Thursday, November 27, 2014

Calm restored to Ferguson as America celebrates Thanksgiving

Calm appears to have been restored in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson after two tense nights following a Grand Jury decision not press charges against the police officer who killed unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in August.


Snowfall, frigid temperatures and America's Thanksgiving Holiday are all contributing to the return of calm in Ferguson, and Missouri's Lieutenant Governor Pete Kinder says he hopes the peace will hold.


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Crime Writer PD James dies at the age of 94

The British crime novelist PD James, who wrote more than 20 books, has died at the age of 94. 

During her lifetime, the author's books sold millions around the world and were often adapted for film and television.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Judge rules MP used "pleb" word to officer

A former senior British politicians has lost a High Court libel battle over whether or not he used the word "pleb" to a police officer on Downing Street...

Andrew Mitchell acknowledged he had used bad language to the officer, but denied using that specific word.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Tributes are paid to Australian cricket star Phillip Hughes


Tributes have been paid to Australia Test cricket batsman Phillip Hughes who died two days after being struck by a ball during a domestic match in Sydney.   Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said the 25 year old passed away in hospital, without regaining consciousness.

Hughes, who also played for Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcestershire in the UK, was hit by a delivery from bowler Sean Abbott.

The Hughes family issued a statement saying they were devastated by the death of Phillip.   The batsman,  who had been wearing a helmet, collapsed  on the ground after being hit by a ball  at the top of the neck, causing an injury.

The CEO of Cricket Australia,  James Sutherland paid tribute to Hughes who would have turned 26 this weekend. 

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The CEO of Cricket Australia,  James Sutherland described Hughes as a rising star.

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The CEO of Cricket Australia,  James Sutherland said Hughes was held in deep affection by his fans.

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Missouri Governor rejects request to appoint special prosecutor in Ferguson

The governor of Missouri says there will be no further investigation into the death of Michael Brown, the unarmed 19 year-old shot by a police officer in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson earlier this year.


Governor Jay Nixon is rejecting calls to appoint a special prosecutor to look into the case, after riots were sparked by this week's Grand Jury decision not to charge the police officer responsible.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Iraq's Finance Minister vows to fight corruption in the military


Iraq's Finance Minister says efforts to stamp out corruption in the military must be a priority as he prepares to ask the cabinet to spend billions of dollars on defense and security. 

Hoshiyar Zebari hopes 23 per cent of the proposed 100 billion US dollar 2015 budget will be spent on the sector as the country battles Islamic State militants.   

The Iraqi military fared poorly when  Islamic State fighters swept through the north of the country in June.  U.S.-led air strikes have since helped Iraqi forces retake some territory from the extremists. 

Mr Zebari says international support for the military is essential as it battles the Islamic State, but added that deep rooted reforms are needed to root out corruption and mismanagement. 

FSN's Olly Barratt, in Erbil in Northern Iraq, says fighting corruption in the Iraqi military must be a priority. 


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Iraq's fight against the Islamic State has been frustrated by violence between majority Shi'ites and Sunnis, as well as tensions with the Kurds in the north.  However as  FSN's Olly Barratt reports from Erbil in Northern Iraq, a recent deal with Kurdistan has eased tensions. 


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German employment at record high

German employment figures reached a record high last month, topping 43 million jobs for the first time. The news lessened fears of a slowdown in Europe's largest economy.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Spain's health minister resigns after corruption case summons

Spain's health minister Ana Mato has resigned from her post after receiving a court summons to participate in a high profile corruption case.

The investigation is one of Spain's biggest into ruling party politicians alleged to granted big contracts to businessmen in exchange for benefits.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports. 

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UK Embassy Vehicle targeted by Suicide Bomber in Kabul

A UK embassy vehicle in the Afghan capital has been attacked by a suicide bomber.


Five people were killed in the blast, one of which is reported to be a British staff worker.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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German refugees climb trees to escape police

A group of refugees in the German city of Munich spent the night on tree branches after police cleared the camp where they were staying. The refugees had been protesting for their right to stay in the country.

Our Germany correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Australian Cricket captain Michael Clarke statement on Phil Hughes

Michael Clarke has often been the man for a crisis but never before has
he stood so strong.
The Australian Test Cricket captain has earned plaudits for leading like
never before, in a situation so removed from his post, while grieving
himself for his close friend Phillip Hughes.
Clarke was singled out for praise by Australian team doctor Peter
Brukner for being a rock of support for Hughes' parents - Greg and
Virginia - and siblings Megan and Jason in the bedside vigil at St
Vincents Hospital.
Clarke read a statement on behalf of the family.

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Russia vows support for Syria's al-Assad

Russia has reaffirmed its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and has called for renewed peace talks between the government in Damascus and opposition groups.


The statement came with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem in Russia this week for talks with the Russian President.


But many say Russia's push for renewed Syria dialogue is unlikely to be fruitful.


Jake Rashbass reports from the Russian capital.


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Russia says it won't cut oil output even if OPEC does

Russia says that despite falling oil prices it will not cut production, even if the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, does.


Falling oil prices have contributed to severe economic damage in Russia caused also by capital flight, inflation, a weakening rouble and sanctions over Moscow's actions in Ukraine.


Tom Barton reports.


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Hughes family "devastated" after cricketer dies

Australia's test batsman 25-year-old Phil Hughes has died in hospital - just two days after being hit on the head by a delivery during a match in Sydney...

The country's team doctor Peter Brukner confirmed he passed away, having never regained consciousness.

Australia captain Michael Clarke read a statement on behalf of Phil's family, saying they were "devastated".

Daily Telegraph reporter Carly Adno, who is in Sydney, says many in the cricketing world are in shock...

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Up and coming Australian test cricketer Phil Hughes dies.

Cricketer Phillip Hughes has died in a Sydney hospital two days after
being hit by a bouncer. Cricket Australia's confirmed the former Test
batsman has died in Sydney's St Vincents Hospital.
Arthur Stevens reports

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US Ebola vaccine tests show 'promising start'


Scientists say an experimental Ebola vaccine made by GlaxoSmithKline has passed an early safety test. 

A report in the "New England Journal of Medicine" says the vaccine has caused no serious side effects and produced an immune response in all 20 volunteers who received it. 

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is conducting the trial in Bethesda, Maryland. 

In Washington, FSN's Kevin McAleese

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Canadian radio host to plead not guilty to sexual assault charges

Canadian celebrity radio host Jian Ghomeshi posted bail today after being charged with four counts of sexual assault.

Matthew Wilson reports from Toronto.

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At family's request, Cleveland police release tape showing killing of 13 year-old boy

Police in Cleveland have released a videotape showing one of their officers killing a 13 year old boy last weekend, less than 2 seconds after his squad car arrived on the scene to investigate reports that the child was carrying a gun.


It turned out that the gun was a replica.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Body Cameras For Police in New Jersey Cities


In the wake of the Ferguson grand jury decision in the Michael Brown case, mayors from the three largest cities in the U.S. state of New Jersey said they will require police officers in the cities of Newark, Jersey City and Paterson to wear body cameras while on duty. The Brown verdict sparked an international conversation about law enforcement tactics, and the Mayors say this is a step their state can take to mitigate police brutality.

Our New York correspondent Patrice Howard reports.

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EU challenges Google again on privacy

A European Union panel has asked Google to further accommodate Europeans who don't want to be listed in its searches. The so-called right to be forgotten is one of several contentious issues between the EU and the American search engine.

Our Europe correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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