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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

IEP reports world conflicts cost $14.3 tn in 2014

US Congress hears dramatic testimony on Syrian chlorine bombs

A US Congressional committee has heard dramatic evidence relating to the alleged use of barrel bombs containing chlorine by Syrian government armed forces.

Testimony provided by a group of Syrian doctors claimed forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad have launched more than 30 chlorine attacks since March.

Our Washington Correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Dr. Mohammed Tennari of the Syrian American Medical Society told the committee that the Assad regime is systematically weaponizing chlorine.

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President Obama's former Ambassador to Syria, Robert Ford, told the Committee that a no-fly zone should be implemented to prevent the Syrian army from launching further attacks.

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Congressman Ted Yoho, a Republican from Florida, told the Committee that the US should take immediate action to prevent further Syrian government attacks.

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Iraq efforts slowed by lack of recruits - Def Sec Carter

U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter says efforts to combat the Islamic State in Iraq have been slowed by a lack of recruits.

He was addressing a Congressional hearing on President Obama's criticized Middle East policy.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Investigations begin into fatal California balcony collapse

Structural engineers say they believe inadequate waterproofing may have been responsible for the balcony collapse in California that killed 6 people, 5 of them students from Ireland.

The authorities in the city of Berkeley have begun a full investigation into the tragedy, as families prepare to fly the bodies of their loved-ones home.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Rising birth rates show economic confidence

A possible new measure of economic health has been identified – the number of babies being born. As John Clarke reports from Washington, American birth rates are up for the first time since the economic recession started in 2007.

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Human Rights Watch speak out against SA decision to let Bashir leave: SOTS

Human rights groups are speaking out against the South African
government's decision to allow Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir to leave
the country. A decision made despite a ruling by the South African
High Court that stated the government was legally required to arrest
him.

While disappointed, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch Ken Roth
says at least the world is now once again focused on the crimes Bashir
has allegedly committed.

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While disappointed, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch Ken Roth
says the decision by the South African courts set a valuable
precedent.

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Executive Director of Human Rights Watch Ken Roth says it's vital that
Bashir sees his day in court.
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Fitbit prepares for IPO

Fresh coalition airstrikes on ISIS

The United States and its coalition partners carried out 11 air strikes in Syria and Iraq on Tuesday against Islamic State militants- that's according to Pentagon officials.

The news comes amid fresh warnings from the UN that new fighting in Syria has forced more than 20,000 refugees to flee to Turkey.

Nina-Maria Potts reports from Washington:

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NYC student 'planned bomb' for Islamic State

Authorities in the US have arrested a college student who plotted to detonate a pressure cooker bomb in New York city on behalf of the Islamic State terror group.

The 20 year old was studying at a private aviation and engineering college and told a government informant of his plans.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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Pregnant woman loses baby after "vile attack"

ONE OF MISSING UK SISTERS 'IN SYRIA'

Police say at least one of three UK sisters who went missing with their nine children may already be in Syria.

One of the women is thought to have contacted her family, indicating that she has crossed into the country.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Russia accuses NATO of encroaching its borders

Bank of Greece pleads with Athens to secure a deal with creditors

The Bank of Greece has pleaded with Athens and its international lenders to strike a deal, or risk an uncontrollable crisis.

It comes ahead of a meeting between Eurogroup finance ministers on Thursday, which is seen as Greece's last chance to unlock the next tranche of its bailout money, or risk default.

Our Correspondent Natalie Powell reports from Brussels

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UK "stepping up" preparations of Greece EU exit

Swiss Attorney General says banks were suspicious of FIFA accounts

Switzerland's Attorney General says banks in the country reported suspicious activity around bank accounts held by Fifa, world football's governing body.

Michael Lauber says his office is investigating a huge amount of data that has been seized from Fifa amid allegations of corruption. This could potentially lead to the re-opening of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process. From London, Catherine Drew reports.

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GREECE, CREDITORS EXPRESS ANGER AT NEGOTIATION PROGRESS

Relations between Greece and its international creditors appear to be at a new low ahead of a crunch summit for the country's chances of avoiding default.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has accused Greece's government of misleading voters about its bailout proposals.

This after Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accused the creditors of trying to 'humiliate' the Greek people and insisted the IMF bears 'criminal responsibility' for recession-deepening austerity measures.

Greece needs creditors to approve reforms in exchange for the release of bailout cash.

On Thursday European finance ministers meet in Brussels to attempt to head off a default.

Dr Theo Papadopolous of the University of Bath - who's researched the impact of austerity in Greece - believes bankruptcy is less imminent than some observers fear.

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Dr Theo Papadopolous of the University of Bath - who's researched the impact of austerity in Greece - says Mr Tsipras is in a tight spot.

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UK OFFICIALS SEARCH FOR LOCATION OF MISSING 'SYRIA SISTERS'

British security officials continue to attempt to trace three UK sisters feared to have crossed into Syria with their nine children.

Their husbands have made tearful appeals for them to return home to Bradford in West Yorkshire.

They haven't made contact since last week, en route home from pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia with their children aged 3 to 15.

Their brother is thought to have been fighting in the region with the Islamic State.

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Australian PM Abbott foolish for support of coal - former colleague

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Legendary Australian track star Ron Clarke dead at 78

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CAMERON IN ITALY FOR EU, MIGRANT TALKS

British Prime Minister David Cameron is visiting Italy on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Europe's migrant crisis, and EU reform.

It comes after European Union ministers failed to agree a plan to distribute asylum seekers more equally across the bloc's member states.

Italy has warned it will adopt a 'plan B' that will 'hurt' Europe, if the EU can't reach agreement on the issue.

David Cameron is also using the trip to continue to push for a renegotiation of Britain's membership of the EU ahead of a referendum he'll hold by the end of 2017, according to political correspondent Theo Usherwood.

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