Thursday, February 4, 2016

Sec. Kerry calls for resumption of Geneva talks on Syria

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is calling for the resumption of the Syrian talks in Geneva.

The Syrian government and opposition blamed each other for the failure of the negotiations to last more than 2 days.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Bernie Sanders says he's all about change - CNN Townhall

Bernie Sanders says his campaign is about making sure the American government represents all Americans.

He's expected to win the New Hampshire primaries, but he's also aware, he needs to win big over rival Hillary Clinton.

Representing neighboring Vermont in the U.S. Senate, Bernie Sanders told the CNN Town Hall meeting in New Hampshire, he's running for the Democratic nomination because he wants change.

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Senator Sanders told the CNN Town Hall, he's convinced that change can happen from the botom.

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Twelve Countries Sign Trans Pacific Partnership

Twelve countries have formally signed the ambitious Trans Pacific Partnership at a ceremony in New Zealand.

The trade deal  --- known as the TPP -- is meant to facilitate trade and investment between the signatories across the Pacific Rim.

Together they account for about 40 percent of the global economy. 

Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Judge refuses to throw out sex assault case against Cosby

A judge has ruled that the criminal sexual assault case against American entertainer Bill Cosby will proceed.


The likelihood of a trial came into question when Cosby's lawyers argued that he couldn't be prosecuted due to an agreement reached with a former Pennsylvania district attorney.

Mimi Chiahemen has more from New York.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

SYRIA DONORS, WORLD LEADERS GATHER IN LONDON

World leaders are gathering in London for a major conference (Thursday) aimed at raising billions of dollars to ease the plight of Syrians affected by the country’s civil war.
The donor conference will attempt to achieve donations worth $9bn.
From London, Olly Barratt reports.
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Obama Rejects Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

President Barack Obama is urging politicians in the United States to avoid anti-Muslim rhetoric - arguing that it plays into the hands of Islamic State and other terrorist groups. 

Speaking before an audience of the Islamic Society of Baltimore, he made his first address of his presidency within an American mosque. 

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has called for a temporary closing of US borders to Muslims -  and others want tougher language about Islamic extremism.

The President says American Muslims should feel woven into the fabric of American pluralism...

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He says US government engagement with Muslim communities should not be narrowly focused on security.

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UN Suspends Syria Peace Talks

The UN's special envoy to Syria says the organisation has suspended
peace talks in Geneva aimed at ending the ongoing civil war.

Staffan de Mistura blamed the halt on a lack of progress.

Laura Cantekin reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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Trump accuses Cruz of "fraud" in Iowa, demands re-run

Donald Trump is accusing one of his main rivals of fraud, and says the Iowa Cacuses held earlier this week should be re-run.


Mr. Trump says Senator Ted Cruz, another Republican candidate for the Presidency, "stole" the contest in Iowa.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Intense fighting in Syria puts peace talks in jeopardy

A government offensive around the Syrian city of Aleppo is putting
United Nations backed peace talks in jeopardy.

The UN announced a formal start to talks on Monday but the opposition
has previously stated they won't negotiate while civilian areas are
under siege.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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GM Posts Record 2015 Profit

General Motors has posted a record profit for 2015, and says it plans to do even better this year.

The biggest US automaker earned 2.8 billion dollars in the fourth quarter of last year - exceeding Wall Street's expectations.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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CAMERON DEFENDS EU REFORM PLANS

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has been defending a draft EU reform deal under tough questioning from MPs at Westminster.

Mr Cameron insists the proposals deliver meaningful reforms for Britain's relationship with the EU - but he also still has to win over fellow European leaders.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US Sen. Rand Paul ends 2016 presidential camnpaign


US Senator Rand Paul is suspending his presidential campaign.  

According to US media reports, Mr Paul is dropping out of the Republican race to focus on being re-elected to the U.S. Senate. 

In Washington  Kevin McAleese reports...

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Red Cross Cautions Some Not to Give Blood, As More Zika Cases Pop Up

The American Red Cross is urging prospective blood donors to hold off donating for 28 days if they have recently visited Central or South America.

In the meantime, doctors in Florida have confirmed two new cases of the Zika virus, brining the total number of infections in that state to nine.

Our US Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Washington.

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LORD LUCAN 'DEAD'

A British aristocrat who disappeared in 1974 after the murder of his family's nanny has been granted a death certificate.

Speculation over what happened to Lord Lucan continues with reported sightings as far as Asia and southern Africa.

He would have been 81 this year.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Former Pussy Riot Singer Releases New Video Criticising Russian Government

The former Pussy Riot punk band member Natalia Tolokonnikova has released a new video in which she criticised the General Prosecutor of Russia for being corrupt. It follows an investigative film by Russian opposition politician and blogger Alexei Navalny - which claimed the prosecutor and his family were responsible for corruption.

Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.

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Irish PM calls Feb 26 general election

The Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny has called a general election in the country for February 26th...

He is to ask the Irish President Michael D Higgins to dissolve Parliament before meeting again in March.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Cameron must now defend EU deal

British Prime Minister David Cameron will spend the day  defending  his hard won European Union reforms package to his own lawmakers after the deal with Brussels was announced Tuesday. 

Some senior members of his Conservative party have dismissed the deal, with one describing it as "a mess".   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Russia bans entry to 5 US officials in retaliation to expansion of "Magnitsky list"

Russia has issued visa bans on five US officials in retaliation to the US expanding its so-called "Magnitsky list" of sanctioned Russian officials suspected of human rights violations. Moscow's tit for tat move goes in line with its battle of sanctions against Washington that, it claims, is trying to discredit Russia. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Cologne prepares for Carnival party

The German city of Cologne is preparing for its annual carnival (KAR-NA-VAHL) celebration, its first since a series of attacks the city on New Year's Eve shocked the country. 

Those attacks have fueled a heated debate about Germany's refugee policy.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Spanish socialist leader asked to form government

The King of Spain has asked socialist leader Pedro Sanchez to form a
government - six weeks after an inconclusive election.
The right wing Popular Party came first in the poll - but cannot
command enough support from other parties to rule.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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