Global clothing store, Forever 21, has confirmed a security breach in
which customers' credit card details were hacked.
The chain said malware on US stores' tills had allowed a hack of
details while customers were buying clothes.
Frances Read reports from Los Angeles where the chain is based.
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Friday, December 29, 2017
Trump says Russia investigation 'bad for country'
US President Donald Trump says Robert Mueller's Russia investigation is "bad for the country", but believes he will be treated "fairly" by the inquiry.
The president was speaking to the New York Times in an impromptu thirty minute interview at his private golf club in Florida.
Our US Correspondent Harry Horton has more.
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Italy dissolves parliament and calls elections
Italy has announced a general election for March the 4th after the president dissolved the parliament.
The ruling Democratic Party may struggle to hold onto power with anti-immigration parties gaining popularity.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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Thursday, December 28, 2017
Visa restrictions lifted after US and Turkey row
The US and Turkey have lifted all visa restrictions after assurances
after a diplomatic row.
The US had suspended all non-immigrant visa services after the arrest
of one of its consulate employees.
US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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OUT: Turkish courts."
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after a diplomatic row.
The US had suspended all non-immigrant visa services after the arrest
of one of its consulate employees.
US Correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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OUT: Turkish courts."
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Alabama senate loser files lawsuit
The controversial loser of a much-watched election race in the United States is still challenging the result.
Roy Moore has gone to court, to try to overturn the outcome, which saw the Republican candidate defeated in what is generally a very safe Senate seat for his party.
Meanwhile, as the SABC's North America correspondent Malcolm Brown reports, the process of certifying the result continues.
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France could demand UK pay for border post moves after Brexit
France could demand the UK pays to set up customs checkpoints after Brexit according to one British newspaper.
Both the British and French leaders seem to agree that an agreement which allows border officials to carry out checks on each others territories will need to be renegotiated as the UK leaves the European Union.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2017
PACKAGE: UK Year in Review and Look Ahead
2017 proved to be a very problematic year for British Prime Mnister Theresa May… a year in which she lost her parliamentary majority in a snap election, had a disastrous conference appearance while trying to navigate her very divided Conservative party in the Brexit talks.
The year was also notable for a series of terrorist attacks, the like of which the UK had not seen in over a decade and the biggest national tragedy in a generation with the Grenfell Tower fire. Catherine Drew in London takes a look back at 2017 and considers what lies ahead.
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To say 2017 has been a challenging year for British Prime Minister thersa may would be something of an understatement. In part to strengthen her hand with her own deeply divided Conservative party and in tough brexit talks, Mrs May, who had insisted all year that she would not call a snap election… called a snap election for June.
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But her policy of repeating the phrase "strong and stable" whilst mostly avoiding debates, interviews and interactions with voters was a gamble, that despite all official predictions and polls… did not pay off. Meanwhile opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn whose political obituary was being written ahead of the results made unexpected gains for the party, at the expense of the conservatives, cementing his role as leader.
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The election results meant Theresa May had to scrabble around and find extra funds to enable a deal with Northern Ireland's DUP party to give her a working majority in parliament.
Meanwhile the UK was hit by a series of terror attacks. In march one man driving a van ploughed into pedestrians on westminster bridge before stabbing to death a policeman in parliaments grounds, killing five people. May saw a sucide bomber kill 22 people after a music concert by american singer Ariana Grande in Manchester. Another terrifying deadly attack resulting in 8 deaths occurred in the London bridge area in June by three men who were shot dead by police.. London Mayor Sadiq Khan led the city in a message of defiance.
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Then just days after the snap election, a fire engulfs Grenfell Tower in west London killing at least 71 people. A further terror attack occurs that month against worshippers at finsbury park mosque, with one death. The events left the country shaken and the public mood nervous.
The end of the year was dominated politically by a scrabble to do enough to move the European Union onto phase two of the talks, which will hammer out Britain's future trade relationship with the block. The last few weeks of the year saw the UK increase its financial offer… the so called divorce bill while finally reaching agreement on the issue of the rights of EU nations in the UK and the tricky border question between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Theresa May returned from Brussels and despite a last minute blow as MPs voted to allow themselves a say on the final deal….she finished the year on something of a high.
