Democrats vying to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump in the 2020
election have faced off in the first of two nights of televised
debates.
Immigration and healthcare policy dominated much of proceedings as the
party's progressives came under fire from more moderate candidates.
The elections are over a year away but these debates are a crucial
chance for candidates to secure funding and standout in a crowded
field.
Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren laid out her vision for
American healthcare.
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders laid out his vision for American healthcare.
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For much of Tuesday's debate- Warren and Sanders came under fire from
more moderate candidates. In his closing remarks former Maryland
Representative John Delaney said their progressive polices were
unrealistic.
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On the topic of Afghanistan where Pete Buttigieg served- the mayor of
South Bend Indiana who's seen a recent spike in campaign funding said
he'd withdraw troops in his first year in office.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
North Korea fire projectiles off east coast
South Korean military officials say North Korea has fired a number of
unidentified projectiles off its east coast.
This comes less than a week after Pyongyang fired two short-range
ballistic missiles.
South Korea says it's maintaining a readiness posture and is
monitoring the situation.
The Trump administration didn't immediately comment but hopes have
been growing in Washington that stalled denuclearization negotiations
can be rekindled.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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unidentified projectiles off its east coast.
This comes less than a week after Pyongyang fired two short-range
ballistic missiles.
South Korea says it's maintaining a readiness posture and is
monitoring the situation.
The Trump administration didn't immediately comment but hopes have
been growing in Washington that stalled denuclearization negotiations
can be rekindled.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Black lawmakers boycott Trump event
A group of black lawmakers in the United States have boycotted an
address given by President Trump.
The President has faced fierce criticism after calling an African
American congressman's district "rodent-infested."
Mr Trump has accused Democrats of playing the race card.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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address given by President Trump.
The President has faced fierce criticism after calling an African
American congressman's district "rodent-infested."
Mr Trump has accused Democrats of playing the race card.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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California Election Law Requires Trump to Submit Tax Returns
US President Donald Trump will not be eligible for the primary ballot in California, unless he releases his tax returns.
That's because of a new law signed by California's Governor …which the Trump campaign says is unconstitutional.
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Trump criticises China ahead of Shanghai Talks
President Trump took to twitter on Tuesday morning criticising China's approach to the trade talks with the US.
It comes as US negotiators are in Shanghai for the first face-to-face talks with their Chinese counterparts since the G20 in Osaka.
From Washington Jagruti Dave reports…
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UN: More Afghans killed by allies than militants
The United Nations says almost 4,000 civilians were killed or wounded
in Afghanistan in the first half of 2019, mostly by pro-government
forces.
It's the first time in the 18-year conflict government and foreign
allies have killed more civilians than militant groups.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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in Afghanistan in the first half of 2019, mostly by pro-government
forces.
It's the first time in the 18-year conflict government and foreign
allies have killed more civilians than militant groups.
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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Ethiopia cautious over Ebola Spread
Ethiopia has deployed several hundred medical officers across the
country to prevent the spread of Ebola which is moving through parts
of eastern Africa.
The preventive measures come as the World Health Organization raises
an alert on the disease which has killed more than 1700 people in the
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.
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country to prevent the spread of Ebola which is moving through parts
of eastern Africa.
The preventive measures come as the World Health Organization raises
an alert on the disease which has killed more than 1700 people in the
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.
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Ethiopia cautious over Ebola Spread
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Ethiopia has deployed medical officers across the country top prevent the spread of Ebola This is a away of the country taking preventive measures as the World Health organization raises an alert on increasing cases in the Democratic republic of Congo battles the deadly virus that has so far claimed over 1700 people.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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Democrats get ready for second round of presidential debates in Detroit
Democratic presidential hopefuls are getting ready to face off in the second round of debates in Detroit.
With more than 20 candidates competing for the chance to take on Donald Trump in 2020, they've been split up into two debates on consecutive nights.
Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has this preview
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UK PRIME MINISTER VISITS WALES TO REASSURE FARMERS OVER NO-DEAL
Boris Johnson has made his first trip to Wales as UK Prime Minister in an attempt to reassure farmers about a no-deal Brexit.
His visit comes amid a clash with the Welsh First Minister, who says a no-deal exit would be "catastrophic" for the country.
Holly Hudson reports.
