Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Alaska legalizes recreational marijuana

The U.S. state of Alaska on Tuesday made it legal to smoke, grow, and own small amounts of marijuana.

It is the third state, after Colorado and Washington, to allow recreational use of the drug.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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US Consumer Confidence Slips in February

U.S consumer confidence fell more than forecast in February, as
initial enthusiasm over falling oil prices subsides and consumers
question the strength of the American labor market. The Conference
Board said its consumer attitudes index fell to 96.4 in February, from
an upwardly revised 103.8 in January.

Patrice Howard reports from New York

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Kerry defends Iran negotiation in Capitol Hill testimony

US Secretary of State John Kerry says he's hopeful that the United States can reach a final agreement with Iran over the country's nuclear program.


Testifying before a US Senate Committee in Washington, he's vigorously defended the negotiation saying that Tehran has "lived up to every single requirement" of an interim agreement signed last year.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US welcome New Zealand non-combat mission against ISIS extremists



The United States has welcomed New Zealand's move to send non-combat personnel to Iraq to help with the coalition fight against the so-called Islamic State.

The announcement came amid reports that IS militants have kidnapped 90 Christians in Syria.

In Washington Kevin McAleese reports

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UK schoolgirls understood to be in Syria

Police in the UK say the three missing teenagers thought to be heading to join Islamic State have crossed into Syria…

It's reported they were taken into the country from Turkey up to five days ago.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports…

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Facebook data policy “breaks European law”

Changes Facebook has made to its data policy break European law, according to the Belgian privacy watchdog.

In a new report, academics say the social network relies too heavily on opt-outs to signify consent.

Our technology reporter Rebecca Bowring has more.

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UK Premier League disappointed by plans to hold 2022 World Cup in winter

The British Premier League says it's disappointed by a FIFA recommendation to hold the 2022 World Cup in November and December.

Football officials say that would be the best timing, as temperatures in Qatar in June can rise above 40C.

Elena Casas reports.


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Cuban cigar festival underway


The world's largest Cuban cigar festival is now underway in Havana.

For the first time in 50 years, American visitors will be legally able to purchase the cigars and take them home.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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UK Green leader gives "excruciating" interview

The leader of the UK's Green Party has apologised to party members after she gave what she describes as a "very bad" interview to a British radio station…

Natalie Bennett says she suffered a "mind blank" on the party's housing policy during the interview with LBC radio…

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports…

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Nine reported killed in Czech Republic shooting

Nine people are reported dead in a shooting at a restaurant in the Czech Republic.

The shooting took place in the Uhersky Brod - a town in the south east of the country.

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30 injured in California train derailment

At least thirty people have been injured after a Los Angeles-bound train collided with a truck in the morning rush hour.


Several train carriages are lying alongside the tracks northwest of LA.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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IS capture 90 Syrian Christians

Islamic State has abducted dozens of Christians from villages in north-eastern Syria, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

They say at least 90 men, women and children were seized in a series of dawn raids near the town of Tal Tamr.

Elena Casas reports.


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Greek reforms list and 4 month bailout extension is approved

Greece's proposed list of reform measures has been approved by Eurozone finance ministers - paving the way for a 4 month extension of Greece's bailout program.

The letter vows to combat corruption and tax evasion though eurozone officials still say they want a more detailed plan for Greece to complete its review.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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Standoff Continues Over US Immigration Policy

The standoff between Barack Obama and the US Republican party continues, over the President's move to block nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation.

Republicans in Congress, who disagree with Mr. Obama's executive action on the issue, are trying to remove funding from the Department of Homeland Security, which would administer the immigration changes.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington.

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UK MP quits but insists he's done "nothing wrong"

Former UK Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind insists he has done "nothing wrong" after he announced he is to quit as an MP over a "cash-for-access" scandal…

Sir Malcolm also resigned as chair of the Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee, after he was secretly recorded appearing to offer his services to a private company for money.  

He denies doing anything wrong - and says he has stood down to protect the work of the Committee…

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Another former Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, was also caught on camera during the sting by the Telegraph newspaper and Channel 4 - he also denies any wrongdoing.

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Gazprom says it might cut gas supplies to Ukraine

INTRO: Russia's state gas monopoly Gazprom said it might stop gas deliveries to Ukraine after Kiev failed to make a pre-payment and warned of "serious risks" to gas transit to Europe via Ukraine. Last year, Russia cut off gas supplies to Ukraine for six months. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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MP quits over "cash-for-access" scandal

A former British Foreign Secretary has quit as an MP amid a new "cash-for-access" scandal…

Sir Malcolm Rifkind is also standing down as chair of Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee, after he was secretly recorded appearing to offer his services to a private company for money.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports…

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Turkey says the UK late to pass on information about 3 missing girls heading to Syria

Turkey has accused Britain of being late to pass on information relating to the 3 missing schoolgirls who are believed to be on their way to join the Islamic State in Syria. 

The girls, who are aged 15 to 17, boarded a flight from London to Istanbul last week.    Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister says London only passed on the girls' information 3 days after they arrived.   Catherine Drew reports from London. 


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Drones spotted over Paris

French Police are looking into a number of drones spotted flying over famous landmarks and sensitive spots in Paris.

Between the hours of midnight on Monday and 6am Tuesday, at least 5 machines were seen flying over the US Embassy, the Eiffel Tower and at Place de la Concorde.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports:

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Greece submits reforms list to Brussels

The European Commission has confirmed it's received Greece's letter of reform proposals on time, ahead of a eurozone teleconference to discuss an extension to the Greek bailout.

The reforms under the deal reportedly include measures to combat tax fraud and petrol smuggling, but must first be approved by the finance ministers and parliaments of creditor nations. 

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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