Thursday, October 10, 2019

German Synagogue Attacker May Have Posted Manifesto Online

In the wake of the attempted attack on a German synagogue in the town of Halle [HALL AH], a racist manifesto has been discovered online which may have posted ahead of the attack.

The suspect killed two people and and live streamed the attack, which took place on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


Congress moves for bipartisan sanctions against Turkey's incursion into Syria

US senators have agreed to a draft bill to sanction Turkey over its assault on Kurdish forces in northern Syria

The rare bipartisan deal is part of the growing backlash against President Trump's decision to withdraw American troops from the region, making way for a Turkish incursion against Kurds who were allied with the US in the fight against Islamic State terrorists

In Washington Kevin McAleese reports...

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US Takes Custody of Islamic State Prisoners in Syria

The US military is taking custody of several dozen high-profile Islamic State detainees. 

Two of them are British men accused of involvement in the Islamic State's executions of American and other Western hostages.


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Intentional Power Cut in California

Calfornia's biggest utility has shut off electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. 

The planned cuts could affect more than two million people, and it could be days before the power comes back on. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 



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For first time, Biden calls for Trump to be impeached

Former US Vice President Joe Biden has said for the first time that he believes President Trump should be impeached.


The move comes after the White House said it won't co-operate in any way with the Democrats impeachment inquiry currently underway on Capitol Hill.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UN chief eyes Turkey's Syria offensive with “great concern”

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says he is
following the Turkish offensive in northern Syria with "great
concern".

Turkish warplanes have started bombing the area occupied by Kurdish militia.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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In stunning turnaround, Trump says Turkish invasion of Syria is a "bad idea"

President Trump says Turkey's invasion of Syria that began a few hours ago is a "bad idea", even though he said on Sunday night that he had given the military operation against America's Kurdish allies the green light.


It's a stunning turnaround by the US President after furious criticism from Republicans on Capitol Hill.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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COLEEN ROONEY TAKES AIM AT INSTAGRAM LEAKER

The wives of two star English footballers are locked in a row about whether one leaked stories about the other from a private Instagram account.

Coleen Rooney - wife of Wayne Rooney - claims the leaking came via the profile of Rebekah Vardy, wife of Leicester City striker Jamie.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Tanzania ranked ninth in Africa’s Millionaire list

Tanzania has been ranked ninth in Africa in a report that highlights the state of wealth on the continent.

The Africa Wealth report for 2019 published by Mauritius based AfrAsia Bank says that there are more than 2,400 individuals with more than 1 million dollars who were living in Tanzania in 2018.


Isaac Lukando reports from Dar es salaam.

Authorities Probe Terror Links in German Shootings

Two people have been killed in the German city of Halle in an attack which may have targeted a synagogue on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.

One suspect has been taken into custody and authorities are still looking for possible accomplices.

Ira Spitzer has been following the story from Berlin.


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UN Cash Crisis

The United Nations Secretary General says the organization is facing its "worst cash crisis" in almost a decade. 

With member countries owing $1.3 billion there are concerns staff may not get paid next month. 

Jillian Wolf reports from New York. 


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China offers to buy more soybeans ahead of trade talks

China has signaled its willingness to strike a mini-trade deal when it meets with the US later this week. But only if the Trump administration backs off on tariff threats. And to show it's serious, Beijing is offering to pony up on agricultural purchases. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Trump campaign manager in court on fraud charges

US President Donald Trump's former campaign manager is back in court
in New York facing multiple fraud charges.

Paul Manafort is already serving a seven and a half year sentence
after he was found guilty of charges stemming from the Mueller
investigation into Russian election interference.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Democrats step up impeachment inquiries

House Democrats are set to step up their impeachment inquiry as The White House said it would not cooperate with the probe.

On Tuesday, White House counsel Pat A. Cipollone wrote a letter to Democrats accusing them of wanted to overturn the results of the 2016 election and suggesting their inquiry was without merit.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Kashmir schools see weak turnout, after curb lifted

As authorities lifted curfew imposed in parts of the Kashmir valley, schools and colleges have been reopened, but student attendance has been poor.

Large parts of the Kashmir valley remain under a lock-down, with mobile and internet services being disabled.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more. 

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Security stepped ahead of Modi-Xi summit

Over 500 police personnel have been deployed and residents have been issued identity cards  in the state of Tamil Nadu ahead of a 2 day summit between the leaders of India and China.


The temple town of Mahabalipuram in south India is set to host the second informal summit between the leaders since the previous meeting in Wuhan last year.


Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi



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Two people killed in shooting in eastern Germany


German police say two people have been killed in a shooting in the city of Halle in the east of the country.

According to local media reports, the incident took place near a synagogue - Wednesday marks the Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin

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UK MINISTERS BAULK AT SUGGESTION CONSERVATIVE PARTY COULD CAMPAIGN FOR NO DEAL

UK ministers in the cabinet of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, are expressing concern about a mooted change in policy to explicitly endorse no deal.


In a meeting of ministers, at least five expressed anxiety about any move to campaign for a no deal exit.


Currently, the government says it's fighting for a deal, but is ready to leave without one at the end of October if an arrangement can't be reached with the EU.


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Germany falls four places in Global Competitiveness Index


Germany has fallen four places in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Index, slipping to seventh position.

The lower ranking comes amid mounting concerns over Germany's economy potentially sliding into recession later this year.

Our Frankfurt correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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British MPs Special Sitting on October 19th for Brexit

British MPs will be called to Parliament on Saturday 19th October, in what looks set to be a significant date on deciding the future of Brexit.


Crunch-time decisions will be made by lawmakers in Britain, following an EU Summit on 17th October.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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