Monday, February 1, 2016

PENTAGON: Operation to 'grind down and destroy' ISIS making progress


The man in charge of the US-led coalition fight against ISIS says the mission to grind down and defeat ISIS is making progress.  

It was General Sean Mcfarland's first press briefing since being appointed to commander of Inherent Resolve last year. 

He said air strikes will continue across Islamic State's so-called caliphate and the US military will maintain the train and equip program introduced into the campaign.

Speaking from Baghdad General Mcfarland, said the 18 month campaign had seen successes in Iraq, but conceded Syria still posed a complex challenge... 

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UK scientists get go-ahead to modify human embryos

Scientists in the UK have been given the go-ahead to modify human embryos...

It's the first time the procedure has been allowed in the UK - but it will be illegal for scientists to implant modified embryos into a woman...

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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GUARDIOLA TO CITY

English Premier League side Manchester City have confirmed Pep Guardiola will take over as head coach at the end of the current season.


Current manager Manuel Pellegrini will leave the club.


UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.


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UK MOTHER JAILED AFTER TAKING BABY TO RAQQA

A British mother who took her baby son to Syria has been jailed for joining the Islamic State.

26 year-old Tareena Shakil is the first woman from the UK to be convicted having returned from IS-held territory in Syria.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Russian politician blames Chechen leader for death threat

The leader of Russia's PARNAS opposition party Mikhail Kasyanov has said that a video posted on the Chechen leader's social media page was a direct death threat.

The video showed Mr. Kasyanov and opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza through a sniper target. This comes after nearly a year since the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov

Albina Kovalyova has more from Moscow.

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24-hour "crucial" talks begin over UK's future in EU

EU and UK diplomats are undertaking a crucial 24 hours of talks to reach agreement on Britain's renegotiation of its membership of the European Union...

It comes after a meeting between UK Prime Minister David Cameron and European Council President Donald Tusk ended without agreement on Sunday night.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Bavarian leader prepares for Putin visit

The leader of the German state of Bavaria plans to travel to Moscow Thursday to hold talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin. 

Some see the controversial visit as an attempt to undermine German chancellor Angela Merkel's refugee policy.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Belgium and France hold counter-terror summit in Brussels

Belgium and France are holding a special counter-terrorism summit in Brussels to improve cooperation following the Paris attacks in November 2015.

The two countries have been criticized for a lack on information sharing which may have prevented the attacks.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Russia says Turkish extremists could be behind October attack on its passenger jet

Russian intelligence suspects a Turkish radical group was behind the attack on the Russian passenger jet that was downed by a bomb in Egypt in late October last year. The allegations come just days after Turkey accused Russia of repeated violation of its airspace near Syrian border. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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British and EU diplomats in crunch talks over renegotiation deal

Monday is a crucial day for negotiations over changes to Britain's
relationship with the EU - after talks between David Cameron and
European Council President Donald Tusk ended on Sunday night without
agreement.
Diplomats in Brussels need to come up with a draft deal within 24
hours - to have it ready for the next EU leaders' summit on February
18th.
Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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US Presidential candidates prepare for Iowa Caucus

The US Iowa Caucus takes place later, the first time American voters
get a chance to indicate which Presidential candidate they'd like to
see running for the White House

And as it's the first, it's the one all the candidates want to win.

Coming first can give a big boost to a campaign, whereas failing to
finish near the top could mean the end of Presidential dreams.

Our reporter Nick Harper is in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Our reporter Nick Harper in Des Moines, Iowa says the latest polls
suggest the result is likely to be close.

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Hillary email questions cause political woes

Republicans continue to attack Hillary Clinton for her use of private email instead of a government email address.

With less than 72 hours before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses, the U.S. State Department released another tranche of emails from when she was Secretary of State, but this time, retained 22 as they are now marked classified.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

China issues stern warning after US Navy ship sails near disputed island

The Chinese defense ministry is warning the sailing of the U.S. navy destroyer Curtis Wilbur was a severe violation of the law.

Just last week, the chief of the U.S. Pacific command confirmed that additional freedom of navigation operations for the South China Sea were in the works.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Kerry: "real and present" opportunity at Syrian talks in Geneva


US Secretary of State John Kerry says there is a “real and present” opportunity for talks about the future of Syria to make progress this week in Geneva.

