Monday, January 18, 2016

Fears mount for abducted elderly Perth couple in Burkina Faso

An Australian man held hostage in Africa says an elderly Perth couple who run a hospital in the north of Burkina Faso that were abducted by suspected Islamic extremists would be in shock over their ordeal.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne

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British man disappears in Brisbane river after drinking session

Fears are growing for a British backpacker still missing after taking a running jump into the River in Australia's Queensland capital Brisbane for a dare.

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Sunday, January 17, 2016

Obama Hails Implementation of Iran Nuclear Deal

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US president Barack Obama has hailed the implementation of last year's nuclear deal with Iran, even as his administration revealed new sanctions against Iranian companies and individuals linked to a ballistic missile test.

Mr. Obama hailed the use of US diplomacy to achieve the recent agreement, and the release of five Americans in a prisoner swap with Tehran.

Our US correspondent Patrice Howard reports.

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Mr. Obama set out what American diplomacy had achieved: 

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Speaking to NBC's 'Meet The Press', Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she is happy with the lifting of some sanctions on Iran, but said Tehran must be closely monitored for the deal to work: 

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Speaking to Fox and Friends, Republican Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee said while he's pleased that Americans are freed, the swap was not a fair one:

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BRITISH MPs TO DEBATE BANNING TRUMP

British lawmakers will debate a motion later (Monday 1630GMT) on whether to ban US presidential candidate Donald Trump from the UK.

It follows hundreds of thousands of people signing a petition to bar the Republican from Britain after he called for Muslims to be stopped from entering America.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Friday, January 15, 2016

US military reveals numbers of casualties after air strikes in Iraq & Syria

Air strikes on ISIS targets may have killed 8 civilians and left 3
more wounded between April 12 and July 4 of last year. The US Central
Commander released those figures Friday marking the third time
civilian deaths were publicized since the US led air campaign kicked
off.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York

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Search Efforts Continue For Crashed Marine Helicopters

Rescue crews with the US Navy and Coast Guard were searching for
survivors off the coast of Hawaii Friday, hours after two helicopters
carrying twelve Marines apparently collided. The Marines were on a
routine training mission at the time.

Patrice Howard reports from New York.

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Sean Penn Says El Chapo Interview ‘Failed’

Sean Penn has broken his silence about his recent interview with the Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, which happened while the drug kingpin was on the run after escaping from prison.

The actor told Charlie Rose on CBS that his article in Rolling Stone magazine was designed to start a conversation about the war on drugs.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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White House defends Iran Nuclear deal as 'implementation nears'

The White House says the Iran nuclear deal is a clear example of how a diplomatic approach can enhance national security.

The comments from administration spokesperson Josh Earnest on Friday come amid tensions between the two nations after Iran briefly detained US sailors who had drifted into Iranian waters.

Implementation of the nuclear agreement is expected to happen in the coming week although the exact date has yet to be announced.

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Nigeria launches investigation into missing girls

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an official investigation into the kidnapping of 219 schoolgirls by suspected Boko Haram militants from the north-eastern town of Chibok.

The Buhari administration has appointed National Security adviser Babagane Munguno to head a 10 member committee to look into the circumstances and the government's response.

Sophia Adengo reports from Abuja.

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Wal-Mart Closes 269 Stores Worldwide

The US retailer Wal-Mart is closing 269 under-performing stores worldwide. 

The majority are from its home market but over hundred are also closing in Latin America.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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German pool bans asylum seekers

A city in Germany has banned male asylum seekers from its public swimming pool after receiving complaints of sexual harassment. 

Tensions have been high in the country since a series of public sexual assaults by foreigners in the city of Cologne.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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U.S. Nuland in closed door Ukraine talks with Putin’s aide

The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland is holding closed-door talks on Ukraine with Vladimir Putin's aide Vladislav Surkov, in Russia's Kaliningrad region.

The news comes following Ukraine's president Petro Poroshenko saying that Ukraine must regain its territories in the east by the end of the year. Albina Kovalyova reports.

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One person left brain dead in French drug trial

One person has been left brain dead and five others hospitalized after
a medical trial went wrong in France.
The six were taking part in a trial into a new painkiller.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas has more.

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Al Shabaab Attacks Kenyan Soldiers at AMISOM Base

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The Somali militant group Alshabaab has attacked an African Union base in Ceel Cadde, in the south west of the country killing dozens of people.

Alshabaab claims over fifty Kenyan peacekeepers were killed in the gunfire.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Alshabaab reportedly drove a car loaded with explosives into the African Union base before the bombs went off. 

A heavy fight broke out at the base with Kenyan soldiers. 

Al Shabaab claims to have killed fifty Kenyan soldiers. But Kenya says, Al shabaab also suffered casualties

The base is located not far from the Kenyan border.

Kenyan soldiers are part of the African Union force, fighting Alshabaab in Somalia.

Most of Somalia is liberated but militants continue to launch attacks
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Suspected fugitive Paris attacker reportedly contacts his lawyer in Belgium

Suspected Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam who remains on the run, has reportedly contacted his lawyer. 

The lawyer, Sven Mary has refused to confirm or deny the report released by the Belga news agency in Belgium.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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German 'Refugee Bus' heads back to Bavaria

A German politician sent a bus of 31 asylum seekers to Berlin to protest the federal government's support accepting refugees. 

But after spending one night in the capital, the refugees headed back to Bavaria.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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Teacher in French avalanche disaster could face manslaughter charges

The teacher of a group of French schoolchildren who were hit by an
avalanche in the Alps on Wednesday could face manslaughter charges.
The teacher is accused of knowingly leading the children onto a black
run that was closed for safety reasons.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas has more.

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LONDON POLICE HUNT HEIST GANG MEMBER

London police admit they are still searching for clues to the identity of a man involved in the biggest burglary in British legal history.

On Thursday three men were convicted of involvement in the $20m heist in London's Hatton Garden jewellery district last year.

Four ringleaders had already pleaded guilty to playing a part, and they all face jail.

But one man is still on the run.

The gang gained access to a lift shaft, before drilling through a metre-thick concrete wall to get into a vault, ransacking dozens of safe deposit boxes for jewellery and valuables.

London reporter Charlotte Wright has more.

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Russian and Syrian air forces conduct join operation

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The United States and Russia agreed that Syria peace talks scheduled for 25 January and which would involve the government and opposition groups must go forward without preconditions, says the U.S. State Department.  Meanwhile, Russian and Syrian air forces have conducted their first joint military operation in Syria. Julia Lyubova has the details.

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Donald Trump dominates Republican debate

Donald Trump was center stage for the latest Republican debate as the latest NBC News / Wall Street Journal poll shows him doubling his lead over the nearest competitor in a national survey.

Fewer candidates were on the Fox Business News stage as the long campaign process is slowly winnowing out candidates.

Our U-S correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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