Wednesday, November 13, 2019

AUSTRALIA: Water-bombing helicopter crashes as it battles Queensland bushfires

In Australia, a water-bombing helicopter has crashed as it battled bushfires in Queensland's Darling Downs south west of the state capital Brisbane.
Arthur Stevens reports.

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Unrest Swells in Hong Kong for Third Day

Clashes continue in Hong Kong, where protesters are out on the streets yet again for a general strike. Over 280 people have been arrested in the past few days as police and protesters face off in violent exchanges - marked by tear gas, petrol bombs and rubber bullets. Grace Lee brings us the latest.


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AUSTRALIA: Bushfire update 1400 AEDT Wed 13/11

Whilst temperatures have eased along Australia's east coast, the bushfire emergency continues to deteriorate as winds have picked up and are pushing flames in a new direction.
Arthur Stevens reports

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US Senators push forward bill supporting pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong


US Senators are pushing for a vote on legislation supporting pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong.

It could come at a sensitive time for the Trump administration, currently locked in tense trade negotiations with China.

Here's our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson

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Leading Democrat warns Army over using China-owned social media

The top Democrat in the U.S. Senate has warned the army over using Chinese-owned social media companies in their recruitment efforts.

In a November 7th letter, Chuck Schumer urged the army to assess the potential national security risks posed by using companies like Tik Tok.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

River near DMZ runs red with blood from massive pig slaughter

The blood of tens of thousands of slaughtered pigs has turned a river near the Korean DMZ bright crimson. Farmers slaughtered the pigs to prevent the spread of disease but poorly handled the carcasses. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


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AUSTRALIA: Pell secures final appeal opportunity in Australia's High Court

George Pell has secured one final chance to clear his name and overturn his convictions for the abuse of two choirboys.
The High Court this morning granted Pell leave to appeal against his five sexual abuse convictions.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Sandy Hook families can sue Remington

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled families of the 20 children and six
adults who died in an elementary school shooting in 2012 can sue the
gunmaker Remington.

The mass shooting at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut was one
of the worst in recent U.S. history.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Afghanistan to Free Taliban Officials in Push for Prisoner Swap and Peace Talks

Afghanistan's president says the government will release three high-ranking Taliban prisoners in exchange for two hostages held by the group for nearly three years.  The Afghan leader says the release of the two professors would "pave the way" for the start of unofficial direct talks between his government and the Taliban, who long have refused to negotiate with Ghani's administration, during the 18-year Afghan war.   


Jillian Wolf reports from New York. 


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Google gets hands on millions of health records

Google has gained access to a trove of detailed health data on millions of Americans as part of a tie-up with the country's second-largest hospital system. According to The Wall Street Journal, Google can access the health records without notifying patients. The goal is to improve patient care and outcomes, but some are concerned about privacy. Toni Waterman has more from Washington, D.C.

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Court: EU must label Israeli settlement products

The European Court of Justice has ruled that food products originating from Israel-occupied territories must be labeled as such. In a blow to the Israeli economy, the ECJ says the decision aims to make sure EU customers are not "mislead" about the origin of such products.

Mia Alberti, reports from Brussels.

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Train Collision in Eastern Bangladesh

A head on train collision has taken place in Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people with the death toll expected to rise further.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports -

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Kremlin says unaware of Assad's relatives laundering money from Syria to Russia

President Vladimir Putin's office says it is unaware of Bashar al-Assad's relatives buying property worth millions of dollars in Moscow.

A report by anti-corruption campaign group Global Witness claims that Assad's relatives could be trying to launder money through real estate investments in Russia.

Neha Poonia has more.

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UK PM TO CHAIR EMERGENCY MEETING AFTER ENGLAND FLOODING

The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, is chairing an emergency meeting after severe flooding in northern England.

One person has died, 400 homes have been flooded, and over a thousand properties have been evacuated.

Multiple flood warnings are in place, including 'severe' warnings, which mean there's a danger to life.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.

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Report on alleged Russian interference in the UK should come out now, says Clinton

It is "inexplicable and shameful" that the UK government has not yet published a report on alleged Russian interference in British politics, according to former US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. 


Whilst in the UK on a book tour, she said she was "dumbfounded" that the government would not release the report about Russian influence in elections. 


Benji Hyer explains from London. 


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South Africa relaxes child travel rules

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has relaxed document requirements for children traveling to the country. The new rules came into effect on Friday the 8th of November.
Mark Roughton has details.

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A MONTH TO GO UNTIL UK ELECTION

It's exactly a month until the UK votes in a general election.

Ahead of the December 12th vote the Brexit Party of Nigel Farage is facing increasing pressure to stand aside in more constituencies.

Mr Farage has already announced his party won't contest seats won by the Conservatives in 2017.

But senior Conservatives say the Brexit Party could still split the Leave vote in marginal constituencies.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak says Mr Farage's party won't be the one that delivers Brexit.

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AUSTRALIA: Bushfire update as Sydney is impacted

The massive bushfires across Australia's east coast have reached Australia's biggest city.
The fire that broke out at Turramurra on Sydney's upper north shore has been contained, but left many of the luxury properties stained with the bright pink of Fire retardant.
Arthur Stevens has more on a catastophic bushfire day.

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Thai court seeks to arrest ex-park officials in activist's disappearance

The unsolved case of an activist killed in Thailand has moved a step closer to resolution, with investigators suspecting the involvement of local officials.


Daniel Quinlan reports from Bangkok.


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AUSTRALIA: Senator Barnaby Joyce blames bushfire deaths on the victims being Greens voters

Australian maverick National Party senator Barnaby Joyce is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons again.
Mr Joyce has suggested two people who died in the New South Wales bushfires were "most likely" Greens party voters.
Arthur Stevens has more

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