Friday, September 13, 2019

European Commission President to meet with Boris Johnson on Monday

Downing Street has confirmed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set
to meet with European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker on
Monday to discuss Brexit.

The UK's top Brexit envoy David Frost is in Brussels for talks this
week but senior EU officials say Boris Johnson's government has
offered no solutions to break the deadlock.

William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

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Paris grinds to a halt in Metro strike

Paris has been brought to a halt by a public transport strike, with 75% of staff on the city's Metro and commuter trains walking out.

They're angry at government plans to abolish their generous pension plans.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 


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Nigeria has the world's highest number of missing people in conflict


The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says Nigeria has the highest number of registered missing people because of conflict in the world.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja


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DUP: REPORTS OF SOFTENING STANCE ARE 'NONSENSE'

The DUP party of Northern Ireland's denied it's softened its position on the controversial backstop as attempts continue to reach a Brexit deal.

Backing of DUP MPs for any agreement could be crucial if it's to stand a chance of getting through the UK's Parliament.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Interpol issues red corner notice against fugitive Nirav Modi's brother

Interpol says they have issued a red corner notice against the brother of fugitive billionaire Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India for bank fraud.
India's Enforcement Directorate says it has requested law enforcement agencies worldwide to help locate and detain Nehal Deepak Modi in cases related to his brother.

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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DRONE PROTESTS STRUGGLE TO TAKE OFF

Two men have been arrested at London's Heathrow Airport as climate change protesters try to disrupt flights by flying drones.

Heathrow Pause says it wants to stop the airport's expansion.

Rachel Venables reports from Heathrow.

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German minister takes aim at ‘upskirting’

Germany's justice minister wants to make photographing people under their skirts or dresses without their consent a criminal offense.

Germany would join several other countries who have recently taken similar measures against the practice.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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Kenya and Uganda Sign Cross Border Pact on Peace and Security

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Uganda and Kenya have launched a cross border program that will promote peaceful co-existance and help improve livelihoods of nomad and pastoral communities living on both sides of the border.

The Turkana and West Pokot of Kenya and the Karamojong communities of Uganda have clashed over grazing land and cattle theft for years.


Isabel Nakirya reports.

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At least 13 people killed as boats capsize in India

At least 13 people have been killed when two boats capsized in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India.

The accident took place during a Hindu festival.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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EU extends sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

The European Union has extended its restrictive measures on Russia for a further six months, until March 2020.

The sanctions consist of asset freezes and travel restrictions, as Ross Cullen reports from Moscow.

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Act Now Or Risk More Violence, Warns HK Pollster


A prominent pollster in Hong Kong has warned that young people feel peaceful protests are useless and have become more accepting of violence in their campaign against the government.

He added now is a good window of opportunity for the government to start its proposed platform of dialogue with members of the movement.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Dive Boat: Report Finds No Night Watchman

A preliminary report by the US National Transportation Safety Board shows the Conception dive boat did not have a crew member on roving overnight watch on Monday. 

The boat caught fire in the early hours of the morning and sank, killing 34 people on board. 

Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco. 


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Putin and Netanyahu meet after Russia criticism of Israel annexation plan

Vladimir Putin has hosted Benjamin Netanyahu for their third meeting this year, ahead of the general election in Israel next week.

The meeting came after Russia had criticised the Israeli prime minister's plan to annex the Jordan Valley.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Dem candidates line-up in Texas for latest TV debate


Ten Presidential democrat hopefuls will take to the stage Wednesday night for the latest TV debate

The candidates, including current front-runner and former Vice-President Joe Biden, had to meet certain requirements to qualify for tonight's Texas showdown

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Supreme Court agrees to Trump asylum restrictions

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration in
limiting migrants' ability to claim asylum in the United States.

It means migrants would not be allowed to enter if they had passed
through other countries on their way to the US and failed to claim
asylum there.

Nick Harper reports.

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Interpol identifies victims of Ethiopia plane crash

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Interpol says it has successfully identified all all those who were aboard the Ethiopia airlines flight that crashed in March this year .


157 people including crew members died in the accident that just minutes after take off, about 100km from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.


Cooetta Wanjohi report from Addis Ababa.

 

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BORIS: I DIDN'T LIE TO THE QUEEN

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he did not lie to the Queen about suspending Parliament.

Opposition MPs continue to call for Parliament to be recalled after a Scottish court ruled the government's suspension was unlawful.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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European Parliament President says UK offering no Brexit alternatives

The President of the European Parliament says the UK has offered no
initiatives that could restart Brexit negotiations.

The UK is set to leave the EU on October 31st but David Sassoli said
an extension could be granted if the right conditions are met.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Brexit meetings ramp up in Brussels

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator is meeting leading members of the
European Parliament later on Thursday.

This comes in a week when the UK's top Brexit envoy David Frost is
holding talks with EU counterparts in a bid to reach a withdrawal
agreement.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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UK LAWMAKERS DEMAND PARLIAMENT'S RETURN

Opposition MPs in the UK are urging Parliamen's recall to discuss Brexit preparations.

It comes after the government published documents on worst case scenarios if there is a 'No Deal' Brexit on October 31st.

They warn of possible food shortages, unrest, and delays at ports.

The government insists No Deal planning has been ramped up since the documents were compiled.

But Parliament is currently suspended until October 14th - a move which is the subject of several legal challenges.

Labour Shadow Transport Secretary Andy McDonald says Brexit should be being scrutinised in the House of Commons.

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