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British currency falls again on no-deal Brexit concerns
The pound hit a two year low against the dollar on Tuesday before recovering some ground.
This as a no-deal exit from the UK continues to loom, with the British government insisting the country is prepared to leave without a withdrawal agreement.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.
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Founder of India's largest coffee chain missing
A massive search operation is on for the founder of India's largest coffee chain, Cafe Coffee Day, who went missing under mysterious circumstances.
The Cafe Coffee Day franchise has over 1,700 cafes across the country and some outlets in countries like Malaysia, Nepal and Egypt.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.
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The Cafe Coffee Day franchise has over 1,700 cafes across the country and some outlets in countries like Malaysia, Nepal and Egypt.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.
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BORIS JOHNSON VISITS WALES AFTER 'UNREST' WARNING
Boris Johnson is visiting Wales for the first time as UK Prime Minister to promise agriculture will be protected if there's a No Deal Brexit.
Wales's First Minister has warned Mr Johnson there is no mandate for such an exit from the European Union.
The UK government's position is now that it will leave the EU with no deal in place if Brussels won't negotiate a new agreement.
The Farmers' Union of Wales has warned of possible civil unrest in rural parts of Wales in a No Deal scenario.
But Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns says there's no reason to believe that.
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Wales's First Minister has warned Mr Johnson there is no mandate for such an exit from the European Union.
The UK government's position is now that it will leave the EU with no deal in place if Brussels won't negotiate a new agreement.
The Farmers' Union of Wales has warned of possible civil unrest in rural parts of Wales in a No Deal scenario.
But Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns says there's no reason to believe that.
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Authorities seek motive in German train killing
German authorities are still trying to uncover a motive after an 8 year old boy was pushed in front of an oncoming train and killed on Wednesday.
The country's interior minister cut his vacation short to address the situation.
Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.
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RUSSIA HIT BY FURTHER WILDFIRES AND FLOODING
There's been renewed flooding in south-east Russia following heavy rains in the region where 25 people were killed in floods in June.
Russia is also suffering from enormous wildfires in other areas of the country where no rain has fallen.
Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.
Russia is also suffering from enormous wildfires in other areas of the country where no rain has fallen.
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Monday, July 29, 2019
Trump war of words with African American congressman continues
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to attack prominent
African American activist Reverend Al Sharpton.
Sharpton drew the President's ire after announcing he was traveling to
Baltimore to address recent comments made by Trump about the city.
President Trump has faced accusations of racism from Democrats after
calling congressman Elijah Cummings district in the Maryland city
rodent-infested.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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African American activist Reverend Al Sharpton.
Sharpton drew the President's ire after announcing he was traveling to
Baltimore to address recent comments made by Trump about the city.
President Trump has faced accusations of racism from Democrats after
calling congressman Elijah Cummings district in the Maryland city
rodent-infested.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Gilroy Gunman Used AK-47 Type of Rifle
California police are searching for a motive and a possible accomplice in a deadly shooting at an annual food festival over the weekend.
Police say they shot and killed the gunman moments after he opened fire on the crowd.
Rachel Silverman has this report from Northern California.
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Trump attacks Fed ahead of possible rate cut
US President Donald Trump has attacked the US Federal Reserve saying
it has "made all of the wrong moves" and hampered American economic
growth.
The tweets come just ahead of the Fed's monthly meeting, at which it's
expected to cut interest rates for the first time in more than a
decade.
Nick Harper reports.
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it has "made all of the wrong moves" and hampered American economic
growth.
The tweets come just ahead of the Fed's monthly meeting, at which it's
expected to cut interest rates for the first time in more than a
decade.
Nick Harper reports.
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POUND SLIDES ON 'NO DEAL' PROSPECTS
The British pound has hit a 28 month against the US dollar as the prospect grows of a 'No Deal' Brexit.
London is accusing Brussels of being 'stubborn' in its refusal to renegotiate a Brexit deal.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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London is accusing Brussels of being 'stubborn' in its refusal to renegotiate a Brexit deal.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Flying Frenchman to attempt channel crossing again
A French hoverboard inventor says he will try to cross the English channel again this weekend.
Franky Zapata tried to make the journey last week but fell into the sea.
Organisers say the daredevil doesn't want that failure to define him.
Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.
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