Tuesday, November 19, 2019

US and Australian hostages freed in Taliban prisoner swap


Two university professors have been freed by the Afghan Taliban, after being held hostage for nearly three years, in exchange for three imprisoned senior militants.  The long-awaited prisoner exchange, which had been delayed for several days, is intended to be a goodwill gesture to restart peace talks with the Taliban after they broke down in September.  


Jillian Wolf reports from New York. 


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JULIAN ASSANGE RAPE INVESTIGATION DROPPED BY SWEDEN

The co-founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, is no longer under investigation by Swedish prosecutors for a rape alleged to have occurred in 2010.

Mr Assange, who has always denied the accusations, avoided extradition to Sweden by seeking refuge at the Ecuadorian embassy in London, where he stayed for seven years.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, has more.

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More allegations of Epstein sexual assault surface

A woman identified as Jane Doe 15 has alleged she was sexually abused
as a minor by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

She joins over a dozen women suing Epstein's estate and urges his
former friend Prince Andrew to provide more information.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK Prime Ministerial favorites prepare for election debate

The first game-changing moment of the 2019 UK general election could come on Tuesday as millions of Brits tune into the first televised debate of the campaign. 


Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will go head-to-head in the event broadcast live on ITV. 


Benji Hyer has this preview from London. 


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BANDITRY: 14 KILLED, HOUSES BURNT IN ZAMFARA STATE


14 people have been killed and several others injured in an attack by suspected bandits in Zamfara state,  northwest Nigeria.


Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja



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India targets $26 billion defence industry by 2025

Speaking at a business seminar in Thailand, India's defence minister stated that India is committed to become a $26 billion industry by 2025.

He invited defence manufacturing companies to invest in India.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...

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Six killed in avalanche in Kashmir glacier

An avalanche killed six people in the Himalayas, including four army personnel.

At seventeen thousand feet, the soldiers buried in snow were rescued and taken to a hospital.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Anti-government protests calling for early election continue in Georgian capital

Anti-government protests are continuing in Georgia as demonstrators call for an early election.

The opposition in the small Caucasus country has been putting up tents near parliament a day after a police crackdown on a rally.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Four witnesses due to testify on busiest day yet in Trump impeachment hearings

Tuesday is set to be the busiest day yet for US lawmakers holding public impeachment hearings into President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine.

They're set to hear testimony from four witnesses - three of whom were listening in on the phone call between Mr Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, which is at the heart of the inquiry.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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N. Korean diplomat says not interested talks that 'bring us nothing'

North Korea has said it's not interested in any more meetings with the U.S. if they don't get anything out of it. The terse remark came shortly after President Trump hinted at another meeting with leader Kim Jong-un, saying he'd see him soon.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


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Monday, November 18, 2019

US says Israeli settlements 'no longer illegal'

In a major foreign policy shift, the US will no longer view Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank as inconsistent with international law.

The move is a reversal of the US position under President Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, and marks a dramatic break with EU allies.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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U.S. Enrollments of International Students Declines

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In the United States, international students have reached record high populations, surpassing 1 million attendees. 


While California continues to be the top destination for these students, enrollment has slipped for the third year in a row - as Jake Savitz reports from Los Angeles.


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UN Says US Holding More than 100-Thousand Children in Migration-Related Detention

The United States leads the world with the highest number of children in migration-related detention. That, according to the author of a United Nations study on children deprived of liberty. 
Rachel Silverman has more. 

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US President Donald Trump says he'll "strongly consider" testifying in impeachment hearing


US President Donald Trump says he'll "strongly consider" testifying to the impeachment hearing that's currently investigating his dealings with Ukraine.

Eight more witnesses will testify in this week's public hearings, including the US Ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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UK PARTY LEADERS PITCH FOR THE BUSINESS VOTE

The leaders of the three biggest political parties in England have been setting out their plans for UK business.

At the annual conference of the Confederation of British Industry, they each claimed their solution to Brexit was the best for Britain - whether leave, a second vote, or remain.

And they all announced a variety of policies designed to capture the support of the business-conscious voter.

Our UK correspondent, Stuart Smith, reports.

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North Korea dismisses Trump meeting calls unless concessions made

North Korea has announced it has no interest in further meetings with
U.S. President Donald Trump unless substantial concessions are made.

Over the weekend the U.S. postponed a joint military exercise with
South Korea as an "act of goodwill" to Pyongyang.

President Trump has also taken to social media hinting he's open to
another summit with Kim Jong Un.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Russia confirms attendance at Ukraine peace summit in Paris

Vladimir Putin's spokesman has confirmed that Russia will take part in the planned summit looking for solutions to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

The Russian president will join his counterparts from France, Germany and Ukraine in Paris on 9 December.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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Scathing reaction to Prince Andrew interview

Prince Andrew, the son of Queen Elizabeth II, is said to be standing by his decision to take part in an interview about his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. 


The Duke of York's one-on-one with the BBC, which aired worldwide on Saturday, has been described as a "car crash." In the interview, the Prince denied having sex with a then 17-year-old girl. 


A lawyer for some of Mr Epstein's alleged victims urged Prince Andrew to talk under oath to the US authorities.


Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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Russia starts production of S-400 missile defence systems for India

Russia has launched the production of its S-400 missile defense systems for India, with the delivery expected to take place by 2025.

This comes after Turkey faced criticism from its NATO partners after also agreeing to purchase the Russian-built system.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Nepalese Prime Minister releases statement on disputed area with India

Nepal's Prime Minister has asked India to immediately withdraw its army from the disputed region of Kalapani at the Indo-Nepal border.

Kathmandu has witnessed multiple protests over India's newly issued maps that show Kalapani as Indian territory.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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