Monday, November 30, 2015

Warning of "imminent" attack in Afghan capital

The American embassy in Afghanistan is warning that an attack on the capital Kabul may be imminent.

The warning provides no details about the nature of the potential threat, or what triggered the alert.

As Malcolm Brown reports, it comes on top of existing security concerns about Afghanistan.

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NSA ends bulk collection of American's phone records

The bulk collection of Americans' phone records was ended by the National Security Agency on Sunday and replaced with more restrictive surveillance.

The move is a long-awaited victory for privacy advocates and tech companies, but comes at a time of heightened national security concerns in the wake of recent attacks in Paris 

Kevin McAleese has more from Washington

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Obama faces uphill struggle at home on climate change

US President Obama has admitted that the United States is partially to blame for the world's environmental problems, at a climate change summit in Paris.

The American president said he had come to Paris in person to tell the world community his administration is stepping up to the plate on the fight against global warming.

But Mr Obama faces an uphill struggle against climate-change skeptics at home.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Kremlin confirms no Putin-Erdogan meeting

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will
not meet with his Turkish counterpart on the sidelines of the Paris
Climate Summit.

The refusal to accept President Reccip Tayyip Erdogan's invitation
comes after Turkey shot down a Russian jet last week.

Nick Harper reports from Moscow.

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Turkish PM Says He Will Not Apologize to Russia

Turkey says it will not apologize for the downing of a Russian jet, despite calls for one from Moscow.

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says his country has every right to defend its airspace and territorial integrity.

Ever since Turkey shot down the jet last week, NATO has stood by member country Turkey.

But at a meeting with Prime Minister Davutoglu at NATO headquarters on Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed again the need for both countries to use diplomacy to ease tensions.

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised Turkey for it's willingness to have discussions with Russia.

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Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says it's critical for all NATO countries to have a strong enough relationship with Russia to have open discussions.

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Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu maintains his military gave the Russian pilots several stern warnings to leave Turkish airspace, even though Russia denies warnings were ever given. 

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Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu says while Turkey has no desire to deepen the diplomatic row with Russia, he explained why he refuses to apologize to Russia.

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Pres. Obama meets with China's Xi, India's Modi

U.S. President Barack Obama is holding a series of bilateral meetings during the Paris climate talks.

More than 120,000 law enforcement and military are protecting some  150 world leaders gathered to discuss the future of the enviroment.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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OBAMA: WORLD 'UNITED' AFTER PARIS ATTACKS, AS COP21 BEGINS

Climate talks have opened in Paris with dozens of world leaders in attendance.

The goal is to secure a long-term deal to cut global carbon emissions.

In the run-up to the COP21 summit, some developing countries insisted the targets expected to be agreed over the next two weeks could still see catastrophic damage.

Central to discussions is a potential deal to limit global warming to 2C above pre-industrial levels.

Addressing the summit, US President Barack Obama said the presence of around 150 world leaders demonstrated part of the response to the terrorist attacks in Paris which killed 130 people.

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CLIMATE TALKS OPEN IN PARIS

Climate talks have opened in Paris with dozens of world leaders in attendance.

The goal is to secure a long-term deal to cut global carbon emissions.

In the run-up to the COP21 summit, some developing countries insisted the targets expected to be agreed over the next two weeks could still see catastrophic damage.

Central to discussions is a potential deal to limit global warming to 2C above pre-industrial levels.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon called on the over 150 world leaders not to squander the opportunity to reach agreement.

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CAIRNS: REPUTATION SCORCHED' AFTER PERJURY TRIAL

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns has been found not guilty of perjury in an eight-week long trial in London.

The 45 year-old was cleared of all charges, after being accused of lying under oath during a 2012 libel trial, when he said he had never cheated at cricket.

That 2012 trial saw him successfully sue an Indian businessman for accusing him of match-fixing.

But despite being acquitted of perjury and perverting the course of justice, Chris Cairns says huge damage has been done.

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CAIRNS NOT GUILTY IN PERJURY TRIAL

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns has been found not guilty of perjury in an eight-week long trial in London.

Olly Barratt reports from the British capital.

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Germany to set up EU sub group to distribute asylum seekers

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is forming a so called "coalition of the willing" with 7 other EU countries to share the burden of Syrian refugees.

It's a breakaway from some of the other  28 European Union member states who have been deeply divided over the problem.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports

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Russians collect body of pilot from Turkey

Russian diplomats have collected the body of the pilot killed when his
jet was shot down by Turkey.

Lieutenant Colonel Oleg Peshkov had been taken to Turkey's capital Ankara.

Nick Harper reports from Moscow.

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Turkey's PM at NATO as Row with Russia Continues

Turkey's Prime Minister will be at NATO Headquarters on Monday, as tensions continue to remain high between Turkey and Russia.

The diplomatic row sparked last week after the downing of a Russian jet.

Our NATO Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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Russia hits Turkey with sanctions over downing of its fighter jet

Russia introduced a package of economic sanctions against Turkey in response to the downing of its fighter jet over Syria by Turkish air force last week. The punitive measures effect tourism, imports of food and other products made in Turkey as well as the end of visa-free travel for Turkish nationals. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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World leaders to address summit as COP21 gets underway

More than 140 world leaders will gather in Paris today for the opening of a crucial climate change summit…

Thousands of police have been deployed at the venue in Le Bourget, where the 12 day gathering is taking place.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports from the COP21 venue…

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Sunday, November 29, 2015

Shifting ground in Republican race for the White House

Support for Donald Trump appears to be weakening after the businessman refused to recant a series of controversial and oft-times false statements

And Donald Trump's approach appears to be opening the door for other candidates

Our U. S.  correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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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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