Wednesday, September 30, 2015

US And Russia Trade Competing Syria Narratives at UN (WRAP)

US Secretary of State John Kerry has said Washington is prepared to welcome Russian airstrikes in Syria - but only if they're directed against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda.

Speaking at the UN Security Council in New York, Mr. Kerry said attacks elsewhere would call Russia's intentions into question.

As Lorna Shaddick reports from the UN, it comes after the Russian foreign minister said Wednesday's bombardments came in response to a letter from Bashar al Assad.

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Kerry: "grave concerns" if Russia strikes areas where no IS presence

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the United States is prepared to welcome Russian military action in Syria, as long as it is directed against the Islamic State group and al-Qaida affiliates.
Kerry spoke as Russia launched its first airstrikes in Syria targeting what it said were Islamic State positions. 
But U.S. officials and others cast doubt on that claim, saying the Russians appeared to be attacking opposition groups fighting Syrian government forces.
Speaking at the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday, John Kerry said that the U.S. would be deeply concerned if Russia targetted other groups.

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Britain's first womb transplants get the green light


The UK's first womb transplants could take place next year, following a successful procedure in Sweden.


As part of a clinical trial, 10 women have been granted approval for the operation in the UK.

Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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CIA Operatives Withdrawn from Embassy in Beijing

The CIA withdrew a number of staff from the US Embassy in Beijing, according to the Washington Post. 

US officials confirmed the withdrawal to the newspaper, citing concerns over a recent hacking case.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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UN Security Council hold counter-terror talks

The United Nations Security Council is hosting an open debate to
discuss ways on fighting terrorism in the Middle East and
North Africa.

Russia has proposing a draft resolution at the meeting but world
leaders remain divided on what role Syria's President Bashar al-Assad
should play in the process.



Highlighting the failures of past attempts to bring stability to the
Middle East, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed to the
council the importance to work with Syria's leader.


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While stating the importance of tackling groups like the self-proclaimed Islamic State, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stressed that to tackle extremism- regional conflicts must be resolved. 


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Addressing the Security Council, the United States Secretary of State John Kerry stated that Syria’s long-term future can’t include Assad.

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While acknowledging that much work needs to be done, the United States Secretary of State John Kerry was optimistic that peace can be restored in Syria.

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Palestinian flag to fly at UN for first time

The Palestinian flag is being raised at the United Nations for the first time, after the world body earlier voted in favour. 

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called it a "moment of hope" in its campaign to gain full statehood and UN membership.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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US warplanes target Taliban at Afghanistan airport

The United States has carried it's second day of airstrikes near Afghanistan's Taliban-held Kunduz, as reports warn the crisis in the northern city is deepening.

The US says it's role is to support Afghan troops as there counterattack continues on the ground.

Kevin McAleese has more from Washington... 

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Russia Pushes Security Council Resolution To Fight IS

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution on fighting terrorism and the Islamic State organisation.

Speaking at a special UN Security Council meeting on ways to defeat the militants in Iraq and Syria, Mr. Lavrov said the resolution would be circulated and negotiated over the next month.

As Lorna Shaddick reports from UN Headquarters in New York, it comes as Russian planes have carried out their first airstrikes in Syria.

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Vatican confirms Pope met county clerk jailed for refusing to issue same sex marriage licenses on US trip

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis met Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, during his visit to the US.
Ms Davis's lawyer said she had a 15-minute private meeting with the Pope at the Vatican Embassy in Washington.
From where Kate Fisher reports

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US held "curt, tense" meeting with Russian general ahead of Syria airstrikes

US officials say Russian airstrikes on Syria have begun, near the city of Homs.


President Vladimir Putin says the military operation is aimed at providing support to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, and there are reports the Russians may have targeted rebels working with the United States.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Russia conducts air strikes in Syria

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Russia has carried out its first air strikes in Syria. Moscow says its air force had targeted IS military equipment, communication facilities and arms depots.  Julia Lyubova has more.


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More Hillary Clinton emails to be released

Another estimated 6,000 pages of emails sent by Hillary Clinton are set to be released following a review by the U.S. State Department.

Hillary Clinton's decision to use a private email server instead of government email has been a nagging political problem for the woman who wants to be the first female President of the United States.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US fears as Russia launches air strikes near Homs

US officials say Russian airstrikes on Syria have begun, near the city of Homs.


President Vladimir Putin says the military operation is aimed at providing support to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, and there are reports the Russians may have targeted rebels working with the United States.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UN Hosts High Level Meeting on Migration


UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon is hosting a high level meeting this Wednesday on the issue of migration and refugee movements.

The gathering, on the sidelines of the General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York, will cover refugee and human rights, people trafficking and smuggling.

It comes as Hungary's foreign minister proposed a global quota system to take in refugees.

Leonard Doyle is the spokesperson for the International Organisation for Migration - he says Wednesday's meeting is an important step for the UN:

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Catalan leader charged with "disobedience"

Spain has launched charges of civil disobedience against Catalan's leader Artur Mas for holding a referendum on the region's independence last year.

Representatives from Mas's separatist party are denouncing the allegations after winning a majority of seats in the Catalan regional parliament on Monday.

Our correspondent Anna Brugmann reports:

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MIGRANT DIES AT CHANNEL TUNNEL

A man has been killed on train tracks trying to make it from France to the UK via the Channel Tunnel.

It's the fourth such migrant death in ten days.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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RUSSIAN LAWMAKERS APPROVE PUTIN'S REQUEST TO USE TROOPS IN SYRIA

The Upper House of the Russian Parliament approved the use of Russian military in Syria. The Kremlin says it will send its warplanes to help THE Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hit terrorists targets and that no ground operations are in plan. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.


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Over half a million migrants have arrived in Europe this year - IOM

Well over half a million migrants have arrived by sea into Europe this year already according to the International Organisation for Migration.

Around two thirds of that number have entered through Greece and a third through Italy - setting off predominantly from Libya and Turkey

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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EU reveals plans to boost investment across bloc

The EU is outlining plans to pool and boost investor funds to help European businesses launch and grow.

Most European companies rely on banks to provide capital but the UK's Commissioner Lord Hill is demanding the EU deepen it's so-called Capital Market's Union to help free up investment opportunities across the 28-nation bloc.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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German prosecutors to investigate Audi

German prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into the
carmaker Audi in the latest fallout from the Volkswagen emissions
scandal.

The VW subsidiary has said over two million of its vehicles were
equipped with software designed to cheat emissions tests.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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