Thursday, September 12, 2019

Trump Delays October 1st Celebration Spoiler Tariffs

Trade talks between Washington and Beijing took a positive turn after both sides made concession to deescalate tensions.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday delayed a planned tariff hike on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods due to kick in on October 1st.

The move came after China exempt some US goods from its tariffs.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

UK PUBLISHES NO DEAL DOCS

The UK government's released documents on 'worst case planning' for a No Deal Brexit.

Lawmakers passed legislation to force the government to publish the reports which suggest possible food and medicine shortages, long delays at ports, and potential unrest.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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NO DEAL 'WORST CASE' PLANNING REVEALED

The UK government's released documents on 'worst case planning' for a No Deal Brexit.

Lawmakers passed legislation to force the government to publish the reports which suggest possible food and medicine shortages, long delays at ports, and potential unrest.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Trump Considers Banning Flavored E-Cigarettes

The Trump administration is considering a ban on all non-tobacco flavored e-cigarettes. 

This comes as health officials voice growing concerns about health hazards from vaping, and the rising use of e-cigarettes amongst teenagers. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.


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Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau call general election


Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau called a general election on Wednesday

Polls already suggest he faces a strong challenge from the conservative party

The vote is scheduled for October 21st.

Our North America correspondent Kevin McAleese reports

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US marks 9/11 anniversary amid Taliban talks anger

The United States is marking the 18th anniversary of the terrorist
attacks on September 11th 2001 in which almost 3000 people died.

This year's commemoration comes amid anger over President Donald
Trump's decision to hold now-cancelled talks with the Taliban in the
US.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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UN calls for more assistance for Ethiopia

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The United Nations is calling for more Iinternational funding and support for Ethiopia's response to its high number of displaced people.

More than eight million people in Ethiopia need food, shelter, medicine or other emergency assistance.

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock is making the call - after a visit to Ethiopia which started on 8th September and wraps up on Wednesday. 

 Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa: 

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COURT RULES UK PARLIAMENT SUSPENSION 'UNLAWFUL'

A Scottish court has ruled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament on Tuesday was unlawful.

Opposition MPs say the move was anti-democratic and reduced scrutiny on his Brexit plans.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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TWO-GAME RESERVES INTO NATIONAL PARKS REVEALED

The Minister for Tourism Dr. Hamis Kigwangallah who lead the tabling of the  resolutions to upgrade part of two-game reserves into national parks revealed that Tanzania has now a total of 24 national parks including two marine parks.

Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es salaam.

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The WHO Warns of Shortfall to Funding Contain Ebola Outbreak

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The World Health Organisation is warning of a shortfall in funding for operations to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The WHO says the money they currently have will only take them until the end of September.

The global body has called on donors to fund the response to the outbreak that has killed more than 2000 people since August last year.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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UK TO CHANGE MIGRATION RULES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students will be able to stay in the UK for two years to look for work, under new proposals announced by the Prime Minister.

Currently, they must leave within four months of finishing their degree.

Stuart Smith reports from London:

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Merkel urges respect for human rights in Hong Kong

German chancellor Angela Merkel has urged China to respect human rights in the city of Hong Kong which has been rocked by protests for several months.


However, she was criticized by an opposition party leader for not meeting with Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, who is visiting Berlin.


Ira Spitzer has more from the German capital.


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Spike in migrants trying to cross English Channel blamed on Brexit deadline

French NGOs are blaming a spike in migrants crossing the English Channel in dinghies on Brexit - saying smugglers are misleading desperate people into believing the crossing will become harder after the October 31 deadline.

86 people were intercepted by the UK Border Force on Tuesday, thought to be the highest number in a single day.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 



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Hundreds of Nigerians depart South Africa for home country


At least 640 Nigerians are expected to arrive Nigeria from South Africa starting from Wednesday as a result of Xenophobic attacks on foreigners in Johannesburg in the past two weeks.

From Abuja, correspondent Phil Ihaza reports


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Russia eyeing US treaty renewal after John Bolton ouster

The chances of an agreement to renew the last-remaining nuclear weapons treaty between the US and Russia have increased with the resignation of US National Security Adviser John Bolton.

That's according to a leading politician on the international affairs committee of Russia's upper house.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Rwanda Agrees to Take in Refugees from Libya

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Rwanda has agreed to take in hundreds of refugees held in detention centers in Libya.

This follows an agreement with UNHCR and the African Union, allowing refugees to be transferred to safety in Rwanda on voluntary basis.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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UK PM SEARCHES FOR BACKSTOP SOLUTION

Northern Ireland's DUP says Boris Johnson is not considering a Northern Ireland-only backstop to get a Brexit deal.

It's reported Mr Johnson is moving towards such a solution, or an all-Ireland zone for livestock and agricultural goods.

The Prime Minister is trying to find ways to replace the controversial backstop in the current Withdrawal Agreement, while also keeping the border open between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The UK's promising to step up negotiations with the EU while its Parliament is suspended until mid-October.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says discussions with Brussels continue ahead of a looming general election.

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Comments at UNHRC highlight heightened tensions between Pakistan and India

Heightened tensions between Pakistan and India are persisting over Kashmir, as India hit back after Pakistan told the United Nations human rights council that people faced the threat of genocide.

Heavy restrictions remain in place in Kashmir after the Indian government revoked Indian-administered Kashmir's special status last month.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Hong Kong Fans Boo National Anthem in WC Qualifier

Hong Kong football fans booed and heckled the national anthem during a world cup qualifying match between the territory and Iran.

The antics could earn Hong Kong's Football Association a fine following punishment over similar incidents in the past.

Patrick Fok reports from Hong Kong.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Trump Crackdown on California Homeless

President Trump is reportedly calling for a crackdown on California's homeless problem.

He's ordered White House staff to come up with a solution, calling the problem a "disgrace" to the country.

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.



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