Monday, July 20, 2015

Nigerian president visits Washington

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is in Washington to meet US President Barack Obama.
The visit of the newly elected Nigerian president comes as his country struggles against worsening violence from the terrorist group Boko Haram – a subject which is likely to top the agenda.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US Defence Secretary tries to improve relations with Israeli


US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter is in Israel trying to sell the controversial Iran nuclear deal to a deeply skeptical Israeli Government.

The deal calls for Iran to reduce its nuclear programme in exchange for a lifting of sanctions, but as our US correspondent John Clarke reports, it's further strained already poor relations between the US and Israel.

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EU approves Iran nuclear deal

The European Union has approved the deal struct with Iran over its nuclear programme.

It came after the UN security council also backed the agreement.

EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels have committed to gradually relaxing economic sanctions against Iran.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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David Cameron pledges to tackle "poison" of Islamist extremism

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to tackle what he describes as the "poison" of Islamist extremism in a new government strategy...

Measures include giving parents the ability to cancel their child's passport if they fear they are at risk of radicalisation...

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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United Nations back Iran deal

The United Nations Security Council has backed a deal between Iran and
the world's major powers to curb the country's nuclear program in
exchange for sanctions relief.

The Security Council vote was part of a deal struck in Vienna last
week and will only come into effect once the UN see proof Iran is
carrying out its side of the agreement.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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US Investigating "Friendly Fire" Incident in Afghanistan

The US military is investigating after an airstrike killed at least eight Afghan soldiers.  

A base in Afghanistan appears to have been mistakenly targeted in a "friendly fire" incident.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Russian billionaire pledges $100m to search for alien life

A Russian internet entrepreneur and billionaire Yuri Milner says he plans to spend 100 million dollars to search for intelligent alien civilizations. If this happens, the amount is to become the biggest chunk of cash ever spent on searching for extra-terrestrial activities. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Blast in Turkey kills at least 27 people

The Turkish interior ministry says at least 27 people have been killed and many more injured, after an explosion at a cultural centre in the Turkish town of Suruc, near the border with Syria.

Hundreds of youth workers are reported to have been staying in the area.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Istanbul.

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Australian parliamentary speaker ön probation": Abbott

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has put the parliamentary Speaker Bronwyn Bishop on notice, potentially paving the way for her removal if an investigation into her travel claims finds against her.
Arthur Stevens reports

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FIFA meets to discuss reforms

FIFA is holding emergency talks on plans to reform its governing practices and to set a date for fresh presidential elections. 

This will be the first time executives from football's global governing body have formally met since U.S. criminal investigations led to the arrest of seven football officials in May.

Taylor Esler reports. 

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Greek banks reopen but remain under capital controls

Banks in Greece are reopening after being closed for three weeks while the country renegotiated its debt.

The Greek people are still restricted from transferring money abroad and will see major price rises due to VAT increases.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Mutual accusations of shelling in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine's military and Russian-backed separatists have accused each other of shelling areas of the main militant stronghold of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.


International observers on the ground have voiced concern over, "a serious increase in tension," in the city.


Tom Barton reports.


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UN Security Council To Vote on Iran Agreement

The United Nations Security Council is slated to put the UN's stamp on the landmark Iran nuclear agreement signed last week in Vienna between Iran and world powers.

The fifteen-member body on Monday is expected to adopt the resolution that would lift Iran's sanctions, if Tehran delivers on its promises.

UN Correspondent Liling Tan has the details.

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Mitsubishi Apologizes To World War II Prisoners

Japan's Mitsubishi corporation has apologized for using US prisoners of war as forced labor during the second World War. In a landmark statement, a senior executive Hikaru Kimura expressed remorse on behalf of the company for all prisoners who were put to work in mines operated by the firm during the war, which lasted from 1939 to 1945.

 Patrice Howard reports from New York.

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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Cameron tells the US he's committed to destroying Islamic State


British Prime Minister David Cameron says he's committed to working alongside the United States to destroy the self-styled caliphate created by Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.

The British leader told America's NBC television he is prepared to take the fight further but needs to bring the UK parliament along with him.    His comments come ahead of a speech Monday that will warn young people of the dangers of joining Islamic State.  From London, Catherine Drew reports.

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US Defence Secretary aims to improve relations with Israel

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter is flying to Israel to try to repair relations following the controversial Iranian nuclear deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been very critical of the deal, saying it will give Iran more money to sponsor terrorism, and eventually allow it to get nuclear weapons.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says despite differences between Israel and the United States, there are still plenty of security issues for Mr Carter to discuss in Israel, including ways to prevent Iran from sponsoring Hizbollah and other militant groups.

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Friday, July 17, 2015

Data breach at UCLA hospital may affect 4.5 million patients

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Marines identify victims of Chattanooga shooting

The U.S. Marine Corps has identified the four Marines who were killed in a shooting rampage in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Thursday.

This comes as federal investigators are digging into the background of the 24-year old gunman.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Junk E-mail Levels at Historic Low

Junk email  or spam levels are at a historic low according to the security firm Symantec. 

The firm says unsolicited bulk email  has declined to levels not seen since 2003.

Our Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.

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Officials Concerned About Chinese Spying At New York's Waldorf Astoria

The US State Department is abandoning their long tradition of putting
US diplomats up in New York City's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel,
months after it was sold to a Chinese company. The space, still run by
Hilton, is due for a major renovation, provoking concern among
authorities that the Chinese group could install a bugging system.

Patrice Howard reports.

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