Tuesday, July 9, 2019

UN reports that 8,000 children have been recruited by Boko Haram in 10 years


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The United Nations says at least 8,000 children have so far been recruited by insurgent groups since the decade long war began in north east Nigeria.  

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from the nation's capital Abuja.

NUMBER 10 CONTINUES TO BACK US AMBASSADOR

Downing Street says it still fully supports Britain's ambassador to Washington despite President Trump insisting he'll no longer work with him.

Donald Trump tweeted criticism of Sir Kim Darroch and Prime Minister Theresa May after a series of memos were leaked.

The diplomatic briefings contained damning assessments of President Trump and his administration.

Number 10 has called the leaks 'unfortunate'.

Previous UK ambassador to the US Sir Peter Westmacott says it should be possible to avoid harm to the wider relationship with the US.

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HK EXTRADITION BILL 'DEAD'

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says an extradition bill that sparked mass protests is now dead.

But protesters say Ms Lam's words are not enough.

Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.

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RUSSIA CALLS FOR TV HOST EXTRADITION

RUSSIA CALLS FOR TV HOST EXTRADITION

There are calls from Russia to extradite a TV host from Georgia - that's after the presenter went on a foul-mouthed rant about Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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India to take on New Zealand in cricket World Cup semi-final

New Zealand will play India in Manchester on Tuesday for a spot in the World Cup finals.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli says the 'bravest team' will win the clash. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports on expectation from the Men in Blue back home.

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Monday, July 8, 2019

Trump ‘won’t deal’ with UK ambassador after email leaks

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will no longer deal with the UK's
ambassador in Washington.

This comes after ambassador Sir Kim Darroch called the Trump
administration inept in emails that were leaked to the Mail on Sunday.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Norway Brokers Venezuela Talks

A push is on to find common ground in talks between the Venezuelan opposition and the government of Nicolas Maduro.

They're set to resume this week in Barbados with Norway acting as mediator. 

North American Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Trump declares British ambassador persona non grata

President Trump says he will no longer deal with Sir Kim Darroch, the British Ambassador to the United States who described the Trump administration as "inept" in leaked diplomatic memos to London.


The President also took another swipe at Prime Minister Theresa May, who earlier expressed full confidence in her envoy.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Boeing Loses Major Plane Order

Boeing has lost a major order for its grounded model 737 Max jets to its European rival Airbus.

The Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flyadeal has canceled an order for 50 Boeing planes.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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NY couple sues LA fertility clinic over IVF mix-up, claims babies born were not theirs

A New York couple is claiming they gave birth to twins that were not their biological children, after a mix-up by their fertility clinic.


But that's not the worst of it, according to a lawsuit filed by the couple from Flushing, New York, identified only as AP and YZ.


They are suing Los Angeles-based CHA Fertility Center in federal court for medical malpractice and negligence.


Liling Tan has the details from New York.


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HEATHER MILLS SETTLES HACKING CASE

Heather Mills has settled a phone-hacking case against the News of the World newspaper.

The former wife of Sir Paul McCartney says she feels 'vindicated' after settling for a 'substantial' sum with News Group Newspapers.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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TANZANIA FREE TRADE DEAL

Tanzania's  government says it  is still holding internal  talks before signing the African Continental Free Trade Area  agreement.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.

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US immigration officers use facial recognition technology to search drivers' licences

US immigration officers have used facial recognition technology to search drivers' licences without the holders knowing.

Records of the scans in states that issue licences to undocumented immigrants were obtained by Georgetown Law researchers and passed on to the Washington Post.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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US President Donald Trump warns Iran over uranium enrichment


US President Donald Trump has sent a warning to Iran as it ratchets up its uranium enrichment.

Over the weekend, Iran announced that it will break enrichment levels set under the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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Epstein charged with running underage sex trafficking ring

Billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein is due to appear in a New York
court accused of running a sex trafficking network of girls as young
as 14.

Prosecutors say Epstein, who was convicted a decade ago of underage
prostitution charges, is also charged with paying his victims to
recruit others young girls.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Ethiopia arrests more linked to assassination


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More people have been arrested over the June 22nd assassination of Ethiopia's military chief and a reported  coup attempt in one of the country's regional states.


460 people are now in custody.

 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 


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TRUMP HITS BACK AT UK AMBASSADOR

US President Donald Trump says the British ambassador to Washington has 'not served the UK well'.

It comes after diplomatic memos from Sir Kim Darroch which criticised the President and his administration were leaked.

The UK Foreign Office is investigating the source of the leak.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it has the potential to damage US-UK ties.

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Deutsche Bank to cut 18,000 jobs

Deutsche Bank announced plans to cut 18,000 jobs in a massive shakeup following years of declining profits.


Germany's largest bank will significantly wind down its investment banking operations as part of the restructuring plans.


Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.


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NTAGANDA CONVICTED AT ICC

Former Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda has been found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court.

ICC judges convicted him on 18 counts which included sexual slavery, using child soldiers, rape and murder.

The crimes were committed during conflict in eastern DRC between 2002 and 2003.

Our Kinshasa correspondent Chris Ocamringa says the conviction has been welcomed by many in DRC.

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Nigeria Signs African Continental Free trade Agreement



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Africa's most populous country Nigeria, has signed an agreement which aims to boost trade between African countries and cut trade tariffs among them.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja, the nation's capital