Tuesday, April 14, 2015

US confirms progress being made against Islamic State

The U.S. is confirming that airstrikes and efforts by Iraqi ground forces have "unquestionably inflicted some damage" on the Islamic State.

According to the U.S. military, the Islamic State organization has lost control of about 25 percent of the land and population it had in Iraq, but the situation in Syria remains unchanged.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the situation on the ground is changing:

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US and Iraq commit to defeating self-declared Islamic State

Iraq's Prime Minister has asked the United States for continued military help to defeat the self-declared Islamic State group.
Haider al-Abadi has met president Obama in Washington DC, saying he's confident the militants can be defeated.
John Clarke reports from Washington DC

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Atlanta Educators Sentenced to Prison

Sentencing has begun in the cases of ten Atlanta educators convicted of racketeering in a wide ranging public school cheating scandal.

Prosecutors say the educators participated in a conspiracy to inflate student test scores and give a false sense that struggling schools were improving. 

Prosecutors say the educators’ motive was to protect their jobs or win favor from superiors.

Rachel Silverman has the story.

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Shooter surrenders in controversial Oklahoma police killing

The white reserve sheriff's deputy who shot and killed an African-American man in Oklahoma has surrendered to police.

Robert Charles Bates says he meant to shoot the suspect with a stun gun but accidentally used his handgun.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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RAF Jets escort Russian planes away from UK airspace

RAF Jets in the UK have once again intercepted Russian planes flying close to UK airspace.


The Russian aircrafts then turned around, heading north past Norway.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Nigerian and world leaders criticized for failing abducted Chibok girls

INTRO: Nigeria's president elect Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that his new government and the country's military were committed to finding the more than 200 schoolgirls abducted a year ago today. Some 279 girls were kidnapped by the Boko Haram extremists at Chibok inj north eastern Nigeria. It is believed the girls were taken into Cameroon. Meanwhile, Nobel Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai has criticized Nigerian and world leaders for not securing the release of the girls. Gary Alfonso reports ...  

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Soul singer Percy Sledge dies at 73

The singer most famous for his love song, "When a man loves a woman" Percy Sledge has died at age 73.

That song, and a dozen more hits, earned the sould singer spots in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Career Achievement Award.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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GIBRALTAR WARNS OVER EU MEMBERSHIP IF UK EXITS

Gibraltar says it would would want to stay in the European Union even if Britain voted to leave in a future referendum.

The British overseas territory - which borders, and is claimed by Spain - has warned of the threat to its economy if the UK pulled out of the EU.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Claims of chemical weapons use by Syrian government

There are claims the Syrian government used chemical weapons on its
people in a number of attacks last month.

Human Rights Watch is calling on the United Nations to stand up to
this violation of a UN Security Council resolution.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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JP Morgan earnings beat Wall St. estimates

America's largest bank when it comes to assets has released quarterly
earnings coming in better than Wall Street estimates.

JP Morgan Chase reported revenue of $24.8 billion for the first three
months of the year with income up some 12% compared to the previous
year.

William Denselow is in New York with more.

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Global growth moderate, but risks remain - IMF

The World Economic Outlook is for moderate global growth, but the International Monetary Fund is warning that risks remain, especially in Russia, Brazil and also with the question of the Greek economy.

The IMF, World Bank, and global financial leaders are set to meet in Washington for the twice yearly meetings intended to address global economic questions.

IMF Chief Economist Olivier Blanchard says the global economic forecast is broadly unchanged from last year's moderate forecast.

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IMF Chief Economist Olivier Blanchard says there are ongoing risks to the world economic outlook, starting with changes in currency valuations.

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Conservatives unveil their manifesto, Labour call pledges unfunded

British Prime Minister David Cameron says a future Conservative government will ensure a good life for all hard working people. 

Launching the Conservative's general election manifesto, Mr Cameron said the Tories were the real party for working people.

With just over 3 weeks to go before the ballot, both major parties, Labour and the Conservatives are neck and neck in opinion polls. 

Mr Cameron promised a future Conservative government would eliminate Britain's deficit within the next parliament, promote home ownership and building and cut taxes particularly for those people on minimum wage. 

The Conservative leader said his party needed another five years in office to finish the job.

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However the pledges have been criticized by Labour leader Ed Miliband as being unfunded. 

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U.S Senate will challenge President Obama with a vote on Iran bill


In what is considered to be a direct challenge to the White House, a Senate committee will vote Tuesday  on a bill that would give Congress final approval on any nuclear deal with Iran. 

The White House has warned that the approval of such a  bill will be vetoed.

Andrea Arenas reports from Washington.

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Cameron promises a "good life" for hard working people ahead of the election

British Prime Minister David Cameron says a future Conservative government will ensure a good life for all hard working people. 

Launching the Conservative's general election manifesto, Mr Cameron said the Tories were the real party for working people.

With just over 3 weeks to go before the ballot, both major parties, Labour and the Conservatives are neck and neck in opinion polls. 

Mr Cameron promised a future Conservative government would eliminate Britain's deficit within the next parliament, promote home ownership and building and cut taxes particularly for those people on minimum wage. 

The Conservative leader said his party needed another five years in office to finish the job.

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Cameron launches Conservatives election manifesto with new promise on home ownership

British Prime Minister David Cameron has launched the election manifesto for the Conservative party, claiming they are the real party for working people.

Mr Cameron promised a future Conservative government would eliminate Britain's deficit within the next parliament and  showcased a new policy giving social housing tenants the right to buy their homes.  From London Catherine Drew reports.

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Cameron launches the Conservative's election manifesto, claims to be the party for working people

British Prime Minister David Cameron has launched the Conservatives election manifesto calling his party the real party for working people.

With just over 3 weeks to go before the general election, both major parties, Labour and the Conservatives are neck and neck in opinion polls. 

Mr Cameron promised a future Conservative government would eliminate Britain's deficit within the next parliament and showcased a new policy giving social housing tenants the right to buy their homes, along with a promise to build hundreds of thousands of new homes. 

Other Conservative pledges include cutting taxes particularly for people who earn the minimum wage, improving schools and holding a referendum on Britain's European Union membership.


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David Cameron said the Conservatives had made progress on Britain's economic recovery but more was needed.  

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David Cameron said the Conservatives had put Britain back on the right track for it to regain its greatness.   

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February Eurozone industrial production exceeds expectations

Industrial production in the Eurozone has risen 1.6% since last year - which is twice as high as previously expected.

The boost is believed to be driven by strong German and Spanish retail sales.

Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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British man arrested on return to UK after reportedly trying to cross into Syria

A 21 year old man who was detained in Turkey apparently trying to cross into Islamic State territory in Syria has been arrested on his return to the UK. 

Waheed Ahmed from Rochdale in the north of England was detained in Turkey along with 8 others, including four children, who are all family members.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Time is running out for Greece says EU eurozone commissioner

The European Commissioner for the eurozone says time is running out for Greece to settle negotiations with its international creditors.

Greece needs to provide a comprehensive reforms plan to satisfy its lenders in order to unlock a 7.2 billion euro bailout fund and avoid defaulting on its debts.

Jack Parrock reports.  

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G7 foreign ministers meet in Germany

The foreign ministers of the G7 countries have begun meeting in the German city of Luebeck. 

They plan to discuss the crisis in Ukraine as well as other global policy concerns.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.


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