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"We will leave the EU on the 29th March, 2019 I think people also want us to do that in a smooth and orderly way, that doesn't disrupt people's lives and doesn't disrupt businesses and that's what we'll be delivering."
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With the clock ticking down to the 2019 exit, the UK is looking to make fast progress, particularly on a transition deal set to last for two years… seen as vital to reassuring businesses and investors.
Some believe support for a hardline position is beginning to ebb. Catherine Barnard is professor of EU law at the University of Cambridge.
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"Reality is beginning to dawn that we cannot leave without a deal, because the deal is so important, we are so interconnected with the EU that to say we could walk away without a deal would be irresponsible. "
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Big decisions and complex negotiations ahead lie ahead in 2018, not helped by divisions in Theresa May's conservative government between those who want to stay as close as possible to the EU and it's regulations, and those who want the UK to strike out on its own. How she will negotiate this and whether Theresa May is the one see the Brexit process through has yet to be seen. 2018 looks set to be just as troublesome a year for the British Prime Minister, whoever that may be, as 2017.
Catherine Drew, sign off, London
Romanian ruling party MPs propose relaxation of anti-corruption laws
The ruling party in Romania has tabled changes to relax anti-corruption laws in the EU country.
The move is likely to raise serious concerns in Brussels which is already worried about recent judicial reform proposals in Romania.
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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Obama warns about the misuse of social media
Former US President Barack Obama has warned of the dangers of social media promoting extremist views and isolationism in a rare interview since he left office.
Barack Obama made the comments in an interview with Britain's Prince Harry for BBC Radio. The former leader said he was concerned by the use of social media to reinforce people's views and said it could be used to spread misinformation.
Mr Obama did not mentioned his successor, President Donald Trump by name. President Trump is a prolific tweeter while at the same time accusing mainstream media outlets of promoting fake news.
Speaking to Prince Harry, the former President said the misuse of social media was a pressing issue.
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Speaking to Prince Harry, the former President said people could reach a much better understanding of each other through face to face contact.
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UK faces travel chaos and power cuts amid severe weather
Rain, snow and ice have hit large parts of the UK causing travel chaos and power outages in thousands of homes.
Around twenty thousand homes are without power in what power companies are describing as snow-related cuts.
Meanwhile police are warning drivers to expect hazardous conditions on roads with warnings of ice and snow. Some drivers have been trapped for hours on roads which have become impassable.
Luke Mile is with the UK's Met office
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Gloomy wage forecast for UK workers
A UK think tank is warning British workers should not expect a pay rise in 2018.
The Resolution Foundation, which campaigns for fair pay, says it is expecting zero growth in real wages over the coming year as a whole.
The pay squeeze of 2017 which saw inflation overtake wage rises is expected to level off however it warned real wage growth would be flat until December 2018 at the earliest.
Stephen Clarke says UK household earnings will remain below pre-2008 financial crash levels, a situation which is not expected to improve for some time.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
US issues fresh sanctions on North Korea
The US issued new sanctions on North Korea Tuesday, targeting officials involved in the country's missile development program.
This comes after repeated missile launches by the isolated nation.
Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.
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Friday, December 22, 2017
UN Security Council adopt new sanctions against DPRK
The United Nations has unanimously adopted extra sanctions against North Korea, in response to its most recent missile testing.
The new measures target petroleum products and places restrictions on North Koreans working abroad.
UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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UN approves new North Korea sanctions
The United Nations has unanimously adopted extra sanctions against North Korea, in response to its most recent missile testing.
The new measures target petroleum products and places restrictions on North Koreans working abroad.
UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports.
The new measures target petroleum products and places restrictions on North Koreans working abroad.
UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Two FIFA officials guilty of $15m bribes
A court in New York has found two South American soccer officials
guilty of receiving bribes totaling $15 million as part of the FIFA
corruption scandal.
The jury found the two men guilty of racketeering and wire fraud
conspiracies following a five-week trial.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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guilty of receiving bribes totaling $15 million as part of the FIFA
corruption scandal.
The jury found the two men guilty of racketeering and wire fraud
conspiracies following a five-week trial.
Nick Harper reports from New York.
