Wednesday, October 14, 2015

US State Dep: Dimona stabbing is "an act of terrorism", Kerry due to visit Middle East

The United States has confirmed that it qualifies the recent stabbing of four Palestinian men in the Israeli city of Dimona as an "act of terrorism".

State Department Spokesman John Kirby said the conclusion was reached after looking into the attack more deeply.

Kirby said the incident is proof that both sides bear responsibility for the wave of escalating violence that's impeding progress on a two-state solution.

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[ALT] Spokesman Kirby said US Secretary of State John Kerry is due to visit the Middle East in the near future, to "reengage" in dialogue about a two-state solution.

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US Troops Sent To Cameroon

The White House has announced that US forces are heading to Cameroon to help stop the spread of Boko Haram and other violent extremist groups.

President Obama says 90 troops will be sent to Cameroon on Monday, and a total of 300 could ultimately be deployed.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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US urges 'calm and restraint' as Israel violence continues

The United States is urging calm and restraint as deadly attacks in Israel continue.

During a Tuesday briefing, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the U.S. is deeply concerned about the escalation of violence and is in contact with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders. 

The US Secretary of State John Kerry is also expected to travel to the region in a bid to end the unrest.

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Dozens arrested for child sex trafficking in Operation Cross Country

The FBI has rescued 149 underage sex workers after breaking several sex trafficking networks across the United States. 

The youngest victim was 12 years old and more than 150 arrests were made

Our U.S. reporter Priscilla Huff reports: 

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US retail sales may pause interest rate rise

The latest figures for Retail Sales in the US suggest a slowing of
consumer spending.

It means the Federal Reserve may hold back in raising interest rates,
for the first time in nine years, when it meets later this month.

Our correspondent Nick Harper in New York says the results were below
expectations.

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Our correspondent Nick Harper in New York says these results are
likely to impact the Fed's thinking on rates.

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Troops deployed as Israel ramps up security amid ongoing violence


Israel has deployed soldiers and set-up checkpoints as part of security measures in the face of more violence in the country.

An escalation in attacks in recent weeks has left at least eight Israelis and more than two-dozen Palestinians dead.   

The unrest has been labelled by some a Palestinian Intifada or uprising. 

Israel-based correspondent Josh Mitnick said the security crackdown came after a wave of public outcry...

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Israel-based correspondent Josh Mitnick said identifying potential assailants is among the toughest challenges...

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US gun store ordered to pay $6m for 'straw buyer' gun sale

A US gun shop has been ordered to pay close to $6m in damages for
selling a firearm that badly injured two police officers.

In 2009, Badger Guns sold a gun to a "straw buyer", in fact buying the
weapon for a teenager who would go on to shoot two officers.

Mimi Chiahemen has more from New York.

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US and Russian Meet to Avoid Incidents in Syrian Airspace

The US and Russia are meeting to discuss ways they can avoid military incidents over Syrian airspace.

Manned combat aircraft from both nations flew within a few miles of each other last Saturday.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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British nurse "critically ill" after Ebola virus returns

A British nurse who made an apparent recovery after contracting the Ebola virus late last year is now critically ill in hospital after it was discovered the virus is still present in her body. 

39 year old Pauline Cafferkey is being treated in an isolation unit at a London hospital as Catherine Drew reports from the British capital. 

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EU says Europe is "exceptionally easy" for refugees to access

European Council President, Donald Tusk, says Europe's exceptionally easy access is one of the main pull factors for refugees as the EU tries to tackle the migrant crisis.

His statements come as European leaders prepare to meet in Brussels for a summit on how to maintain Europe's borders. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Prince Charles to visit Australia and New Zealand

Prince Charles' office has announced that the Prince of Wales and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall will visit Australia and New Zealand next month.


During the 12 day tour, the Prince will meet with Australia's Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull and will also celebrate his birthday down under.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Poll shows reduced public support for refugees in Germany

The German public is becoming less welcoming to refugees according to
a new survey.

The data marks a shift for the country that has taken in the most
migrants in Europe this year.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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US, Russia to hold talks on safety of flights over Syria

Washington is ready to agree with Moscow on mechanisms to ensure the safety of US and Russian aircraft operating in Syria, the US State Secretary John Kerry said. Russia and the US plan to hold air safety talks after 'near miss' incident in the Syrian skies. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital. 


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UK FISCAL CHARTER EXPOSES LABOUR DIVISIONS

The UK's finance minister George Osborne is now openly courting potential rebels in the opposition Labour Party ahead of a key vote.

It comes after a U-turn from Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell on supporting the government's proposed Fiscal Charter to balance the economy.

Labour were set to back plans to force future governments to run budget surpluses during periods of growth - but have now decided against doing so, angering some Labour MPs.

George Osborne is now telling 'moderate' Labour members to support his plans in a House of Commons vote later.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says the government is hoping to capitalize on a divided opposition.

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Baroness Kramer of the Liberal Democrats says the episode shows how weak Labour is under its new leader Jeremy Corbyn.

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Australian PM income questioned in parliament

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull insists his income from
overseas investments, including those registered in the Cayman Islands,
are taxed in Australia, after he was challenged in parliament on Wednesday.
Arthur Stevens has more...

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Democratic Candidates for US President Debate in Las Vegas

The five Democrats running for president of the United States have finished their first public debate.

The debate had been billed as a showdown between Hilary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, but three other lesser known candidates sought to use the exposure to give lift to their underdog campaigns. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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First US Democratic Presidential Debate Takes Place in Las Vegas

The five candidates hoping to get the Democratic party's nomination to run for President have been debating in Las Vegas.

Issues of gun control, college tuition, the criminal justice system, economic inequality and Syria were all on the agenda, with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton taking the lead on many topics. 

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders got loud applause when he said Americans didn't care about Secretary Clinton's controversial personal email server and lack of a State Department email address: 
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Hillary Clinton was ready for attacks over her email and said the Congressional panel investigating her has political motives: 

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Hillary Clinton tackled Mr. Sanders on his voting record over gun control:

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Hillary Clinton said the White House needs to take a tough line with Vladimir Putin:

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Senator Jim Webb was the more conservative leaning of the candidates on gun control but said he is best qualified to head America's armed forces: 

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Lincoln Chafee, the former governor of Rhode Island, and former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley talked about what they saw as the biggest threats to the US:

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Martin O'Malley hit out at Donald Trump's rhetoric on immigration:

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Democrats Hold First Debate

Intro: The five democratic candidates to be the next President of the United States held their first debate in Las Vegas Tuesday.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles. 

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Democratic Debate A Chance For Also-Rans To Shine

[PREVIEW THAT WILL HOLD TO RUN DURING DEBATE ITSELF]

The five candidates hoping to get the US Democratic party's nomination to run for President in 2016 are set to start/have begun [delete as appropriate] their first televised debate in Las Vegas.

It's mainly a showdown between the two best known candidates, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders - with Hillary still well ahead in the latest polls.

But, as our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick explains, the three other participants are hoping to use the event to raise their profiles.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Australia says it won't be bullied by Russia over MH17

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says her nation won't be bullied by Russia about the downing of MH17 over eastern Ukraine.
Ms Bishop says Australia and other nations are working towards the best way to set up a tribunal to bring those accountable to justice.
Her comments come after a Dutch safety board report found the Malaysia Airlines flight, carrying 298 people including 38 Australian citizens and residents, was shot down with a Russian made-missile in July 2014.

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