NASA's plans to return humans to space from US soil have suffered a setback.
It follows a failure during a weekend test on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule at Cape Canaveral that sent plumes of smoke over the Atlantic Ocean.
SpaceX is slated to carry American astronauts to the International Space Station later this year.
But as Steve Mort reports, the mishap could have a major impact on those plans.
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Monday, April 22, 2019
Tesla shares hurt by exploding car video
Electric car maker Tesla saw its shares drop almost 4% after video
emerged appearing to show one of its cars exploding in Shanghai.
The parked Model S vehicle burst into flames - one of a string of
similar car fires in recent years.
Nick Harper reports.
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emerged appearing to show one of its cars exploding in Shanghai.
The parked Model S vehicle burst into flames - one of a string of
similar car fires in recent years.
Nick Harper reports.
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US to end sanctions waivers for countries that buy Iranian oil
The U.S. is ending exemptions from sanctions for countries that buy oil from Iran.
The U.S. reimposed sanctions on imports of Iranian oil in November after President Trump pulled out of a nuclear deal with Iran and other world powers.
Eight countries were granted exemptions but they will expire in early May, after which they could face economic penalties.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Sri Lankan authorities: deadly bombings carried out with support of international network
Authorities in Sri Lanka say deadly bombings that killed 290 people on Sunday were carried out by a local jihadist group with the support of an international network.
Suicide attacks rocked a series of churches and hotels across the country over the weekend.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun is in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo and has more:
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The Nigerian Police have confirmed the killing of 2 persons including a female British expatriate and three other persons kidnapped by bandits in Kaduna, north west Nigeria.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.
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Signs growing Putin, Kim to hold first summit
North Korea and Russia appear to be setting the stage for the first meeting of their leaders. The summit could come at a time when North Korea is seeking help in sanctions relief… and not receiving any from the United States.
Bruce Harrison tells us more from Seoul.
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According to Japanese and South Korean media, Kim could meet Putin from Wednesday in Vladivostok.
The summit hasn't been publicly announced.
But Kim's head of protocol has reportedly visited several sites in the eastern Russian city, including a university and the headquarters of Russia's Pacific Fleet.
North Korea seeks easing of UN sanctions against its nuclear weapons programs.
Kim would likely look to Putin for help with sanctions in a summit.
Putin may also seize the opportunity to boost Russia's diplomatic profile Washington-Pyongyang talks falter.
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Death toll in Sri Lanka blasts climbs to 290
290 people have been killed and about 500 wounded by a string of bombings that tore through churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka.
The police have arrested 24 suspects but have not named the organisation behind the bombings.
Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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The police have arrested 24 suspects but have not named the organisation behind the bombings.
Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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US to end sanctions waivers on Iranian oil imports
The U.S. is expected to end sanctions waivers for countries that import Iranian oil.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to announce that all countries who previously had permission to import oil from Iran will have to stop or face sanctions.
The U.S. reimposed sanctions on exports of Iranian oil in November after President Trump pulled out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Friday, April 19, 2019
California-couple who chained and tortured 12 of their children, given life sentence
A California couple who locked up and starved 12 of their children have been jailed for life
David and Louise Turpin were sentenced after some of their children shared details of the ordeal in court
Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports
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Subpoena issued for full un-redacted Mueller report
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman has issued a subpoena
demanding a complete un-redacted version of the Mueller report.
The findings of the Russia meddling probe were released Thursday but
didn't reach a firm conclusion on whether President Trump obstructed
justice.
The President says the Mueller report shows there was no collusion
with Russia and no obstruction of justice.
Many Democrats disagree and now want to speak with Robert Mueller.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler says Congress must now
determine the scope of the alleged misconduct.
Nina-Maria Potts reports on how lawmakers are reacting to the report.
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Nina-Maria Potts reports that Attorney General William Barr has now
come under fire.
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demanding a complete un-redacted version of the Mueller report.
The findings of the Russia meddling probe were released Thursday but
didn't reach a firm conclusion on whether President Trump obstructed
justice.
