Tuesday, April 16, 2019

EU NOTRE DAME REACTION

EU Institutional leaders have expressed sorrow after the medieval cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris was partly destroyed in a fire.


Pictures of the devastation cover many of Europe's newspapers. 


From Brussels, Briohny Williams has more 


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HNA Unit Faces Asset Seizure After Loan Default

A unit of cash-strapped Chinese conglomerate HNA could face losing nearly all of it assets after it failed to make interest payments and fees on a multi-million-dollar loan.

The assets include properties in the UK and the US as well as golf courses in China.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Troubled Indian airline Jet Airways extends flight suspension

Jet Airways has extended the suspension of all international flights till April 18 with lenders not giving the airline interim, emergency funds.

At present, Jet is operating only 7 aircraft domestically with 80% of its fleet grounded because of non-payment of dues.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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NOTRE DAME FIRE INVESTIGATED

Investigators in Paris are beginning to try and establish how a fire destroyed parts of the Notre-Dame cathedral.

The building's spire and much of its roof collapsed, but the main stone structure survived.

French President Emmanuel Macron says the medieval cathedral will be rebuilt.

An international appeal's been launched to raise funds for its restoration.

Our correspondent in Paris Elena Casas says ongoing works at the site are one line of investigation.

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House committees issue subpoenas for Trump finances

Two US House of Representatives committees have issued subpoenas to several financial institutions for information on President Donald Trump's finances.

House Intelligence committee chair Adam Schiff said he was exploring the potential use of the US financial system for illicit purposes. 

Our Washington Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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Russia weighs up targeting donors to 'unlawful' opposition protests

The NGO Human Rights Watch says that the Russian Government is considering a further attack on Freedom of Expression by passing a law which would allow them to freeze the bank accounts of people who donate to certain democratic protests. It's the latest in a slew of bills which campaigners fears will shrink the space for free speech. Dan Ashby has more. 

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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.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza has more


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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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