Tuesday, February 4, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers State of the Union on eve of impeachment vote


U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to give the annual State of the Union address.

He's set to speak to Congress the day before his impeachment trial ends with a vote in the U.S. Senate.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has this preview

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Weinstein accuser testifying again after breaking down on the stand

A woman who accuses Harvey Weinstein of rape is facing a third day of
cross examination by the movie mogul's defense team.

Court proceedings were cut short Monday after Jessica Mann broke down
into tears.

Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping Mann and
sexually assaulting another woman.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trial date set for Giuliani associates

A trial date has been set for two associates of Donald Trump's
personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who have been charged with violating
campaign finance laws.

Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman will appear in court in October, just weeks
before the US Presidential election.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Marine le Pen's party sued for 10 million dollar unpaid loan

Marine Le Pen's political party is being sued in Russia for ten million dollars, after it failed to repay a loan from a Russian firm made in 2014. 

The party, now called the National Rally, is close to financial collapse after a series of court cases. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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Marine le Pen's party sued for 10 million dollar unpaid loan

Marine Le Pen's political party is being sued in Russia for ten million dollars, after it failed to repay a loan from a Russian firm made in 2014. 

The party, now called the National Rally, is close to financial collapse after a series of court cases. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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2020 to be a "defining year of climate action" for the planet, says UK PM

A ban on selling new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars in the UK will be brought forward to the year 2035. The change comes after experts said 2040 would be too late if the UK wants to achieve its target of emitting virtually zero carbon by 2050.


Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled the policy as part of a launch event for a United Nations climate summit in November.


With more, here's Benji Hyer. 


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First case of coronavirus confirmed in Brussels

Belgium has reported its first confirmed case of coronavirus - one of nine Belgians repatriated from China over the weekend. 

All nine patients were placed into quarantine, with one testing positive for the virus. 

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels: 

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Ebola Cases Drop in Eastern DR Congo, Says WHO

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a significant decline in the number of new Ebola cases.

Only one case was confirmed over the last three days in the eastern territory of Beni. Authorities say the cases are the fewest since the outbreak began in 2018.

Chris Ocamringer reports.

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Hong Kong reports first coronavirus death

Hong Kong has confirmed its first death in the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, marking the second death outside of mainland China. Grace Lee has the details.


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Russian Athletics board resigns

The entire board of the Russian Athletics Federation has resigned after a meeting with the country's new sports minister. It comes as Russia awaits the results of its appeal of a ban issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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UK TERROR PLANS TO FACE LEGAL CHALLENGE

UK government plans to make terrorism offenders stay in prison for longer - are likely to face a legal challenge.

The proposed emergency legislation comes after an attack in London at the weekend by a man who'd just been released early from prison after being convicted of terrorism offences.

It would seek to end the automatic release of offenders at the halfway point of their sentences.

But Human rights barrister Adam Wagner says the proposals will be difficult to get through.

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IOWA CAUCUS RESULTS IN CHAOS

The first votes have been cast in the 2020 US presidential election, but as yet the results are still unknown after "inconsistencies" were found in reporting of the Democrats' Iowa caucus numbers.

Kate Fisher reports from the state capital, Des Moines.

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Kerala declares state calamity after the confirmation of the third coronavirus patient

Kerala has declared a state calamity after the third case of coronavirus was confirmed in India.

The patient travelled to the southern Indian state from Wuhan on Monday.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story..    

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Thai rescue flight heads for Wuhan

A rescue team departed from Bangkok to China on Tuesday to evacuate at least 144 Thai citizens from the city of Wuhan, ground zero for the outbreak of the coronavirus. The flight will return to U-Tapao airport two hours south of Bangkok.

Daniel Quinlan reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Racism increase against Asian-Australians due to coronavirus

Australian authorities say there's been an alarming increase in racist incidents across the nation as Asian-Australians are targeted during the current coronavirus outbreak.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Iowa caucus "inconsistencies" cause chaos and no winner

The Iowa caucus devolved into chaos after the Democratic party delayed
announcing the results, stating it had found "inconsistencies".

Changes this year in the way votes are counted means a winner is
unlikely to be announced in the 'first in the nation' vote anytime
soon.

Nick Harper reports from Iowa.

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S. Korea closes hundreds of schools over coronavirus fears

South Korea has closed or delayed the start of classes at hundreds of schools to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.


Bruce Harrison tells us more from Seoul. 


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Senate hears closing arguments in Trump's Impeachment trial

The US Senate is hearing the closing arguments in the impeachment trial of President Trump.

The Republican majority-senate is expected to vote for Trump's acquittal as early as Wednesday

Kevin McAleese is in Washington....

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Monday, February 3, 2020

Top US talk show host Rush Limbaugh discloses lung cancer diagnosis

America's best-known talk radio host, Rush Limbaugh, has announced that he's being treated for an advanced case of lung cancer.


A close friend of President Trump, he paved the way for the resurgence of conservative Republicanism in the United States.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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China accuses U.S. of causing ‘panic’ over coronavirus

China has accused the United States of causing panic over its response
to the coronavirus outbreak.

Over 350 people have died from the virus and the U.S. is denying entry
to foreign nationals if they have recently visited China.

The outbreak originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has now
spread to over 20 countries including the U.S.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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