Thursday, December 17, 2015

IMF Stands By Lagarde After Court Summons

(Update)

 The International Monetary Fund is standing by its Managing Director Christine Lagarde who has been ordered to stand trial in France.

She's accused of "negligence" in the handling of a 400 million Euro payout to a politically connected businessman Bernard Tapie.

 Lagarde's lawyers say they will fight to keep her out of court.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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New York state bans "worst" prison food

In a move to improve prison living conditions, a long reviled meal is
set to be a thing of the past in New York State prisons.

The loaf of reportedly mismatched ingredients, has been served to
solitary confinement prisoners for decades.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York

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US Defense Chief under fire over personel email account


US Defense Secretary Ash Carter's arrival in Northern Iraq for talks with Kurdish officials on the progress against the so-called Islamic state, has been overshadowed by an email controversy.

Carter has come under fire after the Pentagon admitted he had used a personal email account to conduct government business.

In Washington FSN's Kevin McAleese reports 

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Argentina lifts currency controls

Argentina's new government has announced it's lifting currency controls, allowing citizens to freely buy dollars... something that has not happened in four years. 

The country's president, Mauricio Macri says he hopes the move will revive Argentina's ailing economy.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Chelsea FC sack Jose Mourinho

Chelsea Football Club have sacked manager Jose Mourinho after a season which has seen the club win only four games so far...

The club said they had parted ways by "mutual consent" and thanked him for his "immense contribution" but that both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough.

His departure comes just seven months after he led Chelsea to a Premier League title win - as our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports…

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Pharmaceutical chief arrested for securities fraud

Former hedge fund manager and the current CEO of pharmaceutical
company Turing has been arrested on charges of fraud.

This comes just a few months after Martin Shkreli sparked outrage by
hiking the price of an established medicine by 5,000%

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Putin holds court in end of year presser

Russia's president has given a three-hour long annual end of year press conference.

Vladimir Putin had strong words for Turkey while putting a positive spin on cooperation with the US in Syria and on the Russian economy.

Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.

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EUROPEAN SHARES FOLLOW ASIAN STOCKS HIGHER AFTER US RATE RISE

Asian and European stock markets have bounced after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates.

It was the first rate rise in the US since 2006, but came with a positive health check for the American economy.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Switzerland freezes bank accounts related to FIFA scandal

Swiss authorities have frozen millions of dollars worth of swiss francs in cash related to the corruption investigation surrounding football's international governing body, FIFIA.

The Zurich based organization has been engulfed in scandal throughout 2015.

Our Europe correspodent Jack Parrock reports.

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EU leaders to debate UK membership reforms

For the very first time EU leaders are discussing UK plans for a reform of its membership of the European Union.


British Prime Minister David Cameron is hoping to negotiate a deal before the UK goes to an in/out referendum of its membership of the EU before the end of 2017.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Vladimir Putin gives annual press conference

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds the annual end-of-the-year press conference on Thursday with some 1400 journalists attending. The country's economic problems and most critical international issues, including Russia's military operation in Syria, the conflict in Ukraine and Moscow's worsening relations with Turkey and the West are expected to dominate the discussion. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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CAMERON PUSHES EU REFORM IN BRUSSELS

British Prime Minister David Cameron's proposals for EU reforms are on the agenda as leaders meet in Brussels.

However, his call for migrants' welfare payments to be limited faces opposition from some EU states.

The refugee crisis will dominate the summit, but Mr Cameron hopes to secure the first substantial political discussion on reform at the leaders' dinner later.

He's promised to win EU reform ahead of holding an in-out referendum by 2017 on Britain's membership of the bloc.

However, Political reporter Theo Usherwood says his negotiating position is weak.


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Migration, Terrorism and Brexit on Agenda at EU Summit

The continuing refugee and migrant crisis is expected to dominate the agenda as the European Union holds its final summit of the year.

But other issues like counterterrorism and the Brexit also will be discussed and debated over the next two days. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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US and Cuba To Resume Flights

Un-named officials in the US and Cuba have said the two countries are set to announce they'll resume regular commercial flights between them.

It's not clear when the flights would get going, as negotiations between Washington and Havana are still to be completed, but the move comes nearly a year after the two nations began to restore diplomatic ties.

Our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports.

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Freddie Gray Case Declared 'Mistrial' In Baltimore

After deliberating for nearly three days, the jury in the case of a Baltimore police officer on trial over the death of Freddie Gray has been unable to reach a verdict.

 The judge trying the case of policeman William Porter has declared a mistrial, which means the prosecution may now have to build a new case against the policeman.

 25 year old Freddie Gray died in April this year, a week after his neck was broken while riding in the back of a police van.

Police have been stationed around Baltimore to prevent a repeat of the riots that followed Mr. Gray's death, and mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake called on residents to use their right to protest, but calmly:

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 Baltimore Police Chief Kevin Davis says officials respect the rights of protesters:

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Obama to travel to San Bernardino



President Obama will travel to San Bernardino on Friday to mourn the victims of the mass shooting there two weeks ago.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles

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White House gives verdict on 'blustering' Republican TV debate

The White House has given it's verdict on Tuesday's Republican debate held in Las Vegas.

Spokesman Josh Earnest said the showdown produced plenty of bluster but not a lot of good ideas for the country...

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Spokesman Josh Earnest was asked for his response to Florida Senator Marco Rubio's assertion that ending the bulk collection of US phone data made the country more vulnerable...

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First US interest rate rise since 2006

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in
nine years.

The decision comes after months of speculation and signals the Fed
feels the US economy is strong enough to handle an increase.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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U.S. executions and death sentences plummet

Executions and death sentences have hit a record low this year in the U.S.
As public opinion in support of capital punishment drops, the death penalty is becoming a fading practice among the states.

From Washington, Haddie Djemal reports.

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UN Secretary General hopeful to meet the world's challenges in 2016

As the United Nations completes its 70th year, Secretary General is
calling for further momentum on the world's challenges.

He said diplomatic efforts at the UN came through with historic agreements
such as the Iran resolution, but also failed to meet the challenges
that arose with the refugee crisis.

Approaching his final year in office as the Secretary General, Ban Ki
Moon told reporters at UN headquarters that he is both hopeful and
committed to carrying out diplomatic action into 2016.

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