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PKG: Weinstein & The #MeToo Movement - A Look Back on 2017
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Hollywood producers, A-list actors, sports stars, judges, business leaders and even the President of the United States – they've all been called out by a movement born in 2017 - a movement called MeToo. Women who have experienced sexual harassment and misconduct started the movement this year, demanding change. And as Frances Read reports from Los Angeles, 2017 was the year many came forward saying they've had enough.
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VO: It started with Harvey Weinstein. But he was just the tip of a very large iceberg. Within weeks others stood accused of sexual harassment or misconduct, from actors, to top names in media and even the President of the United States. Accusations quickly moved beyond Hollywood and politics and spread to offices across the world.
TESS: "I've got experience with, you know, men making demeaning comments, sexual comments about you you have to laugh off."
VO: Writer, Tess Rafferty, is one of those in Hollywood who's speaking out.
TESS: "I had a colleague who was in a position of power over me and he was making sexual comments about me behind my back. And inappropriate knowledge of my whereabouts, you know, why did I go to this place and not say hi to him, things that made it difficult for me to do my job. I do still have nightmares about it, it made me feel under a microscope and very powerless."
VO: She wasn't the only one to speak out. Women started posting "Me Too" comments on their Facebook pages and Twitter accounts in what has become known as the "Me Too" movement - women sharing their stories of harassment and worse. But in fact it was in the world of high tech where women, ordinarily outside of the public eye, first brought attention to what was happening. The best known case - Uber - when a former employee made allegations of sexual harassment within the company. Uber immediately opened an investigation, and several weeks later, there was a change of both leadership and direction. Sal Sangi has worked in human resources for major companies for 30 years. He says these cases are changing the workplace.
SAL: "Companies, from what I've read and the ones I've been consulting with lately, are now reviewing all their policies around sexual harassment. Doing more training for both for managers in terms of what should you do if you see it or if its reported to you and also for employees receiving training if you experience it what should you do."
VO: 2017 ends with a very long list of those accused of sexual misconduct – in many different industries. But the fallout will last far longer than the New Year. The MeToo Movement is demanding change. I'm Frances Read in Los Angeles.
Hollywood producers, A-list actors, sports stars, judges, business leaders and even the President of the United States – they've all been called out by a movement born in 2017 - a movement called MeToo. Women who have experienced sexual harassment and misconduct started the movement this year, demanding change. And as Frances Read reports from Los Angeles, 2017 was the year many came forward saying they've had enough.
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VO: It started with Harvey Weinstein. But he was just the tip of a very large iceberg. Within weeks others stood accused of sexual harassment or misconduct, from actors, to top names in media and even the President of the United States. Accusations quickly moved beyond Hollywood and politics and spread to offices across the world.
TESS: "I've got experience with, you know, men making demeaning comments, sexual comments about you you have to laugh off."
VO: Writer, Tess Rafferty, is one of those in Hollywood who's speaking out.
TESS: "I had a colleague who was in a position of power over me and he was making sexual comments about me behind my back. And inappropriate knowledge of my whereabouts, you know, why did I go to this place and not say hi to him, things that made it difficult for me to do my job. I do still have nightmares about it, it made me feel under a microscope and very powerless."
VO: She wasn't the only one to speak out. Women started posting "Me Too" comments on their Facebook pages and Twitter accounts in what has become known as the "Me Too" movement - women sharing their stories of harassment and worse. But in fact it was in the world of high tech where women, ordinarily outside of the public eye, first brought attention to what was happening. The best known case - Uber - when a former employee made allegations of sexual harassment within the company. Uber immediately opened an investigation, and several weeks later, there was a change of both leadership and direction. Sal Sangi has worked in human resources for major companies for 30 years. He says these cases are changing the workplace.
SAL: "Companies, from what I've read and the ones I've been consulting with lately, are now reviewing all their policies around sexual harassment. Doing more training for both for managers in terms of what should you do if you see it or if its reported to you and also for employees receiving training if you experience it what should you do."
VO: 2017 ends with a very long list of those accused of sexual misconduct – in many different industries. But the fallout will last far longer than the New Year. The MeToo Movement is demanding change. I'm Frances Read in Los Angeles.
