Wednesday, July 31, 2019

N. Korea claims to test new rocket system

North Korea says it's tested a new rocket system less than a week after it claims to have tested ballistic missiles. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 


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US Fed cuts rates for first time in decade

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter percent for
the first time in a decade.

The decision was expected and comes after repeated attacks from
President Donald Trump for the Fed to reduce rates to help the
economy.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US Fed cuts rates for first time in decade

The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter percent for
the first time in a decade.

The decision was expected and comes after repeated attacks from
President Donald Trump for the Fed to reduce rates to help the
economy.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Negotiators Stay Shtum Following Shanghai Trade Talks

The latest trade talks between the US and China have concluded with no word on whether there's been any progress.

Both sides had played down expectations for any breakthrough in Shanghai in what were the first in-person negotiations since a G20 truce last month.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Indian coffee tycoon's body found

Thirty six hours after he went missing, the body of the founder of India's largest coffee chain has been fished out of a river in Southern India. 

The Cafe Coffee Day franchise has over 1,700 cafes across the country and outlets in countries like Malaysia, Nepal and Egypt.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

India criminalises Muslim 'instant' divorce

India's Parliament has adopted a bill that bans the Muslim practice of instant divorce, or triple talaq. The Arabic word "talaq", when expressed three times, allows Muslim men to obtain irrevocable separation from their partner.

Our correspondent Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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UN: More Afghans killed by allies than militants

The United Nations says almost 4,000 civilians were killed or wounded
in Afghanistan in the first half of 2019, mostly by pro-government
forces.

It's the first time in the 18-year conflict government and foreign
allies have killed more civilians than militant groups.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Founder of India's largest coffee chain missing

A massive search operation is on for the founder of India's largest coffee chain, Cafe Coffee Day, who went missing under mysterious circumstances. 

The Cafe Coffee Day franchise has over 1,700 cafes across the country and some outlets in countries like Malaysia, Nepal and Egypt.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Authorities seek motive in German train killing

German authorities are still trying to uncover a motive after an 8 year old boy was pushed in front of an oncoming train and killed on Wednesday.


The country's interior minister cut his vacation short to address the situation.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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Monday, July 29, 2019

Trump attacks Fed ahead of possible rate cut

US President Donald Trump has attacked the US Federal Reserve saying
it has "made all of the wrong moves" and hampered American economic
growth.

The tweets come just ahead of the Fed's monthly meeting, at which it's
expected to cut interest rates for the first time in more than a
decade.

Nick Harper reports.

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Sunday, July 28, 2019

India's tiger population up by 30%

India's government has confirmed that the country's tiger population has increased by 30% in the last four years. 

The results of the latest tiger census were released on the occasion of World Tiger Day and the government says it has achieved the target of doubling the number of wild tigers by 2022 ahead of schedule. 

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Friday, July 26, 2019

US Economy Grows by 2.1% in Q2

The U.S. economy grew at a healthy rate in the second quarter of the year, rising at an annual rate of 2.1%.

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

US Urges North Korea to Engage Diplomatically

The United States is urging North Korea to pursue a diplomatic course after the North carried out two short-range missile tests.

Experts say North Korea has continued to develop its missile and nuclear weapons capability since the first summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump.  

The U.S. State Department is urging the country to refrain from further provocations.

Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus says Washington is hoping for a return to working-level talks aimed at persuading the North to denuclearize.

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Epstein found semi-conscious in prison

Businessman Jeffrey Epstein, who is in prison awaiting trial on sex
trafficking charges, has been found semi-conscious in his cell.

Authorities are trying to work out if he was assaulted or attempted suicide.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Civil Servants Press HK Government for Response to Protesters

In Hong Kong, civil servants from at least 35 different departments, including the city's embattled police force, have threatened strike action if the government refuses to withdraw an extradition bill that's prompted weeks of protests there.

In an open letter addressed to the Chief Executive, they said they'd taken a neutral stance so far, but have now decided to break their silence.

Patrick Fok reports.

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India appoints new panel to tackle sexual harassment complaints

The Indian government has appointed four cabinet ministers to a panel that will examine ways to prevent workplace sexual harassment. 

The decision comes as activists criticised the government's response to the #MeToo movement that saw a senior judge and a former union minister accused of sexual harassment. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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N Korea Fires 2 Suspected Missiles

US and South Korean officials are investigating reports that North Korea has test-fired two short-range missiles.

They appear to have landed in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes.

