Monday, October 7, 2019

Donald Trump ordered to turn over tax returns

US President Donald Trump has been ordered to turn over eight years of
his personal and corporate tax returns.

The ruling by a judge in New York comes as part of an investigation
into payments made to an adult-film actress in the run up to the 2016
election.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Ethiopia / Egypt Dam Conflict


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Ethiopia has rejected proposals to involve an external body to help resolve a disagreement between itself Sudan and Egypt over a Dam it is budding on the river Nile.


The construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has received opposition from Egypt.



Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:


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Second whistleblower comes forward against Trump

A second whistleblower has claimed "firsthand knowledge" of information related to President Trump's dealings with Ukraine, according to lawyers representing the first one.

Mr Trump's July phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked an impeachment inquiry by House Democrats.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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South Africa working to improve Visa processes

South Africa’s Presidential Working Committee on the Jobs Summit held its second monthly meeting on Monday. These meetings seek to develop interventions which will enable greater job creation in specific sectors. Efforts to improve Visa processes are beginning to bear fruit.
Mark Roughton has more.

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Q3 sees record-breaking sales for Mercedes-Benz in China


German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz saw record-breaking sales in China in the third quarter of the year, despite falling car sales around the world.

Our Germany correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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UK PM URGES U.S. TO WAIVE DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY AFTER CAR CRASH SUSPECT FLEES

The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has urged the US to reconsider its decision to maintain diplomatic immunity for a suspect who fled the UK.

Anne Sacoolas, the wife of a US diplomat, left the country despite being a suspect in a fatal collision.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Arrests made over Extinction Rebellion Protest in London

Over 100 people have been arrested (update with latest figures) in London, as climate emergency group Extinction Rebellion have taken to the streets in the capital, as part of their international demonstration.


Activists are shutting down major roads and bridges, causing transport chaos and say they will occupy London for two weeks.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Tanzanian cashew nut board meets with industry's players .

The cashew nut board of Tanzania is holding a meeting with the industry's players to discuss the current crop season that is coming to an end.

Tanzania cashew nut industry faced a challenging last season after private buyers offered a sub-standard rate resulting in the government purchasing more than 220,000 tons of the crop with the intention to export the crop internationally.

Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es salaam.

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Ghanaian exporters accuse Nigeria of unfair trade as it closes borders


Ghanaian exporters are accusing their West African neighbor, Nigeria of unfair trade practices following the closure of its borders. The exporters say their goods have been left stranded at the Benin border to Nigeria.  The situation comes as Africa looks to open up its market for the export of goods and services through the continental free trade agreement. 

From Accra, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports. 

 

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EU leaders skeptical of Brexit deal as talks set to continue in Brussels

Brexit negotiators are holding more talks on Monday as time runs out to reach a deal. In Brussels, Bruce Harrison gives us the latest on expectations from political leaders as they follow the winding negotiations. 


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Berlin climate activists disrupt morning traffic

Around one thousand climate activists disrupted morning traffic at Berlin's Victory Column monument, the first of a series of protests planned in the German capital throughout the day.


They're part of a global activist network called Extinction Rebellion, who are carrying out similar actions in cities around the world.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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FORTNIGHT OF CLIMATE ACTION BEGINS IN LONDON

Climate protesters are beginning two weeks of demonstrations in London which are expected to cause significant disruption.

Extinction Rebellion activists aim to increase the size and impact of protests seen in April which shut down parts of the British capital.

But police say they will respond more robustly this time to protesters who break the law.

Stuart Hazeldene from Edinburgh University says he believes the activism is having an impact.

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BREXIT TALKS RESUME IN BRUSSELS

Brexit talks are resuming in Brussels (Monday) with French President Emmanuel Macron warning a decision needs to be made this week on whether a deal is possible.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is telling the EU Britain won't delay Brexit beyond October 31st, even though he may be required to do so by law.

Britain put forward new Brexit proposals last week but the European Union says they don't meet the requirements for a deal.

Boris Johnson spoke to Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders at the weekend.

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Thousands of people rally in Kyiv against election plan in rebel-held east

Thousands of people rallied in Ukraine's capital on Sunday against the president's plan to hold a local election in the country's rebel-held east.

The move is seen by some as a major concession to Russia.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Houston Rockets in Hot Water Over Hong Kong Tweet


NBA franchise the Houston Rockets has been caught up in storm over Hong Kong.

That's after the team's manager tweeted in support of the protests, prompting a backlash from China.

Daryl Morey's since apologized for the offending message, but that's not got him or his side in the clear.

Patrick Fok reports.

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White House says no US role when Turkey launches Northern Syria operation



The White House says Turkey will soon launch a military offensive into Northern Syria

The statement released on Sunday, said the US military wouldn't support or be involved in the operation.

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Sunday, October 6, 2019

Second whistleblower will file national security complaint against President Trump

A second whistleblower has come forward to accuse President Trump of putting US national security at risk during a phone conversation with the President of Ukraine.


The second intelligence official is said by his lawyer to have more "direct information" about the phone call and President Trump's demand that Ukraine investigate Democratic Party front-runner Joe Biden ahead of next year's election.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Friday, October 4, 2019

Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) delays oil, gas drilling by two years

The acting director-general of the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (Pura), Mr. Charles Sangweni, said Tanzania will announce the fifth bidding round for natural gas two years from now.

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.

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Texts show US diplomats concern over Ukraine plan

Text messages released by US Democrats reveal how US diplomats worked to persuade the Ukrainian president to open a public inquiry into President Trump's political opponent, Joe Biden.

The messages were released as Democrats work through impeachment inquiries into Mr Trump.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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UN: 14,000 Afghan children killed or injured in four years

A United Nations report shows more than 14,000 children were killed or
injured in Afghanistan over the last four years - a more than 80%
increase.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the "alarming level" of
violence shows children have increasingly become a target of conflict.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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