Wednesday, July 15, 2015

UK FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT ISRAEL FOR IRAN TALKS

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond is to visit Israel later (on Wednesday) - the first senior figure to do so from world powers who agreed a nuclear deal with Iran on Monday.

Israel is one of the strongest opponents to the Iran deal, which will see sanctions eased in exchange for limits on Tehran's nuclear programme.

Before leaving for Israel, Mr Hammond told the UK's House of Commons that he believes Benjamin Netanyahu's government would rather there be a permanent 'stand-off' on Iran than a nuclear agreement.

But the UK Foreign Secretary insists Iran and the rest of the world will soon see the benefits of a deal.

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EU to vote on use of EU-wide fund for Greece bridge-financing

European officials will vote on the controversial use of an EU-wide fund to provide Greece 7 billion euros in emergency funding it desperately needs.

There is opposition from the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic  because the funding is provided by taxpayers within the EU but outside of the single currency euro. 

Greece needs the funding to repay its debts due the the European Central Bank on July 20th, or it almost certainly will be forced out of the euro.

The U.K. says it will approve the use of the fund, known as the EFSM, if leaders can guarantee protection from economic loss, but it would prefer to use funding from the European Stability Mechanism, which is set up for eurozone countries' use. 

As an EU-wide fund, the use of the ESFM will be put to a vote for all 28 member states, but only 65 per cent approval is needed for it to pass.  

European Commissioner of the Euro Valdis Dombrovskis [VAL-DIS DOM-BROV-SKis] says he recognizes the difficulties in choosing to use the EFSM.

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IMF report says Greece needs debt relief

Greece will need more debt relief the eurozone factored into the third bailout deal agreed Monday, according to a confidential study done by the International Monetary Fund.

The report comes as the Greek government is set to vote on whether or not to accept the deal which includes stringent austerity measures.

From Brussels, Jack Parrock reports. 

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The UK's famous red post boxes get repair commitment


Britain's Royal Mail has joined forces with a history society to renew its commitment to preserve the country's famous red post boxes. 

There are over 115 thousand such boxes across the country, many in need of repair.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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UK UNEMPLOYMENT RISES

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Greek Parliament to vote as IMF report casts doubts

The Greek Parliament is due to vote on controversial bailout plans to prevent the country from crashing out of the Euro...

It comes amid reports the International Monetary Fund warns the country will need further debt relief on top of the agreed deal...

Dan Whitehead reports from Athens...

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Obama calls for sweeping reforms to US criminal justice system

President Barack Obama has called for sweeping reforms to the US criminal justice system including curbing the use of solitary confinement. 

The president outlined his plan centering on nonviolent crimes while speaking at The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People convention in Philadelphia.

Obama said mandatory minimum sentences should be reduced or thrown out entirely as they've led to mass incarceration which is unmatched around the world. 

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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Greek PM Tsipras admits he signed deal he didn't believe in

The Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras insists the bailout agreement secured in Europe is better than what was previously on offer...but still one he didn't believe in. 

During an interview on state television in the country, he admitted Sunday night's talks were a "bad night for Europe".

Our correspondent in Athens Dan Whitehead has been watching...

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Republicans plan to use Iran nuclear deal against Democratic presidential candidates

The Iran nuclear deal has become a major political issue in the United States.
The deal has Iran stopping its nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.
But as Simon Marks tells us from Washington, Republicans may try to scuttle the deal, 
and embarrass the Democrats in the run-up to next year's Presidential election.

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Democratic candidates for the Presidency are already worried about the effect of the Iran nuclear deal 
on their chances in next year's election. As Simon Marks tells us, they want to try to deal with the issue quickly now.

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To Kill A Mockingbird Author Publishes Sequel to Classic

Pulitzer Prize winning author Harper Lee has published a sequel to her 1960 novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird.'  The publication of the book, titled 'To Set a Watchman' is expected to garner huge worldwide sales, and was not without controversy.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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Condemned Man's Appeal Focuses on Execution Drugs

A flurry of last minute appeals have been filed by lawyers of a Missouri man scheduled to die by lethal injection.

He’s the named plaintiff in a lawsuit alleging the state’s lethal injection protocol is unconstitutional and creates a substantial risk of severe pain. 

As Rachel Silverman reports, those allegations are part of a national debate about the death penalty and the drugs used in U. S. executions. 

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UN exceeds goal to treat 15 million by end 2015

The United Nations AIDS agency has met its goal of getting HIV
treatment to 15 million people by the end of 2015

In a report out on Tuesday, UNAIDS announced that the goal was met in
in March - almost a year ahead of target.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from NY

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UN Secretary General welcomes Iran nuclear deal

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday welcomed the Iran nuclear agreement, saying it paves the way for peace in the Middle East.


The deal between Tehran and six world powers would ease crippling international sanctions on Iran in exchange for limits on the country's ability to produce nuclear weapons.


Our U-N correspondent Liling Tan has more from New York.


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43 UK women and girls in Syria


The UK believes 43 women and girls from Britain are thought to have treavelled to Syria in the past year.


Campaigns have been set up in recent months by police to warn women and girls of the dangers and appealing to mothers to help


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…



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NASA probe reaches Pluto

- WATCH FOR DATING IN LEAD.

More than nine-years after its launch, a NASA probe is gathering the most detailed images yet of Pluto.

The New Horizon's craft has travelled three-billion-miles since its launch in 2006.

It's expected to beam a wealth of scientific data and spectacular photos of the dwarf planet back to Earth.

Steve Mort reports.

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Netanyahu says nuclear deal is historic mistake

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the world is a more dangerous place, following the announcement of a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

He said the deal is a stunning, historic mistake that will allow Tehran to further develop their nuclear program while benefiting from hundreds of billions of dollars in sanctions relief.

The Israeli leader said the deal rewards a terrorist regime. 

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UK TO CREATS CALAIS 'SECURE ZONE' TO HALT MIGRANTS

The UK is to create a 'secure zone' at the French port of Calais, to try and prevent migrant stowaways making their way to Britain hidden in lorries.

Home Secretary Theresa May says 8000 attempts by illegal immigrants to cross the Channel to the UK have been stopped by border security in the last three weeks.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Mexico offers reward for El Chapo

The Mexican government is now offering a reward of $3.8 million dollars for the capture of Joaquin Guzman Loera, otherwise known as El Chapo, the country's most wanted drug lord who escaped from a top security prison. 

Authorities have have so far fired three prison officials as well as the director of the prison where El Chapo escaped. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Republicans vow to fight nuclear deal with Iran

Republicans are fighting back, after President Obama's announcement of a historic nuclear deal with Iran and world powers.

Republican speaker of the House John Bohener said the deal will not make the world a safer place, but will pave the way for a nuclear Iran.

He said he'll do everything he can to stop it from going forward.

Mr. Boehner said the deal was unacceptable.

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Garner family receive $5.9m in chokehold payout

The family of an African America who was killed by a white New York
City police officer will receive damages of almost $6 million.

Eric Garner died after he was restrained by an officer using an
illegal chokehold - his death sparking protests across the country.

Nick Harper reports form New York.

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