Thursday, January 15, 2015

Merkel calls for more EU data collection

German chancellor Angela Merkel called for the European Union to increase its ability to collect private data in the wake of last week's shootings in France that claimed 17 victims. 

Many Germans however oppose data collection on privacy grounds.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Washington announces eased Cuba restrictions


The Obama administration has unveiled new regulations meant to ease restrictions on travel and trade with Cuba, as part of the President's bid to normalize relations with the island.

The new rules will go into effect on Friday. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Grand Budapest Hotel, Birdman top Oscar nominations

The Wes Anderson film, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and the comeback film for actor Michael Keaton, "Birdman" led the Oscar nominations.

Birdman is just one of the films beloved by the awards-givers, with "Boyhood" and "The Imitation Game" garnered lots of nods.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Satellite images provide evidence of Boko Haram killings

INTRO:  Amnesty International says satellite images provide proof of the shocking attacks carried out by extremist group Boko Haram in north eastern Nigeria. The Nigerian Military has rejected reports by Amnesty that up to 2000 people were killed by Boko Haram in brutal attacks on several towns bordering Chad. Hundreds of people are still missing after last week's attacks. Gary Alfonso reports ... 

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Top level diplomatic talks on Iran nuclear deal may continue

Top level efforts to overcome barriers to an Iran nuclear deal may continue this week.

Following meetings in Switzerland between the US Secretary of State and his Iranian counterpart, the American side is indicating that further discussions involving the two men are possible.

As North America correspondent Malcolm Brown reports, US efforts are being complicated by domestic politics.

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Father of accused Ohio jihadist says son was set up

A 20-year-old Ohio man remains in custody on charges he plotted to blow up the U.S. capitol and kill U.S. government officials.

Christopher Lee Cornell, known as Raheel Mahrus Ubaydah, allegedly tried to recruit an FBI informant to 'wage jihad' and shared his bomb attack plans. 

His father insists his son was set up, as Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Cameron and Obama Publish Joint Op-Ed

David Cameron and Barack Obama have published a joint editorial in the Times of London, saying that economic strength is crucial in the battle against terrorism.

The British PM and American President say in the article that 'security and prosperity go hand in hand'.

It comes as David Cameron heads to the US capital for two meetings with the President - Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington. 

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Father of US Capitol plotter says it was a "set up"

The father of an American man arrested for plotting to attack the US Capitol building in support of the Islamic state says his son was "set up."

John Cornell, father of Christopher Cornell,  says his son was "lost and vulnerable," a non-violent man who only recently converted to Islam.

Christopher Cornell attracted the attention of a confidential FBI source after posting on twitter in support of violent extremism.

The FBI informant began to exchange messages with the 20 year old online.

Christopher Cornell was taken into custody Wednesday after purchasing two rifles and 600 pounds of ammunition.

John Cornell told CNN that his son would never have planned the attack on his own, and accuses the FBI and the unnamed source of leading Christopher into the plot.

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Kerry will visit Paris to extend 'big hug'

US Secretary of State John Kerry says he's traveling to France to give Paris a "big hug" following last week's terror attacks.

He also denied his visit to the French capital on Friday is not about apologizing for the absence of President Obama during Sunday's "unity march"

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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British lawmakers demand urgent White House action over ban on haggis

British Prime Minister David Cameron is in Washington for meetings with President Barack Obama.


In London, members of Britain's House of Lords are calling on the President to take urgent action to lift the ban on the import of haggis to the United States.


From London, Simon Marks reports.


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President Hollande responds to Charlie Hebdo sellout

French President Francois Hollande says the French Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo will live on - after gunmen killed 12 of its staff last week.

His remarks were made in response to a record sell-out on Wednesday of the magazine's first issue since the attacks.  

Our correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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Unions urge government intervention to head of BP job losses

Labor unions in Britain are urging the government to intervene and save hundreds of jobs in the North Sea oil industry.


BP says the job cuts are an inevitable consequence of falling oil prices.


From London, Simon Marks reports.


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Inactivity twice as dangerous as obesity, says study

Researchers at the University of Cambridge say more than twice as many people in Europe die every year from inactivity than being overweight.

They say as little as 20 minutes of brisk walking every day would have substantial benefits.

Elena Casas reports from London.


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German town to use concentration camp for refugee housing

A German town plans to house refugees on the site of a former concentration camp from the Nazi era. 

However, the plan has come under criticism for being in poor taste.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Russian official tells locals to clear snow themselves

A deputy governor in Russia's second largest city, Saint Petersburg, has started a scandal by saying people there should clear snow from the streets themselves.


His comments came after complaints about the city council's poor snow clearing services.


Tom Barton reported.


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STUDY: INACTIVITY MORE DANGEROUS THAN OBESITY

A lack of exercise is more dangerous and fatal in Europe than obesity, according to a new report.

University of Cambridge researchers say a 12 year study of more than 300 000 people says twice as many people could be dying because of inactivity as do from being overweight.

The report's authors say twenty minutes of brisk walking a day would have substantial benefits - even for those significantly overweight.

Professor Nick Wareham is the author of the report - he says activity needs to be made more easy.

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REPORTS: PARIS POLICEWOMAN INJURED OUTSIDE PRESIDENT'S RESIDENCE

A policewoman has been injured in Paris after a car was driven at her outside the President's residence, according to French media.

It's reported several suspects ran from the car, which had been driven the wrong way down a one way street - and two have been arrested.

It comes a week after attacks by Islamist gunmen in Paris killed 17 people.

Charlie Hebdo magazine - targeted in the first wave of the attacks - has sold millions of copies of its latest edition, featuring a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad on the cover.

Caroline Fourest, a former Charlie Hebdo employee, is criticising parts of the British media for not broadcasting and printing the image.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Yosemite free climbers make history

Two mountaineers have finished their historic free climb up the Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park, California.

The pair have been scaling the 3,000-foot (900m) granite monolith, El Capitan, since December 27th.

Rebecca Bowring has more on their record-breaking ascent.

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Cameron Heads to Washington For Talks With Obama

David Cameron's heading to Washington this Thursday for two days of talks with President Obama, covering a range of issues including the global economy and cyber security. 

Following the recent attacks in Paris, security co-operation will be high on the agenda as well- here's our correspondent Lorna Shaddick in Washington.

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Nile Gardiner is Director of the Margaret Thatcher Centre for Freedom at Washington DC's Heritage Foundation thinktank. He says the so-called 'special relationship' still endures: 

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Nile Gardiner is from Washington DC's Heritage Foundation thinktank, and says David Cameron and President Obama's relationship doesn't measure up to the friendships of some of their predecessors: 

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Nile Gardiner is Director of the Margaret Thatcher Centre for Freedom at Washington DC's Heritage Foundation thinktank. He says the special relationship isn't completely rosy - especially over the Falkland Islands, known in Argentina as the Malvinas:  

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Ohio man arrested for US Capitol bomb plot

An Ohio man has been arrested for allegedly planning to lay pipe bombs around the U.S. Capitol building.

According to the complaint filed in U.S. federal court, Christopher Lee Cornell cited the Islamic State organization and deceased cleric Anwar al-Alwaki as his inspiration.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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