Wednesday, April 24, 2019
US Insists Denuclearization Remains Goal as Kim Heads to Russia
Vladivostok prepares to host Chairman Kim summit with Putin
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Royals Reportedly Planning Move to Africa
Twitter reports more users and higher revenues
Tesla predicts “robotaxis” in 2020
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
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
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
AUSTRALIA: Sydney Opera house evacuated due to gas leak
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
AUSTRALIA; Former Deputy PM in the gun over Water buyback controversy
Arthur Stevens reports
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COURTESY AIR NEWS MELBOURNE
India votes in third phase of polls, the largest so far
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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