Thursday, January 8, 2015

North Korea state media warns of war if US doesn't withdraw sanctions

North Korea has threatened war against the United States if it doesn't withdraw sanctions- that's according to the country's state media.

US President Barack Obama authorized sanctions unilaterally against the isolationist regime last week, after US intelligence blamed Pyongyang for a hacking attack on Sony Pictures.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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TWO PARIS SUSPECTS 'ROB PETROL STATION'

The two main suspects in the attack on the Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris are thought to have robbed a petrol station in north eastern France.

This as it's also reported the getaway car they used in Paris was found to have molotov cocktails and jihadist flags inside it.

12 people were killed in Wednesday's attack on the satirical newspaper.

Meanwhile, a police office has died after she was shot in the south of the French capital - the killer in that incident also remains on the loose.

Natalie Powell is in Paris and says the attack on the service station in Aisne region was reportedly violent.

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PRODUCTION SOUND - Notre Dame Bells

The people of France have marked the massacre at the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday with a moment of silence nationwide.

With security on the highest possible alert, people took to public squares in towns and cities across the country to mark their solidarity with the 12 people killed in the attack.

The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris rang for ten minutes in honor of their memory.

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Cartoonists in Europe hit back after Charlie Hebdo massacre

Cartoonists across Europe have paid tribute to their fallen colleagues at the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.


The slogan "Je Suis Charlie" that appeared initially as a social media hashtag is widely used in the work of many cartoonists in Thursday's European newspapers.


Correspondent Simon Marks reports from London.


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POLICE OFFICER DIES AFTER NEW PARIS SHOOTING

A police officer shot in a fresh attack in Paris (on Thursday morning local time) has died.

She was shot at a metro station to the south of the city in an incident which injured another person - the person who carried out this latest shooting is thought to be still at large.

This as police hunt two suspects in the Wednesday killing of 12 people at a satirical magazine in Paris.

Police have made seven arrests of people thought to be connected to the two suspects, while a third suspect handed himself in.

Our reporter Natalie Powell is in Paris and she says the country is observing a day of mourning.

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Putin signs decree allowing foreigners into Russian military

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreign citizens to serve in the Russian military, according to the Kremlin's website.


Russia has been striving to increase the numbers of professional soldiers in its largely conscript ranks and has been spending hundreds of billions of dollars more on its military.


Tom Barton reports.


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Number of Migrants to Russia Drops 70 Percent

INTRO: Russia's Federal Migration Service says that the number of migrants to Russia has fallen 70 percent in the first week of January compared to the same period last year. Observers say Russia's stagnating economy, as well as new migration rules that came into effect this year are affecting the flow of migrants.  Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow

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FRENCH MANHUNT CONTINUES

French police have arrested seven people as they continue to hunt for two suspects in the attack on magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

The seven are said to be connected to the two main suspects and were arrested in the Paris area, and in the towns of Reims and Charleville-Mezieres.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Cherif and Said Kouachi, while a third suspect handed himself in.

Meanwhile, there are reports shots have been fired at police in southern Paris - although it's unclear if this is connected to the Charlie Hebdo attack.

Natalie Powell reports from Paris on the hunt for the two suspsects.

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Natalie Powell reports from Paris - as France mourns the loss of 12 people including prominent intellectual figures.

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FRENCH POLICE ARREST SEVEN, UK DEBATES SECURITY RESPONSE

French police have arrested seven people as they continue to hunt for two suspects in the attack on magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

The seven are said to be connected to the two main suspects and were arrested in the Paris area, and in the towns of Reims and Charleville-Mezieres.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Cherif and Said Kouachi, while a third suspect handed himself in.

In the UK, emergency security meetings are being held to discuss the threat level in Britain and the intelligence response.

Maajid Nawaz, a former Islamic extremist, and founder of the counter-extremism think-tank Quilliam, says the attacks on Charlie Hebdo should lead to an open debate.

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Maajid Nawaz, a former Islamic extremist, and founder of the counter-extremism think-tank Quilliam, says the attacks on Charlie Hebdo should lead to an open debate in the Muslim community.

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Maajid Nawaz, a former Islamic extremist, and founder of the counter-extremism think-tank Quilliam, says communities need to unite in support of freedom of speech.

