Thursday, January 22, 2015

Yemeni unrest blocks US administration from repatriating Gitmo detainees there

The Obama administration has reportedly ruled out sending Guantanamo Bay detainees to Yemen because of the volatile security situation there.

President Barack Obama had approved repatriating detainees to Yemen some two years ago, but concerns about Al-Qaeda's Yemeni branch allegedly put the brakes on that plan.

There are also concerns Islamic State militants have extended their reach into Yemen, where government troops are fighting rebels trying to take control of the capital Sana'a.

Nina-Maria Potts reports from Washington:

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Prince Andrew makes his first public appearance since sex claims at Davos

Britain's Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is to make his first public appearance since a woman in the US alleged she was forced to have sex with him when she was 17.

It has been rumoured the senior member of the Royal Family will address the claims on Thursday evening - as he hosts a reception of business people at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Elena Casas reports from London.


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Page 3 is back

Britain's popular tabloid newspaper, The Sun has defied its critics and published a picture of a topless woman on Page Three.   

The newspaper has mocked media outlets which reported the long-running feature had been  dropped in the face of criticism and claims it was outdated.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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ECB set to announce 1 trillion euro QE injection

The European Central Bank is set to announce an injection of up to 1 trillion euro into the eurozone economy after governing board meets on Thursday.

The much-anticipated measure is hoped to boost weak economic growth in the single currency bloc by buying government bonds and lowering the cost of borrowing.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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UK will do "everything it can" to tackle Islamic State

UPDATE: Kerry cut added below.

David Cameron has told his Iraqi counterpart the UK will do "everything it can" to stop British nationals joining Islamic State to cause "mayhem"…

The UK Prime Minister has met with Haider al Abadi in London ahead of a major meeting of politicians to discuss the ongoing fight against Islamic State…

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports…

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German ‘Legida’ Demo ends in chaos

A demonstration in Leipzig by a branch of the German right-wing group PEGIDA ended in violence as protesters scuffled with police and journalists. 

The movement may be in crisis after one of its top leaders resigned earlier in the day.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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Increased violence in Ukraine as sides trade accusations

US Secretary of State of John Kerry has accused Russian backed militants in eastern Ukraine of a, "blatant land grab," amid reports they have been extending the area they control by attacking Ukrainian forces.


There are mounting calls for Russia to remove its troops and equipment from Ukraine as fighting there has flared in the past week.


Tom Barton reports.


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Bali Nine conspirator's plea for clemency rejected

Another of the so-called Bali Nine convicted drug smugglers, Andrew Chan has had his clemency plea against a death sentence rejected by Indonesian president Joko Widodo.
Arthur Stevens reports

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US and UK lead Counter-ISIL meeting in London

The US Secretary of State John Kerry will join his UK counterpart Philip Hammond to co-host a Counter-ISIL Coalition meeting in London later…(Thurs 22nd)

Around twenty members of the global coalition are attending in London to discuss the international effort against ISIL. 

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports…

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

US Ambassador to UN says Russia's peace plan for Ukraine is "occupation plan"

Russia's peace plan for Ukraine is little more than a Russian occupation plan… according to the US Ambassador to the United Nations.


Addressing the United Nations Security Council in their first Ukraine meeting in weeks, Samantha Power said Moscow's proposal seeks to hold on to territory claimed by Russian-backed rebels.


Liling Tan reports.


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Sec. Kerry to talk Islamic State in London

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is travelling to London to discuss the Islamic State Organization with allies and for a bilateral meeting with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond.

In his State of the Union address, U.S. President Barack Obama that it will take time but American and its allies will be successful.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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German Pegida leader steps down over Hitler photo

One of the leaders of the German right-wing group PEGIDA has stepped down after a leaked photo of him posing as Adolf Hitler emerged. 

The group has achieved increasingly popularity in recent weeks, but this may be a major a step backward.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Measles Outbreak Affects Disneyland Employees

Intro: Disneyland is taking measures to control an outbreak of measles that has infected several employees.  Visitors to the theme park last month were at the center of an outbreak that is now spreading across the United States.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.


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US, Cuban officials begin historic talks

American and Cuban officials are holding historic talks today [Wednesday] in Havana.

It marks the first time in more than three decades that a high-ranking State Department official has visited the communist island.

Our US correspondent Steve Mort reports from Florida.

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Netanyahu To Address Joint Session of US Congress

The White House says US House speaker John Boehner has breached protocol by inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress on Iran.

The move is seen as a rebuke to President Barack Obama's threat to veto any additional sanctions on the country during his State of the Union address, and could set up a showdown between the president and lawmakers. 

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington. 

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Yemen turmoil threatens US anti-terror efforts

The turmoil in Yemen is complicating efforts of western nations and others to combat the regional branch of Al Qaeda.

Shia Houthi rebels have seized the presidential palace, further tightening their grip on the capital Sanaa.

Supporters of the country's President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi - an important US ally - say it amounts to a coup.

As Malcolm Brown reports, the instability threatens a pillar of the Obama administration's   counterterrorism strategy.

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NYT: CIA Report Suggested Torture Program Was Ineffective

The CIA's own internal classified report found that harsh interrogation methods were ineffective in the post 9-11 era, according to the New York Times.

A fight is brewing over the releasing of more classified material discussing torture methods used to extract intelligence, a practice which ended in 2006.

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German Boko Haram hostage freed in Cameroon

A military operation in Cameroon has freed a German hostage kidnapped in Nigeria by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram. 

The news comes as the group continues to try and expand its territory in Nigeria.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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FRANCE UNVEILS NEW COUNTER TERROR PLANS

France is to create nearly 3000 new jobs as it expands the resources devoted to counter-terrorism efforts following the Paris attacks.

It comes as prosecutors released details on four men charged over the militant attacks which began on 7th January.

Olly Barratt reports.

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France unveils major boost to counter terrorism force


France has unveiled a plan to boost its counter-terrorism force by creating over 2600 new jobs and increasing spending by 490 million dollars.

Prime Minister Manuel Valls announced the efforts, which come in response to the recent deadly attacks in Paris, which left 17 dead.

The plan will focus on improving France's surveillance programs. 

Mr. Valls said there are currently some 3,000 people across the country that should be monitored.

He said these individuals have been involved in Islamist militant fighting or are deemed at risk to join the cause. 

Our Europe Correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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