Thursday, June 11, 2015

IMF says no progress made in Greece talks

The International Monetary Fund says there has been no progress on the debt renegotiations with Greece.

Having pulled its team out of talks between Greece and its creditors in Brussels, the IMF says major differences remain in most areas of the discussions.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Russian online groups crowdfunding war in eastern Ukraine- NYT investigation

Russian online groups are crowdfunding to raise money for militants fighting against government forces in eastern Ukraine, according to an investigation by the New York Times Newspaper.


The investigation cites many instances of the groups' advertising for funds, including using a picture of a mortar shell with the group's web address written on it.


Tom Barton reports.



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Top US general weighs possibility of more military bases in Iraq

America's top general says a new U.S. military base being set up in Iraq's Western desert could be a model for more such hubs.

General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said another could be created if Iraq is able to gain momentum against the Islamic State group.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Iran refuses nuclear transparency demands

Iran's envoy to the UN's nuclear agency is refusing to commit to demands for transparency as part of a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

The US wanted specific nuclear transparency measures included in the deal, which would allow for more intrusive access to Iranian sites.

Nina-Maria Potts reports from Washington:

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SIR CHRISTOPHER LEE DIES AT 93

British actor Sir Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93, it's reported.

He starred in some of the world's most iconic film franchises, including Dracula, the Lord of the Rings trilogy, James Bond and Star Wars.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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European leaders want extension of Greece's current bailout program

Greek officials say Athens wants an extension of its current bailout program until March of 20-16.

It comes after a meeting of the Greek, French and German leaders who discussed possible solutions to Greece's debt crisis on the fringes of an EU summit Wednesday.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.


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Reports China frees wife of UK GSK investigator

It's reported the wife and business partner of a British corporate investigator who was jailed in China for trafficking personal data has been released from jail early...

Yu Yingzeng was jailed along with her husband Peter Humphrey over their involvement in a GlaxoSmithKline corruption scandal last August.

Dan Whitehead reports...

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Azerbaijan blocks Amnesty International visit ahead of European Games

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Amnesty International has been denied entry to Azerbaijan after the group planned to highlight alleged human rights abuses in the country. The group had planned to launch a report ahead of the inaugural European Games, due to be held there this month. Julia Lyubova has more.


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Australian Prime Minister expresses doubt about renewable energy

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has declared wind turbines visually awful and lamented being unable to restrict the growth of the renewable energy sector more.
Arthur Stevens has more

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ISIS a hydra-headed monster - Australian PM Tony Abbott

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has told a summit on countering violent extremism that the Islamic State terror group is coming after every person and every government.
Arthur Stevens has more

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BOE GOVERNOR CALLS FOR TOUGHER SENTENCES FOR BANKERS

The Governor of the Bank of England has attacked irresponsible bankers, and is calling for longer prison sentences for those who break the law.

Mark Carney used a major speech in the City of London to criticise a 'culture of impunity'.

And a report by the Bank suggests that maximum sentences for wrongdoing in the industry should be lengthened from 7 to 10 years.

It comes with banks including HSBC threatening to move abroad to avoid Britain's regulatory regime and bank levy on their balance sheets increased by Chancellor George Osborne ahead of May's election.

Political editor at the Financial Times George Parker says there is a game of chicken taking place.

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UK TO SELL RBS STAKE DESPITE POTENTIAL LOSS

Britain's finance minister George Osborne is facing criticism for his plans to sell the government's stake in bailed-out bank RBS, at a potential loss.

Mr Osborne has announced he will start selling the taxpayer's shares in Royal Bank of Scotland even though they remain lower than the price paid for them in a £45.5bn ($70bn) bailout in 2008.

He insists the share price will rise as the staged sale of the stake takes place and that the bank and the economy will suffer if the sell-off doesn't start.

And Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown believes George Osborne is right.

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

New York prison escapees may have fled to Vermont

Officials in the state of New York say they have reason to believe two convicted murderers who escaped from prison over the weekend may have headed to the neighboring state of Vermont.

They said police in New York and Vermont are working together to secure the state border.

Authorities say they are pursuing all leads, following the disappearance of Richard Matt and David Sweat, who used power tools to tunnel out of their high security prison in upstate New York.

Officials also confirmed reports that they are investigating a female employee at Clinton Correctional Facility who is known to have friended the inmates, and may have assisted in their escape.

New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo warned that the public should be on alert as the men are considered highly dangerous.  

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US Passes Russia to become World’s Top Producer of Oil and Gas

Intro:  A new study revealed on Wednesday that the US has become the world's new top producer of oil and gas, surpassing Russia.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles

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Putin criticises western sanctions on trip to Italy

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that sanctions imposed on Russia have cost Italian businesses millions of dollars.


The comments come after a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.


Tom Barton reports.


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Texas cop's lawyer says he did not target minorities

In the US state of Texas, the attorney for the former police officer seen on video throwing a black teen girl to the ground outside a pool says her client was not targeting minorities.

Attorney Jane Bishkin says former McKinney Corporal Eric Casebolt hopes his resignation will help heal the community. 

Casebolt was filmed wrestling the girl to the ground in her bikini, and pointing his gun at other teenagers.

The 41 year-old had been responding to reports of disturbances at a pool party, but his actions have led to protests in the area.

Ms. Bishkin pushed back against accusations that Casebolt was targeting African-American teens while responding to the incident.

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FIFA president Sepp Blatter's computer seized in Zurich

The computer equipment of FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been seized by Swiss authorities looking into the world football governing body's corruption scandal.

It's part of an investigation into the World Cup bids for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments set to be held in Qatar and Russia.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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NYC prison guards charged in beating death of inmate, cover-up

Two New York City prison guards have been charged over the death if an African American inmate at the famous Rikers Island prison, while a third has pled guilty to trying to cover up the incident.


The guards are accused of beating 52-year-old inmate Ronald Spear to death, and of lying to investigators about the assault.


Liling Tan reports from New York.


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US to send 450 more troops to Iraq

The Obama administration has approved sending 450 additional troops to Iraq in a bid to assist local Sunni tribal forces and the Iraqi military fight the Islamic State.

The troops will train, advise and assist at an Iraqi military base in eastern Anbar province.

The change in strategy comes after a string of embarassing defeats for Iraqi forces to ISIS fighters, most notably the fall of the key city of Ramadi.

White House spokesperson Josh Earnest said the administration had been weighing up sending in more troops, but had been waiting for a request from the Iraqi government, which only came after Ramadi had fallen.

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Apple Music Investigated for Possible Antitrust Violations

The attorneys general of New York and Connecticut are investigating Apple’s negotiations with music companies to look for signs of potential antitrust violations.

This investigation comes on the heels of Apple announcing its new music subscription service.

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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