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Monday, July 6, 2015

Emergency EU meetings as Greek finance minister quits

EU officials are starting emergency talks to discuss the future of Greece - after the country voted against accepting further austerity...

The NO vote in the country's referendum won convincingly, with a 61.3 per cent majority.

However, despite the result Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis has stood down, as our correspondent in Athens Dan Whitehead reports...

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Thousands celebrate Kramatorsk liberation

Thousands have taken to the streets of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk to celebrate the first anniversary of its liberation by government forces from Russian backed militant control.

It comes amid near daily accusations by both sides of violations of the latest ceasefire in eastern Ukraine signed in February.

Tom Barton reports.

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EU leaders consider next steps for Greece

USA beat Japan 5-2 in Women's World Cup Final

Thousands of NO voters celebrate in Athens

Greece has voted overwhelmingly to reject the bailout put forward by international creditors...

The final results from the country's Interior Ministry show more than 61 per cent voted against further austerity in Sunday's referendum.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Greeks had voted for a "Europe of solidarity and democracy".

Following the vote, campaigners filled the main square in Athens to celebrate...

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Global markets likely to feel Greek 'No' vote

Global financial markets are eyeing a rocky week ahead after Greek voters rejected an EU bailout package that was tied to economic reforms.

The No vote means more potential volatility for global financial markets.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Nick Harper in New York says Wall Street will need some strong economic data to offset worries about Greece.

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Sunday, July 5, 2015

Celebrations in Greece as No campaign wins referedum

There have been scenes of celebration in Athens after Greek voters rejected an EU bailout package that was tied to economic reforms.

With nearly all the votes counted figures show more than 61% of voters sided with the No campaign.

Although the referendum means potential volatility for global financial markets, the No campaign has seen the vote as a victory of the people.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead has joined crowds in Athens' Syntagma Square.

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Russia says Greece moves closer towards a eurozone exit

Russia says Greece has moved one step closer towards a eurozone exit as early results from a bailout referendum in suggest that Greeks had overwhelmingly rejected creditors' demands for austerity. Russia has been building closer ties with the government of Greece in recent months with Russia's president Vladimir Putin hosting Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on several occasions since he came to power in January. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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US & allies bomb Raqqa, Syria

The US and its allies have carried out a series of air strikes against the Syrian city of Raqqa.

According to reports, at least ten were killed and perhaps as many as a few dozen but as the city is controlled by the Islamic State confirmation was difficult.

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Greek referendum rejects EU bailout

Results from the Greek referendum show more voters have chosen not to
accept a package of financial aid from the EU in return for economic
reforms.

According to figures from the interior ministry, 61% of voters sided
with the No campaign.

Although not all of the votes have been counted, it appears the Greek
government has an overwhelming mandate to reject proposals from
international creditors.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says that means he can now negotiate a
better deal.

Our correspondent Jack Parrock has the latest from Athens.

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Despina Biri is a policy adviser in the Greek ministry of Health for
the Syriza government.

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Policy adviser in the Greek ministry of Health for the Syriza
government, Despina Biri, thinks this will strengthen the Greek
government's position.

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Majority of Greek voters choose 'No' in referendum

The latest polls in Greece indicate more than 60% of voters have chosen 'No' in a referendum on whether to accept required reforms for financial aid.

With nearly all votes counted it appears the Greek government may have the mandate to reject the recent proposal from international creditors - with Prime Minister Tsipras confident he can negotiate a better deal.

Our correspondent Jack Parrock has the latest from Athens

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Hillary Clinton assails Chinese and infuriates reporters during campaign stop

Hillary Clinton has accused the Chinese military of hacking into "everything that doesn't move" in America.

She was addressing supporters in New Hampshire, where she's continuing her campaign for the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination.

She said that as Secretary of State she had worked diligently to help China's "peaceful rise", but she warned that the economic and espionage activities of the Chinese army now threatens the United States.

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Meanwhile, Mrs. Clinton is under fire for her treatment of reporters trying to cover her Presidential campaign.

Several of them were roped off from that appearance in New Hampshire.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the press corps is in uproar.

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Kerry: Iran talks "could go either way"

US Secretary of State John Kerry is continuing to express cautious optimism that a nuclear deal with Iran could be concluded some time this week.

Speaking in Vienna, where Iranian diplomats are locked in talks with the permanent 5 members of the UN Security Council plus Germany, Mr. Kerry said several difficult issues continue to bedevil the discussions.

