Wednesday, July 24, 2019

EU waits to find out Boris Johnson's Brexit plans

The European Union is waiting to find out what plans Boris Johnson has for Brexit. 

Mr Johnson will become the UK's next Prime Minister on Wednesday. 

He's expected to hand out top jobs in his administration, some of which could have consequences for negotiations with the EU.

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Brussels.

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Russian opposition figure arrested

Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has been arrested for organising protests in Moscow. A series of gatherings have been held in the Russian capital after opposition candidates were blocked from participating in elections. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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France to extend IVF access to all women

The French government has proposed allowing single women and lesbian couples access to IVF, and giving the children of sperm donors access to information about their biological fathers, neither of which is currently possible in France.

The measures are in a new bioethics bill unveiled on Wednesday, which will go before parliament in September.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 



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BORIS JOHNSON TO CHOOSE HIS CABINET

Boris Johnson will head to Downing Street later after taking over from Theresa May as Prime Minister. 

The new leader will officially take office after meeting with the Queen. 

He is then expected to announce who will take key positions in his cabinet. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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Deutsche Bank posts $3.5 billion loss for quarter

Troubled German lender Deutsche Bank reported a loss of three and a half billion US dollars in the second quarter, a worse result than expected.


Despite the loss, the bank insists that its massive restructuring plan is on track.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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Nigeria's President releases list of cabinet members


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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has submitted his list of cabinet nominees to the upper chambers of the National Assembly for ratification, just days before the lawmakers leave for a two-month recess.

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


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BORIS JOHNSON BECOMES UK PM

Boris Johnson will become the UK's new Prime Minister later (on Wednesday).

Mrs May will visit the Queen to resign, and Mr Johnson will then be asked to form a government.

He says he can deliver Brexit by October 31st and unite the country.

The new Prime Minister will start naming cabinet members after winning the Conservative Party's contest to replace Theresa May as leader.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says the role of Chancellor will be a key appointment.

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Conservative MP Alistair Burt - who didn't back Boris Johnson during the leadership race - says he'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Boris Johnson's cabinet appointments will be key.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Boris Johnson has a tough task ahead.

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RUSSIA WEIGHS RESPONSE AFTER NORTH KOREA DETAINS BOAT

Russia's foreign ministry says diplomats are working to secure the release of the boat, which was detained by North Korea on July 17th.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Horn of Africa Integration

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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni and former South African President, Thabo Mbeki, have held talks in Kampala on the progress of the Horn of Africa member countries.
The issues discussed include security, economic and political challenges of the region.
Mr. Mbeki is the Head of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel on the Horn of Africa.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala ...




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AUSTRALIA: Media union calls for charges against French news crew to be dropped

Foreign correspondents have weighed in on the arrest of a French news crew arrested while covering a north Queensland protest in Australia.
The Foreign Correspondents' Association Australia and South Pacific says the arrest of television correspondent Hugo Clément and his crew while filming an anti-Adani protest near Abbot Point on Monday is of great concern to every working journalist in Australia.
Arthur Stevens has more

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FBI Director says China Now Presents Biggest Espionage Threat

The FBI Director Christopher Wray is suggesting China has become America's biggest espionage threat.

Wray also said the majority of domestic terrorism arrests were related to white supremacy.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

BORIS JOHNSON TO TAKE OVER AT DOWNING ST

Boris Johnson will become the UK's new Prime Minister later (on Wednesday).

He'll start forming a government after winning the Conservative Party's contest to replace Theresa May as leader.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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China accuses U.S. of playing role in Hong Kong protests

China has accused U.S. officials of orchestrating the recent violent
protests in Hong Kong.

Demonstrators have been taking to the streets in recent weeks to voice
their opposition to a proposed extradition bill.

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has dropped the controversial bill but
protests have continued.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UN launches "Clean Air Initiative" for concrete action to improve air quality

The United Nations has launched the ambitious "Clean Air Initiative" calling on world governments to improve air quality in line with global climate goals.


The UN says concrete action to meet targets set by the Paris Climate Agreement can save more than a million lives a year, over the next 3 decades.


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York. 


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US introduces new fast track deportation rules

The Trump administration is introducing a new fast-track policy to
speed up deportations, without going through the courts.

A civil liberties group is planning to block the move, arguing
hundreds of thousands of immigrants will be affected.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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BORIS JOHNSON TO BE NEXT PM

Boris Johnson will be the next UK Prime Minister after a comfortable victory in the Conservative Party's leadership race.

He says he's going to deliver Brexit while uniting the country.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Afghanistan asks President Trump to explain comments about "wiping out" the country


Afghanistan's government is calling for U.S. President Donald Trump to explain his comments about "wiping out" the country.

On Monday, President Trump said he could win the war in Afghanistan in just ten days, but doesn't want to kill 10 million people.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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British opposition politicians forming alliance to block no-deal Brexit

Britain's opposition Brexit Secretary says the Labour Party is trying to form an alliance of MP's to block a no-deal Brexit. 

Prime Minister-in-waiting Boris Johnson has threatened to leave the European Union at the end of October without an agreement. 

Sir Keir Starmer hopes UK lawmakers can stop that from happening. 

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EU will not change its position on Brexit

The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator says he looks forward to working with Boris Johnson. 

Several European leaders and politicians have congratulated Mr. Johnson who will become the next UK Prime Minister on Wednesday.

But the EU won't be changing its position on the UK's divorce deal. 

Oliver Whitfield-Miocic has more from Brussels. 

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Boris Johnson to be one next UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson will be the next leader of the UK, following the results of the Conservative Party's leadership contest.


Johnson recurved just over 92 thousand votes compared with 46 and a half thousand ballots for his rival Jeremy Hunt.


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