Pres. Trump insists tax cuts will sell themselves
U.S. President Donald Trump thinks Americans will quickly come around and love the tax reform and tax cut legislation he just signed.
As the legislation was passed in the U.S. Congress, about one in two Americans did not support the efforts.
U.S. President Donald Trump says it's a tremendous thing for the American people:
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OUT: ...very special."
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Pres. Trump signs tax bill
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had to follow through on his campaign promise and sign the tax bill into law, in part because the media was questioning whether he'd fulfill his promise to do so before Christmas.
While the American president is promoting how this legislation will boost the American economy, lawmakers and experts are already worrying about the bill's impact on government spending and looming cuts.
U.S. President Donald Trump insists he's accomplished more than any other president during his first year in office.
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OUT: ..thank you all."
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In the Oval Office, U.S. President Donald Trump kept repeating that it's the biggest tax cut in history.
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OUT: ...but it."
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U.S. President Donald Trump made a big deal of showing the White House press pool the legislation and his signing.
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Senator Mitch McConnell, the leader of the Senate Republicans, believes the tax bill is necessary to further boost the economy.
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US gov't to keep running for another month
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed into law the continuing resolution which will keep the U.S. federal government running until January 19, 2018
The legislation includes additional funds for children's health care and for military spending, but keeps most of the rest of the funding rules at the same level.
U.S. President Donald Trump insists additional spending on missile defense is necessary.
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OUT: ...is even close."
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India-China hold border talks
India and China are holding a fresh round of border talks. The 20th meeting is headed by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China's special representative Yang Jiechi.
It's the first discussion between both sides since the 73-day-long military standoff in Doklam.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
It's the first discussion between both sides since the 73-day-long military standoff in Doklam.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.
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Thursday, December 21, 2017
US VP Pence in surprise trip to Afghanistan
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is on a surprise trip to visit American forces stationed in Afghanistan.
He was supposed to visit Cairo and Jerusalem, but that trip got cancelled, in part due to the President's decision on the status of the Israeli city.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited American troops at Bagram Air Base.
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Apple Limits Performance in Older Phones
Apple has acknowledged its latest software curtails the computing power of some models to prevent unexpected shutdowns.
The acknowledgment confirms what many iPhone owners have long suspected.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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UN General Assembly vote rejects US Jerusalem stance
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmed approved a
resolution in opposition to America's recognition of Jerusalem as
Israel's capital.
Of the 193 member nations, 128 voted in favor, 9 against and 35 abstained.
Ahead the vote, US President Donald Trump had threatened to cut aid to
any country that supported the proposal.
UN Correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.
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OUT: "....overwhelmingly."
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UN Correspondent Nick Harper says some countries have been critical of
the US approach.
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resolution in opposition to America's recognition of Jerusalem as
Israel's capital.
Of the 193 member nations, 128 voted in favor, 9 against and 35 abstained.
Ahead the vote, US President Donald Trump had threatened to cut aid to
any country that supported the proposal.
UN Correspondent Nick Harper reports from New York.
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UN Correspondent Nick Harper says some countries have been critical of
the US approach.
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Jerusalem vote will be remembered - Amb. Haley
The U.S. again threatened nations that are considering voting to condemn the United States for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
The United Nations General Assembly is voting on a resolution criticizing the Trump administration for its unilateral decision.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley threatened retaliation.
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U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley says the Trump administration will not change it's decision.
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U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley denied the decision has any impact on Middle East peace negotiations.
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US life expectancies fall again
American public health officials are expressing alarm that the average American is expected to live a shorter life, according to the latest data.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control blames the rising death toll from the opioid epidemic.
U-S correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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UN General Assembly to vote on Jerusalem resolution
The entire body of the United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution to reject the American assertion that Jerusalem should be recognized as the capital of Israel.
The trip of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to the region has been cancelled, as the Trump administration has been widely criticized for what people in the region call an unjust determination, that the status of Jerusalem should be negotiated between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Ahead of the vote, during a cabinet meeting photo opportunity, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to cancel aid to any country that would criticize his policy.
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OUT: ...any longer."
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In $40 billion telecom scam, Indian court acquits all accused
6 years since a multi-million dollar scam was unearthed in India's telecom sector, a court has acquitted all the accused for lack of evidence.
