Wednesday, October 16, 2019

UN Security Council finds limited unity on Syria

The United Nations Security Council has managed to find some unity
over the Turkey offensive in Syria by expressing its "deep concern".

However, the world's premier body for peace and security remains
divided over what should happen next.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Trump says Turkey's Syria-invasion not America's problem, says Kurds 'no angels'

President Trump has once again defended his decision to withdraw US troops from Northeastern Syria. a move that enabled Turkey's military incursion into the country

Sitting beside the Italian President in the White House on Wednesday, Trump said the resulting battle between Turkey and Americas-Kurdish allies had nothing to with the US and that the Kurds were 'no angels'

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Three US diplomats stopped near site of deadly rocket explosion in northern Russia

Three US diplomats have been removed from a train in northern Russia near the site where a deadly rocket explosion took place in August.

The US embassy employees were reported not to have the correct documents to enter a restricted area without permission.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Indian Supreme Court concludes hearing on decades old Ayodhya Temple dispute between Hindus and Muslims

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Court proceedings in the Ayodhya dispute concluded on Wednesday, a panel lead by lead by India's highest ranking judge has been hearing the decades old case for the past 40 days. The contentious land dispute has been a key point of tension between Hindus and Muslims communities in India for many years. Hindus believe that the disputed site is the birthplace of one of their most revered deities, Lord Ram. But Muslims say they have worshipped there for generations on a mosque built by Mughal emperor Babur.

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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Democratic frontrunners attacked in latest 2020 election debate


Senator Elizabeth Warren was attacked over her tax plans in the latest debate in the race to be the Democratic nominee in 2020.

CNN and the New York Times hosted the debate in Ohio, set to be a battleground state in next year's US presidential election.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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NASA unveils new spacesuit

NASA has unveiled the prototype for a new spacesuit designed to fit
astronauts of all sizes.

It's hoped it will be worn by the first woman to walk on the moon.

Sarah Walton reports…

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India's lags behind South Asian Countries in the Global Hunger Index

Global Hunger Index was released on Wednesday with India ranking at 102 in 2019.

Out of the countries in the Indian Subcontinent, India ranks the lowest.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.


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UN Security Council meets on Turkey's Syria offensive

The United Nations Security Council is meeting later on Wednesday to
discuss the ongoing Turkish offensive in Syria, but without much hope
of unity among Council members.

It's the second time in less than a week the 15-member body has met.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Prince William warns of climate change on visit to Pakistan

Prince William says more education and political action is needed to tackle climate change. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were visiting a melting glacier in Pakistan as part of a five-day trip to the country. 

 

Benji Hyer has more from London. 

 

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South Africans again subjected to Load Shedding

South Africa’s energy supplier, Eskom, has again been forced to implement nationwide scheduled power outages. Dubbed “load shedding”, citizens across the country will face several hours a day without electricity, until adequate power supply has been restored.
Mark Roughton reports.

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Uganda Rolls Out a Mass Measles Campaign

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Uganda has started a mass immunization against measles and polio following an outbreak in the country.

The World Health Organization reports Africa had witnessed a dramatic rise on measles cases with the DRC and Madagascar as most affected countries.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Footballers in Germany warned against 'inappropriate' salute

German football associations have warned regional players in the league against imitating the military salutes by the Turkish national team. The association says players will be hit with heavy penalties if they do so after scoring a goal. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Frankfurt.


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Violent Protests Rock Catalonia for Second Straight Day

Thousands of people protested in the Catalonia region of Spain for a second straight day following the sentencing of nine leaders of the local separatist movement.


The charges stem from the independence referendum in 2017 and local leaders are continuing to push for their own state.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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France rejects Western Balkan efforts to join the EU

France has rejected efforts from Western Balkan states to join the
European Union describing the process as an endless soap opera.

The move is seen as a blow to North Macedonia and Albania and the
decision runs counter to the wishes of Germany who favor greater EU
enlargement.

East European correspondent William Denselow reports.

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CARRIE LAM ADDRESS SUSPENDED

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has had to deliver her annual address by videolink after being heckled in parliament.

It was the first time Hong Kong's Legislative Council has met since being stormed by protesters in July.

The suspension of Ms Lam's address in parliament meant the extradition bill which provoked months of demonstrations could not be formally withdrawn.

Correspondent Patrick Fok has more from Hong Kong.

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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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