Friday, July 19, 2019

India gears up for second attempt at launching moon mission

India's space agency is gearing up for its  second attempt to launch its latest moon mission to the lunar south pole on Monday.

Its attempted launch last week had to be aborted about an hour before lift-off because of a "technical snag".

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Three beaten to death over cattle theft allegations in India

Another case of cow vigilantism in India- this time three people have been beaten to death by a mob over allegations of cow theft.

According to Human Rights Watch, radical cow protection groups have killed at least 44 people since 2016 and these groups often receive support from law enforcement agencies and politicians. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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President Putin visits flood-hit region of Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has flown to Siberia to visit a region affected by flooding for more than a month. The unprecedented level of flooding has claimed the lives of 25 people. Julia Chapman reports.

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17 INJURED AT 'CAR CRUISE' EVENT

17 people have been injured in the UK at a gathering of modified car enthusiasts.

Two vehicles crashed in Stevenage and then careered into people spectating at the 'car cruise' event.

Police say some of the victims are seriously injured.

Witnesses are being asked to share any videos with officers as they investigate the incident in the town north of London.

James Goodison reports from Stevenage.

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Iran has "No Information" that U.S. Downed Drone

Donald Trump says the U.S. military brought down an Iranian drone flying close to a naval ship in the Straits of Hormuz.

At the United Nations, Iran's Foreign Minister said he had "no information" about losing a drone.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

U.S. outcry over Trump Rally chants 'send her back' aimed at minority congresswoman


There's been widespread outcry in the U.S. after a crowd at a Trump reelection rally on Wednesday aimed chants at Democratic congresswomen Ilhan Omar

The Minnesota representative was one of four minority women subjected to recent, racist remarks by President Trump

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Trump administration defends migrant detention center conditions

Acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is being
grilled on Capitol Hill about conditions in immigration detention
centres.

This week, Amnesty International called on the Trump administration to
close a facility in Florida, calling conditions there "unlawful."

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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Epstein denied bail pending sex trafficking trial

American financier Jeffrey Epstein has been denied bail ahead of his
sex trafficking trial after authorities argued he could try to escape
the country.

The multi-millionaire businessman is accused of creating a network of
underage girls he sexually abused over several years.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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UK MPs BACK ATTEMPT TO STOP 'NO DEAL' BREXIT

UK lawmakers have voted in favour of an attempt to stop Parliament being suspended to force through a so-called No Deal Brexit.

One minister has resigned from government to back the move ahead of an expected Boris Johnson premiership.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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EU CHIEF: NO-DEAL BREXIT WOULD CAUSE "UNSPEAKABLE HARM"

The Vice-President of the EU Commission, Frans Timmermans, says he was "really surprised" that Britain had "no cunning plan" when it came to Brexit. 

Speaking following a meeting of the General Affairs Council Mr Timmermans reiterated his support for the current withdrawal agreement saying no-deal would cause "unspeakable harm." 

Holly Hudson reports from Brussels. 

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Netflix looks to India as US subscriptions dip

Online streaming giant Netflix says it plans to launch a lower-priced subscription plan in India in a bid to grow its user base.

This at a time when the company lost over 120,000 paid subscribers in the United States during the second quarter.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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G7 finance ministers reach deal on digital tax

The G7's finance ministers have agreed, at a summit in Chantilly in norther France, to fix a minimum rate of corporate tax for digital giants like Facebook and Google, in order to fight tax evasion. 

But they haven't yet agreed on what that rate should be.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 


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NO DEAL BREXIT COULD SPARK UK RECESSION

A new report suggests a no-deal Brexit is likely to plunge the UK into recession next year.


The chances of leaving the EU without a deal have risen significantly, since both candidates vying for the role of Prime Minister when Theresa May steps down next week have said they'd be willing to leave the bloc without a deal.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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DIVISIONS AMONG EU MINISTERS AT TALKS OVER MIGRANT CRISIS

Divisions have arisen between EU ministers trying to reach a deal over the rescue of migrants from the Mediterranean sea.  


Proposals are being discussed at emergency talks in Helsinki following Italy's decision to stop boats carrying migrants from docking at their ports. 


Holly Hudson reports. 


MANCHESTER BOMBER'S BROTHER APPEARS IN COURT

The younger brother of the Manchester Arena suicide bomber is appearing in court after being extradited to the UK. <<AUDIO HOLDS ONCE HE HAS APPEARED>>

Hashem Abedi left Libya on a flight to the UK two years after the attack on an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

He was arrested in Libya shortly after the attack carried out by his older brother in May 2017 which killed 22 people.

Rachel Venables reports from London.

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Nigeria beats Tunisia 1-0 to Win 3rd Place at 2019 Africa Cup of Nations


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Nigeria's senior men's team the Super Eagles defeated Tunisia's Eagles of Carthage in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations third-place play-off on Wednesday. 

Correspondent Phil Ihaza from Abuja reports 




India to make second attempt at moon mission launch

India's space agency will make a second attempt to launch its latest moon mission to the lunar south pole on Monday.

The first attempt of the launch was suddenly aborted about an hour before it was due to lift off in the early hours of Monday morning local time due to "technical snag" with the rocket launcher.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Opposition protesters continue to gather in Moscow

Protesters have gathered in Moscow for a fourth day in a row after opposition candidates were blocked from taking part in upcoming local elections. They say the candidates have been rejected because of their political views. From Moscow, Julia Chapman reports.


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AUSTRALIA: Tasmanians who refused to pay tax as it was against god's word fined $2.3 million

In Australia, Two Tasmanians have been ordered to pay more than $2.3 million to the Australian Taxation Office after not paying income tax because it is against God's word.
Arthur Stevens has the details

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AUSTRALIA: Home Affairs Minister Dutton refuses to drop legal action against journalists

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is unmoved by ongoing calls to drop legal action against three journalists targeted in recent federal police raids.
Arthur Stevens has more

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