Sunday, November 29, 2015

EU agrees 3 billion euro for Turkey to help with refugee and migrant crisis

The European Union has agreed a financial package with Turkey to provide 3 billion euro for the support of Syrian refugees in Turkish refugee camps.

The deal came at a summit in Brussels which is the first time the two sides have held such a meeting in 11 years.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports

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Turkey to return body of downed Russian pilot

The body of the Russia pilot who was killed when Turkey shot down his
plane is due to be handed over to Russian officials.

Moscow has already responded to the incident by laying out a range of
economic sanctions against Turkey.

Nick Harper reports from Moscow.

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UK VOTE ON SYRIA WAITS ON LABOUR

The UK'S Labour Party is facing the prospect of resignations as splits deepen over possible military action in Syria.

British Prime Minister David Cameron wants the UK to extend air strikes from Iraq into Syria to tackle the threat from the Islamic State.

But Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has told his MPs he can't support a bombing campaign.

But as Olly Barratt reports from London - that means he's in a different camp from many of his own MPs.

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Busy Week Ahead For US Investors

After a shortened trading week last week, with markets closed on Thursday and part of Friday for Thanksgiving, American investors have a big week ahead.

Lorna Shaddick in New York takes a look at what Wall Street will be focusing on.

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Friday, November 27, 2015

Climate warnings from UN agencies ahead of Paris talks

Rising levels of greenhouse gases... possibly the hottest year on record… these are among sobering climate-related findings from the United Nations as the world gears up for Monday's big climate talks in Paris.


UN agencies have released a series of data that underscore the rising threat from climate change and the urgent need for solutions.


UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.


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Global increase in adolescents contracting HIV/AIDS

Adolescent HIV/AIDs cases are rapidly increasing, even as the overall
number of cases
worldwide has declined in the past decade.

The United Nation's Children's Fund UNICEF says HIV/AIDS is among one of
the leading causes of adolescent deaths worldwide.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Black Friday Crowds Thin As Shoppers Buy Online Instead

Shops across the US are holding their annual 'Black Friday' sales, hoping to lure shoppers with cut price discounts.

But the crowds have been thinner than usual this year, with data showing many shoppers opting to buy online instead.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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Polish sailors kidnapped in Nigeria

Gunmen have kidnapped 5 Polish sailors after their cargo ship was attacked off the coast of Nigeria.

Here is Sophia Adengo from Abuja with that report:

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Russia & Turkey exchange threats as visa-free program ended

Russia has said it is ending the visa-free agreement it holds with
Turkey in retaliation to the downing of a Russian jet earlier this
week.

The two countries have spent the day trading threats and angry exchanges.

Nick Harper reports from Moscow.

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Sixth Person Arrested in Belgium in Connection to Paris Attacks

A sixth person in Belgium has been arrested and charged in connection with the Paris attacks.

Meanwhile security in Brussels remains high even though the terror alert level has been lowered.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.

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Film maker Roman Polanski avoids extradition to the US

Film maker Roman Polanski has won another victory in his battle against facing rape charges in the United States. 
Poland has decided not to extradite Mr Polanski to California, and as our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, US authorities are now running out of options

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Queen Elizabeth II opens Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting

Queen Elizabeth II has opened a Commonwealth leaders summit in Malta, which is expected to focus on climate change and security issues.


The 53 members of the Commonwealth are in attendance, with the Queen announcing the importance of the Commonwealth in tackling global issues.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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US Air Force hires civilians to fly drones

The U.S. Air Force has launched a program to hire civilian contractors to fly Reaper drones.

The military says these flights only gather intelligence, but the L.A. Times reports,  the program has been met with criticism, that civilians are inching their way toward a combat role.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Six More Children Drown in the Aegean

Six more children perished in the Aegean Sea as thousands of migrants and refugees continue to make the dangerous journey from Turkey to Greece.

And the fear is drownings could rise the weather worsens because of winter.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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Russia's Lavrov says Turkey "crossed the line" in jet downing

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said Turkey "crossed the
line" by shooting down a Russian jet earlier this week.

His comments came as he welcomed his Syrian counterpart for a meeting in Moscow.

Nick Harper reports from the Russian capital.

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Russia accepts athletics ban over doping scandal

Russia has accepted a full ban from international athletes over
allegations of "state-sponsored doping" of athletes.

The International Association of Athletics Federations says Russia did
not contest the charges.

Nick Harper reports form Moscow.

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Germany arrests two in suspected terror plot

German security forces have arrested two men in Berlin on suspicion of planning a terror attack. 

The country has been on heightened alert since attacks in France killed at least one hundred thirty people.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Erdogan: Russia's using S-400 against Turkish jets would be agression

Turkish President President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said if Russian S-400 air defense system hits Turkish war jets on Syrian border it would be an aggression against the country's sovereignty. Moscow has deployed its ultra modern anti-aircraft missile systems in Syria promising to use it against any targets that threaten Russian military jets bombing the Islamic terrorists there. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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France Holds National Memorial Two Weeks After Attacks

France is set to hold a national memorial service to honor the 130 people killed in the simultaneous terror attacks.

The service is being held two weeks after the attacks shook the city of Paris.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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