Friday, February 21, 2020

Google resists demands in Digital-Ad investigation

Google is being criticized for resisting efforts to surrender emails and other documents sought by authorities investigating possible anticompetitive practices.

Google says it is cooperating but has raised concerns over the proceedings of the probe.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles.
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Expanded Covid-19 screening in U.S. delayed

Efforts to expand where the Covid-19 coronavirus can be tested in the
United States have been delayed.

Officials believe more screening labs will allow for testing to be
done quicker and help contain the outbreak from spreading.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US and Afghan Taliban agree partial truce

The Afghan Taliban have agreed to a week long reduction in violence,
which could form the basis of a permanent peace deal.

It follows renewed talks with the United States on ending the war in
Afghanistan.

Here's more from our US Correspondent Sarah Walton.

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EU budget battle continues into second day

European leaders are meeting for the second day in Brussels to try and reach a deal on the EU's budget, amid deep divisions on the bloc's long-term spending plans. 

Brexit has resulted in a budget shortfall of as much as €75billion over the next seven years. 

The summit has been called by EU Council President Charles Michel to try and find a breakthrough in the stalled negotiations.

Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels: 

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Software giant SAP shuts India offices after 2 employees are diagnosed with Swine Flu

The German software giant SAP shut down its India offices as two employees tested positive for H1N1 swine flu at its Bangalore headquarters.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story.

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AUSTRALIA: Languages other than English banned at Anzac ceremonies by services organisation

There's been an outcry from Australia's indigenous leaders after the Returned Services League of Western Australia banned the widely recognised Aboriginal Flag at Anzac Day Services on April 25th.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Hong Kong records new confirmed cases as virus spreads in region

China has been reporting a dip in the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus on the mainland. But regionally, the count is slowly trending up, and in some countries, jumping rapidly.


Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong.


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NYT: Russia already interfering in 2020 US election to win Trump second term


Russia is already interfering in the US 2020 Presidential election


According to US reports, House lawmakers were briefed by top intelligence officials last week on the Kremlin's role in helping re-elect Donald Trump 


In Washington here's Kevin McAleese


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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Lawyers claim Trump offered to pardon Assange

A London court has heard that US President Donald Trump offered to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange if he said Russia was not involved in leaking emails during the 2016 US election.

The White House and the congressman have denied Trump's involvement in the matter.

Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles.

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South Sudan Peace Process

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The African Union says it is convinced the Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan will bring lasting peace to South Sudan .

The South Sudan  government and opposition parties have accepted to form the government on 22nd February.

 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:


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Trump Ally Roger Stone Sentenced to Prison

A federal judge has sentenced Republican political consultant Roger Stone to forty months in prison. 


Stone is a longtime friend of President Trump's, and the penalty comes after weeks of infighting over the politically charged case. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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UN warns ‘nowhere is safe’ in Syria’s Idlib Province

The United Nations Humanitarian Affairs chief has warned the crisis in
Syria's Idlib province has reached a horrifying new level.

A government offensive is pushing hundreds of thousands of people into
smaller areas close to the Turkish border.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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South Sudan peace process


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The African Union says it is convinced the Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan will bring lasting peace to South Sudan .

The South Sudan  government and opposition parties have accepted to form the government on 22nd February.

 

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Tanzania government launches plan to ensure 50 percent of Tanzanian homes to start using gas

The plan that was detailed by Environment minister, Mr. Mussa Azzan Zungu as a deliberate move by President John Magufuli's administration to protect the environment.  

Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es salaam.

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Third day of deliberations at Weinstein trial

A third day of deliberations is underway at the trial of Harvey Weinstein.

The film producer is accused of sexually assaulting two women -
charges he denies.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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EU MEMBER STATES ASSEMBLE TO PLUG BUDGET SHORTFALL AFTER BREXIT

Representatives of each EU country are meeting in Brussels to decide its budget for the next seven years.

It's expected to be over a trillion US dollars, but there are big questions about how they'll fill the gap left by the UK's departure - or whether they should at all.

Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.

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U.S. Secretary of State in Saudi Arabia for regional security talks


U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Saudi Arabia to hold talks on regional security.

Last month the U.S. killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad, ramping up tensions in the Middle East.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson has more

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Bad weather in UK continues, as Prime Minister faces mounting pressure

Parts of the UK are experiencing a month's rain in just 24 hours, as downpours continue in the wake of Storm Dennis.


Some areas are still struggling to cope with flooding, and hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes.


With the details, here's our UK correspondent Benji Hyer. 


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9 KILLED IN HANAU SHOOTINGS

Police in Germany are investigating the circumstances of a suspected far-right terrorist attack on two shisha bars.

Nine people died in the shootings in the town of Hanau, east of Frankfurt.

Officers found the suspect dead at his home - near the body of his seventy-two year-old mother.

Germany correspondent Jessica Salz says Hanau is stunned by the incident.

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The World Health Organisation is concerned that the future of the world's children in under threat. In a report released this week that compared performance on child survival and well-being, African countries ranked the worst. Leon Solomon reports from Kampala.

 

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