Monday, October 19, 2015

John Kerry to head to the Middle East this week

US Secretary of State John Kerry will be meeting Middle Eastern leaders this week amid growing tensions in the region.
The US State Department says details are yet to be finalized but he will hold meetings about the crisis in Syria and is also likely to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the violence in Jerusalem.
State Department Spokesman Mark Toner said John Kerry will be calling for calm in Israel.

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Croatia opens Serbian border releasing bottleneck of refugees and migrants

The Croatian government has opened its border with Serbia after thousands of migrants and refugees are stranded there.

The United Nations described the situation for the people at the Serbian border village of Berkasovo as "dire".

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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US agrees to clean up radioactive Spanish site

Nearly 50 years after the original accident, the U.S. has reached an agreement to clean up a Spanish island where four American nuclear bombs fell - but did not detonate.

In 1966, two planes collided over Palomares, and two of the four American atomic bombs on board broke apart, scattering highly radioactive plutonium over a 200-hectare (490-acre) area.

Our U.S. corrspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US to require drone registration after uptick in security issues

A new American task force has been formed to develop a federal
registry for drones.

This comes after an uptick in the havoc wreaked by the unmanned aerial systems.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York


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US Judge Set to Decide Whether To Re-Start 9/11 Guantanamo Trial

A judge in the US is set to decide whether he can move forward with efforts to try five prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, for aiding and abetting the September 11th attacks.


Previous efforts to try the five men came to a halt 18 months ago.


Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.


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UN Secretary-General condemns Iran teenage executions

The UN Secretary-General has condemned the recent executions in Iran
of two teenagers.

They were killed despite international treaties that prohibit the
execution of anyone under the age of 18.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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US confirms death of Khorasan official death

The White House is confirming that an American airstrike lead to the death of one of the highest-ranking leaders of the Khorasan Group, a Saudi national also known as Sanafi al-Nasr.

The Khorasan Group had a goal of carrying out terrorist attacks in the U.S. or Europe, with ties to the al-Nusra Front, the Syrian group with allied to al Qaeda.

At the White House, spokesman Josh Earnest noted this is one example of how the U.S. and allied air campaign is succeeding in northern Syria.

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At the same time, the White House spokesman noted that the U.S. is moving forward with its goals of attacking the Islamic State, while the Russians are not reporting the same success.

Josh Earnest:

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest notes that the U.S. and Russia are in regular communication about operations above Syria for safety's sake.

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Rampant speculation about VP Biden joining Election 2016 race

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is close to finally announcing his decision on whether he will join the race to become the Democrats' nominee to run for the White House.

Despite not participating in the first Democratic candidates debate, the Vice President wins 18 percent of voter support in the latest CNN poll. Bernie Sanders gained some support while Hillary Clinton stayed level, despite many positive reviews of her performance.

At the White House, spokesman Josh Earnest acknowledged the Vice President needs to make a decision.

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US wants summit to prevent destruction of Syria


Countries involved in the Syrian conflict might meet soon to try to prevent a complete destruction of the country.

US Secretary of State John Kerry has announced the plan during a stopover in Madrid. As a our US correspondent John Clarke reports, the move is an attempt to control an increasingly chaotic situation in the country.


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Chinese hackers target US companies despite Xi's pledge

Chinese government hackers have tried to penetrate the computer networks of US companies, despite a pledge by China's president that they would not do so.
The hacking has been reported by CrowdStrike, a private firm that helps companies track and prevent intrusions.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Refugees sleep in the open in the Balkans as borders close up

Hundreds of refugees and migrants are strand at borders in the western Balkans after Hungary closed its border with Croatia.

Conditions are reported to be extremely difficult with young children and babies spending the night sleeping in the open.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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UK unveils new anti-extremism measures

Britain's Home Secretary has outlined new curbs on people who spread hate speech.  

Theresa May has vowed to what she called systematically confront and challenge extremist ideology after the country has seen many young people and families leave the country to join the Islamic State in Syria.   Catherine Drew reports from London. 

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MOSCOW CONSIDERS SYRIA TALKS

Moscow is considering a proposal from US Secretary of State John Kerry for talks over Syria.

Mr Kerry insists these discussions can take place within days.

Olly Barratt reports from Moscow.

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Sec. Kerry talks clarity as Israeli policeman killed

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is calling for clarity on key issues dividing the Israelis and Palestinians as violence continues in the region.

In southern Israel, a Bedouin opened fire at a bus station, killing an Israeli policeman. In the mayhem, a security guard shot and killed an Eritrean bystander.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Chinese President on State Visit to UK

The President of China, Xi Jinping is making his first state visit to the UK, which comes 10 years after the last official visit by a Chinese Premier.


High on the agenda will be bilateral relations, but it threatens to be overshadowed with opposition about China's human rights record.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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NATO begins biggest drills in over a decade

The NATO military alliance is starting three weeks of maneuvers described as its biggest military exercises since 2002.


They will take place in Spain, Italy and Portugal and are to test NATO's land, sea and air capabilities.


Our NATO correspondent Anna Brugmann reports. 


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Terror threat in Australia high still from IS and Al-Qaeda

Australia's peak security agency ASIO has warned that while Islamic State is the focus of the present terror threat, al-Qaeda continues to identify Australia as a "legitimate target".
Arthur Stevens has more

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Terror threat in Australia high still from IS and Al-Qaeda

Australia's peak security agency ASIO has warned that while Islamic State is the focus of the present terror threat, al-Qaeda continues to identify Australia as a "legitimate target".
Arthur Stevens has more

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EU adopts framework to ease sanctions against Iran

The European Union has formally adopted a framework to ease crippling sanctions against Iran following a historic deal between Iran and 6 major world powers over Tehran's nuclear program.

The United States has also approved conditional waivers to ease sanctions which have crippled Iran's economy since the mid-nineteen nineties. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports 

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Russia may increase Syrian air strikes to 300 per day

Russian air mission in Syria may intensify, sources close to operation told the British Sunday Times newspaper. Moscow claims it's targeting the Islamic State infrastructure while local monitors accuse it of mainly hitting anti-government rebel groups. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital. 


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