Friday, May 15, 2015

CAMERON AND STURGEON MEET FOR SCOTLAND TALKS

British Prime Minister David Cameron has agreed to look at proposals for further devolution of powers to Scotland.

He's held talks with the leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon after the SNP swept the board in Scotland in last week's UK election.
 
The SNP wants London to devolve even more power to Edinburgh than was agreed after Scotland voted against independence last year.

Critics of the Prime Minister say his campaigning ahead of the election was divisive and may have pushed Scotland closer to a fresh referendum on leaving the UK.

Nicola Sturgeon says devolution remains a work in progress.

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David Cameron has reiterated his opposition, however, to devolving all fiscal powers to Scotland.

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Crash site of American helicopter found in Nepal

An American helicopter with a crew of eight on board has been found after going missing in the mountains of Nepal while on a earthquake relief missing.

Nepalse Defense Secretary Ishwori Paudyal says it is unlikely anyone survived the crash.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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CHUKA PULLS OUT OF LABOUR RACE

One of the front-runners for the leadership of Britain's Labour Party has pulled out of the race - two days after officially entering it.

Chuka Umunna ((CH-OO-KER UH-MOON-ER)) says he is withdrawing from the contest due to the extra pressure a bid for leader involves.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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BB KING DIES

The so-called 'King of the Blues', BB King has died at the age of 89.

The singer and guitarist was known for hits including My Lucille, Rock Me Baby and Sweet Little Angel.

He won 15 Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

BB King started performing in the 1940s and continued to tour until recently.

Jim Farber, music writer for the New York Daily News, says music has lost a giant figure.

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Jim Farber, music writer for the New York Daily News, says music has lost a giant figure.

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EU to continue with plan to use military force against migrant traffickers despite UN concerns

A European Union plan to use military force to destroy the boats used by migrant traffickers in the Mediterranean is being prepared before it has received United Nations approval.

The UN has expressed concerns over the plan saying there is a risk the operations could end up laying waste to innocent fishing vessels.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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CAMERON AND STURGEON HOLD TALKS

British Prime Minister David Cameron is holding his first talks with Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon since winning the UK's general election.

Nicola Sturgeon's Scottish National Party won 56 of Scotland's 59 Westminster seats so she is calling for an even greater devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament than has already been proposed.

Mr Cameron is promising legislation on devolving more powers from London to Edinburgh in the Queen's Speech later this month.

The SNP ultimately wants independence for Scotland, although this was rejected by Scots in a referendum last September.

Magnus Linklater of the Times newspaper says both leaders have a difficult balance to strike.

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Scottish Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael says Mr Cameron needs to change his tone.

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Scottish Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael says Nicola Sturgeon can't push too hard.

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Nato to counter Russia's 'hybrid warfare'

Nato has agreed to counter what it calls, "hybrid warfare," conducted by Russia.


It comes as three Baltic nations will ask Nato for a permanent presence in their countries.


Tom Barton reports.


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Depp Dogs face the needle if they don't leave Australia

Actor Johnny Depp's Yorkshire terriers Pistol and Boo are getting ready to jump on a private jet in a bid to save their lives.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Obama pledges more military cooperation with Gulf nations

U.S. President Barack Obama has vowed to stand by America's allies in the Persian Gulf, following a two day summit with leaders from the region.

In a wide-ranging press conference following talks at Camp David, the  president sought to reassure officials from six Gulf nations, over Iran's nuclear aspirations- promising more military training and co-operation.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

US and Gulf Nations Discuss Major Security Pact

The United States is proposing a major increase in security cooperation with the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

During a summit being held at the Camp David presidential retreat, President Obama is seeking to reassure the Gulf nations that a nuclear deal with Iran will not be a threat to them.

Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama, is proposing greater coordination on missile defense and maritime security...

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Hundreds of child soldiers released in Central African Republic

Armed groups have released more than 350 child soldiers in the Central African Republic.

The United Nations-brokered agreement should see thousands of children set free over the coming weeks.

Nick Harper reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Investigation underway into deadly US train crash

The investigation into the U.S. train crash which left 8 dead is focussing on the train engineer, Brandon Bostian.

The Amtrak passenger train was clocked at over 100 miles per hour in a zone limited to just 50 miles per hour.

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter told reporters, the engineer was injured and declined an initial interview with investigators.

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Arrest at White House over "attempted drone flight"

A man has been arrested at the White House after trying to fly a drone over the fence surrounding the building.


President Obama was not in the building at the time, as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UNSC holds emergency meeting on Burundi crisis

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The United Nations Security Council is in emergency consultations over the political crisis in Burundi, a day after the country's sacked intelligence chief announced a coup to oust President Pierre Nkurunziza.


The attempted coup came in the wake of election-related violence over the President's controversial decision to run for a third time.


Liling Tan reports from the UN in New York.


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CAMERON TO MEET SNP LEADER IN SCOTLAND

UK Prime Minister David Cameron will hold his first face-to-face meeting later (Friday) with Scottish nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon.
Her SNP party won a landslide victory in Scotland in last week's UK General election.
And Mr Cameron may be set to offer Scotland more powers in recognition of the vote, and also to attempt to head off a fresh push for independence from the UK.
Correspondent Olly Barratt says the Scottish question is a key focus for the new Conservative government.
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Death toll rises to eight in Amtrak crash

U.S. authorities have raised the death toll to eight in the Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia which has left more than 200 people injured.

The investigation has so far found that the trains was 106 miles per hour at the time of the crash- but the driver claims he has no memory of the accident at all.

Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer says an eighth body pulled from the wreck was found by a dog.

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14 dead following Taliban hotel attack

Fourteen people are confirmed dead following an attack on a hotel in Kabul.

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the incident, which took the lives of citizens of at least seven different countries, including an American.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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As Gulf leaders meet Obama, Iran fires on Singapore-flagged tanker in Gulf

The Pentagon says it's investigating an incident in the Persian Gulf where Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired shots at a Singapore-registered oil tanker.


The incident occurred in international waters.


There were no casualties, and the ship sought sanctuary off the coast of Dubai.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Train engineer is focus of Amtrak crash investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board is putting its focus on talking to Brandon Bostian, the man who was at the controls of Amtrak passenger train 188, which derailed just north of Philadelphia on its way to New York City.

His attorney says his client has a concussion and does not remember the accident.

The NTSB says the train was running at twice the legal limit through a very congested section of track when it crashed.

NTSB Board member Robert Sumwalt says they want to talk to the train engineer as soon as possible.

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Seven people died and more than 200 were injured when the packed Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia, with some passengers still not accounted for.

Dr. Herbert Cushing of Temple University Hospital said he expects the patients his hospital is caring for are expected to fully recover.

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A key panel of the U.S. House of Representatives voted to cut funding for Amtrak, America's passenger rail service, raising questions of how the train line is supposed to pay for improvements to its faltering infrastructure.

NTSB Board Member Robert Sumwalt told CBS "This Morning" that "Positive Train Control" technology - which might have prevented the crash - has not been installed yet on that section of track north of Philadelphia.

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Iranian Boats Fire At Singapore-Flagged Ship in Persian Gulf

US officials say Iranian boats have fired across the bow of a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Persian Gulf.

The incident, off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, is still being investigated.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington. 

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