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Facebook fined record $5bn for privacy breaches

The US government has ordered Facebook to pay a record $5bn fine over
privacy concerns.

It follows consultancy firm Cambridge Analytica accessing the data of
87 million users.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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No girls born in over 100 Indian villages in three months

Indian officials have launched a probe to determine whether sex-selective abortions were conducted in 132 villages where not a single girl child was born in the last three months. 

India's sex ration has been on the decline in recent years, dropping to 896 females to 1000 males in 2015-2017 from 943 in 2011. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Deutsche Bank posts $3.5 billion loss for quarter

Troubled German lender Deutsche Bank reported a loss of three and a half billion US dollars in the second quarter, a worse result than expected.


Despite the loss, the bank insists that its massive restructuring plan is on track.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

FBI Director says China Now Presents Biggest Espionage Threat

The FBI Director Christopher Wray is suggesting China has become America's biggest espionage threat.

Wray also said the majority of domestic terrorism arrests were related to white supremacy.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US introduces new fast track deportation rules

The Trump administration is introducing a new fast-track policy to
speed up deportations, without going through the courts.

A civil liberties group is planning to block the move, arguing
hundreds of thousands of immigrants will be affected.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Six Arrested Over Underground Attack On HK Protesters

Police in Hong Kong say they've arrested six people in connection with a violent attack at a train station that left 45 people injured.

The force remains heavily under fire for failing to prevent the rampage and turning up too late to stop the violence against anti-government protesters.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Monday, July 22, 2019

India denies Trump's claim on Kashmir mediation

India has denied President Donald Trump's claims that Prime Minister Modi asked the US to mediate in the Kashmir dispute with Pakistan. 

The two nuclear armed neighbours both stake claim to all of Kashmir but govern only parts of it and the dispute has been on for over seven decades. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports. 

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US to announce faster immigrant deportation policy

The Trump administration is expected to expand its ability to deport
undocumented immigrants more quickly and without a hearing before an
immigration judge.

Civil liberties groups say they'll block the move when it's announced
on Tuesday.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Under pressure from Indian government, TikTok to set-up local data centre

Beijing based company ByteDance, that owns the popular short video-sharing app TikTok, has said it will set-up a data centre in India.

With over 200 million users, India is the biggest market for TikTok however the company has come under the government's scanner over its data sharing norms.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Sunday, July 21, 2019

Pakistani PM Imran Khan to Meet Trump at White House

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is due to meet President Donald Trump for the first time. (on Monday)

The White House hopes to persuade Pakistan to use its regional influence to persuade the Afghan Taliban to reach a peace deal. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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DRC Ebola Outbreak Declared a "Global Health Emergency" But Many Other Challenges Remain

The World Health Organization last week declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a "global health emergency".

The designation may help the United Nations raise more money from donor countries to tackle the outbreak in the conflict-ridden east of the country.

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Mueller Hearing will Hear Evidence of Trump's Wrongdoing, says Committee Chair

The Chairman the U.S. House Judiciary Committee chairman says this week's hearing with Robert Mueller will include "very substantial evidence" that the President broke the law.

This will be the first time that Mueller will be questioned over the contents of the 449 page report after the conclusion of his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Representative Jerrold Nadler will be chairing Wednesday's hearing and would be responsible for launching any future impeachment case.

He told Fox News Sunday that the hearing will help the public to get a better understanding of presidential wrongdoing.

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Trump Calls on 4 Congresswomen to Apologize to America

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on four female Congresswoman to apologize to America.

Last week he called on the four liberal Democrats to "go back" to where they came from.

In a twitter post, Trump said they should apologize to the US and Israel for saying "horrible (hateful) things.

One of the four Congresswoman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told a crowd of supporters that the President's speech puts others in danger.

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Friday, July 19, 2019

Three beaten to death over cattle theft allegations in India

Another case of cow vigilantism in India- this time three people have been beaten to death by a mob over allegations of cow theft.

According to Human Rights Watch, radical cow protection groups have killed at least 44 people since 2016 and these groups often receive support from law enforcement agencies and politicians. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Thursday, July 18, 2019

Iran has "No Information" that U.S. Downed Drone

Donald Trump says the U.S. military brought down an Iranian drone flying close to a naval ship in the Straits of Hormuz.

At the United Nations, Iran's Foreign Minister said he had "no information" about losing a drone.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Trump administration defends migrant detention center conditions

Acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is being
grilled on Capitol Hill about conditions in immigration detention
centres.

