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Thursday, May 2, 2019

UN designates leader of Jaish-e-Mohammed a terrorist

The United Nations has designated the leader of a group behind a
deadly attack in Kashmir this year as a terrorist.

China has previously blocked a committee from imposing sanctions on
Masood Azhar who leads the militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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US AG Barr grilled by Senate over handling of Mueller report, won't testify Thurs

The U.S. Attorney General will not testify to the Democrat controlled House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

William Barr was grilled by lawmakers on a Senate panel Wednesday over his handling of the Russia inquiry.

Barr faces accusations of misrepresenting the findings of a report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

U.S. correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Trump Seeks Billions in Emergency Border Funds

The White House is asking the US Congress to allocate 4.5 billion dollars in emergency funding for the border between the US and Mexico.

The White House says the funds are necessary to cope with the influx of asylum seekers coming to the United States.

Rachel Silverman has details.

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UK DEFENCE SECRETARY SACKED

UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson's been sacked after leaks from Britain's National Security Council.

It follows reports that Chinese telecoms firm Huawei is to be given access to parts of the UK's 5G network - despite some warnings within Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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U.S. Attorney General Under Pressure over Mueller Report

The U.S. Attorney General Robert Barr is testifying before Congress after being accused of trying to distort perceptions over the Mueller Report to benefit President Trump.

Democrats accuse Barr of misleading them over the Special Counsel's report into Russian interference in the 2016 elections.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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ASSANGE JAILED

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been jailed for 50 weeks.

A judge in London handed him the sentence for breaching bail conditions in 2012 when he fled into the Ecuadorian Embassy.

The 47 year-old also faces court proceedings in London this week over a request for his extradition by the United States, over federal conspiracy charges.

In 2012, Mr Assange was facing sexual assault allegations in Sweden which he always denied.

Natalie Powell is at Southwark Crown Court.

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LANDMARK SPORT VERDICT

The South African runner Caster Semenya has lost an appeal against The International Association of Athletics Federations rules designed to limit naturally high testosterone levels in some female runners.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport in the Swiss city of Lausanne made the announcement on Wednesday.

It's being called a landmark decision for the future of athletics.

Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.

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Ebola Crisis

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The UN World Health Organization says the Ebola situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening.

And this is attributed to the recent attacks on the Ebola Treatment Centres, killing health workers and injuring others.

According to the UN, the poor security situation is disrupting all Ebola response activities in the country.

Our reporter Michael Baleke has that report

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Michael Baleke,
Correspondent / Uganda Bureau Chief

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PARIS BRACED FOR MAY DAY PROTESTS

Thousands of police officers are on duty in Paris for May Day demonstrations.

This year's May 1st protests come days after some in the so-called 'yellow vest' movement dismissed government reforms put forward by President Emmanuel Macron.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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Ghana launch malaria vaccine

Ghana has become the second country to roll out the world's only proven malaria vaccine for children.
Last week Malawi became the first country to do so.
Malaria kills hundreds of thousands of people each year, mainly in Africa, and it is hoped a vaccine will bring down the toll.
Our Ghana Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.

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May Day demonstrations kick off in Berlin

More than ten thousand demonstrators are expected to take to the streets in Berlin Wednesday for the city's annual May Day protests.

While the demonstrations have remained under control the past few years, there are worries that a new route could inflame tensions between protestors and police.

Ira Spitzer reports from Germany's capital.

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LANDMARK SPORT CASE

One of the biggest decisions in modern sport takes place in the Swiss city of Lausanne on Wednesday.

The Court of Arbitration in Sport is expected to announce a verdict on - South Africa's Caster Semenya - and her right to compete as a woman.

Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.

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NEW ZEALAND: Man charged in Christchurch over explosives

AUSTRALIA: Guilty over meat grinder terror bomb plot

MADURO CLAIMS COUP PUT DOWN

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro claims he's put down what he says was a military coup.

President Maduro's used a tv address to claim opposition leader Juan Guaido had failed to turn the armed forces against him.

But Mr Guaido says the President is losing control of the military and that a transition must now take place.

Both men have continued to call for their supporters to take to the streets - after clashes on Tuesday.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says President Maduro had been preparing to flee.

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Russia criticises 'radical opposition' as Venezuela prepares for second day of protests

Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has accused Juan Guaido's Venezuelan opposition of 'escalating the conflict', as Caracas braces itself for another day of protests. Dan Ashby has more from Moscow.

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Shiv Sena calls for burqa ban in India following Sri Lanka attacks

A key ally of India's ruling party has called for a public ban on burqas in India. This comes after the Sri Lanka announced it was considering a ban following the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Colombo and around the country.

Bruce Harrison reports from Mumbai.

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Mueller objects to US Attorney General's conclusions on Russia investigation

Robert Muller, the Special Counsel in charge of the Russia investigation has written to the US Attorney General, William Barr, objecting to the way he characterised the report.

The Washington Post reports that Mueller said that Barr did not "fully capture the context, nature, and substance" of the investigation or its conclusions.

Barr is due to give testimony to US lawmakers for the first time since the publication of the Mueller report on Wednesday.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Former US policeman guilty of murdering unarmed Australian woman

A former policeman in the US state of Minnesota has been found guilty of murdering an unarmed Australian woman.

Mohamed Noor shot Justine Damond as she approached his patrol car to report a possible sexual assault behind her home in July 2017.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Revealed: Mueller objected to Barr précis of Special Prosecutor's investigation

It's been revealed that Robert Mueller, the Special Prosecutor who investigated ties between the Trump campaign and the Russians, wrote to President Trump's Attorney General complaining about his claim that investigators had exonerated the President.

The revelation is leading to calls for William Barr's resignation, with Democrats saying they may move to impeach him.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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