told they had been living in the UK illegally.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Merkel in Ireland for Brexit talks

German chancellor Angela Merkel travels to Ireland Thursday for talks with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.

The meeting will focus on Brexit and the potential impact on the border between the Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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IRISH AND GERMAN LEADERS MEET TO DISCUSS BREXIT


The German Chancellor will meet the Irish Prime Minister on Thursday to discuss Brexit.


Leaders from across the EU are exchanging views as they prepare to come to Brussels next week for an emergency Brexit summit.


Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels…


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CROSS-PARTY BREXIT TALKS TO CONTINUE

Brexit talks continue on Thursday between UK Prime Minister Theresa May and opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Labour wants Theresa May to agree to enter a Customs Union with the EU, but that could split her Conservative Party.

Meanwhile, lawmakers voted to try and force the Prime Minister to seek an extension to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit - although the EU would have to agree to any further delays.

Britain's currently due to leave the bloc on April 12th.

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Korea's SKT activates 5G mobile for celebrities in race to be world's first

South Korean firm SKT says it was the first in the world to offer customers 5G mobile service. But so far, it's only customers are celebrities.

 

Bruce Harrison tells us more from Seoul.

 

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SK telecom said it was offering 5G subscriptions from Friday.

 

But according to local media, SK heard that U.S. provider Verizon would also be launching soon.

 

The title of world's first was at risk.

 

But SK had given six Samsung 5G smartphones to Korean celebrities at a 5G preview event.

 

So, without notice, they activated the celebs 5G service.

 

Verizon launched two hours later in two cities where one 5G phone is on sale.

 

The Korean public won't be able to buy the new Samsung's until Friday.

 

Both companies say they're first.

 

Bragging rights aside, these are limited launches.

 

And most people won't be able to enjoy 5G's zippy speeds for months or even years… depending on what phone you use.

 

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Democrats request Trump tax returns

Democrats have written a letter to the US Internal Revenue Service demanding it provide six years of President Trump's personal and business tax returns.

The request will likely lead to a lengthy legal battle with the Trump administration.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

FDA investigates possible link between e-cigarettes and seizures

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched a probe into whether electronic cigarettes can cause seizures, Wednesday

The federal regulator made the announcement following several incidents over the last decade

Our U.S. correspondent Kevin McAleese reports...

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Biden says "social norms are changing", promises to be "more mindful" of personal space

Former US Vice President Joe Biden says he will be "more mindful about respecting personal space" after several women came forward to accuse him of touching them inappropriately..


In a video designed  to shore up a possible Presidential run, he says "social norms are changing".


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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