Wednesday, April 24, 2019

US Insists Denuclearization Remains Goal as Kim Heads to Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on his way by train to the Russian far-east city of Vladivostok, where he's expected to meet President Vladimir Putin. 

The United States says the international community remains focused on the goal of North Korean denuclearization.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Vladivostok prepares to host Chairman Kim summit with Putin

Chairman Kim Jong-un is on his way to Russia for a historic first summit with President Putin in Vladivostok. The two leaders will talk about the DPRK's attempt to develop nuclear missiles that could strike the US. Dan Ashby has more.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Royals Reportedly Planning Move to Africa

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may move to Africa as part of a major new international role following the birth of their baby. 

According to reports in the UK royal advisors at Buckingham Palace are working on a "bespoke" role for the couple which could see them relocate from their home in Windsor for up to three years. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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Twitter reports more users and higher revenues

Social media website, Twitter, has posted better-than-expected quarterly revenue and an increase in the number of users.

The surprise results suggest its efforts to police spam accounts and abusive posts are helping to attract users and advertisers.

Kate Fisher reports

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Tesla predicts “robotaxis” in 2020

The CEO of electric car maker Tesla says he predicts "robotaxis" on US
roads by next year.

Elon Musk said he expects the scheme to work like Uber or Airbnb.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Brexit talks resume in Britain

Brexit talks are resuming in Britain today as MPs return from their Easter recess.


Theresa May's Conservative Party are trying to reach a compromise with opposition Labour, but so far talks have failed to yield any results.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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TRUMP TO PAY STATE VISIT TO UK IN JUNE

Buckingham Palace has confirmed US President Donald Trump will pay a State Visit to the UK in June.

Protesters are already promising to demonstrate against his trip.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Easter Sunday Massacre a Retaliatory Attack

Sri Lanka's Minister of State for Defence says the Easter Sunday attack was in response to the mass shooting at a New Zealand mosque.


More than 320 people were killed in the coordinated attacks.


One site targeted was the Shangri-La hotel in Colombo, and our Rebecca Bundhun is there. 


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Notre Dame could face further damage from forecast rain

A protective sheet is being rolled over the burnt roof of Notre Dame Cathedral to prevent rain damaging the building further.

Showers and heavy downpours have been forecast for the French capital this week. 

But the tarpaulin will only be a temporary measure until a more permanent solution is built.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports from Paris. 

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Luxembourg's Grand Duke Dies


Luxembourg's Grand Duke Jean has died at the age of 98. 

He stepped down in 2000 after 36 years as head of state.

The former monarch passed away surrounded by family according to a statement released by his son.


Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.


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MASS FUNERALS IN SRI LANKA

Mass funerals have started in Sri Lanka on a day of mourning for the victims of Sunday's terror attacks.

Police say 310 people are now known to have died at churches and hotels.

A state of emergency remains in place in Sri Lanka to try and stop any further attacks.

Police have arrested 40 people in connection with the bomb blasts, while the government says local Islamist group NTJ was behind them.

Father Prasad Harsan of the Colombo Archdiocese says it's a difficult time.

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AUSTRALIA: Sydney Opera house evacuated due to gas leak

A gas leak has caused the evacuation of Sydney's iconic Opera House during a busy Tuesday afternoon.
As Arthur Stevens reports, over 500 people were safely evacuated from the immediate area.

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COURTESY AIR NEWS MELBOURNE


CLIMATE PROTESTS FOCUS ON WESTMINSTER

Climate protests in the UK are into their second week, with over 1000 people now arrested.

Demonstrators are focusing on Westminster on Tuesday - demanding meetings with lawmakers, and insisting a citizens' assembly is set up to focus on climate issues.

Extinction Rebellion, which is organizing the protests, is planning further action in London throughout the week.

But the demonstrations are being criticised over the disruption being caused to the British capital, and the strain on police.

Reporter Rachel Venables is in Parliament Square in London.

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AUSTRALIA; Former Deputy PM in the gun over Water buyback controversy

In Australia, it's only a little over three weeks until the Federal election, but the government is in damage control following controversy over taxpayer-funded water buybacks in the Murray-Darling Basin river system.
Arthur Stevens reports

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India votes in third phase of polls, the largest so far

188 million voters in over 110 constituencies in India will vote in the third phase of a seven phased election.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking re-election. He's being challenged by Rahul Gandhi- the chief of India's main Opposition party, Congress.

The general election began on April 11 and will end on May 19. Votes will be counted on May 23.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Samsung delays launch of foldable phone over screen malfunctions

Samsung says it's delaying the global launch of its foldable smartphone after early reviews revealed serious issues with its display.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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Samsung says its taking measures to strengthen the Galaxy Fold's display protection.

 

Journalists testing the devices reported partial to full screen failures just days after receiving the phone.

 

Some removed a protective plastic layer that Samsung now advises you're not supposed to remove.

 

But the full scope of issues is unclear.

 

Samsung says it will announce a new launch date in several weeks.

 

But some tech critics are suggesting the technology is far from ready for consumer pockets.

 

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Kim, Putin to meet in Russia: KCNA

North Korea says Kim Jong-un and President Vladimir Putin will be meeting soon. The exact details aren't confirmed, but media report the two could hold their first summit this week.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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North Korea has made its first official acknowledgement that the Kim-Putin summit is on.

 

State media reports Kim will be visiting Russia at Putin's invitation.

 

The report didn't say when or where, but South Korean and Japanese media predict they'll meet as soon as Wednesday in the east coast city of Vladivostok.

 

Kim is struggling to convince President Trump to ease sanctions, and he may be turning to Putin for help.

 

The Russian president may see an opportunity to boost his diplomatic profile in the region.

 

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S. Korea not ready to give up Iranian oil

The United States has ended oil sanctions waivers for eight countries importing from Iran.

 

Bruce Harrison has the latest from Seoul as the U.S. squeezes Tehran's exports.

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South Korea says it will lobby Washington 'at all levels' to continue importing oil from Iran.

 

But Seoul did say it would only do that until next month's waiver deadline.

 

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the waivers end May second, no exceptions.

 

Pompeo said the U.S. wants to deprive Iran of funds it's used to destabilise the Middle East.

 

South Korea is heavily dependent on foreign oil, and it's looking for alternatives.

 

But some analysts suspect the move could strain ties with Washington.

 

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UK Queen Reportedly Invited Trump for State Visit

UK reports suggest Donald Trump has accepted an invitation from the Queen for a full state visit to the UK in June.

It would coincide with a trip to France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the landings of allied troops during the Second World War.

The UK previously downgraded Trump's trip to the UK last year below that of a full state visit.

Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes says there's a debate about whether he should address Parliament.

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Monday, April 22, 2019

UPDATE: "International network" linked to Sri Lanka bombings


UPDATE: Authorities in Sri Lanka say bombings that killed 290 people on Sunday were carried out by a local jihadist group with the support of an "international network."

Suicide attacks ripped through 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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