This week, Amnesty International called on the Trump administration to
close a facility in Florida, calling conditions there "unlawful."

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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Epstein denied bail pending sex trafficking trial

American financier Jeffrey Epstein has been denied bail ahead of his
sex trafficking trial after authorities argued he could try to escape
the country.

The multi-millionaire businessman is accused of creating a network of
underage girls he sexually abused over several years.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Netflix looks to India as US subscriptions dip

Online streaming giant Netflix says it plans to launch a lower-priced subscription plan in India in a bid to grow its user base.

This at a time when the company lost over 120,000 paid subscribers in the United States during the second quarter.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi. 

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

ICJ to pronounce verdict on Indian 'spy'

The International Court of Justice will on Wednesday decide whether or not the death sentence awarded to an Indian national by Pakistan can be upheld. 

The Indian national was arrested by Pakistan in 2016 and sentenced to death on allegations of espionage- a charge New Delhi denies. This case has stoked tensions between the two nuclear armed rivals. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

N. Korea warns joint drills could impact nuke talks

North Korea has warned the United States and South Korea against holding a joint military drill. Pyongyang says it the drill could impact upcoming U.S., N. Korea dialogue. 


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North Korea Threatens to Resume Nuclear and Missile Tests

North Korea is threatening to resume nuclear and missile tests.

The country is objecting to planned military drills between the United States and South Korea.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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No charges against police over Eric Garner death

The US Justice Department says it will not bring federal charges
against any police officer responsible for the death of unarmed
African American Eric Garner.

The news comes five years after his killing sparked the Black Lives
Matter movement.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Monday, July 15, 2019

Millions displaced as floods ravage South Asia

Floods and landslides have claimed more than 100 lives across Nepal, India and Bangladesh. Over four million people have also been displaced. 

The death toll is the highest in Nepal where 67 people have died.

Officials say the worst is far from over, with more rainfall expected in the days ahead. 

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Seoul pressured toward steps that would agitate trade row with Tokyo

South Koreans demanding reparations from Japan have again raised their voices. What they want would only further enflame the trade war between Seoul and Tokyo.


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UN: global hunger levels rising

World Hunger is still a growing issue according to the latest figures
from the United Nations.

More than 820 million struggled last year to find enough food to eat -
an increase on 2017's figures.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Sunday, July 14, 2019

S. Korea, Israeli agree to achieve early trade deal

The presidents of South Korea and Israel have agreed to seek a bilateral free trade agreement at the earliest date possible. 

 

Bruce Harrison tells us more from Seoul.


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India calls off moon mission launch

India's space agency has called off the launch of its much anticipated second moon mission. 

Chandrayaan 2 which means 'moon vehicle' was going to attempt the world's first landing on the lunar South Pole.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Friday, July 12, 2019

US state of emergency as Hurricane Barry nears Louisiana

US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency as
hurricane Barry nears the Louisiana coastline.

3000 troops have been sent to the state to help the 1.3 million people
who are likely to be affected.

Nick Harper reports.

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Trump's Labor Secretary Resigns

U.S. Labor Secretary Alex Acosta has resigned, according to President Donald Trump.

Acosta made a lenient plea deal from 2008 for hedge fund manager Jeffrey Epstein, who faces fresh charges over sex trafficking of girls.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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S. Korea reaches out to U.S. amid trade spat with Japan

Seoul has reached out to Washington to help resolve a trade dispute with Tokyo that's likely to be destructive to both South Korea and Japan's tech industries.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

India-US hold trade talks after Trump's latest Twitter attack

Indian and American trade delegations are discussing ways to de-escalate a bilateral trade spat, days after US President Donald Trump tweeted to say that India 'has long had a field day putting tariffs on American products' and that this is 'no longer acceptable'.

President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to restart trade negotiations after they met at the Group of 20 summit in Japan.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Trump moans about his Twitter followers at Social Media Summit

At his Social Media Summit US President Donald Trump complained about
his fluctuating amount of Twitter followers, blaming the company for
reducing his numbers.

Tech giants Twitter and Facebook were not invited to the event.

Nick Harper reports.

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Trump Moves to Force Census Question

President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order requiring that the next national census includes a question about citizenship.

U.S. courts have already ruled against it what is widely perceived to be a political maneuver to shift power away from Latino areas.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Teachers take selfies to mark attendance in Indian schools

Teachers in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have been asked to mark their attendance daily by taking selfies.

