Thursday, December 5, 2019

U.S.-China Trade Talks Continue, Despite Dispute Over Human Rights

China says its trade talks with the U.S. remain on track. That's despite a fresh jab from the U.S. over China's alleged treatment of its Uighur population. The two nations have been head to head over a series of human rights issues... including the democracy protests in Hong Kong.

Jillian Wolf reports. 
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A Nigerian Serving Senator Sent to Prison for Fraud

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A Division of Nigeria's federal high court sitting in Lagos has sentenced a former governor and serving Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu to 12 years imprisonment.

He was convicted for over $200 million fraud perpetrated when he was governor of the South Eastern State of Abia between 1999 and 2007.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja


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House to draft Trump impeachment articles

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has announced President Donald
Trump will be impeached.

She's asked the House of Representatives to go ahead with drawing up
articles of impeachment which could be voted on in the next few weeks.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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U.S. sailor shoots two dead before killing himself at Hawaii military base


An American sailor shot dead two workers on a military base in Hawaii on Wednesday before killing himself.

U.S. officials haven't identified the gunman or the victims.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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Ex-Brexit Party politicians urging voters to choose Conservatives in UK general election

The UK's Brexit Party has lost four of its elected representatives, just a week before the country goes to the polls in a general election on 12th December. 


The four Members of the European Parliament have quit the party to urge voters to instead back the Conservatives and support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. 


Benji Hyer reports from London. 


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Germany's factory orders drop despite hopes of rebound

Germany's factory orders unexpectedly fell in October, as Europe's largest economy struggles to emerge from a manufacturing slump and fight off recession.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Frankfurt.

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Indian spiritual leader creates his a country for Hindus

A self-proclaimed spiritual leader from India who is facing rape charges claims to have set up his own nation on an island off the coast of Ecuador.

The country has its own website that describes it as the greatest Hindu nation on earth.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story…  

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ONE WEEK TIL UK ELECTION

It's exactly a week until Britain votes in a crucial general election.

Brexit has dominated much of the campaign, with the Conservative Party promising to deliver the UK's exit from the EU within weeks.

Opposition Labour say they'll negotiate a better Brexit deal and put it to a second referendum.

The Liberal Democrats want to stop Brexit entirely.

The parties are also battling it out on issues including health services, poverty, crime, education and security.

Labour says it will nationalise a series of industries and spend billions of dollars on revitalising public services.

Conservative Chancellor Sajid Javid says he'll be able to offer tax cuts if his party is returned to office.

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Liberal Democrat candidate Christine Jardine says the Conservatives will be consumed by Brexit for years.

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A week after rape and murder of vet, a rape survivor set on fire in North India


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A rape survivor in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has died after being set on fire on Thursday.

The attack comes a week after the gruesome rape and murder of a veterinarian in the South India.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Russian Orthodox Church opposes domestic violence bill

The Russian Orthodox Church has announced its opposition to new legislation aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence. The Church argues that such laws, if introduced, would have a clear 'anti-family focus'. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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AUSTRALIA: Right wing terrorist found guilty in Melbourne

In Melbourne, a man has been found guilty of preparing a terror attack
in the city centre and creating a handbook for wannabe attackers.
He was charged with acts in preparation for, or planning a terrorist
act, and trying to manufacture a document that was likely to facilitate
a terrorist act.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

End of an Era for Google as Founders Step Down From Top Roles

The two founders of one of the most influential companies in the world, Google, are stepping down.  In a joint statement, Larry Page and Sergey Brin announced they would remain actively involved as board members, shareholders and co-founders... describing their new role as "proud parents" of the company.


Jillian Wolf reports. 


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US Boosting Diplomatic Relations with Sudan

The United States is making plans to exchange ambassadors with Sudan for the first time in 23 years. This diplomatic milestone follows the ouster of  longtime Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir, removed from power by Sudan's military in April.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Trump Calls Trudeau Two-Faced at NATO Summit

US President Donald Trump called Justin Trudeau "two-faced" on Wednesday after a video emerged of the Canadian Prime Minister appearing to mock Mr Trump's press conference performances.

The footage was taken at a NATO event in London and involved other world leaders including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron, Dutch PM Mark Rutte and Princess Anne, daughter of Queen Elizabeth.

Our correspondent Jagruti Dave has more details…

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Constitutional experts testify on impeachment

Three constitutional experts have testified to the impeachment inquiry that President Trump should be removed from office.

Democrats have accused President Trump of soliciting foreign help from Ukraine in the 2020 US elections. The White House says the investigation has "utterly failed to produce any evidence of wrongdoing".

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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UN: 168m people need help in 2020

The United Nations estimates a record 168 million people - 1 in every
45 people globally - will need humanitarian assistance next year.

Launching its annual appeal it said climate change and protracted
conflicts had exacerbated numbers this year.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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BOB WILLIS DIES AGED 70

Former England cricket captain Bob Willis has died aged 70.

He took 325 test wickets before retiring in 1984.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Trump says U.S. China trade talks 'going very well'


"Discussions are going very well and we'll see what happens," Donald Trump's response to reporters on Wednesday when asked about ongoing trade talks with China

Trump's remarks were in contrast to comments he made on Tuesday when he suggested he might wait until after the 2020 US election to cut a deal

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington...

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Trump cancels news conference to fly home following fractious NATO talks in London

NATO leaders have concluded their talks at a summit near London on Wednesday, covering issues such as arm control, cyber attacks and the fight against terrorism. 

Tensions between members has threatens to overshadow the summit marking the military alliance's 70th anniversary.  

Benji Hyer sends this report from Watford:

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Boris Johnson calls for unity amid fractious NATO summit in London

The two-day NATO summit celebrating the alliance's 70th birthday has concluded in London, amid a fractious atmosphere between world leaders. 

Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron exchanged strong words on key issues yesterday- with the French President later caught on camera gossiping about his US counterpart with Justin Trudeau and Boris Johnson. 

Natalie Powell has the details:

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