Tuesday, January 26, 2016

US health officials take preventive steps to stop Zika virus

The US Center for Disease Control put out health guidelines this week
to monitor new mothers who traveled to areas where the Zika virus is
thriving.

The illness which is contracted through mosquitos can result in
infants to be born with abnormally small heads.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York

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US Continues to Ease Cuba Sanctions

The United States is easing additional sanctions on Cuba, as Washington and Havana continue to normalize relations.

The changes in US policy towards Cuba lifts many restrictions relating to exports and travel.

Our US Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Washington.


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Denmark passes bill to confiscate assets from asylum seekers

The parliament in Denmark has passed a law which allows authorities to seize valuable assets to pay for their stay.

The bill was passed with a overwhelming majority.

Denmark is expected to receive 20 thousand asylum requests this year.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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'NEW' BEATRIX POTTER TO BE PUBLISHED

A newly discovered Peter Rabbit story by British children's author Beatrix Potter is to be published.

It was found after a publisher read a reference to it in a Beatrix Potter biography which is no longer in print.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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More Republican voters support Donald Trump

About 37 percent of Republican voters support Donald Trump as the most electable.

With the Iowa Caucuses - the first event that actually counts in the U.S. presidential race - less than one week away, the Washington Post ABC News poll finds the vast majority of Republican voters are frustrated with the direction of American politics.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UK urges pregnant women to rethink travel to Zika affected countries

Health authorities in the UK are advising pregnant women to reconsider travel to areas where the Zika virus outbreak is occurring.  

The virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, is affecting large parts of South America and has resulted in thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains.   

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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UK flooding expected as US weather front hits

The UK is experiencing heavy rain and strong wind after the weather front that brought near record snowfall to parts of the US covered in snow arrived in the country.


It comes as Britain is still recovering from devastating flooding over the Christmas period, with heavy rain warnings issued for much of the UK.


Our Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Russia's Foreign Minister holds annual press conference

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Russia's Foreign Minister held his annual press conference in Moscow, lasting for 3 hours. He answered a variety of questions from journalists, focusing on Russia's foreign policy. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Merkel and Cameron agree "progress" over UK's EU reforms

British Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed progress has been made over the UK's renegotiation of its EU membership...

The pair have spoken by phone - with a spokesperson for Mr Cameron saying the leaders agreed there was still work to do to find solutions.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Cars set ablaze during Dresden protests

Ten cars were set on fire in the German city of Dresden on Monday during one of the city's weekly anti-foreigner marches. 

The battles between protesters from both sides has grown more violent in recent weeks.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Kremlin dismisses BBC's probe into Putin's wealth as "pure fiction"

Moscow denied accusations made by authors of BBC's investigation documentary about Russian President's wealth. Experts interviewed by BBC journalists, including one top US official, claim Vladimir Putin has been long hiding his real wealth acquired through corruption schemes. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Danish parliament votes on bill to confiscate assets from asylum seekers

The Danish Parliament is voting on a new law that would allow authorities to seize valuables and cash from refugees and migrants to pay for their stay.
 
The bill has cross-party support in Denmark and is likely to be passed.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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STORM JONAS BRINGS HEAVY RAIN TO FLOOD-HIT UK

Britain's military is on duty again as yet another storm hits the UK, bringing heavy rain and flood warnings.

The remnants of Storm Jonas, which dumped snow on much of America's east coast, are beginning to batter Britain.

Many communities which were hit by severe flooding over the Christmas period have been warned to be as prepared as possible.

Anna Harding reports from Yorkshire, where any amount of rain can still cause problems after Christmas floods.

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Australia's PM says time not ripe for a republic

Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says there are more urgent issues facing his nation than becoming a republic.
Mr Turnbull was speaking following the annual Australia day celebrations in Canberra, as Arthur Stevens reports

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Texas Grand Jury Clears Planned Parenthood and Indicts Its Accusers

A Texas grand jury has cleared Planned Parenthood of misconduct after the organization was accused of selling fetal body parts for profit. 
Instead, the panel indicted two anti anti-abortion activists who made videos behind the accusations. 
  
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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Monday, January 25, 2016

UN to set up mission for Colombia and FARC as peace deal looms

The United Nations will create a mission to oversee the disarmament
between the Colombian government and the FARC rebels should the
parties sign a peace deal in the coming months.

The ceasefire would end a 50-year long conflict.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York

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World Health Organization Warns Zika Virus Will Spread Across the Americas

The World Health Organization is warning the Zika virus is likely to spread across nearly all of the Americas. 

The infection has been linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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McDonalds' quarterly earnings jump with improved global sales

The McDonalds turn around plan seems to be working.

The company's fourth quarter earnings were up 16%, with extra growth in Asia.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Chinese suspect in Los Angeles double murder wants to return to US

A Chinese national sought by the United States on suspicion of murdering two nephews in Los Angeles has told a Hong Kong court that he wants to surrender to U.S. authorities. Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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President Obama laments meanness of American politics

American President Barack Obama has been drawn into the bitter US Presidential race, describing the Republican Party as unrecognizable compared to the past.
Mr Obama says politics in America has become increasingly mean, but with the critical Iowa Caucus is just days away, both main parties face challenges by anti-establishment candidates.
Our North American correspondent John Clarke reports. 

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