Wednesday, March 4, 2015

U.S. Justice Dep’t condemns racial bias among Ferguson police

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has lambasted police in Ferguson, Missouri for a pattern of racial bias against blacks.

This in a press conference unveiling the findings of a months-long federal investigation spurred by the controversial shooting death of black teen Michael Brown by a white police officer.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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White House pleased with opening of Supreme Court Obamacare challenge

The White House says it is pleased with the way opening arguments have played out, as the Supreme Court hears a challenge to the constitutionality of President Obama's landmark health care bill.

The justices seemed split in their opinions, and White House Spokesman Josh Earnest says he cannot predict the outcome of their vote.

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New York jury convicts 28 year old Pakistani on bomb plot charges

A jury in New York has convicted a 28 year-old Pakistani man of conspiring to blow up a shopping center in the north of England on behalf of Al Qaeda.


After nearly two days of deliberations, the jury found Abid Naseer guilty on all counts.


He faces a possible life sentence after MI5 agents testified against him in disguise.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US Republicans accuse Hilary Clinton over 'email scandal'

According to the US State department Hilary Clinton turned in 55-thousand pages of emails that covered her four years as Secretary of State.  

However, some Republicans have accused her of violating the law.  

But White House Spokesperson Josh Earnest said Ms Clinton acted "in compliance with the Federal Records Act." 

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China Takes A Stand on Cybersecurity Measures

China is standing firm on its plan to make tech companies abide by strict cybersecurity measures, even though U.S. President Barack Obama has that won't work for U.S. companies. 

The rules are part of a proposed counter terrorism law set to be discussed by the National People’s Congress, which opens on Thursday. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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U.S. Justice Dep’t says Ferguson police officer won't face federal charges

A Justice Department investigation has cleared Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson of civil rights violations in the shooting death of Michael Brown.

The August killing of the unarmed black teen by the white officer sparked months of protests and a national debate over police treatment of minorities.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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McDonald’s to use human antibiotic free chicken

Fast-food giant McDonald's say they will stop using chickens reared
with antibiotics used in human medicine and milk from cows treated
with an artificial growth hormone.

It's part of the company's push to stay competitive as many of their
rivals are positioning themselves as a more wholesome option.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Supreme Court divided over Obamacare

The future of American healthcare hangs in the balance, in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court which cuts right to the heart of President Obama's signature legislation.

Justices heard oral opening arguments [Wednesday] in a case challenging a pivotal premise in Obamacare" that the federal government should help millions of America cover the cost of their health insurance.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Boston Bomber's lawyer admits his involvement in attack

On the opening day of the Boston Marathon Bombing trial, the
defendant's lawyer has admitted he was involved in the attacks.

However, Judy Clarke, the lawyer for accuser bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev,
said he had been influenced by his late older brother.

Three people were killed and 260 others were injured in April 2013
when two homemade bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston
Marathon.

Our correspondent in Boston Nick Harper says the shock admission came
at the start of proceedings.

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Our correspondent in Boston Nick Harper says the prosecution will try
and show that Dzhokhar had become radicalized after listening to
terrorist propaganda.

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Defence concedes Dzhokar Tsarnaev involvement in Marathon bombing as Boston trial begins

The trial of the accused Boston Marathon Bomber has opened, with the defense conceding that Dzhokar Tsarnaev did participate in the attack.


But lawyers are attempting to shift the blame to his older brother, who died in a shoot-out with police.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Wreck of Japanese World War Two warship found off Philippines

The wreck of Japan's biggest World War Two warship has been found at the bottom of the sea by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
As John Clarke reports, the billionaire discovered the ship off the coast of the Philippines, but there are national sensitivities about what happens next.

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Mexico captures leader of Zetas drug gang

Mexican security forces have arrested the leader of the Zetas drug cartel, Omar Trevino Morales, also known as "Z-42".

Trevino Morales was captured by the Mexican army and federal police in the northern city of Monterrey. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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DOZENS OF MINERS TRAPPED UNDERGROUND IN UKRAINE

INTRO: Dozens of miners are trapped underground after an explosion at a coal mine in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. It was earlier reported that 30 miners were killed by the blast, however, officials in eastern Ukraine so far declined to confirm the exact number of casualties. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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John Kerry heads to Saudi Arabia as Iran nuke talks wrap-up

Some progress but plenty still to do - the latest outcome from talks over Iran's nuclear program.

Both US and Iranian officials ended 3 days of discussions in Switzerland, during which time Israel's prime minister warned US lawmakers of the dangers of agreeing to a 'bad deal'.

Kevin McAleese report

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Alabama counties stop issuing marriage licenses after ruling

Some counties in the southern American state of Alambama have stopped issuing marriage licenses after a new ruling on same-sex marriage for that state.

The justices of Alabama's state Supreme Court ruled that only state courts have a say in defining marriage, therefore licenses can only be issued to man-woman couples.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Obamacare goes to Supreme Court

Arguably the centerpiece of President Barack Obama's presidency is in legal jeopardy in a make-or-break case over Obamacare before the U.S. Supreme Court.

At stake is the fate of millions of Americans, who risk losing their medical coverage if the Court decides to cut the government subsidies that help pay for their health insurance.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Hillary Clinton aides call e-mail flap "manufactured controversy"

Aides to Hillary Clinton say her critics are creating a "manufactured controversy" over her failure to use government e-mail accounts when she was US Secretary of State.


The State Department says Mrs. Clinton has handed over more than 55 thousand pages of e-mail records, as required by US law.


But her critics are demanding to know whether there are other e-mails that she either deleted or is still holding.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Boston Marathon Bombing trial starts

The trial of the man accused of detonating two bombs at the Boston Marathon in 2013 is getting underway.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has pleaded not guilty to the explosions which killed three people and injured more than 260 others.

Nick Harper reports from Boston.

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Police search for 4 over drone sightings

Police in France are searching for four suspects following a fresh wave of sighting of drones over the city of Paris.

The unmanned flying machines are seen as a serious security threat as they can capture high quality ariel video of sensitive locations.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Italian coast guards rescue hundreds of migrants in the last 24 hours

At least ten migrants have died in the mediterranean sea, despite an operation by Italian coast guards to rescue around 130 people aboard a rubber boat which had overturned. 

The Italian ship was already carrying more than 300 migrants rescued from another vessel on Tuesday - the latest of seven total mission carried out by Italian rescue boats in the last 24 hours.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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