Friday, October 18, 2019

Ethiopia not bent on taking Egypt's proposals on Dam

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Ethiopia says it will not accept any other proposals towards ending a conflict it has with Egypt over the construction of a power dam on the River Nile.

Ethiopia is building a 6000MW dam on the river, which Egypt has been opposing for the past 8 years claiming it will reduce water flow into its territory.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa

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'SUPER SATURDAY' BREXIT SHOWDOWN

UK parliament will sit on a Saturday for the first time in 37 years this weekend. 

The rare session has been called so MPs can vote on the Brexit deal Boris Johnson secured with Brussels on Thursday. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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UK PM ON CHARM OFFENSIVE TO GET SUPPORT FOR DEAL

The UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is trying to persuade British lawmakers to agree to his new withdrawal agreement, ahead of a vote in parliament on Saturday.

The UK finally secured a deal with EU negotiators on Thursday.

This withdrawal agreement sets out the way the UK will leave the EU, and presents a workaround to the Irish backstop problem which has plagued negotiations.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, has more.

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Protests expected to continue in Hong Kong over the weekend

It's been more than 4 months since Hong Kong's protesters first took
to the streets in defiance of a controversial China extradition bill.

That bill has since been withdrawn, but the protests have swelled into
greater calls for democracy.

As Grace Lee reports, demonstrators are vowing to make another stand
this weekend.

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German interior ministers meet over Halle shooting response

German interior ministers are meeting Friday to discuss a response to the Halle shooting and growing fears of rising anti-Semitism in Germany. Last week, a man with a gun attempted to enter a synagogue in Halle but failed ... and instead shot two local residents before being arrested.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Frankfurt.


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BORIS JOHNSON RALLIES SUPPORT FOR BREXIT DEAL

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is trying to persuade British lawmakers to back his Brexit deal ahead of a crunch vote on Saturday.

The House of Commons will sit on a Saturday for the first time since the Falklands War.

MPs will vote on whether to accept the agreement reached between the UK and EU in Brussels on Thursday.

Boris Johnson faces an uphill task to get the deal through Parliament so Britain leaves the EU by October 31st.

Conservative MP Stephen Hammond says he'll reluctantly vote in favour.

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Thousands who Fled Fighting in Eastern DRC in Need of Food

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Aid agencies are warning of a food crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Thousands who fled their homes in Ituri Province following ethnic clashes are in desperate need of food, shelter and water.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Hungary prepared to use force if Turkey allows refugees passage to Europe

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban says force would be used at its
southern border if Turkey allowed refugees to pass into Europe.

Ankara currently hosts 3.6 million Syrian refugees but has threatened
to 'open the gates' for them if the EU doesn't back its military
offensive in Syria.

William Denselow reports from Budapest.

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Nigeria to impose new tax on carbonated drinks



Nigeria government is considering an introduction of excise duties on carbonated drinks in the country. It's part of steps to generate more revenue aside crude oil, which is the main income earner for Africa's largest economy.

From Abuja, correspodent Phil Ihaza, reports.


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India considers censoring Netflix and Amazon video content, report says

India is reportedly looking at potentially censoring video streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

There have been several court cases in India following complaints about content that some have found offensive on video streaming platforms.

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Russia says Turkey-Syria border should be controlled by Damascus

Reacting to the temporary ceasefire announced in Syria, Russia says the only way to resolve the ongoing conflict is to ensure that Damascus regains control of the Turkey-Syria border.

It has also volunteered to keep Kurdish forces away from Turkey's border, according to Ankara.

Neha Poonia has more from Moscow.

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Turkey Agrees to Pause Fighting in Syria

The US says Turkey has agreed to suspend its military operations in northeast Syria for 5 days. 

Turkey says the agreement is not a cease fire…. rather merely a pause in the operation.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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California App to Warn Residents of Earthquakes

California's Govenor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a new earthquake early warning app. "MyShake" has been developed by the University of California, Berkeley, and will use ground motion sensors across the state to detect earthquakes before people feel them.  The app marks the 30th anniversary of the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake, that ravaged the San Francisco Bay.

Jake Savitz reports from Los Angeles. 



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Trump Awards G7 Meeting to His Own Resort

US President Donald Trump will host the 2020 Group of 7 meeting next June at his own luxury resort near Miami. 

Critics of the president say it's a clear conflict of interest.  

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story.


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G7 to be hosted at Trump property

The White House says next year's Group of Seven World Leaders' meeting will be held at President Trump's Doral resort in Miami.

The decision will alarm ethics watchdogs who warn the summit could provide a financial windfall for the Trump business.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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US slaps new rules on Chinese Diplomats

Chinese diplomats will have another hoop to jump through as they conduct business in America. The US State Department says they will now need to alert authorities before holding any meetings with US officials. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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New York can now charge people pardoned by the President

A new law has been passed in New York allowing people to be charged
with crimes even if they've been pardoned by the President.

It was introduced after Donald Trump openly considered pardoning
former aids facing prison time.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Civil Rights Champion and Powerful Congressman Dies


Elijah Cummings,  a civil rights champion and powerful U.S. congressman has died, following long standing health problems. 

Jillian Wolf reports from New York.

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BREXIT DEAL REACHED

After weeks of talks, negotiators from the UK and EU have reached a Brexit deal, addressing key issues relating to the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

EU member states are expected to give a green light to the new deal while some British MPs are vowing to vote against it.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a vote in Parliament on Saturday.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Report: Turkish President threw Trump's letter about Syria in the bin


Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly threw a letter from his American counterpart Donald Trump about Syria in the bin.

The US President wrote the letter as Turkey was preparing to launch its offensive into Syria, warning Mr Erdogan not to be a "fool" or a "tough guy."

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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