India has a shortage of 1 million teachers and most public schools in the rural parts of the country are notorious for teachers skipping school and sub-letting their positions.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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European Greens reject von der Leyen

Green party members Europe's Parliament say they won't back Ursula von der Leyen's bid to become the next European Commission president.


The could complicate the conservative German politician's chances of securing the EU's top job.


Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels


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Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Seoul, Tokyo to hold trade talks amid export spat

Seoul and Tokyo will hold talks Friday over a trade dispute that could impact the South Korean tech sector.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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UK Ambassador to US quits after anti-trump email leak


The UK Ambassador to the United States abruptly resigned on Wednesday following the leak of his emails which criticized Donald Trump and his Administration

Sir Kim Darroch said the current situation made it impossible for him to carry out his role.

In Washington Kevin McAleese reports

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US interest rate cut expected this month

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates later
this month, following comments from Fed chair Jerome Powell.

The news helped push the S&P 500 above 3,000 points for the first time.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Merkel downplays latest shaking incident

German chancellor Angela Merkel faces more questions about her health after what appeared to be another episode of uncontrollable trembling, her third in the past month.

Merkel and her office have downplayed concerns about the issue and have suggested that the latest episodes are psychological in nature.

Europe correspondent Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels.


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Women's football team honored with NYC parade

The US women's football team has been honored with a ticker tape
parade in New York City.

The team beat the Netherlands on Sunday to retain the World Cup which
they also won in 2015.

So far they have not been invited to the White House to meet the US President.

But some of the team say they won't accept even if they receive an invitation.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Iraqi receives life sentence for German teen’s murder

An Iraqi man who had sought asylum in Germany has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape and murder of a German teenager.

The case triggered a nationwide debate over the country's refugee policy.

Europe correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Brussels

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Seoul aims to lean on domestic producers amid trade row with Tokyo

South Korea's president says an export dispute with Japan could be prolonged… so Seoul will help tech companies ease their reliance on certain Japanese products.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

U.S. House intends to Force Jared Kushner and others to Testify

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee intends to subpoena Donald Trump's son-in-law, citing family separation policies at the border.

Several other current or former Trump administration officials and associates of the President are also being called to testify and provide documents.

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UN official jailed for Nepalese child abuse

A former United Nations official has been jailed in Nepal for sexually
abusing two young boys.

Canadian national Peter John Dalglish received a combined prison term
of 16 years.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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EU calls on Iran to uphold nuclear agreement

The European Union has called on Iran to scale back its uranium enrichment program which it says undermines the nuclear deal agreed in twenty fifteen.

European countries are under growing pressure to try and save the agreement -  intended to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons - in the face of increasing hostility between the Washington and Tehran.

Ira Spitzer has more from Brussels


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Monday, July 8, 2019

India to take on New Zealand in cricket World Cup semi-final

New Zealand will play India in Manchester on Tuesday for a spot in the World Cup finals.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli says the 'bravest team' will win the clash. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports on expectation from the Men in Blue back home.

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Boeing Loses Major Plane Order

Boeing has lost a major order for its grounded model 737 Max jets to its European rival Airbus.

The Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flyadeal has canceled an order for 50 Boeing planes.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Epstein charged with running underage sex trafficking ring

Billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein is due to appear in a New York
court accused of running a sex trafficking network of girls as young
as 14.

Prosecutors say Epstein, who was convicted a decade ago of underage
prostitution charges, is also charged with paying his victims to
recruit others young girls.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Deutsche Bank to cut 18,000 jobs

Deutsche Bank announced plans to cut 18,000 jobs in a massive shakeup following years of declining profits.


Germany's largest bank will significantly wind down its investment banking operations as part of the restructuring plans.


Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.


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Sunday, July 7, 2019

Protest takes violent in Kowloon after day of peaceful marches

Organizers say hundreds of thousands of protesters marched through Kowloon on Sunday. But after an afternoon and evening of peaceful marches, the demonstrations took a violent turn as police clashed with some protesters in the streets.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Hong Kong. 

 

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Friday, July 5, 2019

U.S. Jobs Growth Rebounds Strongly in June

Employment growth in the United States rose sharply in June, by 224,000 jobs.

It's a notable rebound from May's disappointing figure of just 72,000 jobs.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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India unveils budget aimed at boosting growth

India's first full-time woman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a budget aimed at reversing an economic slowdown and bringing in more foreign investment.

The budget comes at a time when India's economy has slowed down to a five year low and unemployment is at a nearly five decade high of over 6%.

Neha Poonia has more from Delhi.