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ARRESTS IN FRANCE WITH SHOOTING SUSPECTS STILL ON LOOSE

French police have arrested seven people as they continue to hunt for two suspects in the attack on magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

The seven are said to be connected to the two main suspects and were arrested in the Paris area, and in the towns of Reims and Charleville-Mezieres.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Cherif and Said Kouachi, while a third suspect handed himself in.

Meanwhile, there are reports shots have been fired at police in southern Paris - although it's unclear if this is connected to the Charlie Hebdo attack.

Sir Chris Phillips, former head of the National Counter-terrorism Security Office in the UK, says the two suspects still on the loose appear to be well trained.

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Sir Chris Phillips, former head of the National Counter-terrorism Security Office in the UK, says the operation to apprehend the two suspects is a dangerous one.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Police raids underway in Reims, France

French police are conducting anti-terrorism raids in Reims, France, where it is thought the suspects from the Charlie Hebdo shooting have fled.

Twelve people were killed when three men opened fire at the editorial offices in Paris.

Our correspondent Natalie Powell confirms from Paris, that the raids are under way.

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From Paris, Natalie Powell says the French police have identified the suspects.

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UN Secretary General outraged over Paris Shooting

The United Nations Secretary General has expressed outrage over the attack in Paris on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Speaking to UN journalists, Ban Ki-Moon called the attack despicable and a direct assault on a cornerstone of democracy.

His comments come as France and the international community are reeling from the brazen attack that left 12 people dead and 11 others injured.

Liling Tan has the details.

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Londoners gather in solidarity with Paris

Hundreds of Londoners have gathered in Trafalgar Square to show sympathy for the victims of the terror attack at the headquarters of Paris' satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

The mood is somber, as people expressed their solidarity with the publication and their horror at the killing, which left 12 dead and 11 injured.

Our London correspondent Catherine Drew is on the scene. 

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UN Secretary General condemns Paris attack

The United Nations Secretary-General has joined international voices
in condemning the attack on the satirical magazine in Paris that left
12 people dead.

Ban Ki-moon spoke out against the attacks.

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Ban Ki-moon said the world must now stand united against the attack.

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Day of mourning in France following magazine attack

French President Francois Hollande has announced a national day of mourning following the attack on the editorial offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine which left 12 dead.

Messages of support and offers of help have been pouring in from leaders around the world, as the three suspects remain on the loose in Paris.

Via a translator, French President Hollande celebrated the  gifts of the victims and called for a national day of mourning.

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Via a translator, French President Hollande vowed to bring the three suspects to justice.

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Via a translator, French President Hollande urged everyone to uphold the values of liberty and the freedom of expression.

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LONDON PAYS TRIBUTE AFTER PARIS SHOOTINGS

Hundreds of people have gathered in central London - as in cities across the world - in solidarity over the attack in Paris which left 12 people dead.

Trafalgar Square has been the scene for a largely silent protst with pens held aloft.

This as police in France continue to hunt three gunmen who opened fire at the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

And UK Prime Minister David Cameron says more can be done to try and safeguard citizens - but not at the expense of the freedom of the press.

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US offers help to France following magazine attack

The Obama administration is offering the French government whatever help it needs, after 12 were shot to death at the offices of magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris.

That said, while American intelligence had been briefed on previous threats against the publication, they were not aware of any looming attacks.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction:

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NAACP “vigilant” after Colorado blast

The national president of the US civil rights organization the NAACP said the group remains "vigilant" after an improvised explosive device was detonated outside a branch office in Colorado on Tuesday.

Mary MacCarthy reports from Denver:

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12 dead in French magazine attack

Twelve were killed when at least 3 men attacked the Paris offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

The magazine  has repeatedly published cartoons critical of Islam and witnesses told the French police, the attackers shouted, "We have avenged the prophet!"

Speaking via a translator, Paris Prosecutor Francois Mollins described the scene.

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Speaking via a translator, Paris Prosecutor Francois Mollins confirmed 12 dead and another 11 injured, with autopsies planned.

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US Pres. Obama denounces Paris magazine attack as cowardly

U.S. President Barack Obama has denounced the attack on the French magazine Charlie Hebdo which left 12 dead as cowardly.

The American president offered any help the French might request in tracking down the three gunmen, who fled the scene, first by car, then on foot.

President Obama said it is important for the free world to stand together against acts of terrorism like this.

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U.S. President Barack Obama offered the French government help in finding the terrorists and condolences to the families of Charlie Hebdo magazine.

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U.S. President Barack Obama described the Paris attack as not just an attack on people, but on the principle of the freedom of expression.

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