Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Baltimore mayor calls for DOJ police investigation

Baltimore's Mayor has called on the US Department of Justice to investigate alleged police brutality and discrimination.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake's request follows the arrest of six law enforcement officers in connection with the death of Baltimore resident Freddie Gray.

In Washington, Rebecca Foster reports...

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White House hails positive step as ferries get green light to sail from US to Cuba

Americans will soon be able to sail the 90-mile stretch from the US to Cuba.

The US government has issued licences to at least two ferry companies allowing them to operate between Miami and Havana.

The lifting of the ban on sea transport between the two countries comes as the Obama administration continues to rebuild relations with the island.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says it's a significant step...

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BRITAIN TO VOTE IN KNIFE EDGE ELECTION

Britain votes later (Thursday - polls open at 7am BST) in a general election too close to call.

David Cameron's Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party led by Ed Miliband have remained neck and neck in most polls for weeks.

If there is another hung parliament both men may have a chance to try and put together a coalition government.

Alternatively, one of the parties may attempt to govern in minority - raising the chances of another election this year.

All eyes remain on the Scottish Nationalists, the SNP, who are expected to win a swathe of Westminster seats.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's on a knife edge. 

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the election has been a boost to those who want to see an Independent Scotland.

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ERROL BROWN DIES AT 71

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Texas Governor under fire for ordering State Guard to monitor federal army

The governor of Texas is coming under increasing criticism – including from his predecessor Rick Perry - for ordering the Texas State Guard to monitor federal military exercises.

The training exercises have riled conspiracy theorists who fear they could lead the government to implement martial law or confiscate guns from citizens.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Hot Chocolate's Errol Brown dies, aged 71

Errol Brown, the lead singer of the 1970s supergroup "Hot Chocolate" has died at his home in the Bahamas at the age of 71.

He'd been battling liver cancer.

"Hot Chocolate" enjoyed worldwide success with a string of hits including "You Sexy Beast" and "Everyone's a Winner".

The band made its farewell tour in 2009, and at the time Errol Brown told Scottish Television that it was emotional saying goodbye to his fans.

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The band made its farewell tour in 2009, and at the time Errol Brown told Scottish Television decades of performing had taken its toll.

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News Corp profits falls 52%

Rupert Murdoch's media group News Corp has seen profits fall 52% in
the last quarter.

The parent company of the Wall Street Journal and The Times lost money
from the phone-hacking scandal in the UK and falling advertising
revenue.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Nine in ten Democrats think US ready for female president - poll

Nine out of ten Democrat voters think America is ready for a female president, and that candidate should be Hillary Clinton.

That's according to a new public opinion poll by the New York Times, which indicates the former First Lady has weathered early political storms over campaign donations and funds given to the Clinton Foundation.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Final day of campaigning ahead of UK elections

It's the last minute dash for political party leaders to win over voters in the UK, ahead of the country's General Election on Thursday.


With polls too close to call and no one party looking like it's heading for an overall majority, politicians are travelling all over the country to drum up support.



Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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German wings co-pilot 'practiced' raid descent on previous flight before crashing plane into the French Alps

The co-pilot who is accused of intentionally crashing a germanwings plane into the french alps killing the 150 people on board, may have practiced for the disaster on a previous flight.

Andreas Lubitz set the plane to prepare for an unauthroried, rapid descent earlier in the day of the tragedy according to French investigators. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Ferry Service Approved To Run Between US and Cuba

Americans will soon be able to set sail from Miami to the Cuban capital Havana, after the US Treasury Department issued licences to at least two ferry companies allowing them to operate between the two ports.

The lifting of the ban on ferries between the US and Cuba comes as President Obama works to thaw relations with Havana.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick. 

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Greece repays 200 million euro to the IMF

Greece has made a debt repayment of 200 million euro to the International Monetary Fund while a Monday deadline for the country's bailout negotiations looms.

In addition, the deputy prime minister of Greece Yannis Dragasakis has been visiting the European Central Bank in Frankfurt to try to unlock additional funding to prevent the country from going bankrupt. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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NEWS CORP PROFITS SLUMP

Profits have slumped over 50% at News Corp - the media group owned by Rupert Murdoch.

The Times, Sunday Times and Wall Street Journal parent company registered third quarter net profits of $23 m, with revenues also slipping 1% to $2.06bn.

Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says the News Corp results were mixed at best.

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1 DAY TO GO: UK ELECTION

Britain's political leaders are into their final day of campaigning ahead of a general election the Prime Minister says is on a 'knife edge'.

David Cameron's Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party led by Ed Miliband remain neck and neck in most polls.

If there is another hung parliament both men may have a chance to try and put together a coalition government.

Alternatively, one of the parties may attempt to govern in minority - raising the chances of another election this year.

All eyes remain on the Scottish Nationalists, the SNP, who are expected to win a swathe of Westminster seats.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says in many ways, the campaign is already over.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Obama Nominates Gen. Joseph Dunford as Joint Chiefs Chairman

US President Barack Obama has nominated Marine General Joseph Dunford as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing General Martin Dempsey, who's retiring after serving as the President's top military advisor since 2011. 

General Dunford led the Afghanistan war coalition in 2013 and 2014 - and, speaking in the Rose Garden of the White House, Mr. Obama praised his nominee's achievements so far: 

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Our Washington correspondent Lorna Shaddick says Joseph Dunford's widely seen as one of Mr. Obama's closest military confidants: 

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US offers rewards for Islamic State leaders

The U.S. State Department is offering millions of dollars in rewards for information on four top Islamic State leaders.

Recently, the Islamic State organization has claimed its 'soldiers' attempted to carry out the attack on the cartoon contest in Texas, but investigations are on-going.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Head Trauma Cause of Death for Tech Entrepreneur Dave Goldberg

A gathering of technology titans remembered tech entrepreneur Dave Goldberg at Stanford University’s memorial auditorium (Tuesday) today.

Guests were reportedly asked not to take pictures or post to social media from the event, out of respect for Goldberg’s family. 

The 47 year old CEO of Survey Monkey and husband of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg died on Friday, at a vacation resort in Mexico. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 


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Kerry Visits Somalia in Strong Signal of Support

John Kerry has become the first ever American Secretary of State to set foot in Somalia.

His brief visit is designed to demonstrate Washington's desire to tackle its legacy as a failed state and push back against the militant group Al Shabab.

From the US capital, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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White House: "Too early to say" whether IS was behind Dallas attack

The White House says it's "too early to say" whether Islamic State was involved in any way with the attempted attack on an art competition in Texas on Sunday.


IS is claiming responsibility for a foiled attempt by two gunmen to attack the event, where a contest was underway to depict the prophet Mohammed.


White House spokesman Josh Earnest says investigations into the backgrounds of the two gunmen - Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi - are underway.


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White House spokesman Josh Earnest 


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Nebraska considers abolishing death penalty

Lawmakers in the U.S. state of Nebraska are considering abolishing capital punishment, a move spurred by the legal difficulties and high financial cost of carrying out executions.

Earlier this spring, the legislature voted 30-13 to repeal the death penalty, but the issue must be voted on twice more, and Nebraska's Republican governor has warned he would veto any such bill.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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