The US economy added 196,000 jobs in March, representing a
considerable increase on February's dismal data.
However, wage growth slowed further.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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Friday, April 5, 2019
BOEING ADMITS TO FAULT IN ETHIOPIA MARCH PLANE CRASH
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing says it will rectify the control problem in its 737 max 8 aircrafts that appears to cause an uncontrollable nosedive.
This is after a preliminary report by Ethiopia into the Ethiopian airlines crash showed that the aircraft developed control issues.
The plane crashed about 6 minutes after take off from the Addis Ababa International airport on 10thMarch , killing all the 157 people on board.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
This is after a preliminary report by Ethiopia into the Ethiopian airlines crash showed that the aircraft developed control issues.
The plane crashed about 6 minutes after take off from the Addis Ababa International airport on 10thMarch , killing all the 157 people on board.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Release of Narendra Modi biopic deferred in India
The makers of a biopic on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have deferred the release of the film after opposition parties raised objections to it.
The opposition says the film violates election rules, as it comes just a week before India goes to the polls.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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The opposition says the film violates election rules, as it comes just a week before India goes to the polls.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Russia urges dialogue in Venezuela crisis
Russia's Foreign Ministry has called for dialogue to help solve the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.
It comes amid growing fears that Russia will intervene militarily to ensure the continuity of Nicolas Maduro's presidency.
Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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UK REQUESTS NEW BREXIT DELAY
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's written to the EU, seeking a further extension to Brexit to June 30th.
Brussels sources suggest European Council President Donald Tusk is considering offering a 12 month delay - but giving the UK the ability to leave the bloc sooner if its Parliament passes a deal.
In the UK, the Conservatives and opposition Labour Party continue talks to try and find a Brexit compromise.
Britain is currently due to leave the EU on 12th April.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the new delay request from the EU is a shorter one than Brussels may offer.
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BREXIT FLEXIBLE EXTENSION
European Council President Donald Tusk is likely to offer the U.K a flexible Brexit extension of up to one year - with the option of leaving the EU sooner if a divorce deal is passed.
An emergency EU leaders summit to discuss Brexit is held on April 10th where possible ways forward will be discussed.
Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.
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S. Korea battles wildfires that have killed one and injured dozens
South Korea is battling fatal wildfires along its eastern coast that have shocked a typically peaceful part of the country known for its hiking and ocean views.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul, where the president has declared a national emergency.
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More than four-thousand people have been evacuated in cities not far from the border with North Korea.
Officials say at least one person has died and dozens of others were injured.
The blaze tore through hundreds of homes and other buildings overnight.
The government says the main fire is now under control but other smaller fires are still burning.
The military deployed thousands of soldiers and dozens of helicopters and fire trucks to battle the inferno.
One of the affected cities, Gangneung, hosted events during last year's winter Olympics.
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Poll: Majority of Germans reject increased defense spending
According to a new poll, fifty three percent of Germans are against increasing defense spending, in spite of repeated criticism from U.S. officials.
Earlier this week, U.S. Vice president Mike Pence blasted Germany's financial support of the NATO alliance as 'unacceptable'.
Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.
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UK PREPARES BREXIT DELAY REQUEST
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing a letter to the EU, seeking a further extension to Brexit.
Brussels sources suggest European Council President Donald Tusk is considering offering a 12 month delay - but giving the UK the ability to leave the bloc sooner if its Parliament passes a deal.
In the UK, the Conservatives and opposition Labour Party continue talks to try and find a Brexit compromise.
Britain is currently due to leave the EU on 12th April.
Former UK Foreign Secretary Lord Owen hopes a further delay to Brexit isn't necessary.
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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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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
Kevin McAleese reports from Washington...
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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.
Hilary Ayesiga reports from Kampala...
The Uganda Wildlife Authority says security forces have started a rescue operation to try and save the two.
Hilary Ayesiga reports from Kampala...
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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%.
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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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