Monday, April 15, 2019

Fire breaks out at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris


A fire has broken out at the iconic Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, with French fire crews battling the blaze.

The exact cause is still unclear, but as our Paris correspondent Elena Casas explains, renovation work has been taking place at the cathedral recently:

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Muslim Lawmaker Sees Rise of Death Threats Following Trump Tweet

Muslim Congressperson Ilhan Omar says death threats against her have increased following a tweet by US President Donald Trump. 

Omar called the President's tweet hateful and inflammatory. US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 



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Gay town mayor launches bid for the White House amid surging polls

Pete Buttigieg (pron: buddha-judge) has officially launched his bid to become the Democratic Party nominee for the 2020 presidential election.

Despite his relative inexperience, the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has surged in the polls in recent weeks.

Should he beat Donald Trump, he would be the first openly gay president.

Kate Fisher reports

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Charges filed in Germany against former VW CEO Winterkorn

German prosecutors have charged former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn with fraud for his role in the company's Dieselgate emissions scandal.

Winterkorn could face up to ten years in prison if convicted.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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U.S. threatens to use all economic and political tools against Maduro

The United States has treated to use all its economic and political
tools to hold Venuzula's President Nicolas Maduro accountable for the
country's crisis.

Wrapping up a three day trip to South America Secretary of State Mike
Pompeo added that Cuba and Russia would pay the price for supporting
Maduro.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Redacted version of full Mueller report to be released on Thursday

The report by US Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller that reportedly clears President Trump of any collusion with the Russians in the 2016 Presidential election is to be published on Thursday.


So far, only a summary of its purported conclusions have been presented by President Trump's Attorney General.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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CLIMATE PROTESTS DISRUPT LONDON

Climate change protesters are blocking roads in London as they promise demonstrations designed to cause disruption over the next fortnight.

Oil company Shell has also been targeted by campaigners in the British capital.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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EU US TRADE TALKS

The European Union can start trade negotiations with the United States after its member states voted to approve the negotiating mandates put forward by the European Commission.


It's thought a trade deal could be agreed by the end of the year. 


With the details here's Briohny Williams in Brussels.


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France admits to selling weapons used in Yemeni conflict

France is selling weapons to Saudi Arabia that are being used in the conflict in Yemen, according to classified documents leaked to the press on Monday.

The government, which had previously refused to admit this, has not denied the documents are real but says the arms are only being used for defensive purposes.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.



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Nigerian Army kills 27 Boko Haram suspects


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The Nigerian Army says it has killed 27 Boko Haram suspects in a joint raid with Cameroonian forces along the northern flank of both countries.

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French President to address the nation on yellow vest reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a nationwide TV address on Monday.

He's expected to announce new measures to try to appease people angry at the high cost of living. 

It follows 22 consecutive weeks of often violent protests by the yellow vest movement. 

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Journo's demand allegation details from the DPP over Pell contempt

Top Australian journalists and editors are demanding further details of allegations they helped foreign media report George Pell's child sexual abuse verdict while it was suppressed.
Arthur Stevens reports

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AUSTRALIA: Pell case contempt allegations brings journo's to court

Contempt allegations against some of Australia's top editors and journalists over their coverage of Cardinal George Pell's child sexual abuse convictions has been labelled "as serious as it gets".
Arthur Stevens reports

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India's outgoing Prime Minister says confident of winning polls

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure comes to an end next month.

The country's multi-phase elections began last week and results are due on May 23. However, Mr. Modi has said he's already confident of sweeping the polls and winning a second, five year term.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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North Korea’s ‘Day of the Sun’ low-key with tributes for late founder

North Koreans marked the birthday of their country's founder on Monday, an important holiday known as 'The Day of the Sun.'

 

Bruce Harrison tells us how Pyongyang remembered Kim Il-sung.

 

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Key holidays in North Korea are sometimes marked with a massive military parade, or even the test of a weapon.

 

But, according to AFP, the Day of the Sun brought mostly teary tributes.

 

The news agency says ten of thousands of citizens paid their respects and laid flowers before the statues of Kim Il-sung and his son, Kim Jong-il.

 

The late founder's grandson and current ruler, Kim Jong-un, has signaled he wants to continue nuclear talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

 

Avoiding any boast of military might may also be sign Kim is trying to keep the mood peaceful for another summit with the U.S. president.

 

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Jet Airways pilots appeal to Indian prime minister to save jobs

Pilots of Indian airline Jet Airways are appealing to the prime minister Narendra Modi to save some 20,000 jobs at the troubled carrier. 

This comes as a general election is taking place in India, in which Mr Modi is seeking re-election.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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EU COPYRIGHT LAW CHANGES


Controversial EU copyright reforms are expected to be voted on by member states on Monday. 


The reforms were approved by the European Parliament in March - but some countries say they will vote against the new rules which are intended to ensure fair copyright on the internet.


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Putin and Kim could meet as early as next week for key talks

Russia's President Putin and North Korea's Chairman Kim Jong-un could meet as early as next week, according to a South Korean news agency. It comes after Kim's latest round of talks with the US collapsed, as Dan Ashby reports from Moscow. 

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UK CROSS-PARTY BREXIT TALKS CONTINUE

Cross-party talks continue in the UK to try and find a Brexit compromise.

Working groups are being set up to try and find common ground in key areas.

The government says both sides will 'take stock' in just over a week, to decide if the talks stand a chance of reaching a solution.

A Brexit deal needs to be agreed by MPs within weeks if the UK is to avoid taking part in European elections in May.

Labour Shadow Cabinet member Andy McDonald says it's going to be hard to reach an agreement with the government on his party's priorities.

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American Airlines cancels 737 Max flights until August

American Airlines will extend its grounding of the troubled Boeing 737 Max jet until mid-August.

Boeing grounded the Max planes worldwide last month after deadly crashes in Ethiopia and Indonesia. 

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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