Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Eurozone leaders hold emergency Greece summit

Leaders of Eurozone countries are meeting in Brussels for an emergency summit to discuss how to save Greece from leaving the single currency.

The group of European creditors say they're awaiting a fresh proposal to be submitted by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras after a referendum on Sunday resulted in a public rejection of reforms required by international lenders.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann has more:

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Greek government heads to Brussels for debt renegotiations after referendum win

The Greek government is locking into discussion in Brussels to try to come to a debt deal for the country.

A referendum Sunday showed 61 per cent majority of Greece support Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras's government in continuing to fight with international creditors to end austerity.

From Athens, Jack Parrock reports.

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Blair recalls the 7/7 attacks

Memorials and silences are being held across the British capital  to mark the ten year anniversary of the 7/7 suicide bombings that killed 52 people on London's transport network.

Four al-Qaeda inspired suicide bombers detonated their explosives at three underground train stations and on a bus, in the worst terrorist attack ever on British soil. 

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair remembers he was hosting a G8 summit in Scotland ten years ago today before racing back to London.  Speaking to LBC radio, he recalled how multiple terror threats following the attack caused huge anxiety.


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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair remembers he was hosting a G8 summit in Scotland ten years ago today before racing back to the capital.  Speaking to LBC radio, he said the country was deeply shocked by the events on that day. 

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair remembers he was hosting a G8 summit in Scotland ten years ago today before racing back to the capital.  Speaking to LBC radio, he denied any suggestion that Britain's role in the 2003 war and subsequent occupation in Iraq had any role in the attacks of that day. 

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair remembers he was hosting a G8 summit in Scotland ten years ago today before racing back to the capital.  Speaking to LBC radio, he denied any suggestion that Britain's role in the 2003 war and subsequent occupation in Iraq had any role in the attacks of that day. 

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Britain marks the tenth anniversary of 7/7

Britain is observing a minutes silence on Tuesday morning, to mark the ten year anniversary of the 7/7 suicide bombings that killed 52 people on London's transport network.

Four al-Qaeda inspired suicide bombers detonated their explosives at three underground train stations and on a bus, in the worst terrorist attack ever on British soil.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Monday, July 6, 2015

Criminal Charges for Balloon-powered Lawnchair Stunt

A Canadian man who flew a balloon-powered lawnchair over Calgary has been charged with mischief causing danger to life. 

He told police it was a marketing stunt to promote his cleaning products company. 

Rachel Silverman has details. 


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Court documents reveal Cosby said he got drugs to give to women for sex

In newly released court documents from 2005, comedian Bill Cosby testified that he gave drugs to women he wanted to have sex with.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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IMF tells Greece it cannot help countries who are in arrears

The White House has urged Greece and its creditors to agree reforms and financing to get Greece back on the path to economic growth and debt sustainability.

Meanwhile the International Monetary Fund has reminded Greece that under its arrears policy it cannot provide funds to countries that have missed payments.

Kate Fisher reports on the latest reaction to the Greek debt crisis from Washington

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Setbacks and progress vs. Islamic State - Pres. Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama is repeating his message that the fight to crush the Islamic State will take time, and there will be progress and setbacks.

The American president met with his top military advisers at the Pentagon for an update on the fight against the group they refer to as ISIL - the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. President Barack Obama repeated his message that the fight against the Islamic State will take time.

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U.S. President Barack Obama spoke of a broader vision for a Middle East free of the Islamic State, with an inclusive government for Iraq and a government without the Assads in  Syria.

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Following more than 5,000 airstrikes against the Islamic State, U.S. President Barack Obama sees progress.

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U.S. President Barack Obama says that lone wolf attacks by individuals inspired by the Islamic State may be the bigger terrorist threat.

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South Carolina Senate votes to remove Confederate flag

Lawmakers in the US state of South Carolina have voted to remove the Confederate flag from their state capitol building.

The controversial flag has faced a cultural and political backlash in the wake of the June 17 mass shooting in a historically African-American church in Charleston.

Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokar Tsarnaev seeks re-trial

Convicted Boston Marathon Bomber Dzhokar Tsarnaev is seeking a re-trial,

His lawyers filed a preliminary motion on Monday --- an appeal that
many legal experts, and even survivors had predicted

Mimi Chiahemen reports

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White House: In collective interest for Greece and Europe to agree on reform package

The White House says Greece and Europe should seek a compromise on the debt crisis to allow Greece to remain in Eurozone.

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U.S. Stocks Stage Comeback, After Greece Debt Prompts Early Decline

Wall Street investors shook off fears about Greece exiting the
eurozone, as Monday saw indexes stage a comeback after early losses.
Stocks fell sharply at the open after Greece voted against their
international creditors' conditions for further bailout funds. Greece
accounts for just .33% of global GDP, so US investors don't anticipate
an overreaction from US markets.

Patrice Howard reports.

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EU creditors await fresh Greece bailout proposal


The Greek government is finalising its plans for a new bailout proposal to present to creditors and EU officials in Brussels on Tuesday...

It's reported a major factor of the plan will be a 30 per cent "haircut" of Greece's debt, which echos calls made in a report published by the International Monetary Fund last week.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports from Athens...

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Parties in Iran talks at odds over UN embargo, sanctions on Tehran's ballistic missile program

United Nations sanctions are among final sticking points holding up a nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers.


The parties have one day before a deadline to reach a deal, but both sides are reportedly at odds over U-N restrictions.


Our U-N correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.


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Pope Francis visits South America

Pope Francis has arrived in South America on a three-nation tour, which includes stops in Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay.

At least one and half million people are gathering in Ecuador's port city of Guayaquil, where Pope Francis will perform mass. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Greek PM calls Kremlin

The Kremlin says that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has called Russian President Vladimir Putin as Athens' economic crisis continues.


The two leaders reportedly discussed the results of Sunday's referendum in Greece and further Russian-Greek cooperation.


Tom Barton reports.


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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

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande are meeting in Paris today to consider the outcome of Greece's Sunday referendum which saw 60% of voters reject the terms of an international bailout.

A spokesman for the German government said both leaders are unanimous in their opinion that the will of the Greek citizens should be treated with respect.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann has more:

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

The USA have won the Women's Football World Cup, beating reigning
champions Japan in a thrilling 5-2 final.

The game in Vancouver, Canada becomes the highest scoring final in
World Cup history.

US Correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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