Tuesday, March 26, 2019

US China Trade Talks Enter Crucial Stage in Beijing

US trade representatives are in Beijing this week, as talks with China's trade negotiators enters a crucial stage.

They are hoping to resolve outstanding sticking points, including US demands for China to relax restrictions on digital trade.

Nina-Maria Potts reports from Beijing.

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MEPs Approve Copyright Reform

Supporters say content creators will get the compensation they deserve, but opponents say internet freedom is now at risk.


The European Parliament has approved new copyright reform that has created a long—and at times tumultuous—debate in Europe.


Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.


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European leaders urge China to offer reciprocal market access

European leaders have urged China to « respect the unity of the EU » and provide reciprocal access for European companies to the Chinese market.

The remarks case from Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel, after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Paris on Tuesday.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 



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ERG SOFTENS TO MAY'S BREXIT DEAL

The UK government says it's still working to pass the Brexit deal it agreed with Brussels - even after MPs voted to try and take more control of the process.

On Monday lawmakers voted to seize the parliamentary timetable to attempt to find compromise solutions on Brexit that could pass the House of Commons.

Prime Minister Theresa May remains under growing pressure to step aside as she loses control of Britain's exit from the European Union.

But she continues to try and persuade MPs to back her Brexit deal - which may be voted on again on Thursday.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says several members of the key European Research Group are indicating they'll now back Mrs May's Withdrawal Agreement.

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EU to Set 5G Recommendations

The European Union is urging its member states to conduct threat assessments as they plan their 5G infrastructure.


As concerns over Chinese tech grow in the EU, the EU isn't expected to call for a ban of Chinese made 5G gear.


But as our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports, Brussels still says EU countries need to manage the security risks.


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UK GOVT STICKS WITH BREXIT STRATEGY DESPITE LOSS OF CONTROL

The UK government says it's still working to pass the Brexit deal it agreed with Brussels - even after MPs voted to try and take more control of the process.

On Monday lawmakers voted to seize the parliamentary timetable to attempt to find compromise solutions on Brexit that could pass the House of Commons.

Prime Minister Theresa May remains under growing pressure to step aside as she loses control of Britain's exit from the European Union.

But she continues to try and persuade MPs to back her Brexit deal - which may be voted on again on Thursday.

Health Minister Matt Hancock says it's a time for cool heads.

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AUSTRALIA: Opposition leader concerned at Turkey response to Christchurch massacre

The Australian Opposition leader Bill Shorten has declared it deeply frustrating and disturbing that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again shown footage of the Christchurch mosque massacre.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA: Laws proposed to force Social Media to remove hate video

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists rules that exist in the physical world must also apply online, as he locks horns with social media giants following the Christchurch massacre.
The prime minister says he believes global tech titans must do more to keep Australians safe from violent terrorist content, after video of the mass murder remained online for more than an hour.
Arthur Stevens reports

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AUSTRALIA: One Nation party accused of dealing with America's NRA

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched an extraordinary attack on right wing political party One Nation, accusing the minor party of trying to sell  Australia's gun laws to the highest bidder.
Arthur Stevens reports

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India's main opposition party announces minimum income guarantee ahead of polls

With elections just two weeks away, India's main opposition party Congress has said it will implement a minimum income guarantee if voted to power.

India's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party had similarly announced a direct cash support of 87 USD for poor farmers ahead of the elections.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Pentagon authorises one billion dollars for Trump's border wall

The Pentagon has told Congress that it has authorised the transfer of one-billion-dollars to begin the construction of the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

This is the first money allocated through the national emergency President Trump declared at the southern border in February, in order to obtain funding for his signature campaign pledge.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Russia kills 30 Syrian militants in response to attack on 3 service personnel

Russia's Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it killed 30 militants in Syria as a response to the killing of three Russian service personnel in February. Dan Ashby has more.

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Saudi Sisters Skip Hong Kong on Humanitarian Visas


Two Saudi sisters who were put under the spotlight after they were stuck in Hong Kong while trying to flee from an abusive family to Australia have now left the city. 

They were granted humanitarian visas from an unnamed third country and are said to have departed at the end of last week.

Patrick Fok reports, from Hong Kong.

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Monday, March 25, 2019

UK MPs VOTE TO TAKE MORE CONTROL OF BREXIT

UK lawmakers have voted in favour of taking control of Parliamentary business to try and find a Brexit compromise.

It means MPs will get a series of so-called indicative votes later this week, and two ministers resigned from government to back the move.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Stormy Daniels lawyer charged with extortion

The lawyer who represented the adult-film actress Stormy Daniels has
been charged with extortion and bank fraud.

In Los Angeles Michael Avenatti is accused of embezzling a client's
money and in New York he's charged with trying to extort over $20
million from Nike.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Apple Launches Subscription Video Service

Apple has unveiled an expansive strategy to build services for the billions of  iPhones and iPads in use.

A cast of Hollywood A-listers is helping Apple with the launch. 


Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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Trump Officially Proclaims Golan Heights as Israeli Territory

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation granting US recognition that the Golan Heights falls within Israeli territory.

The mountainous area was seized from Syria during the 1967 Six Day War.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Trump goes on attack after clearance in Russia probe

President Trump says his opponents who did "treasonous things" are "evil" and "should be looked at".

It comes after Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report cleared the President and his campaign of colluding with Russia during the 2016 US election.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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NO BREXIT 'MV3' ON TUESDAY

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says she will NOT be bringing her Brexit deal back to the UK's House of Commons for a vote on Tuesday.

She says she can't yet be sure of enough support for the Withdrawal Agreement which has already been rejected twice by British lawmakers.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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German family to donate $11m over Nazi past

One of Germany's wealthiest families has said it will donate eleven million dollars to charity after learning the extent of its Nazi past.

The Reimann [RYE MAN] family owns stakes in several well-known global brands through its holding company.

Ira Spitzer reports form Berlin.

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