Thursday, May 23, 2019

New US $20 bill with anti-slavery activist delayed

A redesign of the US twenty dollar bill featuring an African american anti slavery activist has been delayed.

The note featuring Harriet Tubman was due to be unveiled next year, but will now be postponed until at least 2028 due to "counterfeiting issues".

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

SENIOR FIGURE QUITS UK CABINET OVER BREXIT

A senior member of Theresa May's cabinet has quit over her handling of Brexit.

Andrea Leadsom leaves her role as Leader of the Commons.

It comes as pressure grows on the UK Prime Minister to resign, from lawmakers in her own party.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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THERESA MAY SURVIVES (FOR NOW)

Downing Street says UK Prime Minister Theresa May is NOT resigning.

There had been speculation Mrs May could be forced to quit on Wednesday over a strengthening backlash over her Brexit plans.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Trump denies cover-up accusation

U.S. President Donald Trump has hit back at leading Democrat Nancy
Pelosi who accused him of engaging in a cover-up.

The House Speakers comments came after a meeting with fellow Democrats
on whether to launch a potential impeachment effort.

The President also says a plan to work with Democrats on
infrastructure is now off the table.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UK PM MAY UNDER PRESSURE TO RESIGN

There's growing speculation UK Prime Minister Theresa May could be forced to resign by her own lawmakers within days - if not sooner.

She's facing a strengthening backlash over her Brexit plans.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Half of U.S. states hit by Measles outbreak

The U.S. state of Maine is the latest to be affected by the measles
outbreak, the worst in 25 years.

It means the disease has now spread to 25 out of the 50 U.S. states.

U.S. correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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BRITISH STEEL TO ENTER INSOLVENCY

The UK's second largest steel producer British Steel is set to enter insolvency after rescue talks with the government failed. 


The collapse, partly blamed on Brexit, puts more than 5000 jobs at risk. 


Holly Hudson reports. 


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Football fans angry over FIFA Women's World Cup seating arrangments

The organisers of the upcoming Women's World Cup in France are being criticised for not seating families together. 

Football fans with tickets are complaining that they have been allocated seats away from their young children. 

World governing body FIFA, which runs the event, says the issue only affects a small number of attendees. 

Our Paris correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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INDONESIA: At least 6 dead in political protest in Jakarta

Demonstrations over the outcome of last month's presidential election have gripped the heart of the Indonesian capital jakarta after an overnight face-off between police and protesters in which, according to the City's governor, six people died.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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UK PM MAY UNDER GROWING PRESSURE OVER NEW BREXIT PLAN

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is under growing pressure to resign from within her own party.

It comes after she put forward a new Brexit plan, which she wants MPs to vote on next month.

But many Conservatives are saying they won't back it - and the opposition Labour Party insists it will oppose the Withdrawal Agreement Bill.

It commits to allowing MPs a vote on having a second Brexit referendum.

But Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson says it's not enough.

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Turkish servicemen sent to Russia for S-400 training

Turkey has sent military servicemen to Russia to be trained in using the S-400 missile system. The Russian anti-aircraft weapon system is at the heart of a dispute between Turkey and the U.S. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.


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Top Democrat Nancy Pelosi Under Pressure to Impeach Trump

Top Democrats are coming under pressure from some members of their own party who want to impeach President Donald Trump.

It reflects frustration that the White House is asserting executive privilege to avoid Congressional investigations.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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U.S. Officials say Strategy is to Deter Attacks from Iran, Not Start a War

Top US officials say the Trump administration is aiming to deter attacks from Iran, and not to encourage war.

The comments follow days of tensions between the two adversaries.

 President Donald Trump has also sent mixed signals by offering talks but threatening the country's leaders via Twitter. 

Earlier this month the U.S. sent an aircraft carrier group to the region as tensions rose over Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran.

America's acting defense secretary Patrick Shanahan has been briefing U.S. lawmakers...

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Acting Defense Secy Says Potential for Iran Attacks Put on Hold

Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says the Trump administration's moves to deter Iran from attacks on Americans and its allies are working. He says the measures have put potential attacks on hold.  

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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21 tornadoes hit central USA

Over 20 tornadoes have been reported in the United States with
meteorologists warning that more could be on the way.

Severe weather is impacting four states in the central Plains bringing
with it heavy rain and flash floods.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Huawei hits back at US trading restrictions

Chinese technology company Huawei has criticized the decision of
American companies to suspend business ties with it.

Huawei's founder has warned the US "underestimates" the company's strength.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UK CABINET AGREES 'NEW' BREXIT OFFER FOR MPs

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet has agreed a plan for a Brexit bill that can be put before lawmakers next month.

She's promised a 'bold, new' offer to MPs that can be voted on in early June.

It contains elements designed to appease Brexiteer MPs in her own party - but also measures on workers rights and environmental protections she hopes will satisfy Labour parliamentarians.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Downing Street insists it is a fresh proposal.

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MAN CHARGED OVER FARAGE MILKSHAKE INCIDENT

A man has been charged with common assault and criminal damage after UK Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage had a milkshake thrown at him while campaigning ahead of the European elections. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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JAMIE OLIVER UK RESTAURANT CHAIN COLLAPSES

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain has collapsed into administration.

1300 jobs are now at risk.

Olly Barratt reports from London.


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OECD warns US-China trade war poses risk to world economy

The OECD has warned President Donald Trump that a further escalation of the US-China trade war could significantly damage the US economy.

The Paris-based think tank's annual forecast says the dispute could knock 0.7% off global GDP by 2022.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.


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