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8. April 2017, 21:58

US debate “ugliest ever”

The United States presidential candidates Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump have traded bitter accusations in their second debate. Trump called Clinton the devil and said if he won office he would imprison her. He apologised for remarks that emerged in a video last week in which he bragged about getting away with sexual harassment of women, before accusing Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, of gross sexual misconduct: “If you look at Bill Clinton, far worse, mine were words and his was action. What he’s done to women, there’s never been anyone in the history of politics in this nation that’s been so abusive to women.” Clinton said his remarks about women show he is unfit to be president, and called on America to reject Trump’s divisive tactics. “He has also targeted immigrants, African Americans, Latinos, people with disabilities, POWs, Muslims, and so many others. The question our country must answer is that this is not who we are.” Analysts have called it the ugliest encounter in the history of American presidential debates.

Terror suspect arrested in Germany

Police in Germany say they have arrested a Syrian man suspected of planning a terror attack. Jaber Albakr, who had been granted asylum, was arrested in Leipzig, after a nearly two-day manhunt. Police had found explosives when they raided his apartment in Chemnitz. Albakr was reportedly arrested after a fellow Syrian contacted the authorities.

Russia: “Syrian naval base permanent”

Russia has said it is planning to make its naval base in Tartus in Syria a permanent facility. Media reports say Russia has built up its forces, including troops, planes and advanced missile systems in Syria over the last month.

Death toll in Haiti over 1,000

The United Nations says at least a million people are in need of aid in Haiti, where the death toll from last week’s hurricane has risen to over 1000. Tens of thousands of homes have been destroyed and health workers are trying to contain a cholera outbreak.

Nobel economics for contract theory

This year’s Nobel Prize for economics has gone to Oliver Hart from Britain and Bengt Holmstrom from Finland. The award was for contributions to contract theory.

Carinthia no longer liable for Heta

In Austria, the state of Carinthia is no longer liable for its shares in the Heta bad bank. Over 98% of creditors accepted a buy-back offer.

Samsung ‘pauses Note 7 production’

The South Korean electronics firm Samsung has reportedly halted production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. There are problems with the device’s battery overheating or catching fire.

Poland’s Wajda dies

One of Poland's most famous film directors, Andrzej Wajda, has died at the age of 90. Wajda’s work focused on Poland's culture and history.

The weather

Mainly cloudy with scattered showers. Sunny spells in the afternoon especially along the Danube. Top temperatures 5 to 14 degrees.

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