Friday, February 19, 2016

US Justice Department Pushes Apple to Comply with FBI iPhone

The US Justice Department is trying to force Apple to unlock the encryption system on its iPhone device.

It's filed the motion to assist the FBI in the investigations into the San Bernadino terrorist attack. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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California Senator Wants Harsh Punishment for Hackers

A California hospital paid 17,000 US dollars ransom to a hacker who
seized control of the facility's computer systems, blocking patient
records and communication between staff. The recent attack has
prompted a California state senator to call for harsher punishments
for those leading similar hacking schemes. Patrice Howard reports from
Los Angeles.

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CAMERON WAITS FOR DEAL

UK Prime Minister David Cameron's attempts to win an EU reform deal at a summit in Brussels have hit delays.

He'd hoped to be back in London on Friday selling the deal to his colleagues and the country.

Mr Cameron wants to change Britain's relationship with the EU and then campaign to stay a member of the bloc in an in-out referendum which could be held in June.

But in Brussels, he's run into opposition for some of his proposals.

London correspondent Olly Barratt says it hasn't gone according to plan for Mr Cameron.

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US claims Islamic State cell targeted in Libya posed threat to national security interests

The Pentagon has confirmed that it launched a military strike in Libya aimed at killing the architect of two Islamic State attacks in Tunisia last year.

It says the Islamic State cell targeted in the air strike posed an active threat to US national security interests.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Pentagon Spokesman Peter Cook told reporters the site had been monitored for several weeks, until officials concluded the cell posed an active terrorist threat.

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Pentagon Spokesman Peter Cook said the military action demonstrated the the US will pursue Islamic State fighters wherever it finds them.

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South Carolina, Nevada set to hold key events in Election 2016

Voters in Nevada will caucus and attend primary elections in South Carolina, as the prospects grow for a narrowing of the candidates lists in the race for the White House.

Just the Democrats will caucus in Nevada while Republicans vote in South Carolina, with the alternate party holding similar events later in the week.

John Samples of the Cato Institute explains why these early events matter:

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PENTAGON: US warplanes target ISIS training camp, wanted terrorist in Libya

The US is reported to have killed more than 40 people in an air strike on Islamic State fighters in Libya

The operation targeted a suspect linked to two deadly attacks carried out in neighbouring Tunisia last year.

Our Washington Correspondent Kevin McAleese reports.

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Author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" Dead at 89

Harper Lee, the author of one of America's most classic novels, "To Kill a Mockingbird" has died at age 89.

Despite her fame, she wrote little that was published until "Go Set a Watchman" was published last year.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Turkish President to Complain to Obama over Supplies to Kurdish Militia



Turkey's President is expected to complain directly by phone to President Barack Obama over US weapons supplies to a Kurdish militia group.

President Erdogan also blames the YPG  for a suicide bombing attack in Ankara this week which killed 28 people. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes.

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Islamic State utilizes many child soldiers - US report

The Islamic State is accelerating it's recruitment and deployment of child soldiers.

American researchers at Georgia State University are alarmed by the results of their work,  saying it appears the use of child soldiers is not just for propaganda, but strategically important to the organization.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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More than 30 killed in "US airstrike on IS" in Libya

The US is reported to have killed more than 30 people in an air strike on Islamic State fighters in Libya


Intelligence agencies say that target was a key figure in two bomb attacks in Tunisia last year.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Police say Paris attacker hid in Brussels for 20 days

Belgian police say the escaped Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam successfully hid in Brussels for 20 days after the November 13th attacks.
They believe he's now in Syria.
Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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PM Cameron Heads in for Day 2 of EU Summit

UK Prime Minister David Cameron is trying to push his European Union reform package for a second day in Brussels.
He wasn't able to strike a deal during day one of the EU summit, even though negotiations continued on into the early morning hours of Friday.
Cutting welfare benefits to EU migrants and cutting down regulatory power are some of the reforms the prime minister wants.
Here's what the Prime Minister Cameron said as he headed into day two of the summit:

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The Estonian Prime Minister insisted they are doing everything they can to get David Cameron the deal he needs as he entered the second day of the summit.

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nauru tightens visa rules fro Australian and New Zealand journalists

The nation of Nauru, the host of one of Australia's notorious offshore asylum seeker detention centres, has tightened up its visa application process after members of the Australian media allegedly entered the country with false documents.
Arthur Stevens has more

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EU-Turkey Summit Announced to Tackle Migration Crisis

The European Union is set to hold a special summit with Turkey early next month as Europe continues to try and solve the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis.

While many in Brussels right now are focused on keeping the UK in the EU, EU officials say the crisis bust be tackled.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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Syria ceasefire plan to be discussed in Geneva

Top Russian diplomat confirmed a possible plan for ceasefire in Syria is to be discussed in Geneva on Friday. The agreement to implement a "cessation of hostilities" was agreed on by the United States and Russia at an International Security Conference in Munich last week. The announcement comes amid continued Russian air strikes in Syria and increasing number of casualties among civilians reported by humanitarian organizations working on the ground.  Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Incumbent President Museveni in Early lead as Uganda Partial Results are Released



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Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is leading by 61%, according to early results released late thursday day.

Uganda's elections were on thursday marred by delays in voting after materials were delivered late, triggering chaos in some polling stations in the capital.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Uganda's electoral body says partial results released so far are from  23% of the polling stations in the country.

President Museveni is leading by an edge.

Main opposition candidate Kiiza Besigye is second in place with 33%. followed by former prime minister Amama Mbabazi.

Voting turned chaotic on thursday after massive delays in delivery of voting material affected the exercise.

 Over 36 polling stations around Kampala were not able to vote on time.

The electoral body has now extended the polling in affected places to Friday. Second round of provisional results are expected in a few hours. Final results will be announced on saturday.
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EU summit on UK membership demands continues into second day

European Union leaders meeting in Brussels are continuing their talks on the UK's reform demands for a second day.

British Prime Minister David Cameron is pushing for changes to his country's relationship with the EU ahead of a referendum on whether the UK remains a member of the bloc slated for the summer.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

President Obama Signs Legislation to Impose New Sanctions Against North Korea

President Barack Obama has signed legislation imposing new sanctions agains North Korea.

The sanctions are meant to punish North Korea for refusing to stop its nuclear weapons program. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.



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No deal yet over UK negotiations at EU summit

European negotiators are set to work through the night at the European Council summit in Brussels - to try to broker a deal over Britain's membership of the European Union.
There are still sticking points over issues including welfare curbs for EU migrants in the UK.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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Claims of civilian deaths in Syria airstrikes

At least 38 civilians in Syria have been killed in US led airstrikes in the past 2 days, according to an independent monitoring group.

The Syrian Observatory For Human Rights also says that 35 Islamic State fighters were killed in recent bombing.

John Bevir reports from Washington.

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