Friday, April 24, 2015

MILIBAND ATTACKS CAMERON ON FOREIGN POLICY

Foreign Policy is taking centre stage in the UK election with Labour attacking the coalition government's record on Libya.

Labour leader Ed Miliband claims Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron failed to 'stand by' the country after military action in 2011.

Mr Miliband says that failure has contributed to the current migrant crisis in the Mediterannean.

And he insists Britain's influence on the world stage has crumbled under David Cameron's leadership.

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The Labour leader says Mr Cameron had no plan to help Libya after Colonel Gadaffi's regime was removed.

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David Cameron says Ed Miliband has misread the situation.

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UK AND THE WORLD 'FAILED LIBYA' - MILIBAND

The Leader of the UK's Labour Party has blamed the British Prime Minister and other world leaders for contributing to the crisis in the Mediterranean, by not standing by Libya.

It's estimated around 800 people died after a boat transporting them to Europe sank off the Libyan coast on Sunday.

And as Natalie Powell reports, Labour's Ed Miliband has criticised the UK and global governments for failures in post-conflict planning in Libya, with an election approaching in Britain.

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HSBC considering moving headquarters

UK banking giant HSBC says it is considering re-locating its headquarters out of London...

The bank says "regulatory and structural reforms" which have been introduced since the financial crisis are behind the review.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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EU TO TRIPLE FUNDING FOR MIGRANT CRISIS SEARCH AND RESCUE

The European Union is to triple funding for search and rescue operations amid the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean.

A summit of leaders in Brussels also agreed to explore ways to destroy the boats used by people traffickers, and several countries are promising to contribute ships to the search and rescue operation.

Over 1700 migrants have died in the Mediterranean this year attempting to cross to Europe from Libya.

Refugee expert at rights group Amnesty International Steve Simmons says the tripling of funding for search and rescue is misleading.

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Reports: German spy agency aided US espionage

According to German media reports, the country's intelligence service assisted the United States in spying on European targets, including some within Germany. 

The revelations will likely complicate future intelligence sharing between the two countries.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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COMMEMORATIONS MARK ARMENIAN KILLINGS, GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN

Commemorations are being held around the world to mark 100 years since the Ottoman Turks began mass killings of Armenians.

Armenia says as many as 1.5 million people died in a genocide during World War I - Turkey disputes these numbers and objects to its description as 'genocide'.

Turkey is also hosting ceremonies to mark the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Gallipoli, with Armenia accusing Turkey of trying to divert attention away from commemorations for the mass killings.

The fighting at Gallipoli started on April 25th when allied forces landed on on the Gallipoli peninsula, but the invasion failed, leading to tens of thousands of casualties, notably of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac) soldiers.

Military historian Tom Thorpe says it's right that Gallipoli's 100th anniversary is being marked.

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FOREIGN POLICY EMERGES IN UK ELECTION

Foreign Policy is taking centre stage in the UK election with Labour attacking the coalition government's record on Libya.

Labour leader Ed Miliband claims Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron failed to 'stand by' the country after military action in 2011.

Mr Miliband says that failure has contributed to the current migrant crisis in the Mediterannean.

And he insists Britain's influence on the world stage has crumbled under David Cameron's leadership.

Rosa Prince, Assistant Political Editor at the Telegraph, says it's a potentially risky move from Ed Miliband.

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Meanwhile, the Conservative Party is launching an 'English manifesto', promising to move forward on plans to give MPs for English seats at Westminster a veto on issues which only affect England.

Currently Scottish, Welsh, and Northern Irish MPs are allowed to vote on these bills.

Rosa Prince, Assistant Political Editor at the Telegraph, says the Conservatives hope this will win votes back from anti-EU, anti-immigration UKIP.

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French tourist stung by killer jellyfish in Australia's tropics

You've all heard how Australia has some of the deadliest creatures on earth. A french tourist holidaying in the tropical Whitsunday islands off Queensland has found out true it is, after she was stung by one of the deadliest jellyfish in the world.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Argentinian President visits Moscow for energy deals

Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and her Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have signed energy and economic agreements in Moscow.


The Argentinian President was visiting amid difficult economic times for both countries.


Tom Barton reports.


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Indonesian firing squad executions may be imminent - lawyer

In Indonesia, Embassies representing prisoners on death row with convicted Bali 9 ringleaders Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have been summoned to a meeting that could signal the executions are imminent.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Greek debt crisis to dominate eurozone meeting

Eurozone finance ministers are meeting in the Latvian capital of Riga to review slow progress in negotiations between Greece and its creditors, ahead of a May deadline to reach a final rescue deal.

During Thursday's EU leaders summit on migration, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras spoke privately with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who hailed the meeting as "constructive."

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Comcast, TimeWarner Cable merger to end - reports

The $45 billion merger of Comcast and TimeWarner Cable will not happen, according to reports.

The deal was expected to reshape the American telecommunicastions and entertainment industry.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Retired US general who passed secrets to mistress is sentenced

A retired American general, who was once one of the most highly-regarded leaders at the Pentagon, has been sentenced to two years probation for mishandling classified material, which he provided to his mistress.

David Petraeus had pleaded guilty to passing secrets to his biographer, with whom he was having an affair, while he was heading the CIA.

As Malcolm Brown reports, Petraeus avoided a prison sentence.  

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Clinton finances under scrutiny

The finances of American Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton are becoming a big issue in her presidential election bid.

Several major news organisations have been delving into the background of the Clinton family's foundation, especially around donations from foreign governments and companies.

As Kate Fisher reports from Washington, the financial scandals could damage Mrs Clinton's chances of being the next American president.

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American basketball league visits Cuba

The National Basketball Association of America or NBA and the Basketball Without Borders program have begun a four day trip to Cuba.

Their visit to Havana aims to bring Spanish-speaking players to meet their Cuban counterparts, as the two nations work to normalize diplomatic relations.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Michael Brown’s family files wrongful death suit against Ferguson

Attorneys for Michael Brown's family say they have filed a civil suit against the city of Ferguson, Missouri.

African-American teen Michael Brown was shot dead by a white police officer last August, sparking months of protests across the U.S.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Russian backed militants shell Ukrainian troops

Russian backed militants in eastern Ukraine have bombarded Ukrainian army positions, breaking a ceasefire agreement.


A truce was agreed between the two sides in February but there have been regular shelling incidents since.


Tom Barton reports.


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President Obama admits US strike on Afghan-Pakistan border killed two western hostages

The White House has admitted that it killed two western hostages in a counter-terrorism operation on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
The apparent drone strike occurred back in January, but the US government kept information around it secret until now.
As John Clarke reports from Washington, President Obama says he takes responsibility for the tragedy.

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Volcanic eruption in Chile, thousands evacuate


A volcano in southern Chile has erupted two times in one day, after being dormant for over fourty years. 

Authorities have evacuated more than 4,000 people within a 12 mile radius (20 km).

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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EPL FOOTBALLER CHARGED WITH SEX OFFENCES

England footballer Adam Johnson has been charged with child sex offences.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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