Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Russia raises interest rate to 17 percent - Rouble world's worst-performing currency

Russia's central bank has raised its key interest rate up to 17 percent from 10.5 percent as the rouble fell to record lows.


Monday saw the largest one-day fall for the currency since 1998.


That makes the rouble the world's worst-performing currency this year, having fallen over 49 percent against the US dollar.


Jake Rashbass reports.


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INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED INTO SYDNEY CAFE SIEGE OPERATION

An investigation's been launched into the police operation which ended the Sydney cafe siege, in which two hostages died.

The victims have been named as Tori Johnson, the 34 year old manager of the cafe, and Katrina Dawson, a 38 year old lawyer.

The hostage taker Man Haron Monis also died.

He was a known extremist and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says part of the investigation will focus on whether he could have been stopped.

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He was a known extremist and Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says even though the attacker was known to authorities, that doesn't necessarily mean the incident could have been prevented.

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Russian authorities fail to prevent rise in homophobic attacks- Human Rights Watch

The group Human Rights Watch says Russian authorities have failed to prevent a rise in attacks on homosexuals across the country.


A spokesman for the group says that law enforcement in Russia has the tools to prosecute homophobic violence but that it lacks the will to do so.


Tom Barton reports.


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Two dead in Sydney siege named.

Both hostages killed in the Sydney cafe siege have been identified.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Monday, December 15, 2014

Six dead in Pennsylvania shootings

A manhunt is underway north of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, after six people have been found dead at three different locations.

Our correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Two hostages dead, gunman killed as Sydney siege ends

Three people have been killed during a Sydney hostage siege, including the lone-gunman responsible.

A total of 17 hostages have been accounted for.

Several people were injured and a police officer shot in the face, though his condition is stable.

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Sydney gunmen posted demands from siege on social media

New South Wales police have confirmed that the Sydney hostage siege is over after heavily armed officers threw into the building before storming the cafe.

Police have not yet confirmed local reports of fatalities and injuries.

The alleged gunmen, self-styled Muslim Cleric, Man Haron Monis, used hostages to record his demands before posting them on social media sites.

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Uber backtracks after raising prices during Sydney siege

Ride-share company Uber has done a u-turn after quadrupling fares for customers in Sydney's central business district during the hostage crisis.

The Silicon Valley taxi app is now offering free rides following intense criticism for "price gouging."

Rebecca Bowring reports.

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Rare northern white dies at California Zoo

A rare white rhino has died at a California zoo, bringing the species closer to extinction.


Experts say that rhino horn is becoming more lucrative than drugs.


Our LA correspondent Verity Geere reports.


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US Marine charged with murder in Philippines

A US marine has been charged with murdering a transgender woman in the Philippines.

The 19-year old member of the American military faces up to 40 years in prison, if convicted of murder.

The victim - Jennifer Laude - was found dead back in October. 

Malcolm Brown reports.

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Police storm Sydney cafe ending seige, reported injuries and fatalities

New South Wales police have confirmed that the Sydney hostage siege is over after heavily armed officers threw into the building before storming the cafe.

Moments earlier at least 5 more hostages had escaped.

Police have named the gunmen as self-styled Muslim Cleric, Man Haron Monis.

Natalie Peters, a news anchor at Sydney's Radio 2GB says the 16 hour siege came to a dramatic end.

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Uganda Torture Maid Jailed For Four Years.



A court in Uganda has handed a four year jail term to a maid who was shown in a home video abusing a toddler. 

The child minder had earlier pleaded guilty to charges of assault after the video caused outrage in Uganda.

Michael Baleke reports from the Ugandan capital Kampala.

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Newtown victim families sue gun maker

The families of some of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook
elementary have filed a lawsuit against the seller, distributor and
manufacturer of the rifle used by the gunman.


Nearly two years ago the Bushmaster AR-15 rifle was used by
20-year-old Adam Lanza who opened fire at a school in Newtown
Connecticut killing 20 children and 6 educators. One of the deadliest
school shootings in U.S. history.


William Denselow reports from New York.

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Mexico unrest continues


Mexican police forces in the city of Chilpanchingo have clashed with demonstrators protesting the disappearance and likely massacre of a group of student teachers.

The incident reportedly left eight police officers and thirteen protesters injured. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Deaths, injuries reported as Sydney hostage siege ends


New South Wales police say the 16-hour Sydney siege is over.

Unconfirmed reports say there have been injuries and possibly two fatalities.

Security officers stormed the cafe where fewer than 30 hostages were being held by alleged gunman Man Haron Monis.

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Kerry and Netanyahu Meet in Rome


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, are meeting in Rome to discuss a Palestinian resolution at the UN Security Council which outlines a timetable for a final peace deal with Israel.

Mr Netanyahu has said he will defy any UN move to 'dictate' a time frame for Israeli withdrawal from land that Palestinians say they want as part of a future state.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington.

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Bill Cosby speaks out following rape claims

American actor Bill Cosby has broken his silence about rape and sexual
assault allegations saying only the "black media" will stay "neutral".

In an interview with the New York Post Cosby refused to directly speak
about the claims against him.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Guantanamo 9/11 hearing to focus on FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's efforts to infiltrate defense teams will be the focus at a US military court hearing for suspects in the 9/11 attacks.


The pre-trial hearing at the US prison at Guantanamo Bay starts on Monday and is the first such proceeding since a Senate report on CIA torture was released last week.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington.


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Four armed men stage siege in Gent, Belgium.

Four armed men have stormed a flat in the Belgian city of Ghent and police say they may have taken a hostage.  

The surrounding streets have been sealed off and residents in the apartment complex have been urged to remain inside. 

Officials from the local prosecutor's office have so far ruled out any links to terrorism, or the ongoing incident in Sydney. 

Our correspondent in Brussels Sandra Gathmann has more. 

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Independent inquiry into UK air space glitch

An independent inquiry has been started to investigate the UK air traffic control computer failure which disrupted flights last week...

National Air Traffic Services says a software glitch was to blame.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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