Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Five people arrested over Strasbourg attack

Five people have been arrested in France in relation to the Strasbourg terrorist attack in December.

Local media quotes official sources saying those arrested are suspected of supplying the weapon used in the incident. 

Five people were killed and 11 people were injured when a gunman opened fire in the city's streets.

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports.

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Jailed ex-Pres. Lee seeks bail amid corruption conviction appeal

South Korean former President Lee Myung-bak is seeking bail citing failing health. Lee was sentenced to 15-years in prison last year after being convicted on corruption-related charges.


Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.


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Former President Lee Myung-bak was a powerful construction industry executive and known as the 'bulldozer.'


Now, quite powerless, he sits in jail appealing his conviction on bribery and embezzlement charges.


His lawyer says Lee wants bail because of worsening diabetes and because the lead judge in his trial will be changing.


Lee's successor, former President Park Geun-hye, is also doing time after being convicted of corruption.


Park was forced out of office following mass public rallies.


And Lee may find little leniency as he seeks bail and an overturned sentence.


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Railway staff in India find man's decapitated head in engine

Railway staff in the Indian state of Karnataka were shocked to discover a man's decapitated head in the engine of a train.

The man is believed to have committed suicide a couple of days earlier by jumping in front of the train.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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French Parliament to debate law giving police more powers to crack down on protests

The French Parliament is to debate a new law giving police more powers to crack down on demonstrations on Tuesday - amid growing concern security forces are already abusing their existing powers.

The government is responding to weeks of sometimes violent protests by the Yellow Vests movement. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 



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Russian painting returned after brazen theft

Russian art galleries are considering new security measures after a landscape painting was stolen in broad daylight from a Moscow museum.

It's the second incident in less than a year at one of the country's most famous art collections.

Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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UK MPs TO HOLD KEY BREXIT VOTES

UK lawmakers will hold votes later (approx 19G) which could determine the direction of Brexit.

They'll be voting on several amendments proposed by MPs, some of which are designed to tie the government's hands in terms of its Brexit policy.

It could see the government forced to delay Brexit if no deal is reached.

Meanwhile Prime Minister Theresa May's urging her Conservative MPs to support an amendment which calls for changes to the controversial Irish border backstop.

She believes that would allow her to show the EU there is parliamentary support for a deal on that basis.

But Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin is among those Brexiteers who say they won't back it.

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India's main opposition party promises minimum income guarantee if voted to power

With India slated to go to polls in a few months, the country's main opposition party has promised to implement a programme that would guarantee a minimum income for the country's poor.

Prime Minister Modi's party, the BJP has dismissed this announcement as an 'unaffordable gimmick'.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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U.S. charges Chinese telecoms giant Huawei

The United States filed criminal charges against China's largest technology company Huawei (WAA-way) and it's top executive.

The Justice Department alleges the firm stole trade secrets from American company T-Mobile, and that it committed bank fraud by violating U.S. sanctions on Iran.

Kevin McAleese reports from Washington

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Monday, January 28, 2019

US Slaps New Sanctions on Venezuela

The United States has slapped new sanctions against Venezuela's state owned oil company…. freezing 7 billion dollars of the oil company's assets.

The sanctions are aimed at increasing pressure on Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to cede power to the opposition. 


Rachel Silverman has details. 




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US official issues warning over diplomats in Venezuela

US National Security Adviser John Bolton is warning of a "significant response" should harm come to American diplomats in Venezuela.

President Nicolas Maduro's government is calling off its demand that US embassy staff leave the country.

It follows the Trump administration's decision last week to recognize opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's interim president.

Steve Mort reports.

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US negotiator: draft framework agreed for peace deal with Taliban


The top US negotiator says a draft framework has been agreed with the Taliban for a potential peace deal to end the conflict in Afghanistan.

Representatives from Washington and the Taliban held 6 days of talks in Qatar last week.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Trump Pessimistic on Wall Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump is casting doubt on a border wall funding deal with Democrats to avoid another government shutdown.

He's prepared to invoke emergency powers to secure wall funding if they can't work something out. 

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BACKSTOP REMAINS KEY AHEAD OF BREXIT VOTES

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's under growing pressure to secure changes to the controversial Irish border backstop from the EU.

It comes ahead of votes in the House of Commons on Tuesday on amendments which could be significant in determining the course of Brexit. 

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Former Starbucks boss considers Presidential run

The former CEO of coffee giant Starbucks says he's seriously
considering running for President.

Howard Schultz says he would run as a centrist candidate and some
Democrats fear his Presidential bid could help President Trump's
chance of being re-elected.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow.

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British MPs set to approve motion allowing pregnant MPs to vote by proxy

British MPs are expected to approve a motion on proxy voting today (Monday at 1430GMT) which would mean pregnant or new parent MPs would not have to attend important votes in person.


It comes after a female MP recently postponed having a cesarian section to cast her ballot on a crucial Brexit vote.


But while the move is a step in the right direction, the spokesperson for the Women's Equality Party, Harini Iyengar (Har-in-ee Eye-en-gar), says there's still a lot of work to be done.



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Protests over Indian government's controversial citizenship bill

The north-eastern state of Assam is witnessing violent protests against the Indian government's proposal to amend the country's citizenship laws.

Prime Minister Modi's right-wing, Hindu majority government is proposing to grant citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from its neighbouring countries.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Calls grow in France to ban rubber bullets after Yellow Vests injured

Calls are growing in France to ban rubber bullets used by police - known as flash balls - after a well known figure in the Yellow Vests movement was hit in the eye by one on Saturday. 

The numbers of people turning out to the weekly protests is falling, but police tactics are coming under mounting criticism.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 


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NATO Chief Claims Trump is Committed to Alliiance

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says he doesn't expect President Trump to pull out of the military alliance. 

And despite reports the US president has pondered pulling out, the head of NATO maintains the US president is committed.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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Russia denies helping protect Maduro

A Kremlin spokesman has rejected reports that Russian mercenaries were sent to Venezuela to protect Nicolas Maduro.

It comes as the Venezuelan president faces a growing protest movement and an opposition politician declared himself the country's leader.

Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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MAY SEEKING BACKSTOP FIXES AS VOTES LOOM

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's under growing pressure to secure changes to the controversial Irish border backstop from the EU.

A series of MPs in her Conservative Party say they can support her Brexit deal, if the backstop can be changed or scrapped.

It comes ahead of votes in the House of Commons on Tuesday on amendments which could be significant in determining the course of Brexit. 

One of them is being proposed by Tory MP Sir Graham Brady, as political correspondent Theo Usherwood reports.

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