US President Donald Trump has announced he's lifting all sanctions
against Turkey after Ankara confirmed its ceasefire in northern Syria
is "permanent".
He described it as a "great outcome" despite criticism his decision to
remove US troops from the region green lit Turkey's offensive which
started two weeks ago.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Snr Pentagon testifies in Trump impeachment investigation
A senior Pentagon official is appearing before lawmakers as part of the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump, Wednesday
Laura Cooper is expected to be quizzed on why the Trump administration withheld $400 million in aid to Ukraine at a time when Trump was asking that country's leader for help to investigate a political rival in Joe Biden
In Washington here's Kevin McAleese....
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Laura Cooper is expected to be quizzed on why the Trump administration withheld $400 million in aid to Ukraine at a time when Trump was asking that country's leader for help to investigate a political rival in Joe Biden
In Washington here's Kevin McAleese....
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Trump awaits tax returns appeal decision
US President Donald Trump's lawyers are back in court to try and stop
the release of his tax returns.
If the President loses this Manhattan appeal he's expected to take his
case to America's highest court, the US Supreme Court.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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the release of his tax returns.
If the President loses this Manhattan appeal he's expected to take his
case to America's highest court, the US Supreme Court.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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Irish leader backs Brexit extension
The Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, has confirmed his support for a Brexit extension.
This comes after a phone call between him and the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk.
Benji Hyer has more details from Brussels.
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Donald Tusk calls for Brexit extension
European Council President Donald Tusk says he will recommend that the EU grant Britain's request for another Brexit delay.
In a tweet, he called on the heads of European governments to accept an extension.
Benji Hyer reports from Brussels.
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Signing of an agreement between India and Pakistan delayed.
The signing of an agreement between India and Pakistan to create a fast passage for Sikh pilgrims across the border has been delayed.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more –
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It was scheduled to be signed on Wednesday, but it is now likely to be signed on Thursday.
Sreoshi Mukherjee has more –
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39 PEOPLE FOUND DEAD INSIDE LORRY IN UK
The bodies of 39 people have been found dead in the back of a lorry in Essex in Britain.
The driver, from Northern Ireland, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Holly Hudson reports.
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Burundi Security Say 14 Armed Men from DRC killed.
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Burundi security forces say they killed 14 armed men said to have crossed into their territory from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Moise Nkurunzisa, the deputy police spokesperson says the 14 armed men intended to attack the northwestern province of Bubanza.
Isabel Nakirya reports
Moise Nkurunzisa, the deputy police spokesperson says the 14 armed men intended to attack the northwestern province of Bubanza.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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France open to a "short, technical" Brexit extension, says minister
France is open to a technical Brexit extension of « several days » but not to any rediscussion of the actual deal, says the country's Europe minister.
Amelie de Montchalin was speaking after EU Council President Donald Tusk said he would seek approval from the 27 countries for a three month extension, as requested by the British government.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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UK GOVT AWAITS BREXIT EXTENSION
The UK government is waiting to hear from the European Union what length of Brexit delay it will give it.
It follows a defeat for the timetable Boris Johnson wanted to push his Brexit legislation through Parliament.
The Withdrawal Agreement Bill is now paused while the EU considers the length of delay past October 31st.
Downing Street suggests the Prime Minister will push for an election if a three month extension is handed down.
Political reporter Theo Usherwood says it could be shorter than that.
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It follows a defeat for the timetable Boris Johnson wanted to push his Brexit legislation through Parliament.
The Withdrawal Agreement Bill is now paused while the EU considers the length of delay past October 31st.
Downing Street suggests the Prime Minister will push for an election if a three month extension is handed down.
Political reporter Theo Usherwood says it could be shorter than that.
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Berlin caps rents amid soaring housing prices
The Berlin government has reached a deal to freeze rents for five years amid soaring housing prices. Tenants have been struggling after a property boom nearly doubled rents over the past decade.
Bruce Harrison reports from Frankfurt.
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WeWork accepts bailout deal
Struggling shared office start up WeWork has accepted a rescue package from investor SoftBank, which will give the Japanese firm an 80% stake in the company.
WeWork will hope the deal marks the end of a troubling period for the company, which pulled out of a botched initial public offering attempt last month.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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WeWork will hope the deal marks the end of a troubling period for the company, which pulled out of a botched initial public offering attempt last month.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Syrian refugee arrivals to Iraq pass 7,000 mark in seven days - UN
More than seven thousand refugees have fled fighting in northeast Syria into neighbouring Iraq in the past week, per latest figures from the United Nations refugee agency.
The majority of the refugees are women and children.
Our U.N. Correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York.
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Russia and Turkey hail ‘historic agreement’
The presidents of Russia and Turkey hailed what they described as an
"historic agreement" on Syria after marathon talks on Tuesday in
Sochi.
The move saw a new six-day ceasefire period announced after which
joint Turkish-Russian patrols would take place.
Ross Cullen has more from Sochi.
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"historic agreement" on Syria after marathon talks on Tuesday in
Sochi.
The move saw a new six-day ceasefire period announced after which
joint Turkish-Russian patrols would take place.
Ross Cullen has more from Sochi.
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Facebook CEO to Testify on Cryptocurrency
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in Washington on Wednesday, about his company's planned move into cryptocurrency. He's expected to say he supports delaying the launch of Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra until the company can address regulatory concerns.
Meanwhile, New York's Attorney General has announced a state-level antitrust investigation into Facebook now has the backing of a bipartisan group of 47 attorneys general.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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UK PM PAUSES BREXIT BILL FOLLOWING COMMONS DEFEAT
UK MPs have dealt a fresh blow to Boris Johnson by rejecting his plan to fast-track his Brexit deal through parliament.
The House of Commons voted 322 to 308 against the timetable to implement the government's withdrawal agreement bill.
It now means the UK is unlikely to leave the EU by the current 31st October deadline and an early general election may be called before Christmas.
Holly Hudson reports from London.
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BREXIT DEAL LEGISLATION 'PAUSED'
UK lawmakers have stopped Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal in its tracks.
MPs voted against a rapid timetable for the Withdrawal Agreement Bill to make its way through Parliament in time for an October 31st exit from the EU.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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MPs voted against a rapid timetable for the Withdrawal Agreement Bill to make its way through Parliament in time for an October 31st exit from the EU.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Trump orders US troops to remain in Syria
US President Donald Trump has confirmed a reversal of his own Syria
policy, saying a small number of troops will remain after previously
ordering their withdrawal.
The decision two weeks ago to remove US soldiers allowed Turkey to
begin its offensive into northern Syria.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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policy, saying a small number of troops will remain after previously
ordering their withdrawal.
The decision two weeks ago to remove US soldiers allowed Turkey to
begin its offensive into northern Syria.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Amazon boss bids to build NASA moon lander
Billionaire Jeff Bezos has announced his space company is bidding for
a NASA project to take humans back to the moon.
Blue Origin is teaming up with major aerospace firms to build a
spacecraft that could land on the lunar surface.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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a NASA project to take humans back to the moon.
Blue Origin is teaming up with major aerospace firms to build a
spacecraft that could land on the lunar surface.
Sarah Walton reports from New York
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US President Donald Trump calls impeachment inquiry a "lynching"
US President Donald Trump has called the impeachment inquiry in the US Congress a "lynching."
Democrats, who are investigating President Trump's request for Ukraine to investigate a political rival, immediately called for the tweet to be deleted.
Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports
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