The scam remains one of the biggest graft cases the country has ever seen. It was one of the many scams that helped bring down the Congress-led government in 2014.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017
US Congress now must fund federal government
The U.S. Congress now must tackle its next major political challenge - continuing to fund the U.S. government.
The rules on spending tax money are about to run out again (Friday, December 22 at midnight).
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:
IN: "As much as...
OUT: ...from Washington."
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Senators warn Pres. Trump to NOT fire special counsel
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee is publicly warning U.S. President Donald Trump to not fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he won't, but that claim has been met with skepticism, as attorneys representing the American president are supposed to meet with a team from the special counsel's office.
Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia, and the ranking member of the intelligence committee issued a stark warning on the floor of the U.S. Senate.
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OUT: ...constitutional crisis."
DUR: 21
Senator Warn flatly said the investigations must be allowed to proceed.
IN: "In the...
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Pres. Trump celebrates tax bill passage
U.S. President Donald Trump is celebrating the final passage of the tax reform and cuts legislation, after a series of delays.
He will actually sign the legislation into law in the coming weeks.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:
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Myanmar ends cooperation with UN human rights investigator, bans her entry
Myanmar's government has barred the United Nations' human rights investigator from entering the country, claiming her last assessment from a July visit was biased and unfair.
The UN human rights agency said its Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee was due to visit Myanmar again in January to assess human rights conditions, including alleged abuses against Rohingya Muslims.
Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Disgraced Former Archbishop of Boston Dies
Disgraced former archbishop of Boston Cardinal Bernard Law has died in Rome at the age of 86.
Cardinal Law's stature as America's senior member of the Catholic clergy was shattered by reports that he shielded pedophile priests for years.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.
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MAJOR TAX REFORM BILL PASSES HOUSE VOTE
The US House of Representatives has voted in favor of large scale tax reform, in a major win for Republicans and President Trump.
This represent a rare legislative victory for the Trump administration, as the President winds down his first year in office.
Backers of the controversial proposal say it will benefit middle class Americans, but critics say the bill gives advantages to the wealthy.
Republican House speaker Paul Ryan announced the bill's passing:
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US warns world ahead of UN Jerusalem vote
The US has warned UN members it will be "taking names" of countries that criticize America's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
It comes ahead of a UN General Assembly vote on Thursday, which will declare any decisions on the status of Jerusalem as "null and void".
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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It comes ahead of a UN General Assembly vote on Thursday, which will declare any decisions on the status of Jerusalem as "null and void".
Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.
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Final vote for US tax bill
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to re-vote on the massive tax reform and cut legislation, after the U.S. Senate had to fix a couple of provisions to keep to previous rules.
U.S. President Donald Trump has already promised a press conference to celebrate his rare legislative victory.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:
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Tuesday, December 19, 2017
MEXICO TOUR BUS CRASH
At least 11 people have died and 20 more have been injured after a bus
full of tourists crashed in Mexico.
It overturned on a freeway on its way to the archaeological site of Chaccoben.
Many of the passengers are thought to have been in the country as part
of a cruise trip.
Our Americas correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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full of tourists crashed in Mexico.
It overturned on a freeway on its way to the archaeological site of Chaccoben.
Many of the passengers are thought to have been in the country as part
of a cruise trip.
Our Americas correspondent, Frances Read, reports.
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US Tax legislation votes delayed
Problems in the way the tax reform legislation is written has delayed the final votes.
Earlier, the White House was celebrating what it thought was its first major legislative victory.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:
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OUT: ...from Washington."
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Pres. Trump trip to UK in the works
The White House says the invitation from the United Kingdom for a visit has been accepted.
The visit has been under question as some in Parliament think Donald Trump should be arrested for incitement, while the arrangements have also been under debate.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed that the visit was discussed during a phone call with British Prime Minister Theresa May.
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Republicans begin to celebrate tax reform
The lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives has coted 227 to 203 to approve massive tax reform and tax cuts.
Next the U.S. Senate must also vote on the legislation to send it to U.S. President Donald Trump's desk for signing.
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan says the Republicans are keeping their promises.
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OUT: ...on the way."
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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says they focused on a couple of things in the tax reform package including helping the middle class.
