Wednesday, April 17, 2019

President Trump vetoes resolution to end US involvement in Yemen conflict


US President Donald Trump has vetoed a resolution passed by the US Congress to end American involvement in the conflict in Yemen.

The US is a key arms supplier to the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis in the country.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has the details:

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

NY museum cancels gala honoring Brazilian leader

The American Museum of Natural History will no longer host a gala
where Brazil's president was going to be honoured.

The decision came after the museum came under heavy criticism from
environmental activists.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trumps faces presidential challenge from within his party

US President Donald Trump is facing a challenge from within his own party ahead of next year's presidential election.

Former Massachusetts Governor, Republican Bill Weld, has announced he will run against Mr Trump in 2020.

Kate Fisher reports

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NOTRE DAME FIRE EXTINGUISHED

The fire which destroyed parts of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris has been fully extinguished.

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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Our correspondent in Paris Elena Casas says hundreds of millions of dollars have been pledged already to rebuild the cathedral.

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TUSK DREAMS OF BREXIT U-TURN

The President of the European Council says he dreams of Brexit being scrapped and that we cannot give in to fatalism.


President Donald Tusk was addressing the European Parliament in the French city of Strasbourg and reflecting on the delay to Brexit the EU granted the UK.


Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more.


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Uganda Announces Measures to Cleanup Horticulture Exports to EU

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The European Union has welcome a decision by Uganda to halt the export of chilies and vegetables to Europe.

Shipments of chilies, Rose flowers and sour sop intercepted in some EU countries had been found to contain harmful pests.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Many S. Koreans still seeking justice for victims of ferry tragedy

South Korea has marked the five-year anniversary of a ferry sinking that killed hundreds of high school students. Many South Koreans believe justice has still not yet been delivered for the victims.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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Initial investigations reported the ship was overloaded with cargo and capsized.

 

But more a more recent investigation says that can't be confirmed.

 

The captain and crew have been tried and convicted on a number of charges.

 

But victims' families and others say the government is truly to blame.

 

Some allege the former government blocked a proper investigation to cover up its botched rescue response.

 

And the families want to see government officials go to jail.

 

304 people drowned when the ship went down, mostly students on a field trip.

 

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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.

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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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