Monday, January 13, 2020

US to Lift China's Currency Manipulator Tag

The US is expected to remove its designation of China as a currency manipulator. That would remove an obstacle to a trade deal the two countries are set to sign on Wednesday. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 



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UK QUEEN ISSUES STATEMENT ON MEGHAN AND HARRY'S DESIRE FOR NEW ROYAL ROLE

The Queen has agreed to a "period of transition", after a meeting of senior Royals at her home in Sandringham.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, have said they wish to 'step back' from royal duties.

But until Monday, they had not discussed their plans with the Queen, nor how this would work in practice.

Stuart Smith has more.

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US to Ground Drones in Civilian Progam

The US government is reportedly planning to stop its civilian drone program. According to a report in the Financial Times, that's because of concern the drones could be used by China to spy on the US. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Cory Booker Drops out of 2020 Presidential Race

Democratic Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker dropped out of the 2020 race for US President on Monday.

 

He failed to qualify for two debates including Tuesday's in Iowa and in an email to supporters said that meant it would be harder to raise the money his campaign needed to "to scale up and continue building a campaign that can win".

 

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more…

 

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RWANDA RELEASES FOUR UGANDANS


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Rwanda has released four Ugandans from jail in a bid to ease political tension between the two countries.

The Rwandan government is responding to a similar gesture by Uganda who released seven Rwandans last week.

Hillary Ayesiga reports...


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New Boeing CEO as 737 MAX scandal rumbles on



Troubled aircraft manufacturer Boeing has a new CEO.

The company's new leader, David Calhoun, faces a tough challenge to win back trust as the 737 MAX scandal rumbles on.

Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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"Joker" leads Oscar nominations

Oscar Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards have been announced in Los Angeles.

The Oscars will take place on February 9th  and will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles.

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EU Commissioners make solemn declaration in Luxembourg

The European Commission under new president Ursula von der Leyen will take its formal oath of office today. 

In a ceremony known as a "solemn undertaking", the Commissioners pledge to respect the EU's treaties and rights charter. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels: 

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Fight Against ADF

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The army in Democratic Republic of Congo says it has killed 40 Islamist rebels and captured their headquarters in the east of the country.

The eastern region army spokesperson says they lost 30 of their troops in the battle in North Kivu province.

Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa


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Indian Opposition Parties Meet to Discuss the New Citizenship Law

India's leading opposition party - the Indian National Congress asked other opposition parties to meet on Monday, to discuss the current political situation in the backdrop of the student protests and the newly-passed citizenship law  

Protests have been on-going for more than a month with students and activists calling the law unsecular.

This will be the first such meeting of the political parties regarding the citizenship law.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story from New Delhi.

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RWANDA RELEASES UGANDANS



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Rwanda has released four Ugandans from jail in a bid to ease political tension between the two countries.

The Rwandan government is responding to a similar gesture by Uganda who released seven Rwandans last week.

Hillary Ayesiga reports...


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France hosts summit on fighting terrorist groups in the Sahel

The presidents of Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger are in France on Monday for a summit hosted by President Emmanuel Macron, aiming to step up the fight against Islamist terror groups in the region.

France has 4500 troops on the ground in the Sahel region. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris.  



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Senior UK royals meeting to discuss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The Queen is meeting senior royals to discuss the future roles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, after the couple declared their intent to "step back" from royal duties.


Prince Harry's brother and father, William and Charles, are also attending, while Meghan Markle is expected to join the discussion by phone from Canada.


Benji Hyer has this report on the meeting. 


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ROYAL CRISIS TALKS

Britain's Queen is holding crisis talks with senior royals over the future roles of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced last week they will step back as senior members of the royal family.

Prince Harry, his brother William, and Prince Charles are all attending the talks at Sandringham.

Reporter Matthew Thompson at Sandringham says there's lots to discuss.

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Royal commentator Alastair Bruce says Harry could relinquish some of his titles.

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Royal editor for the Evening Standard Robert Jobson says the Queen is keen to resolve things quickly.

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LIBYA LEADERS TO MEET IN MOSCOW

The heads of the two warring factions in Libya are to meet in Moscow. Both sides have agreed to a ceasefire deal proposed by Russia and Turkey, as Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports. 


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Thailand has largest protest gathering since 2014

Thousands gathered on Sunday for a 'run against dictatorship', the event's official name was 'run to oust uncle' which is a reference to the county's current prime minister. It went ahead without a hitch, despite logistical hurdles faced by organizers, such as not being allowed prior access to the park to set up. 

Daniel Quinlan reports.

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One woman is raped every 15 minutes in India

Latest crime statistics released by the Indian government show that one woman in India reported a rape every 15 minuted in 2018.

Last year, a Reuters survey found India to be the most unsafe country for women.

Neha Poonia has more.

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AUSTRALIA: HMAS Toowoomba deployed to the Gulf

Australia has tasked on of the Royal Australian Navy's frigates to join
the American led coalition protecting the Straits of Hormuz oil shipping
lanes.
HMAS Toowoomba (TA-WUM-BA) has sailed from Perth with almost 200 sailors
onboard.
Arthur Stevens has more.

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U.S. Defense Secretary fails to validity Trump’s embassy warnings

Secretary of State Mark Esper says he's seen no specific evidence
support the President's claims that Iran planned to attack four U.S.
embassies.

President Donald Trump had previously stated that this threat was a
major reason for the killing of Qassim Suleimani.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Saturday, January 11, 2020

UN extends cross-boarder aid to Syria

An operation to deliver aid to millions of people in Syria has been
extended just hours before the UN Security Council mandate authorizing
it was due to expire.

However the scale of the programme will be halved.

Sarah Walton reports from the United Nations headquarters in New York

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