Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Thousands to join march in support of arrested anti-corruption reporter
FIRST FULL DAY OF CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP CAMPAIGN
It's the first full official day of campaigning to take over from Theresa May as party leader and UK Prime Minister.
Andrea Leadsom, Mark Harper and Rory Stewart launch their campaigns on Tuesday after making it onto the list of ten candidates.
Conservative MPs will whittle the list down to a final two over the next two weeks - with former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson the current favourite.
International Development Secretary Rory Stewart says his rivals aren't being honest with their campaigns.
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Indian court orders release of journalist
The country's Editors Guild has said this is an "effort to intimidate" the media. India dropped two places on a global press freedom index to be ranked 140th out of 180 countries this year.
Lee Hee-ho, wife of late Pres. Kim Dae-jung, dies at 96
The wife of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung has died at 96. Lee Hee-ho was known for her dogged pursuit of inter-Korean reconciliation and peace.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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Tree given to Trump by Macron dies
The men planted it on the South Lawn of the White House during the Mr Macron's state visit last year.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Tree given to Trump by Macron dies
The men planted it on the South Lawn of the White House during the Mr Macron's state visit last year.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Monday, June 10, 2019
Trump Will Tariff China if Xi Doesn't Turn Up to G20 Summit
Trump is threatening 25% tariffs on an additional $300 billion of Chinese goods.
From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...
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BREAKING: Chopper crash-lands on Manhattan high-rise; pilot killed
A helicopter crash-landed on top of a building in midtown Manhattan Monday afternoon.
Authorities say the pilot was killed in the crash.
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TORY LEADERSHIP CANDIDATES CONFIRMED
US CEOs Campaign for Abortion Access
Dozens of CEOs in the United States have signed an open letter arguing that restricting access to abortions is bad for business.
They say access to abortion is an issue of workplace equality and economic prosperity.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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More than 180 CEOs signed the letter declaring it's time for companies to stand up for reproductive health care.
They argue limiting access to comprehensive care, including abortion, threatens the health, independence and economic stability or employees as well as customers.
The letter appears as a full page advertisement in the New York Times.
Those who signed it include chief executives in businesses racing from tech to fashion, entertainment, and finance.
UN: Up to 2 million Syrians could flee to Turkey if fighting intensifies
The United Nations is warning that up to two million Syrians could flee into Turkey if fighting worsens in northwest Syria.
The flight of refugees could come as aid funding for the Syrian crisis depletes to dangerous levels.
Our U.N. correspondent Liling Tan has the details.
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Almost 100 killed in Mali village attack
ethnically-motivated attack on a village in the Mopti region.
Mali's government said "suspected terrorists" attacked the village of
the Dogon ethnic group during the night.
The attackers murdered a third of the village's inhabitants and burned homes.
It's unclear if members of a jihadist group were responsible or
semi-nomadic Fulani herders, who have clashed frequently with Dogon
hunters.
The Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Eri Kaneko, gave
more details about the United Nations' response to the attack.
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UN nuclear chief fears Iran tensions
over rising tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program.
The United States is pressuring countries to cut ties with Tehran and
has increased sanctions against the country.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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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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