Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Mueller says obstruction charges against Trump were "not an option"

Robert Mueller, the Special Prosecutor who investigated ties between Donald Trump and the Russians, says obstruction of justice charges against the President were "not an option" available to him.


In his first public comments since wrapping up his 2 year investigation, Mr. Mueller went out of his way to avoid clearing the President.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Hurricane injures 12 in U.S. state of Kansas

At least 12 people have been injured as a tornado touched down in the
U.S. state of Kansas.

The twister downed trees and power lines and forced the Kansas
international airport to briefly close.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US: Iran responsible for oil tanker damage

The United States says damage to four oil tankers was "certainly" the
result of Iranian naval mines.

Explosions left holes in the hulls of the tankers two weeks ago, off
the coast of the United Arab Emirates.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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BORIS ORDERED TO ATTEND COURT OVER EU CLAIMS

Former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has been ordered to attend court over claims he lied during the Brexit campaign.

It comes as Mr Johnson launches a bid to be next leader of the Conservative Party and British Prime Minister.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Louvre Museum reopens following staff strike

The Louvre Museum in Paris has reopened after staff walked out over working conditions on Monday.

Workers at the world famous attraction say visitors can get aggressive and that emergency evacuation procedures are inadequate. 

The museum says it is speaking with staff and their unions to find a solution. 

Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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Colleagues arrested in Mumbai following doctor's suicide

Three doctors in Mumbai accused of driving another doctor to suicide have been arrested.

The victim was allegedly facing harassment because she was from a low caste background.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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BREXIT MINISTER ENTERS TORY LEADERSHIP RACE

There are now 11 candidates in the race to be leader of the UK's Conservative Party - and therefore Prime Minister.

Brexit minister James Cleverly is the latest to put his hat in the ring.

He says the EU needs to show flexibility on Brexit and that he'd prefer to leave the bloc with a deal in place.

Nominations for the contest close in the second week of June, with former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson current favorite.

Fellow contender Rory Stewart says seeking a Brexit deal has to be the priority.

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14 killed in India after consuming spurious liquor

In the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh at least 14 people have died after consuming spurious liquor. 

The government has ordered a probe. 

Earlier this year over 220 people died in similar instances in the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Assam. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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US Military Identifies Remains of 6 Lost During Korean War

The US military has identified the remains of six American troops from boxes that were handed over from the Korean War.

Boxes of remains were handed over following Donald Trump's first summit with the North Korean leader last year.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Multiple tornadoes hit Ohio and Indiana overnight leaving 1 dead, several injured



At least one person is dead and several injured after tornadoes tore through U.S. states Ohio and Indiana overnight

The violent weather conditions ripped apart homes, pulled up trees and left tens of thousands without power

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports

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UN: North Koreans stuck in economic corruption cycle

A new United Nations report based on interviews with North Korean
defectors has highlighted an inescapable "cycle of deprivation,
corruption and repression" in the country.

It found that economic hardship is exacerbated by government mismanagement.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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AUSTRALIA: First indigenous "indigenous minister" appointed

In Australian politics, Ken Wyatt says his appointment as indigenous minister is a chance to ensure "the greatness of our many nations" is reflected in wider Australia.
Arthur Stevens has more

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UK FOREIGN SECRETARY: NO-DEAL BREXIT WOULD BE "SUICIDE"

The UK's foreign secretary has warned that the country would be forced into an early general election if a new leader pushes to leave the EU without a deal. 

Jeremy Hunt, a contender to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister, said that could spell the end for the Conservative party. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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India invites neighbours for Prime Minister Modi's swearing-in, keeps Pakistan out

With Narendra Modi set to be sworn-in as Prime Minister for the second time on May 30, India has sent out invites to friendly countries for the ceremony.

India's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that while neighbouring countries have been invited, Pakistan has not. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Austria to appoint new government after Kurz ouster

Austria's president is set to formally remove chancellor Sebastian Kurz from government, a day after Kurz was forced to step down over a video corruption scandal.


Austria will be run by a transitional government until new elections are held in September.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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South Korean delegation in Russia for nuclear crisis talks

The Speaker of South Korea's National Assembly has landed in Moscow, and is expected to call on Russia to back further talks between North Korea and the US. Washington believes North Korea's development of nuclear weapons is a threat to global security. Dan Ashby has more. 

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Monday, May 27, 2019

Kurz ousted as Austrian chancellor after no-confidence vote

Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz has been forced to step down after losing a vote of no confidence in the country's parliament.


Kurz's ouster is the latest fallout from a video scandal involving the leader of the country's former junior coalition partner.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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BREXIT PARTY URGES GENERALELECTION

In the UK, the Brexit Party says it's ready to take on the traditional two party system.

It comes after it romped home as the clear winner in the UK's European elections.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Fiat Chrysler hopes for merger with Renault

Car giants Fiat Chrysler and Renault are in talks to create the world's third-largest auto group. 

The proposed Italian-American and French merger is looking to make cost savings for both companies.

But the deal could face big hurdles.

Our Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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France condemns Iraqi court's decision to sentence four French citizens to death

The French government has condemned an Iraqi court's decision to sentence four of its citizens to death for fighting with the so-called Islamic State. 

France says it will take all possible steps to prevent the sentences being carried out. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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