Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Artist guilty of Pollock art fraud

An artist in New York has been pleaded guilty of making and selling
millions of dollars of fake Jackson Pollock art.

John Re from East Hampton used some of the money he made to buy a submarine.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Kenyatta vows to fight terrorist extremists after massacre

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to fight terorism aimed at dismantling the country's democratic foundations following a massacre by Islamist group al-Shabab.

The president asked Kenyans to unite, and vowed not to flinch in war against terrorists.

President Kenyatta has replaced his interior minister and police chief David Kimayo stood down in a high-level reshuffle.. 

The al-Shabab group killed 36 quarry workers in the Mandera region near the Somali border Monday evening.

Non-Muslim workers were shot dead after being separated from the Muslims.

President Kenyatta said the time had come for Kenyans to chose sides in the war on terrorists. 


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President Kenyatta vowed to hunt down the terrorists. 


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Obama calls on Congress to approve multi-billion dollar Ebola fund

U.S President Barack Obama is urging Congress to approve a 6.18 billion dollar emergency fund to fight Ebola in West Africa and prepare hospitals in America to handle cases.

The package is mainly targeted at the immediate response to the fatal disease, but also includes funds for the longer-term.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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A temporary ceasefire agreed in Donetsk airport

INTRO: Ukraine's military says a temporary ceasefire has been established at the airport in Ukraine's eastern city of Donetsk. According to the statement from the military, the truce was agreed following talks between Russian and Ukrainain officials following days of intensified fighting in the area. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.
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HIV Virus Slowing

A major scientific study from the University of Oxford in England, has discovered that HIV is becoming less infectious.


According to the findings, the HIV infection is taking longer to cause Aids and is adapting to our immune system.


As our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports…



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NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels

Foreign Ministers from the 28 member of the military alliance NATO are meeting in Brussels with the focus of their discussions on the Ukraine crisis and the Islamic State in the middle east.

In the run up to the meeting, NATO's new Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg - who will be chairing the foreign ministers for the first time - accused Russia of undermining Euro-Atlantic security.

Jack Parrock reports.

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Whistleblower Edward Snowden awarded Alternative Nobel Prize

Edward Snowden has been awarded the Right Livelihood Honorary Award, often referred to as the 'Alternative Nobel Prize'.

The whistleblower, who is wanted by the United States for leaking secret documents on state surveillance programs, was awarded for his courage in revealing the "unprecedented" violation of "basic democratic processes and constitutional rights".

Mr Snowden accepted the award via video-link from Russia, where he now lives after receiving a three year residence permit in August.

Jake Rashbass reports.

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GORDON BROWN TO STAND DOWN, FIGHT FOR UK TO STAY IN UK

Former British Prime Minister Gordown Brown is to stand down from Parliament, but may be setting himself up to campaign for Britain to stay in the EU.

Mr Brown says he will not fight to retain his seat at May's general election.

But he insists he will not be moving up into the UK's House of Lords.

Gordon Brown was the UK's finance minister from 1997 to 2007, then Prime Minister for three years before losing 2010's election.

He announced his decision in a speech to constituents in Scotland.

And political reporter Theo Usherwood says there were some hints as to his future roles.

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Russia drops its South Stream gas pipeline project to Europe

Russia has dropped its south stream natural gas pipeline project to Europe, says President Vladimir Putin.

The pipeline would have run under the Black Sea to provide another transit route to Europe for Russian gas.

Tom Barton reports.

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Monday, December 1, 2014

Concrete changes needed after Ferguson riots - Pres. Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama wants concrete recommendations on how to improve policing and community relations following the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, after a grand jury refused to indict a police officer in the death of a black teen.

The Obama administration is asking the U.S. Congress for funds to give more police officers wearable cameras to record interactions and arrests.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. President Barack Obama says the issues raised by the demonstrations in Ferguson need to be addressed both locally and nationallly.

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U.S. President Barack Obama wants concrete solutions and a sustained conversation on the issues raised by the Ferguson protests.

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Students, employees walk out to support Ferguson protests

Activists called on students and employees across the U.S. to walk out on Monday, in support of protests over the situation in Ferguson, Missouri.

A grand jury's decision last week to not press charges against the white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black teen has sparked widespread demonstrations.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Critic of Obama daughters resigns

In the United States, an aide to a Republican member of Congress has resigned after criticizing the behavior of President Obama's two daughters.


Elizabeth Lauten accused Sasha and Malia Obama of behaving inappropriately during a White House ceremony last week honoring the annual Thanksgiving Day holiday.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Fewer U.S. consumers expected to shop on Cyber Monday

Fewer U.S. shoppers are expected to take advantage of online special offers on Cyber Monday, traditionally the biggest e-shopping day of the year.

Amid increasing competition, more and more retailers are extending their discount deals throughout the week.

Rebecca Bowring has the details.

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Cyber Espionage Ring Works to Game the Stock Market

Security researchers say they have uncovered a cyber espionage ring focused on stealing corporate secrets to game the stock market.
They say the operation has compromised sensitive data about dozens of publicly held companies. 
Silicon Valley reporter Rachel Silverman has the story.



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Obama proposes changes to policing in wake of Ferguson

President Obama has proposed 75 million dollars to fund up to 50,000 body cameras for local police officers.

It's part of a $263 million, three-year initiative that will also provide more local police training.

It comes after a day of meetings to discuss the issues raised by the police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Russian rouble suffers biggest loss since 1998 financial collapse

The Russian rouble currency has suffered its biggest fall in a single day since the country's financial collapse in 1998.


Oil prices continue to fall, costing the Russian economy billions and raising fears of a panic among the population.


Jake Rashbass reports.


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UN struggles to meet Ebola targets

It appears the United Nations has missed its own targets to contain
Ebola in West Africa.

It has struggled to meet the December 1st deadline following a surge
in new infections in Sierra Leone.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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Turkish and Russian Presidents hold bilateral talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has flown to Turkey to talk trade and Syria.


But while there may be room for negotiation on business and energy, Ankara and Moscow are deeply divided over the issue of Syria.


Tom Barton reports.


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FBI warns of Islamic State inside America

The US fears that the Islamic State group might start attacks inside America.
Security personnel inside the US have been warned to take extra care in their personal lives, in case they become targets.
John Clarke reports from Washington DC

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Two Nigerian state capitals attacked by Boko Haram

INTRO:  At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured in two attacks on state capitals in north-eastern Nigeria. Two female suicide bombers attacked a market at Maiduguri in Borno State, while gunmen rampaged through the streets of Damaturu in Yobe State. The attacks follow the killing of at least 102 people at a mosque in Kano last week. Gary Alfonso reports ... 

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