Monday, June 10, 2019
President Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs if migration deal isn't approved
Russian journalists unite behind detained reporter
Russian journalists are uniting in support of an independent reporter who was arrested on Friday. Ivan Golunov was detained when police found drugs in his backpack. His lawyer says he was framed. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.
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Six men found guilty of raping a minor in India
The case sparked nationwide outrage because of the brutality of the crime and also because several Hindu right-wing groups, lawyers and two leaders from the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party had protested the arrest of the accused.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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GRENFELL SURVIVORS LAUNCH U.S. LEGAL BATTLE
Dozens of survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire in the U.K. are taking legal action in the U.S. against firms they blame for the tragedy.
The lawsuit will target the cladding maker Arconic, insulation maker Celotex and fridge supplier Whirlpool.
Holly Hudson reports.
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BORIS JOHNSON LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN
Boris Johnson, the former UK Foreign Secretary, has announced promises to cut income tax for high-rate earners.
It comes as the race to replace Theresa May as UK Conservative party leader gets underway.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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UK gov’t cautions citizens on terrorist attack likely in Ghana
The UK government has issued a terror alert on Ghana following what it describes as localized outbreak of civil unrest which is likely to occur in the country.
The caution comes after a similar warning was issued by the Canadian authorities following the kidnapping of two of its citizens in Ghana.
Our Ghana correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.
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Chinese Media Slams Foreign Forces Over HK Protests
say more than a million turned out to demonstrate against proposed amendments to the city's extradition laws.
As Patrick Fok reports, that could be a sign the bill will be pushed through.
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LONDON AND SEOUL INK POST-BREXIT TRADE DEAL
It's due to come into force at the end of October when Britain leaves the European Union.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's an 'in-principle' deal for now.
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CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP RACE OFFICIALLY STARTS
The contest has been dominated over the weekend by drug-use revelations from one of the front-runners - Environment Secretary Michael Gove.
Candidates will be whittled down in a series of votes until a final two are put to the Conservative Party membership.
Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is the current favourite.
Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd says she's backing Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, which the Daily Mirror's Oliver Milne believes is significant.
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S. Korea signs preliminary post-Brexit deal with UK
South Korea has signed a preliminary deal with the UK to maintain current trade after Brexit.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Crane collapse kills one; injures several
Apparently toppled by high winds, the crane fell onto an apartment complex and parking garage.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Friday, June 7, 2019
UN Calls for Support for Venezuelan Refugees
More than four million Venezuelans have left their country in recent years, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency.
That's more than ten percent of the country's population.
Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas.
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Google Reportedly Asking for Exemption from Huawei Ban
Google is reportedly warning the Trump administration its Huawei ban could endanger US national security.
According to the Financial Times, Google is pushing for an exemption from the export restrictions that essentially ban US companies from doing business with Huawei .
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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U.S. economy adds 'disappointing' 75'000 new jobs in May
Just 75'000 jobs were added to the US economy in May
Analysts had forecast employers boosting the labor market by almost 180'000
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US and Russian ships narrowly avoid collision
The US said the incident was as a result of an "unsafe and unprofessional" move by the Russian vessel, while Russia blamed the US cruiser for a sudden change of course.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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UK TORY PARTY LEADERSHIP RACE STARTS
UK Prime Minster Theresa May has formally resigned as leader of the British Conservative party.
There are 11 candidates who have made their ambitions to replace her known, and they'll now enter a contest which is likely to last until the end of July.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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US still planning Mexico tariffs, despite deal progress
next week, despite making progress in border security negotiations.
Meanwhile Mexico is planning to deploy 6,000 troops to its border with
Guatemala to stop migrant caravans on their way to the US.
Nick Harper reports.
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BORIS JOHNSON BREXIT MISCONDUCT CLAIMS QUASHED
Boris Johnson has successfully blocked a bid to prosecute him over claims of misconduct during the referendum campaign.
The former UK Foreign Secretary and frontrunner to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister, had the allegations quashed in high court.
Holly Hudson has more.
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Final preparations ahead of Women's World Cup opening match
India to ask taxi aggregators to go electric
Two years ago, the Indian government had set an ambitious target to electrify new cars and utility vehicles by 2030 but resistance from the industry forced it to scale back the plan.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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