Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Hong Kong protestors expect largest demonstrations on national holiday

Pro-democracy protesters continue still on streets of Hong Kong, as China's National Day holiday begins.

Activists say they are expecting the largest demonstrations yet to coincide with the national holiday.

The protesters want Beijing to withdraw plans to vet candidates for leadership elections in 2017. 

Tom Grundy is a journalist in Hong Kong and says that for now, the protests are peaceful.

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 ALT: Tom Grundy, a journalist in Hong Kong, says it’s hard to imagine Beijing giving the protesters everything they are demanding.

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eBay to Split Up with PayPal

Online retail giant eBay has done an about-face, announcing plans to split up with its payments operation, PayPal. 

Analysts say the split will make PayPal more flexible as it tries to grow its share of e-commerce. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has the story.

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Health officials confirm first case of Ebola on U.S. soil

The United States has confirmed the first case of Ebola on U.S. soil

A patient in Dallas has been diagnosed with the deadly disease after traveling from West Africa.

Mike Miller reports from Texas.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

US, UK launch dozens of airstrikes against ISIL

The United States and United Kingdom armed forces joined forces to conduct 24 airstrikes against Islamic State militant positions.

On the ground, Kurdish forces have taken heavy casualties in brutal fighting. 

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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White House defers comment on US Secret Service incidents

The White House is trying to defer comments on the investigations into security breaches and the responses by the U.S. Secret Service.

The Director of the U.S. Secret Service testified on Capitol Hill, promising change, after the Washington Post revealed, during the most recent incident, Omar Gonzalez made it all the way through the East Room of the White House itself.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said, further comment awaits the completion of multiple investigations.

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US, India plan to expand cooperation following PM Modi visit

The U.S. and India plan to expand cooperation on energy, security, defence and economic issues, following the first meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Relations between Washington and Dehli have been rocky in recent years, and specifically over the fact that back in 2005, the U.S. cancelled then Governor Modi's visa to visit the U.S. over the Hindu Muslim riots which killed 1,000 in Gujarat.

Now, White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, the two countries are working together.

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Urgent care need for Ebola orphans, UN say

According to the United Nations at least 3,700 children in West Africa
have lost their parents to Ebola and risk being shunned in their
communities.

The UN's children's agency Unicef adds states the number of Ebola
orphans has spiked in recent weeks and is on course to double by
mid-October.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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UN warns food aid running out in Syria

The UN has warned that food supplies are running out in Syria.

With UN agency the World Food Program could be forced to stop its
operations in the country in two months if it does not receive extra
funding.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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[ALT] The UN's head of humanitarian affairs Valerie Amos said despite
extra funding food aid could be forced to stop in the coming months.

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The UN's head of humanitarian affairs Valerie Amos said the continued
fighting was making it hard to reach people in need.

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The UN's head of humanitarian affairs Valerie Amos said all sides were
deliberately targeting the civilian population.

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U.S. tobacco companies challenge court-ordered ads admitting lies

The largest tobacco firms in the U.S. are challenging court-ordered advertisements which admit that they deliberately deceived the American public about the dangers of smoking.

In 2012 an appeals court already rejected efforts by the cigarette makers to have the ruling overturned.
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"Anti-Facebook" Ello deluged with requests to join

A social media network that's been dubbed the "anti-Facebook" is being deluged with requests from people wanting to join.

Ello pledges neither to show adverts nor sell user data.

Rebecca Bowring reports from San Francisco.

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UK jets attack first Islamic State targets


The UK's Royal Air Force military planes have launched attacks on two Islamic State targets, which are the first since the British parliament approved air strikes on Friday. 


The two attacks were carried out in Iraq, and were both a success, according to the British Ministry of Defence.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Feary reports….



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UK DPM SUMMONS CHINESE AMBASSADOR OVER HONG KONG

The UK's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has summoned the Chinese ambassador over the handling of protests in Hong Kong.

It comes as protestors plan to gather in London - along with other world cities - in support of those demonstrating in Hong Kong.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy protests swell ahead of China National holiday

Vast crowds of pro-democracy protesters continue to swell in Hong Kong with people stockpiling supplies and putting up makeshift barricades.

The demonstrators are preparing for a potential police response ahead of Wednesday's Chinese National Holiday when protest numbers are expected to peak. 

Police have almost entirely retreated from the downtown area, except.

Peter Ford is in Hong Kong for the Christian Science Monitor

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Modi meets Obama in Washington

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding talks with US President Barack Obama at the White House.
In a joint op-ed in the Washington Post they say they will explore ways to expand collaboration on trade, investment and technology.
Yesterday Mr. Modi met the CEOs of top global firms in New York in an effort to persuade them to invest in India.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US Secret Service chief grilled on security failures

American lawmakers want to know how a veteran with diagnosed mental illness managed to scale the fence, run all the way inside the White House and to the rear of the East Room.

The Washington Post reported, Omar Gonazalez was not stopped just inside the front door, but well inside the American president's residence.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson told the U.S. House of Representatives Government Oversight Committee that she is committed to improving her agency's work once the investigation into the Omar Gonzalez case is complete.

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U.S. House of Representatives Government Oversight Committee chair Darryl Issa wants to know why there have been so many problems with the U.S. Secret Service and their work protecting the President in recent years.

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Representative Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the Committee, pointed out that the reputation of the skill of the Secret Service helps protect the American President. 

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Narendra Modi Visits Gandhi Statue in Washington D.C.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited the statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian Embassy in Washington D.C, on the final day of his four day US trip.

Mr Modi, who was accompanied by India's minister for External Affairs, is also holding formal talks with Barack Obama on Tuesday after the two dined together on Monday evening. 

He'll also meet Secretary of State John Kerry and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, and address the US India Business Council.

At the Gandhi statue, an excited crowd of Indians and Indian Americans were very supportive of the newly elected leader:

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Modi meets Obama in Washington

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding talks with US President Barack Obama at the White House.
In a joint op-ed in the Washington Post they say they will explore ways to expand collaboration on trade, investment and technology.
Yesterday Mr. Modi met the CEOs of top global firms in New York in an effort to persuade them to invest in India.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Afghanistan and US Sign Security Deal

Afghanistan and the United States have signed a security agreement enabling American troops to stay in the country after 2014.

The long-delayed deal came after the resolution of a dispute between the two front-runners in the Afghan presidential elections.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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FRESH FIGHTING REPORTED IN EASTERN UKRAINE

INTRO: Ukrainian media reports of fresh fighting in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine despite the September 5 ceasefire. Donetsk rebel leader said his forces returned fire after Ukrainian troops started shelling at them. The continuing shelling has hampered the creation of buffer zones between the fighting sides. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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A Third Video of British IS hostage released


A third video has emerged of a Britsh hostage giving what appears to be a televised lecture about the aims of the Islamic State.   


John Cantlie (pro: cant-lee) who was captured by Islamic State militants at the end of 2012 delivers a response to a recent speech by US President Barack Obama.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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