Wednesday, February 18, 2015

UN: Afghan civilian casualties rise 22%

United Nations figures show civilian casualties in Afghanistan rose by
22% last year.

The deadliest year on record came ahead of the end of the foreign
combat mission in December.

Nick Harper reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Nigerian army says 300 Boko Haram militants killed and towns recaptured

INTRO:  Nigerian armed forces say they have killed more than 300 Boko Haram fighters and recaptured 11 towns from the extremists. A Nigerian defence spokesman said the operation lasted for 3 days and included air strikes in the north east of the country. 10 Nigerian soldiers were killed in the operation. The Nigerian strikes against Boko Haram follow similar successes by the armies of Chad and Cameroon in the past two weeks. Gary Alfonso reports ... 

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Poland to pay over secret CIA prison

The foreign minister of Poland said that his country will pay some 230,000 euros to two terror suspects who were held in a secret CIA prison on Polish soil. 

Earlier in the week, a European Court rejected Poland's appeal of a landmark ruling from last year.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.

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Chelsea says fans involved in Paris incident will face ban

Chelsea Football Club says it is investigating video footage that has emerged which appears to show fans preventing a black man from boarding a Paris Metro train. 

The incident took place before a Champions League match in the city.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Geneva offices of HSBC searched

The offices of international banking giant HSBC in Geneva are being searched by Swiss Police as party of a money-laundering inquiry.

It comes after a string of revelations being made public about historical practices of tax evasion around the world.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Putin calls for Ukrainian solders to surrender

INTRO: Russian president Vladimir Putin has called for Kiev to let its soldiers to surrender to pro-Russian rebels who encircled thousands of government troops near the town of Debalteseve in eastern Ukraine. Fighting near the town continued despite a ceasefire, which came into force on Sunday. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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ECB meets to discuss Greek bank funding.

The European Central Bank's governing council is meeting to discuss the instability in Greece amid speculation it may decide to pull emergency funding of Greek banks in the absence of a financial rescue.

But sometime on Wednesday it's expected Greece's government may ask for a formal extension of its bailout with eurozone creditors which runs out in March, following days of failed meetings with the Greek government who've refused more spending reforms.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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White House hosts summit on countering violent extremism

Foreign and interior ministers from 60 countries are meeting in Washington for a summit on countering violent extremism.

The three-day conference will highlight domestic and international efforts to prevent extremists from radicalizing and recruiting others, particularly disaffected young people. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

US Ramps Up Social Media Countering Islamic State

The United States is expanding its media strategy aimed at addressing the sophisticated social media of the Islamic State.

This expansion is being detailed during an  international security summit being hosted in Washington.

Our US Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Barbie goes digital.

Mattel will release the first Barbie that can have a conversation.

The Hello Barbie doll was shown for the first time at this year's New
York Toy Fair.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York.

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Labor Dispute Cripples Shipments to and from West Coast Ports

A crippling labor dispute on the west coast of the United States is disrupting billions of dollars in international trade. 

The US Labor Secretary is meeting with unionized dock workers and their employers, in an attempt to jump-start stalled contract talks. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.


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Ashton Carter Sworn In as US Defence Secretary

Ashton Carter has officially become the 25th US Secretary of Defence, after taking the oath of office in a ceremony at the White House.

The 60 year old, who's already served as Deputy Secretary, was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington.

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Greece's Tsipras remains defiant not to accept Eurozone bailout extension

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras said Tuesday that he will not compromise with the Eurozone's ultimate to agree to an extention of its bailout.  

Speaking to his parliament in Athens, Tsipras said  his government would defy the notion that newly-elected governments act differently from their pre-election promises, and affirmed he would not follow that pattern. 

His comments were made as European Union finance ministers met for talks in Brussels to discuss the lack of a deal with Greece ahead of a March expiry date of its current bailout program.

UK finance minister George Osborne warned that time is running out to come to a decision.

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Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem has been at particular odds with Greece's finance minister Yanis Varoufakis who blamed the chief for changing a more relaxed draft agreement that Athens was ready to Accept. 

Dijsselbloem continued to insist to reporters on Tuesday that the best solution is for Greece to accept an extension while a more long term financial plan can be negotiated.

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Russian President Putin visits Budapest

A visit to the Hungarian capital Budapest by Russian President Vladimir Putin has drawn nearly 2000 people onto the streets in protest. 

It is a rare visit to an EU country for the Russian leader - Hungary is considered the most pro-Moscow of the 28 EU member states.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Tip that prevents mass shooting in Canada welcomed


The head of Crime Stoppers in Canada says a tip regarding an alleged mass murder  plot in the east coast city of Halifax is likely the most significant tip ever received.

Two people have been charged in connection with a plot to carry out a mass shooting in a city shopping mall as Ross Ingram reports from Canada. 

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Prosecutor calls for acquittal of Dominique Strass-Kahn in sex workers trial

A French prosecutor has called for the acquittal of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn on charges of aggravated pimping. 

He said neither the investigation nor the evidence heard in court had established that Mr. Strauss Kahn knew the women he was sexually involved with, were prostitutes.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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Fierce fighting reported in Debaltseve

INTRO: Fierce fighting in reported inside eastern Ukrainian city of Debaltseve and international observers have not been able to enter the town, according to reports. Earlier, both sides of the conflict in Ukraine missed the deadline to start withdrawing heavy weapons from the front line.  Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Legal setback for President Obama's controversial immigration reforms

US President Barack Obama's attempts to reform America's controversial immigration system have suffered a legal setback.
A federal judge has issued an injunction preventing changes that would make it easier for illegal immigrants to stay in the country.
As John Clarke reports from Washington, the first casualties of the latest development could be those who came to the US as children.

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Feds want documents from Bin Laden’s hideout revealed

Federal prosecutors in the United States are pushing a judge to admit
documents obtained from the final hideout of Osama bin Laden in the
trial of a suspected Al Qaeda operative.

Abid Naseer is a Pakistani national and is accused of being involved
in plots to bomb targets in the US and Europe.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Egypt calls for UN resolution to fight IS in Libya

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi is asking for a United Nations
resolution which would allow international forces to take on Islamic
State militants in Libya.

It comes after IS released a video showing the beheading of 21
Egyptian Christians taken captive in Libya.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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