He was speaking just hours after at least 50 people were killed in blasts that targeted a Shia Muslim shrine south of Damascus.

The attack was claimed by Islamic State, and EU foreign policy chief Federiga Mogherini said the blasts were “clearly aimed” at disrupting the process in Geneva.

But speaking in Washington, Mr. Kerry urged all sides to embrace the opportunity to begin talks, and start the process of bringing Syria’s crisis to an end. 

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Representatives of the Syrian government and opposition groups are now in Geneva, although the opposition says the government must agree to key humanitarian demands before face-to-face talks can get underway.

Speaking in Washington, Mr Kerry said there is no military solution to the Syrian conflict.

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Beloved British broadcaster Terry Wogan dead at 77


One of Britain’s most beloved broadcasters, Sir Terry Wogan, has died at the age of 77.

His family say he waged a short battle with cancer.

He was known globally for his role as the host of the Eurovision Song Contest, and for overseeing the launch of Britain’s “Children in Need” charity which raised millions for the under-privileged.

Born in Ireland, Terry Wogan became a household name in Britain where he had a 50 year career on BBC radio and television.

One of his most memorable broadcasts was in December 2009 when he signed off as breakfast-time host on BBC Radio 2.

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Entertainer Lionel Blair appeared many times on Terry Wogan’s radio and television programs.

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3 arrested over death of British pilot in Tanzania

Tanzanian officials are telling AFP (Agence France-presse) that three have been arrested for their role in the death of Roger Gower, a British national who was working as a pilot for a conservation fund.

A spokesman for Tanzania's national parks said the person who shot down the helicopter was clearly on a poaching spree, as three elephants were also found shot dead.

In an interview with Sky television, our correspondent Lucy Taylor in Dar-Es-Salaam describes what Roger Gower was doing when he was shot down.

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50 dead in attack on Syrian shrine

At least 50 are dead following a series of explosions at a Shi'a muslim shrine south of Damascus.

The attacks come as representatives from the Assad regime, opposition groups and the international community gather in Geneva for proximity talks.

Back in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sent a special video message urging all sides to take advantage of the opportunity.

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At the talks, representatives from the Assad government indicated they are considering delineating humanitarian corridors.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said starving the people of Syria is just wrong.

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United Nations Secretary General urged the negotiators to think of the millions of innocent Syrian civilians.

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Repeating the Obama administration postion that a military solution is not possible in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the fastest way to defeat the Islamic State is to craft a peaceful political solution.

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Obama administration officials often substitute the Arabic term Daesh for the Islamic State.

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Iowa caucuses to winnow US Presidential field

Republicans and Democrats in the American state of Iowa are preparing to vote in elections that will help decide which candidates battle it out in the race to succeed Barack Obama in the Oval Office.

The Iowa Caucuses represent the first votes cast in the US Presidential election, and analysts are waiting to see whether Donald Trump can hold on to the lead he’s established in opinion polls when Republicans cast their ballots.

On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton is under enormous pressure from Senator Bernie Sanders, a socialist from the state of Vermont.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the results of Monday’s Iowa caucuses are keenly awaited.

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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the Republican Party especially faces an interesting day ahead.

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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says for Hillary Clinton, Iowa could be a crucial test.

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Final Poll: Trump Leads In Iowa, Clinton Sanders Nearly Tied

With just one day to go until the Iowa caucuses, final poll numbers show Republican frontrunner Donald Trump with a five-point lead over Texas Senator Ted Cruz while Hillary Clinton and rival Bernie Sanders are virtually tied.

Patrice Howard reports from Des Moines, Iowa.

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Final day of campaigning before Iowa Caucuses

The first votes which count are set to be cast in the 2016 U.S. presidential race in Iowa.

Caucuses are essentially community meetings where towns get together to decide which candidate they would back at the eventual nominating convention, this year in July in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jeremy Mayer of  George Mason University explains that while Iowa is a small state with  small number of delegates, it's political process holds a unique role.

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Polls have indicated that Donald Trump is in the lead on the Republican side, while Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a virtual tie on the Democrat side.

But with a winter storm bearing down on Iowa, the question is whether their supporters will actually show up for the caucuses in their towns.

Joe Abbey, an political analyst with Purple Strategies, says the American presidential race will make a lot more sense after the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries next week.

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