Thursday, January 15, 2015

Oklahoma set for first execution after 9-month delay

The U.S. state of Oklahoma is set to carry out its first execution since April, after a delay spurred by the controversial botched lethal injection of a prisoner last spring

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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CIA staff cleared over US Senate-computer spying

The CIA says their employees should not be reprimanded for searching Senate computers last year. 

The report says an internal CIA panel revealed that five agency staff hacked into Senate computers on at least three occasions, but that they did so reasonably... 

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese

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Switzerland releases currency cap against the euro

The Swiss National Bank has released its exchange rate cap on the Swiss franc - in place since 2011. 

Immediately after the decision, the Swiss franc dropped nearly 30% against from the maximum point in under the cap of one point two against the euro.

It's now worth just over nought point eight euros.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports

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US transfers 5 detainees from Guantanamo to Oman, Estonia

The U.S. has transferred five detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to Oman and Estonia

The White House has been moving toward releasing all those detainees deemed not a security threat, as part of a strategy of closing the detention center.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Detained Journalist's Case Referred to Iranian Court

Iran has referred the case of a detained Washington Post journalist to Tehran's Revolutionary Court.

Jason Rezaian has been held in prison for five months without access to a lawyer, as our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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New Ebola cases declining: UN say

According to weekly figures from the United Nations new cases of Ebola
are declining in the three West African nations worst affected by the
deadly virus.

This news follows comments made by the UN Ebola mission's chief
Anthony Banbury who says cases can be brought down to zero by the end
of the year.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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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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