Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Parents of dead British teenager meet President Trump but refuse to meet US diplomat's wife suspected of killing their son until she returns to UK to face justice

The parents of british teenager Harry Dunn have met US President Donald Trump - but refused his request to meet the American diplomat's wife who was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road when their son died in a car crash. 

Anne Sacoolas was waiting in the next room during their meeting. 

But they told the US President that they would only meet her if she agreed to return to Britain to face justice.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Putin-Erdogan discuss Syria situation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken to his Turkish counterpart Recep Erdogan to discuss Ankara's Syria offensive.

The Kremlin says President Putin urged Turkey to ensure it didn't enter a conflict with Syrian troops on the ground.

Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

BREXIT DEAL 'CLOSE'

It's reported the UK and EU are closing in on a Brexit deal.

Any agreement would then be considered by EU leaders at a summit later this week in Brussels.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's not a done deal yet.
 
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Russia says Syrian government reaches agreement with Kurds

Russia's special presidential representative on Syria says the Syrian government has reached an agreement with Kurdish people over access to the north-east of the country.

The envoy said only Syrian troops should be present near the border with Turkey, as Turkish troops continue their operation inside Syria.

Ross Cullen has more.

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LeBron Faces Backlash After Breaking Silence On NBA Controversy With China


Superstar of the National Basketball Association, LeBron James, is breaking his silence -- on the league's controversy with China, following a General Manager's tweet in support of Hong Kong.  LeBron's comments are sparking fierce backlash from critics who claim he is placing business interests before democratic freedom.  

Jillian Wolf reports from New York.

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Hunter Biden gives first interview since Trump-impeachment inquiry over Ukraine


The son of former US Vice-President Joe Biden has given his first interview since an impeachment investigation into Donald Trump was launched after the US President asked his Ukrainian counterpart to dig up dirt on the Biden family

Hunter Biden has come under strong criticism from Donald Trump over his role with a Ukrainian gas company.

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

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UN condemns summary executions in Turkey's Syria offensive

As Turkey continues its Syria offensive, the United Nations has
condemned videos of summary executions that have been streamed online.

The UN Human Rights office says fighters affiliated with Turkey filmed
themselves killing three Kurdish captives.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Police officer charged for shooting woman in her home

A US police officer has been charged with murder after shooting dead a
black woman in her own home.

28 years old Atatiana Jefferson died after a neighbor asked police to
check on her.

Sarah Walton reports

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Russian police raid offices of opposition politician Alexei Navalny

Russian police officers have carried out raids across the country at the offices of opposition politician Alexei Navalny.

Searches were conducted in relation to investigations taking place into suspected money laundering.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Delhi's air quality dips to hazardous levels

Delhi's air quality has dipped to hazardous levels  on Tuesday. Certain areas of the capital recorded the air quality index touching above 300.
The air quality annually drops as the Hindu festival of Diwali and winter approach.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports -

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London Extinction Rebellion Protests Banned From Trafalgar Square


Climate emergency group Extinction Rebellion have been banned from protesting in London, four days earlier than their demonstration was due to end.


The group however say they will continue the international rebellion.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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FRESH BREXIT PROPOSALS WITH DAYS TO GO BEFORE EU SUMMIT

The UK is offering the European Union fresh proposals to try and break the Brexit deadlock.

Negotiators are trying to formalize a deal before October 19th, when EU leaders meet for the two-day EU summit in Brussels.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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England Football Association condemns Bulgarian fans following racist abuse

The English Football Association Chairman says the Euro 2020 qualifier versus Bulgaria was "one of the most appalling nights" he's ever seen in football. 

 

Greg Clarke was at the game and witnessed racist abuse towards English players from Bulgarian fans in the stands, forcing the match to be halted twice.

 

Benji Hyer reports from London. 

 

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MOZAMBIQUE TO VOTE IN TENSE ELECTIONS


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Mozambique votes in a general election on Tuesday that some fear could test the country's fragile peace, after a heated campaign marred by violence and allegations of electoral fraud.

 

Leon Ssenyange reports.

 

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AUSTRALIA: No climate emergency according to Australian government

The Australian government has voted against a Greens and Labor-led attempt to declare a climate emergency, shrugging it off as "symbolic".
Arthur Stevens has more

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AUSTRALIA: $60,000 found in McDonalds bag during drug search

Australian Police north of Sydney found $60,000 cash in a brown McDonald's bag when they searched the home of a drug syndicate organiser who was behind a plan to sail a catamaran packed with more than 500 kilograms of cocaine from Tahiti to Australia.
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Nigerian police rescue 67 from inhuman conditions at Islamic 'school'



Nigeria Police have rescued about 70 men and boys from a second purported Islamic school in the northern part of the country. The police say the rescued males were shackled and subjected to inhuman and degrading treatments.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja.



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Five Injured at Pro-Kurdish Protest in Germany

Five people were injured in Germany after clashes broke out during a Kurdish protest against the Turkish military offensive in Syria.


The Middle East conflict threatens to spill over into Germany, which is home to a large number of both Kurdish and Turkish residents.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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Two French women convicted of failed terror attack on Notre Dame

Two French women have been convicted of attempting to carry out a failed ISIS-inspired terror attack with a car bomb outside Notre Dame cathedral in September 2016.

Ines Madani and Ornella Gilligmann were sentenced to 30 and 25 years respectively.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 



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VW postpones decision on Turkey plant amid military offensive

Volkswagen has postponed its decision on building a car plant in Turkey amid the country's military offensive into Syria. Until this month, there were positive signs the deal would move forward.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Frankfurt.


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