Friday, March 27, 2015

GDP in United States remains at sluggish 2.2%

The United States economy grew at a sluggish rate of 2.2% in the 4th
quarter as companies scaled back on the amount they spent on
inventories.

This number is unchanged from the U.S. Commerce Department's previous
estimate last month and a sharp fall from the 5% growth recorded in
the 3rd quarter.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Twin study to examine effects of space travel on the human body

A novel experiment will be taking place on the International Space Station over the next year to test the effect of prolonged time in space on the human body.

One of the astronauts is a twin, and as John Clarke reports, scientists will be comparing his physiology, with that of his brother on earth.

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Russian State TV Offers Clarkson a Job

A Russian state military television networks has offered former "Top Gear" television show Jeremy Clarkson a job. The offer comes after the BBC announced that it would not renew Clarkson's contract. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Police Settle Missouri Suit Over Use of Tear Gas


Three police agencies in Missouri have agreed to restrict the use of tear gas in response to non criminal activity.

The move is part of the settlement of a lawsuit alleging that officers used overly harsh tactics to deal with protestors in Ferguson after a white officer fatally shot an unarmed black teenager.

Our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports. 

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Germanwings co-pilot hid illness from employer

German prosecutors said the co-pilot of the Germanwings plane that crashed in the French Alps hid an ongoing illness from his employer. 

Andreas Lubitz is suspected of intentionally downing the plane, resulting in the deaths all 150 people on board.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 

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Iran focused on nuclear deal despite Saudi airstrike on Yemen

Iran's foreign minister insists nuclear talks in Switzerland with 6 world powers are focused on reaching a deal - despite a series of airstrikes conducted predominantly by Saudi Arabia on targets in Yemen.

Bombs have been dropped on Shiite rebels allied with the Iranian authorities.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Africa's largest nation poised to vote

INTRO: Nigeria's military says it has destroyed Boko Haram's headquarters in the north east of the country. The statement comes as almost 70 million people get ready to vote in this weekend's presidential elections in Nigeria. The polls were earlier postponed by 6 weeks to allow troops from Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon to drive the Islamic extremists from north eastern Nigeria. The two main contenders in the elections, current president Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, have both appealed for peace and tolerance during and after the elections. Gary Alfonso reports ...     

 

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Report: Germanwings co-pilot had “serious depressive episode”

The German newspaper Bild has reported that the co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps had a serious depressive episode six years ago. 

Andreas Lubitz is suspected of of intentionally crashing the airplane killing all 150 people on board.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 

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UK MUSLIM SCHOLARS SET UP ONLINE MAGAZINE TO CHALLENGE I.S.

British Muslim scholars have launched an online magazine aimed at educating people about Islam and the realities of extremists.

Haqiqah has been set up in response to the use of the internet by groups like the Islamic State for radicalisation.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Russia's biggest bank reports 20% drop in profit

Russia's biggest bank, Sberbank, has reported a 20% drop in profit for 2014.


The main reasons behind the loss are a jump in funding costs and provisions for losses on loans as Russia's economy has weakened.


Tom Barton reports.


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Gas explosion blamed for NYC buildings collapse

A gas explosion in New York City has been blamed for the collapse of
two buildings.

At least 12 people were injured, 3 of them critically, when the
5-storey buildings came down in New York's East Village.

250 firefighters were on the scene trying to stop the fire from
spreading in the busy residential neighbourhood.

These people live in the apartments surrounding the collapsed buildings.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Cameron fights for his job, says austerity will continue if he wins May's election

The two contenders for the job of British Prime Minister have taken part separately in a televized town-hall style meeting with members of the public as well as a more formal interview. 

Current Prime Minister, Conservative Party leader David Cameron found himself having to defend his record on immigration and the imposition of deep cuts in public services amid concern about the future of the National Health Service. 

His rival, Labour leader Ed Miliband spoke later to argue his case as Britain heads to the polls in early May. 

David Cameron told an audience that his government had not wanted to impose steep cuts to public services, but would continue with austerity measures rather than raise taxes if the Conservatives win the general election.

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Ed Miliband admits mistakes, says he's still best man for PM job

Leader of Britain's opposition Labour Party, Ed Miliband says he's the right man for the job of Prime Minister, when the country goes to the polls in early May. 

In one of a series of televised town-hall style meetings, Ed Miliband also said the previous Labour government had been wrong in the way it regulated banks and apologized. Earlier Prime Minister and Conservative leader David Cameron faced the cameras. 

Ed Miliband took the leadership contest from his brother David  after the Conservatives formed a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats following the 2010 election. 

David Miliband insists he is the right man to lead Labour and the country, after the May 7th ballot. 


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David Miliband insists he is the right man to lead Labour and the country, after the May 7th ballot.  However he admitted to moderator Kay Burley that the Labour leadership contest against his brother had been bruising. 


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Two buildings collapse after NYC gas explosion

Twelve people have been injured, three of them critically, after a gas
explosion caused two buildings to collapse in New York City.

Two hundred and fifty firefighters have been trying to stop a fire
from spreading to other buildings in the busy residential area.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from the scene in Manhattan's East Village.

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Building collapses after New York City explosion

A residential building has collapsed in New York City after an
apparent explosion.

Reports suggest a dozen people have been injured, four of them critically.

Mimi Chiahemen, on the scene in Manhattan's East Village, says a
second building is still on fire.

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people living nearby have been keep out of the area.

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US aircraft attack IS inTikrit as Iranian-backed militia withdraw

A fierce battle is raging for the Iraqi city of Tikrit, in an attempt to free it from control by the self-declared Islamic State group.

American warplanes are now involved in the battle north of Baghdad, but as John Clarke reports, it's created a difficult political and military situation because of the presence of Iranian backed forces in the area. 

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PayPal Settlement Over Alleged Sanctions Violations

PayPal has agreed to pay more than 7 million dollars to the United States government, following claims it allowed payments that violated sanctions against Iran, Cuba and Sudan.

PayPal has neither admitted nor denied violating the sanctions. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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Putin accuses, "western spies," of plotting through NGOs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused what he calls, "western spies," of plotting to undermine his rule by using non governmental organisations.


He said that his government would not relax its grip on NGOs in Russia, which have been subject to increased inspections and government pressure.


Tom Barton reports.


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American Government supports Saudi military action in Yemen


The American government has come out in support of Saudi Arabian military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has fled the country as the Shi'ite Houthis have expanded their control over the country, and is now reportedly in Saudi Arabia. 

US State Department spokesmnan Jeff Rathke told journalists on Thursday that Secretary of State John Kerry had spoken to members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, or GCC, about the crisis. He said Washington still recognised President Hadi, and said the Houthis had brought the Saudi military action on themselves.

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Germanwings crash investigation shifts to co-pilot

Investigators have said it appears that the co-pilot of the Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps brought the plane down deliberately. 

However, there is no evidence yet as to what may have been the 28 year-old man from Germany's motive.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 

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