Monday, February 15, 2016

Russia blocks Ukrainian trucks transit across the country

Moscow has banned Ukrainian trucks from driving across the country in retaliation to Ukraine's blocking of Russian trucks. This is yet another manifestation of rising tensions between the neighboring countries, caused by Moscow's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its support to anti-government rebels in eastern Ukraine.   Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.
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Obama to host ASEAN leaders in California

The ten leaders of ASEAN are in California for a summit meeting with US President Barack Obama - the first of its kind on American soil.


They'll gather at the Sunnylands Estate in Rancho Mirage for two days of talks on economic issues, strategic challenges and counter-terrorism, followed by an investment conference in San Francisco on Wednesday.


Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports from California.


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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Battle Lines Drawn in Washington After Scalia's Death

Battle lines are being drawn in Washington after the unexpected death of one of the most conservative members of the Supreme Court, Justice Antonin Scalia.

After his passing on Saturday at the age of 79, Barack Obama has said he will nominate a replacement, but Republican candidates for president have called for a delay until after the election.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff explains.

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'THREE BRITISH MEN' ACCUSED OF SMUGGLING WEAPONS TO KURDS

Three men have been arrested in Greece, accused of trying to smuggle a cache of weapons and ammunition into Turkey.

Local police say 22 firearms, telescopic sights and over 200 000 rounds of ammunition were stashed in a caravan.

Two men with British passports were arrested in Alexandroupolis, while a third was arrested at the border with Turkey.

They're due to be charged later this week and have reportedly asked to speak in court in Kurdish.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says local reports are sketchy in terms of details.

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US hosts ASEAN leaders at Sunnylands, California

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to host the leaders from the 10 ASEAN nations at the Sunnylands rachn in Rancho Mirage, California.

The first day of talks will focus on the economy and global trade, while the second day's agenda is security and international relations, including the South China Sea.

National Security Council Senior Director for Asian Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink previewed the talks:

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Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes says much of the economic discussion will focus on technology.

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Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes says more broadly, it's about discussing with the ASEAN countries, keeping the broader region on a rules-based relationship track.

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Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel says however, the meeting is not about Asia's big northern neighbor.

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Music's Big Night: The 58th Annual Grammy Awards

Music’s biggest night is nearly here, with the 58th Annual Grammy Awards planned for Monday evening in Los Angeles. This year it’s a chance to recognize musical artists across multiple categories, and to honor pioneers in the industry who have since passed on.

Patrice Howard shares a preview from Tinseltown.

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Wall St. looks to key US economic data for direction

A huge selloff on Wall Street last week sent the S&P 500 index down to near two-year lows as traders reacted to volatile oil prices and weakness in the global economy. 

Now this week investors will be looking to US economic data and the energy sector for direction. 


William Denselow reports from New York.

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

Officials Discuss Countering Financing of Islamic State Group

Officials from 37 nations and organizations are meeting in Paris to discuss ways to choke off the sources of funding for the Islamic State organization.

The US Treasury Department is also imposing a new set of sanctions on three senior leaders of the group.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes has more...

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Reshuffle of Australia's federal cabinet after a bad week for PM Turnbull

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced a reshuffle of his cabinet following another week of turmoil which resulted in two ministers retiring and another two resigning.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Friday, February 12, 2016

Commercial Flights to Resume between US and Cuba

Commercial US airlines will soon be allowed to fly scheduled service between Cuba and the United States— something they have not been allowed to do for more than 50 years. 

The two countries are scheduled to sign an agreement formalizing the plan for authorized travel on Tuesday. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 


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California Gas Leak Under Control

The natural gas leak that flowed for more than three months and
sickened hundreds of residents near Los Angeles has been temporarily
capped. The Southern California Gas Company is now pouring cement into
the leaking well to permanently plug the dangerous fumes.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Al Assad vows to retake whole of Syria as skepticism about ceasefire grows in Washington

Syrian President Bashar al Assad has vowed to retake control of the entire country and he's rejecting the UN's claims that he's committed war crimes.


Meanwhile the US government says it wants to see proof that Russia is serious about supporting a ceasefire in Syria that was negotiated only yesterday.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UN aid to Syria in coming hours

The United Nations hopes to deliver aid to besieged parts of Syria in the coming hours, following an agreement to temporarily stop fighting next week.

The UN has been meeting to arrange the delivery of supplies to areas that have been made inaccessible by conflict. 

However, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has said he is determined to continue fighting to win back "the whole country".

UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN hoped to gain access as soon as possible. 

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UN urges South Sudan opposition leader to take VP position

The United Nations says South Sudan's newly-appointed Vice President
should return to the country to take up his position.

The country's President Salva Kiir reappointed his deputy Riek Machar,
but Machar is refusing to return from Ethiopia, citing security
concerns.

South Sudan has been embroiled in civil war for more than two years
after Kiir accused his Machar of plotting a coup.

The two men signed of a peace agreement in August but fighting
continues throughout much of the country.

Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the UN welcomed the announcement but
stressed Machar must return to take up the vice presidency.

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FIFA's ex-secretary general banned for twelve years

FIFA's former secretary general has been banned from the sport of soccer for twelve years.

Jerome Valcke's suspension is the latest in a series of scandals for soccer's governing body.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Arab countries agree to join fight against ISIS

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have offered more military support in the fight against the self-declared Islamic State group in Syria.

The breakthrough came at international talks in Brussels, and as our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, it's being seen as a success for American Defense Secretary Ashton Carter.

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REPORTS: US, South Korea to discuss 'advanced missile system'

Washington will start talks with South Korea next week on the deployment of a U.S. missile defense system in light of recent provocative action from North Korea, according to Reuters.

And as our Washington correspondent Kevin McAleese reports the US is also seeking tougher sanctions against Pyongyang following a recent nuclear test and rocket launch...

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US Retail Sales Rise More Than Expected

Americans appear to have ramped up their spending in January, according to new data out from the US Commerce Department.

The latest figures show retail sales increased 0.6 per cent last month, after declining in December.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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Pope Francis to meet with head of the Russian church

The Pope and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church will meet Friday for the first time in centuries. 

The encounter will take place in Havana, Cuba and both leaders will most likely make a plea to end the persecution of Christians in the Middle East. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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UN aid to Syria due in next 24 hours

The United Nations is hoping to start delivering aid to besieged parts
of Syria in the next day.

It comes after world powers agreed a temporary ceasefire.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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