The President says the Mueller report shows there was no collusion
with Russia and no obstruction of justice.
Many Democrats disagree and now want to speak with Robert Mueller.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler says Congress must now
determine the scope of the alleged misconduct.
Nina-Maria Potts reports on how lawmakers are reacting to the report.
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RUSSIA HAS 'LITTLE INTEREST' IN MUELLER REPORT
Russian officials will review the report by US Special Counsel Robert Mueller before deciding whether it is worth showing to President Vladimir Putin, according to his spokesman. The report details allegations of Russian hacking and meddling during the 2016 US elections. But the spokesman says it's an issue for America, not Russia. Lucy Taylor reports.
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Indian voter chops off his finger after voting for the wrong party
A voter in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh allegedly cut off his finger after he mistakenly voted for the wrong party in the country's general elections.
India is voting in seven phases to elect a new government with results due only on May 23.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Democrat call on Mueller to testify after release of redacted-Russia report
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has called on Special Counsel Robert Mueller to testify in congress over the findings from his 2-year investigation into Russian interference in the last US election
The Mueller Report, released in full but with redactions, didn't bring any additional criminal charges but promises to unleash another political storm
Kevin McAleese has this from Washington
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Thursday, April 18, 2019
Man holding gas canisters arrested at New York Cathedral
A man attempting to enter a New York cathedral carrying two cans of
gasoline and lighters has been arrested.
This comes just days after a fire destroyed much of the famous Notre
Dame cathedral in Paris.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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gasoline and lighters has been arrested.
This comes just days after a fire destroyed much of the famous Notre
Dame cathedral in Paris.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Mueller Report far more critical of Trump than White House has claimed
The Mueller Report shows that President Trump tried to fire the Special Prosecutor investigating ties between this campaign and the Russians, and then ordered top officials to lie about it.
It also reveals the President's panic behind the scenes at the White House when the investigation got underway, and it raises fresh questions about why President Trump is not facing obstruction of justice charges.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Trump slams Mueller report a hoax as 400-page redacted version released
U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed the Mueller report as a 'hoax'.
US attorney general William P. Barr admitted publicly that he and his deputy did not agree with the legal conclusions drawn by Special Counsel Robert Mueller in his two-year probe into the Trump campaigns links to the Kremlin.
In a press conference just ahead of releasing a 400 page redacted version of the Mueller report, William Barr conceded it had been a struggle to get to the truth- but because the President genuinely believed the allegations were false.
The report is now out.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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FACEBOOK BANS BRITISH FAR RIGHT ORGANISATIONS
A number of British far right groups have been banned by Facebook.
The social media giant says it has taken the step because those listed have been spreading hate.
UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Ken Loach and Terence Malik but no Tarantino as Cannes line up announced
The line up of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival was unveiled on Thursday - with veteran directors Terence Malik and Ken Loach set to present new films.
The world of cinema heads to the Riviera from the 14th to the 25th of May this year, for a festival director Thierry Fremaux promised will be « very political. »
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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N. Korea wants Sec. Pompeo out of nuclear talks
North Korea has said it wants Secretary of State Mike Pompeo removed from any future negotiations about Kim Jong-un's nuclear weapons.
Bruce Harrison has more from Seoul.
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According to North Korean media, Pyongyang wants someone more careful and mature in communicating.
A North Korean official said the Hanoi summit showed talks could go wrong whenever Secretary Pompeo pokes his nose in.
President Trump and Kim Jong-un abruptly ended their summit in Hanoi without a deal.
Shortly before criticizing Pompeo, North Korea claimed to have tested a new tactical weapon.
It's unclear what kind of weapon.
But Kim Jong-un appears to be losing his patience.
Last week, he said Washington has until the end of this year to offer mutually acceptable terms to keep diplomacy alive.
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India votes in second phase of general election
The second phase of polling is taking place in India's marathon general election.
95 constituencies are going to the polls to vote on more than 1600 candidates.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Chennai.
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