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China Insists US Scrap All Tariffs For Any Trade Deal


Signs trade negotiations between China and the US may still struggle to get back on track -

Chinese media reported the country won't by US agricultural products if the US flip flops on trade talks.

It comes after White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said the US wouldn't remove existing tariffs on Chinese goods during the negotiations.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Thursday, July 4, 2019

Indian woman finds missing husband using TikTok app

The video sharing app TikTok helped an Indian woman reunite with her husband who'd fled home three years ago. 

TikTok is hugely popular in India and has more than 120 million active users in the country. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Spat Escalating Between China and UK over Hong Kong


A spat between the UK and China over Hong Kong is taking a serious turn.

Britain has summoned China's ambassador to the UK after Liu Xiaoming warned of damage to bilateral relations over comments about the unrest in the territory.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

AU condemns Libya attack on migrants

The African Union commission is calling for an independent
investigation into the bombing of a detention centre in Libya where
over 40 people are reported to have been killed.

Libya remains in internal conflict as the UN-backed Government of
National Accord and the Liberation National army have failed to find a
truce.

The latter is now using military means to try and take control of the
capital Tripoli.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.

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Rouhani says Iran will Increase Concentration of Uranium, Again Breaching Nuclear Deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his country will increase the concentration of its enriched uranium in response to sanctions imposed by the United States.

This would constitute a second and more serious breach of the 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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UN: Libya migrant attack could be "war crime"

The United Nations says an apparent air strike on a migrant camp in
Libya that killed at least 44 people could constitute a "war crime".

The Libyan government has blamed militant leader General Khalifa
Haftar, who has in turn blamed the government.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Rahul Gandhi, chief of India's oldest political party, resigns

The head of India's chief opposition party, Rahul Gandhi has resigned taking responsibility for the Congress' massive defeat in May's general elections.

Mr. Gandhi was appointed head of the Congress party in 2017 and led the party's campaign in the 2019 general elections. 

Rahul Gandhi belongs to the Nehru Gandhi family and is related to three former Indian Prime Ministers.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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S. Korea to boost domestic component makers over fight with Japa

Amid a worsening feud with Japan, South Korea says it plans to invest heavily in domestic tech components to wean itself off key exports from its neighbor. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports Seoul.

 

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

US rallies to protest conditions at border centers

Rallies have been held across the United States to protest the
conditions at the detention centers for migrants who have crossed the
US-Mexico border.

Campaign groups are asking the Trump administration to improve the
situation and ultimately close the centers.

It follows a number of damning eyewitness reports from lawyers and
lawmakers who have visited the centers.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Trump Chooses Pomp, Breaking with 4th of July Tradition

U.S. President Donald Trump is planning a major speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Independence Day.

His plans will also include a military parade and flyover, breaking with 4th of July tradition.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Monday, July 1, 2019

HK Picking Up The Pieces After Night of Chaos


A massive clean up of Hong Kong's legislative council is underway after protestors ransacked the complex in a fresh wave of unrest there.

LegCo President Andrew Leung has cancelled meetings scheduled for the next two weeks because of the damage.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Rising heat to cost India 34 million full-time jobs by 2030

A new report by the International Labour Organisation has calculated the exact cost to the world economy because of rising temperatures.

Its report says heat stress arising from climate change will lead to a productivity loss of 2.2% of total working hours around the world, equivalent to 80-million full-time jobs by 2030. 

India is among those countries that stand to lose the most.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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Bolton Downplays North Korea Nuclear Freeze Deal Idea

The New York Times says the U.S. is considering a deal to freeze of North Korea's nuclear programs.

But the U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton says he hasn't discussed such an option.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Iran exceeds enriched uranium limit

Iran's foreign minister says the country's enriched uranium stockpile
has exceeded the limit set in the 2015 nuclear deal.

United Nations inspectors are in the country to monitor and assess the
situation.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Seoul angered over Tokyo's move to curb key exports

Seoul says it will file a complaint with the World Trade Organization after Japan tightened regulations on exports to its neighbor. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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India grappling with delayed, deficient rainfall

Indian weather officials have confirmed that the country has had its driest June in five years due to a delay in monsoon rains.

The monsoon usually covers nearly the entire country by July 1, but has covered less than two-thirds so far this year.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Donations pour in for German migrant rescue ship captain

Donors have given over a million US dollars so far for a German boat captain who faces charges in Italy for piloting a migrant rescue ship.

Carola Raketa's arrest on Saturday has stoked tensions between the German and Italian governments.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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