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Speed Issue in Fatal Train Crash
Speed is at issue in the investigation into the cause of the fatal crash of a passenger train in the state of Washington.
Three people died in the crash and officials say the death toll may rise.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Saudi claims intercept of Iran-Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh
The Saudi Arabia-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels on Tuesday said it intercepted a ballistic missile aimed at the Saudi capital of Riyadh.
The latest missile launch has raised further tensions amid Saudi claims that Iran is supplying Houthi rebels with ballistic missiles, and comes ahead of a key UN meeting on the Iran nuclear deal.
Our UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Americans skeptical as US Congress votes on taxes
The majority of Americans are deeply skeptical that their taxes will be lowered even as the U.S. Congress is set to pass the legislation.
U.S. President Donald Trump is anxious to sign into law a rare legislative victory on one of his key campaign promises.
The latest CNN poll finds 55 percent of American voters oppose the bill, but Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is convinced, once passed, Americans will learn to like it.
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OUT: ...this popular."
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US may compel North Korea to de-nuclearization
U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster says all options remain on the table when it comes to North Korea, including compelling the regime to give up its nuclear weapons ambitions.
Earlier, the Trump administration accused North Korea of being behind the "WannaCry" cyber-attack.
In an interview with the BBC News, H.R. McMaster said the preferred option remains a diplomatic solution.
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OUT: ...that regime."
DUR: 20
In an interview with the BBC News, H.R. McMaster says the bottom line is the current regime in North Korea is a threat to all.
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OUT: ...the globe."
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US accuses North Korea of being behind WannaCry virus
The Trump administration is flatly accusing North Korea of being the source of the WannaCry virus.
The cyberattack was widespread and hit the British health care's computer system particularly hard.
Our U.S. correspondenet Priscilla Huff reports:
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Embarrassing leak on UK's new aircraft carrier
Britain's new aircraft carrier, the HMS Queen Elizabeth has sprung a leak just a month after going into service.
The fault on the $4 billion dollar ship was identified during sea trials. From London, Catherine Drew reports.
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Monday, December 18, 2017
India to issue tax notices to 500,000 people for trading in bitcoins
500,000 individuals in India have landed in trouble with the Income Tax department for using bitcoins to trade on exchanges.
This comes at a time when the global value of bitcoins has surged massively. The Indian government doesn't recognise cryptocurrencies as legal.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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This comes at a time when the global value of bitcoins has surged massively. The Indian government doesn't recognise cryptocurrencies as legal.
Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.
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US Congress set to vote on tax reform
Both chambers are set to vote on the legislation which U.S. President Donald Trump promises will be the biggest tax reform and cut ever.
The legislation remains controversial and it's unclear if all Republican senators support the bill.
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:
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US gov't to investigate train derailment
Six deaths have been reported and 77 injured after an Amtrak passenger train en route from Seattle Washington to Portland Oregon derailed outside Olympia, the capital city of Washington State.
The National Transportation Safety Board is sending a team to investigate the accident.
Bella Dinh Zarr is a spokesperson for the NTSB.
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OUT: ...tragic accident."
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America First - Pres. Trump on national security
U.S. President Donald Trump is outlining what he says is a new national security strategy, emphasizing both military and economic power.
In the speech, he pointedly criticized previous administrations, saying now his policy will be based on realism.
The American president repeated that he's about America first.
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OUT: ...of defence."
DUR: 25
U.S. President Donald Trump insists his national security strategy is founded in realism.
IN: "This strategy...
OUT: ...all around."
DUR: 17
U.S. President Donald Trump says America will be the strongest.
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OUT: ...way of life."
DUR: 25
U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized a need for a massive military build up.
IN: "It calls...
OUT: ...of jobs."
DUR: 16
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Derailment means infrastructure spending - Pres. Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump says the train derailment by Olympia, the capital city of Washington State illustrates the need for significant spending on repairing and rebuilding infrastructure.
The Democrats have already submitted legislation to spend up to $1B on infrastructure, a proposal the White House has ignored, while it's also cut spending in the latest federal budget.
On social media, U.S. President Donald Trump blamed military intervention in the Middle East for the state of America's bridges and roads.
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OUT: ...United States."
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