Friday, November 28, 2014

Record divorce settlement hits £337 million

An American woman has been awarded almost £340 million pounds in
what's thought to be a record divorce settlement.

Jamie Cooper-Hohn will received almost half of the fortune she amassed
with husband Sir Chris Hohn.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Winter causing difficulties for refugees fleeing IS

In Northern Iraq, there are fears for tens of thousands of refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria, and Islamic State militants, as winter closes in.

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians have fled to the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

Our Correspondent Olly Barratt is at a United Nations-run refugee camp on the outskirts of Erbil, the Kurdistan region's capital, he says the conditions at the camps are very difficult.

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Our Correspondent Olly Barratt is at a United Nations-run refugee camp on the outskirts of Erbil, the Kurdistan region's capital, he says the lives of those that have fled to these camps has been completely disrupted

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Mexico's President vows to reform the country's police forces


Mexico's President, Enrique Peña Nieto has proposed plans for a radical change in the country's police forces.

His announcement includes a series of constitutional reforms, which would dissolve municipal police power, handing the responsibility to state agencies. 

Andrea Arenas reports.

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Trials for 15 minute ebola test to start in Guinea

INTRO: A 15-minute blood and saliva test that can detect the Ebola virus is to be trialled in Guinea in West Africa. The suitcase-based laboratory is expected to deliver results six times faster than tests currently being used. The project is led by the Pasteur Institute in West Africa. Gary Alfonso reports.

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Contradictory US policy fosters bad feelings in Mideast

The apparently contradictory American policy toward Syria and the Islamic State is undermining the standing of the Obama administration in the Middle East.

Observers say the basic American strategy on Syria and the broader region must be questioned.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Europol airport raids for airline credit card fraudsters

European law enforcement agencies have conducted a number of raids on thieves using stolen credit cards to purchase flight tickets.

118 people have been arrested at airports while trying to board flights bought fraudulently.

Jack Parrock reports.

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UK Prime Minister looks to curb EU migration

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron has called on leaders of other European Union countries to support his plans to cut welfare benefits for EU migrants. 

Under his proposals migrants would not be able to claim certain benefits until they have been in the UK for four years. 

Our UK correspondent Natalie Feary reports….


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French President Hollande visits Ebola centers in Guinea

French President Francois Hollande is on a visit to Guinea to deliver a message of solidarity with those fighting the Ebola virus.

He's become the first western head of state to visit the West African region since the first case of the disease in March. 

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports. 

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UK arrests made as crowds surge on Black Friday

Police have been called to supermarkets across the UK after crowds surged to get hold of "Black Friday" offers...

Originating in the US, Black Friday in recent years has become a major UK shopping day, with thousands gathering at stores at midnight to get hold of discounted goods.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Study: Immigration good for Germany

A new study showed that Germany's immigrants have helped boost its economy significantly. The results run counter to a common perception that foreigners are a drain on the country's finances.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Russian rouble sinks lower as oil prices plunge following OPEC meeting

Russia's rouble has sunk to new record lows following the decision not to cut oil production at a meeting of OPEC oil-producing countries in Vienna on Thursday.


The decision sent oil prices plunging, with Brent crude hitting its lowest since August 2010, falling below $72 a barrel.


Oil prices have been sinking since the summer.


Russia's finance minister said earlier this week Russia could lose 100 billion dollars from the decline in oil prices.


Russia correspondent Jake Rashbass reports.


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Thursday, November 27, 2014

MOSUL 'PHONES CUT' BY ISLAMIC STATE

Islamic State militants have reportedly cut all mobile phone networks in Mosul, the largest Iraqi city controlled by them.

It comes as Iraqi and Kurdish forces push back against IS in several regions of the country.

Olly Barratt reports from Erbil, in northern Iraq.

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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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