Thursday, December 3, 2015

Defense Secretary Ash Carter opens all combat jobs to women

All United States combat jobs will be open to women, in a historic
change enacted by Defense Secretary Ash Carter.

Carter's decision comes almost three years after his predecessor
lifted a ban that excluded women from most combat jobs, but it was
contingent on further research

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York

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Journalist's family brings petition to UN; calls for his release from Iranian prison

The family members of the American journalist Jason Rezaian, who's
been in prison in Iran for 500 days on spying charges, are delivering
a petition to the UN this Thursday.

They hope the move will put more of a spotlight on his case, since no
date has yet been set for his trial.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Mixed motives behind California shootings

President Barack Obama says there may be "mixed motives" behind the shooting to death of 14 people in San Bernadino, California.

The husband and wife who carried out the assault were eventually shot and killed by police during a car chase.

From Washington Nina Maria-Potts reports...

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Obama Suggests "Mixed Motives" in San Bernadino Shooting

President Barack Obama says there may be "mixed motives" behind the mass shooting in San Bernadino, California.

28 year old Syed Rizwan Farook left a holiday party at a government building on Wednesday, returning heavily armed with his 27 year old wife Tashfeen Malik.

They killed 14 and injured 17 and were themselves later shot dead by police during a car chase.

President Obama says investigators are exploring the possibility that they were motivated by terrorism and a work-place grudge....

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He's calling for Republicans and Democrats to work together to improve gun safety laws.

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UK PM says IS bombing campaign in Syria could take "some time"

The British Prime Minister David Cameron says the operation against Islamic State targets in Syria could take "some time"...

He was speaking after British MPs voted to approve a bombing campaign in Syria.

RAF Tornado jets carried out a number of sorties on Wednesday night, hitting IS targets.

Mr Cameron has been meeting with his counterparts in Bulgaria, saying leaders are in agreement that more intelligence sharing is needed in Europe to combat terrorism...

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European Central Bank cuts deposit rates and extends quantitative easing

The European Central Bank has cut deposit rates and is continuing its quantitative easing programme of buying government bonds in the eurozone.

The measures are aimed at tackling persistently low inflation rates in Europe..

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports

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Report says US Secret Service "in Crisis"

A new report into the US Secret Service concludes that President Obama's security is being compromised by an institution "in crisis".

The Congressional report includes the details of several previously undisclosed security breaches.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Russia's President attacks Turkey in nation speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin has attacked Turkey in his annual
Federal Assembly speech for shooting down the Russian fighter plane.

In the nationally broadcast speech he threatened more action against
Turkey on top of the economic and cultural sanctions already imposed.

Nick Harper reports from Moscow.

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Two more arrests made in Brussels in connection to Paris attacks

Two more suspects have been charged with terrorism in Belgium in connection to the attacks in Paris. 

The recent arrests bring the total number of people charged in connection to the attacks to 8. 

Our Europe correspondent Anna Brugmann reports

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Swiss arrest two FIFA officials after US request

Swiss authorities have arrested two FIFA vice presidents, following the request of the United States.

The arrests happened very early in the morning at Baur du Lac luxury hotel in Zurich, Switzerland, ahead of a FIFA meeting.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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First UK airstrikes in Syria target IS-controlled air fields

Britain has carried out its first airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, following a late night parliamentary vote Wednesday authorising the operation. 

Four RAF Tornado jets targeted the Omar oil fields in eastern Syria which are under the control of the so-called Islamic State.    The UK's Defence Secretary described the mission as successful.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Pistorius to head back to jail after appeals court rules he is guilty of murder


South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is to return to prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend in 2013, after an appeals court overturned an earlier manslaughter verdict and found him guilty of murder.

The Olympic and Paralympic champion is currently under house arrest after serving one year of his original 5 year prison term for the manslaughter of Reeva Steencamp.  She was shot through a toilet door.  

Pistorius claimed he thought she was an intruder, however Justice Eric Leach ruled that knowing the identity of the person behind the door was "irrelevant to his guilt".  

The judge said the lower court did not correctly apply a rule known as "dolus eventualis", which is when someone should foresee a death might result from their actions. 

Justice Eric Leach announced the ruling, which will see Pistorius returned to the lower court for sentencing. 


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Justice Eric Leach said the new ruling was not a criticism of the original trial judge, Thokozile Masipa, who he said had done an excellent job.  


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Denmark holds referendum on "opt outs" of EU law

Denmark is voting on whether to change its law to prevent the government from being able to opt out of certain European Union legislation.

Polls for Denmark's referendum show the population remains undecided and the result is being called too close to call.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Russian lorry strike threatens Moscow traffic

Russian long-distance lorry drivers are threatening to block Moscow
traffic after an introduction of a new road tax across the country.

Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.

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British Tornado jets complete first air strikes in Syria

British RAF Tornado jets have carried out their first air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria just hours after British MPs approved the bombing campaign...

The strikes targeted the Omar oil fields in eastern Syria which is under IS control.

Four Tornado jets took off, with the UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon saying the strikes were "successful."

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Police Name Suspects in SoCal Mass Shooting


Police in California have named two suspects killed after a mass shooting at a social services center. 

They’re still searching for a motive.  

Rachel Silverman reports from San Bernardino. 

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Russia & Turkey Foreign Ministers to meet over downed plane

Russia's Foreign Minister is expected to hold face-to-face talks with his Turkish counterpart to discuss the downing of the Russian plane.

It follows a tense week, with a war of words from both sides and Russia imposing economic sanctions on Turkey.

Nick Harper reports from Moscow.

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EU Home Affairs ministers meet to discuss anti-terrorist measures

European Union Justice and Home Affairs Ministers are meeting in Brussels to tackle  terrorism and and the migration crisis.

High on the agenda will be looking at an airline passenger name database that France is pushing for in the wake of the Paris attacks.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels. 

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2 suspects dead after California mass shooting

Two suspects believed responsible for a shooting spree at a social services center in California that left 14 people dead have themselves been killed by police.


A man and a woman carrying assault rifles were shot dead after a high speed chase.


A third person has been taken into custody.


Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

US welcomes UK vote on Islamic State airstrikes

The Obama administration is welcoming the news, the British Parliament has voted in favor of airstrikes aimed at the Islamic State.

Germany is also increasing its commitment to fighting the militant origanization.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction:

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