But he told reporters all the negotiators are mindful that the clock is ticking.

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And he told reporters the outcome of the talks remains uncertain.

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Disagreements still exist when US sanctions on Iran would be lifted, and also on the access UN inspectors would have to Iran's military bases.

Mr. Kerry told reporters the Iranians are being asked to show more flexibility in the talks.

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Polls closing after historic Greek referendum

Polls are closing in Greece after millions partook in a referendum on whether to accept reforms asked from creditors in exchange for a bailout.

Greeks have been asked to vote 'yes' to accept the terms proposed by creditors, or 'no' to reject the required reforms - a question many have criticized as confusing and with serious repercussions for Greece's future in the euro.

The referendum was called last week by Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras after 5 months of negotiations, following his party Syriza's rise to power on the promise to end austerity.

Banks have been shut across Greece for a week with capital controls limiting people to 60 euros a day and lenders now sitting on less than 1 billion euros.

Meanwhile there has also been criticism over the legitimacy of the ballot question which relates to a proposal offered by creditors before Greece's bailout expired last week.

Kostas Ifantis, a professor of political science at the University of Athens says the referendum was called too quickly.

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In a surprise move the IMF has also added to the debate about whether to write off Greek debt which has fueled the arguments of the leftist Greek government against the eurozone for failing to address Greece's longterm debt.

But Kostas Ifantis, a professor of political science at the University of Athens, says the IMF's comments relate to Greek debt today.

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Eurozone leaders have said a 'yes' outcome will mean Greece can stay in Europe but
Kostas Ifantis, a professor of political science at the University of Athens, says there's skepticism about how to work with Syriza on a new deal.

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Greece goes to the polls

Greeks are heading to the polls to vote for or against a bailout in a referendum which could determine its future in the eurozone, despite criticism that the question posed on the ballots is unclear.

The vote was called by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras after 5 months of negotiations over the terms required by international creditors to disburse financial aid.

Eurozone leaders have said a 'NO' result may lead to Greece exiting the euro sooner or later but the Greek government, which has been campaigning for voters to reject the proposal, says it can bargain for a better deal.

So far polls for both the Yes and No camps are neck and neck - as our correspondent Jack Parrock reports from the Greek capital:

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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Greek court upholds Sunday's referendum

A bid in Greece's top court to prevent Sunday's referendum from happening has been rejected.

Two citizens tried to argue that the Greek people needed longer than a week's notice and that the question being put to them was too complex.

From Athens, Jack Parrock reports.

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Tens of thousands rally in Athens over referendum

Tens of thousands of Greeks have attended rallys in Athens in the run up to the country's Sunday referendum on whether to accept austerity measures from the European and International Monetary Fund lenders.

Greece's top court has rejected a bit to prevent the vote from happening on the grounds the timeframe was too short and the question to vague.

The Greek finance minister has said a report published by the Financial Times which said the government is set to reduce bank deposits of over 8 thousand euro by 30 per cent is a malicious rumour.

Our reporter Jack Parrock attended the 'No' rally in Athens.

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Friday, July 3, 2015

UK prisoner custody officer dies after attack

A British prisoner custody officer has died after being attacked outside court...

Lorraine Barwell was assaulted earlier this week while escorting a prisoner to a van.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Minute's silence observed for Tunisia dead in Britain as inquests open

Britain has observed a minute's silence for the 38 victims of this week's terror attack on two beachfront hotels in Tunisia.

Queen Elizabeth the Second and Prime Minister David Cameron led the observances.

30 of the holidaymakers who died in Sousse were from Britain, and the first inquests have opened into their killing at a court in London.

Onlookers there said they felt the need to pay their respects to the dead.

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Independence Day comes early to USA, amid terror fears in New York

America began Independence Day celebrations on Friday.

The country got an extra day off, 24 hours before the traditional July 4th holiday which, this year, falls on a Saturday.

Among those marking the holiday, Commander Scott Kelly aboard the International Space Station in geostationary orbit above the earth.

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Meanwhile, massive security is planned in New York City amid concerns of a possible terror attack this weekend.

Thousands of police are being drafted to patrol Manhattan, with a particular focus on the traditional Independence Day Parade.

Deputy Police Commissioner John Miller says there's no reason for New Yorker's to stay at home.

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