Monday, September 16, 2019

Trump says US is "locked and loaded" in response to Saudi oil strike

President Trump says the U.S. is "locked and loaded" following an attack on a Saudi Arabian oil plant.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they are behind the attack, which cut the state oil company's production output by half.

But US secretary of state Mike Pompeo has blamed Iran.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Friday, September 13, 2019

Actress Felicity Huffman jailed for college cheating scandal

Actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison after
pleading guilty to paying $15,000 to help her daughter get into
college.

The 'Desperate Housewives' star was the first parent to be sentenced
for her part in college admissions scandal.

Nick Harper reports.

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Top ten Democrat hopefuls spar in Texas TV debate

The top ten candidates to lead the Democratic party in the 2020 US election came together for the latest TV debate, Thursday night

The hopefuls including former vice president Joe Biden sparred on multiple issues during the 3-hour event in Texas

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese has the details...

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US treasury announces new North Korea sanctions

The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions against three North Korean "malicious cyber groups".

One of the groups was allegedly involved in the 'WannaCry' randomware attack which targeted critical infrastructure, including the UK's National Health Service.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Delhi Plans to Implement Odd-Even for the Third Time

Delhi is one of the world's most polluted cities - and in attempt to clean up the air, the government will temporarily only allow cars on the streets every other day. 
That means vehicles can only drive on alternate days, depending on whether last digit of their licence plate number is odd or even. 
The rule is being applied for the third time, to fight the increasing levels of air pollution in the city.

Our correspondent Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi

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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.

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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