Friday, April 3, 2015

U.S. economy added 126,000 jobs in March disappointing expectations

The U.S. economy added 126,000 jobs in March, but the unemployment rate has plateaued at 5.5 per cent.

That's according to the U.S. Labor Department which has published numbers at about half of what was widely predicted.

Nina-Maria Potts reports.

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Black box shows Germanwings plane accelerated while descending

Investigators have recovered new data from the flight recorder of Germanwings flight 9525 that supports the theory that the co-pilot crashed the plane intentionally. 

The aircraft went down in the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 

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Ukraine signs new short term gas agreement with Russia

Ukraine has signed a new short term agreement to buy natural gas from Russia at a lower price.


The deal comes despite a year of disagreements over pricing and supply and the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.


Tom Barton reports.


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Indiana governor approves changes to controversial new law

Indiana governor Mike Pence has approved amendments to the controversial new "religious freedom" law that went into effect last week.

This comes after widespread criticism of the law on grounds that it could have allowed businesses to discriminate against homosexuals.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Thursday, April 2, 2015

UK reflects on seven-way leaders debate


Ahead of the UK's General Elections, a two-hour long televised debate has taken place, involving the seven leaders of Britain's main political parties.


It's the only debate the incumbent UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, is taking part in, following weeks of negotiations upon what format it should take.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Arkansas and Indiana pass revised religious objection acts

Lawmakers in the U.S. states of Arkansas and Indiana have passed legislation aimed at "fixing" the new religious objections laws that have prompted a national outcry.

Opponents of the measures say they're designed to offer a legal defense for discrimination against gay people.

Rebecca Bowring reports.

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Terror suspect extradited from Pakistan to US

An American citizen suspected of being an al-Qaeda operative has been
arraigned in a New York court.

Muhanad Mahmoud Al Farekh was secretly flown to the US from Pakistan
where he has been detained for several weeks.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York.

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UN Secretary General welcomes Iran nuclear agreement

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The United Nations Secretary General has welcomed the preliminary agreement from the Iran nuclear talks, congratulating the E3+3 and Iran on their meeting of minds.


Liling Tan reports from the UN in New York.


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UK party leaders debate big issues ahead of general election

Seven party leaders in the UK have taken part in a live televised debate ahead of the general election next month...

The Prime Minister David Cameron and opposition Labour leader Ed Miliband were joined by five other party leaders, facing questions on healthcare, the deficit, immigration and help for the young generations.

During the two hour debate, Ed Miliband said Labour had a better plan for the country and vowed to ban exploitative "zero hours" contracts and "save" the NHS.

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg attacked Conservative leader David Cameron over his plans not to raise taxes for the richest...

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Framework For Final Iran Deal Reached in Lausanne

Iran and six world powers have reached the framework of an agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program, after long talks in Switzerland.

The accord, agreed in Lausanne, will allow for further negotiations on the details of a final deal, to be reached by the end of June. 

Our Washington correspondent Lorna Shaddick takes a look at what's in the text.

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UK Leaders debate deficit and NHS

The leaders of seven political parties in the UK are taking part in a two hour debate.


They've been facing questions from members of the 200-strong audience, questions that the politicians have not seen in advance.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell has this update…


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Obama hails Iran nuclear outline agreement "a good deal"

U.S. President Obama says the outline of an agreement between the six world powers and Iran on Tehran's nuclear programme is a "good deal".

After days of intense talks in Switzerland, the so-called P5 plus One and Iran say they will go on to draft the text of a comprehensive agreement, by the 30th June this year.

Obama says if the deal is implemented it will make the world a safer place.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Indiana lawmakers suggest changes to controversial new law

Top Republican lawmakers in the U.S. state of Indiana have suggested changes to the controversial new law in their state.

The so-called "religious freedom" law has come under fire nationwide with critics saying it allows businesses to discriminate against gays and lesbians.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Obama hails Iran nuclear outline agreement "a good deal"

U.S. President Obama says the outline agreement between the six world powers and Iran on Tehran's nuclear programme is a "good deal".

After days of intense talks in Switzerland, the so-called P5 plus One and Iran say they will go on to draft the text of a comprehensive agreement, by the 30th June this year.

Obama says if the deal is implemented it will make the world a safer place.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US Secretary of State: Iran Framework 'A Solid Foundation' for a Deal

US Secretary of State John Kerry has commended the framework deal with Iran over its nuclear programme, calling it a critical milsetone.

Mr. Kerry said it's an arrangement that can give the international community confidence that Tehran's nuclear activities will remain peaceful.

Speaking in Lausanne in Switzerland after days of talks, Mr. Kerry also said the deal will be long-lasting:

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Iran Reaches Framework Nuclear Deal With P5+1 (WRAP)


Six world powers and Iran have announced they've reached the outline of an agreement on Tehran's nuclear programme.

After days of intense talks in Switzerland, which went on two days past the self imposed deadline of 31st March, the so-called P5 plus One and Iran say they will now go on to draft the text of a comprehensive agreement, by the 30th June this year.

Lorna Shaddick has more from Washington.

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Cuban Entrepreneurs Sign Up for Airbnb

Airbnb has added Cuba to its list of destinations. 

The San Francisco based home holiday rental site is one of the first US companies to capitalize on the recent ease in travel and trade restrictions between the US and Cuba. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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Two women charged with NYC bomb plot

Two women have been arrested for plotting a bomb attack on New York,
after becoming inspired by the Islamic State.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation uncovered their plot following a
lengthy inquest into their activities.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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At least 70 students killed by Islamic extremists in Kenya

INTRO: Kenyan authorities have confirmed that at least 70 students were killed by Islamic extremists in an attack on a university in the town of Garissa in north eastern Kenya. The extremist group Al-Shabaab has accepted responsibility for the attack. Almost 500 students were evacuated from the campus and Kenya's military has surrounded the area. Gary Alfonso reports from Nairobi.  

 

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UK political leaders gear up for live television debate

Ahead of the UK's general election, leaders of the seven main political parties are preparing for a live televised debate.


It comes as polls show Prime Minster David Cameron's Conservative party is neck-and-neck with Opposition leader Ed Miliband's Labour party.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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