Monday, February 22, 2016

Greek government faces fresh protests over reforms

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras is to meet with farmers' unions on Monday - after weeks of protests have blocked highways all over the country.
The farmers are furious over pension cuts and tax measures that lie at the heart of the reform package Tsipras must pass to get Greece's next loan instalment from its creditors.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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Amnesty International accuses Russia of egregious war crimes for its actions in Syria

Russia is being accused of committing egregious war crimes for its part in the Syrian war by the human rights organization Amnesty International.

They say Russian air strikes have been targeting civilians and aid workers trying to help the victims.

Jack Parrock reports reports from Moscow.

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Hungary Sees Migrant Surge Despite Razor Fence

Hungarian police say a razor wire fence built to keep refugees and migrants out of the country is failing.

Now the country is another surge of people flowing in who are trying to build new lives in Europe.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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Abuse victims to witness video testimony by Cardinal Pell

Australian Clergy abuse victims may be allowed to be present in a Rome hotel room when Cardinal George Pell gives evidence to a royal commission via video link.

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Sunday, February 21, 2016

Baby Asha released from hospital in Australia, but bound for Nauru detention eventually

In Australia, the asylum-seeker baby at the centre of an immigration storm has been discharged from a Brisbane hospital.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Provisional agreement reached on Syrian ceasefire

United States Secretary of State John Kerry says a "provisional
agreement" has been reached on a ceasefire in Syria.

This comes as a series of blasts have hit major Syrian cities leaving
dozens dead.

Our US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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BORIS JOINS 'BREXIT' CAMPAIGN

London Mayor Boris Johnson has announced he will campaign for Britain to leave the European Union.

He joins six cabinet ministers on the leave side ahead of a referendum on the UK's EU membership in June.

It comes after Prime Minister David Cameron won a package of EU reforms at a summit in Brussels - he will campaign for Britain to stay in the EU.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mr Johnson's declaration had been widely anticipated.

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US economy slowed at end of 2015

New data is likely to show the US economy grew at slower pace at the end of last year. 

The government is expected to revise down the 4th quarter GDP later this week. 

Nick Harper reports from New York. 

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Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump win Nevada, South Carolina contests

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump came out the big winners in the Nevada Democratic caucuses and the South Carolina Republican Primaries.

And there was a big loser as well.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update on the 2016 U.S. presidential race.

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Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff previews the next round of contests in the 2016 U.S.  presidential race.

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At Least 6 Dead In Apparently Random Shootings in Michigan

At least six people were killed and three others were wounded in a
series of apparently random shootings in the US state of Michigan
Saturday. Investigators believe one man is responsible for the attacks
that took place in three separate locations.

*The suspect is still at large. [As of 10PM PST - Producers Note: This
is breaking news and this line could change]

Patrice Howard reports.

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Jeb Bush ends campaign

Jeb Bush, son and brother to American presidents, has ended his campaign following a poor showing in South Carolina.

He was the expected front-runner nearly a year ago when he first announced he wanted to win the White House.

Jeb Bush surprised the crowd when he announced, he is suspending his campaign and he was clearly emotional.

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Donald Trump wins South Carolina Republican Primary

Donald Trump has won the South Carolina primary, with Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz just a few thousand votes apart in second place.

The results have also ended a campaign, with Jeb Bush announcing he's done.

For the billionaire, this is just the beginning.

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Donald Trump is so confident, he wants to fast forward through the upcoming contests.

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His wife Melania - who is an immigrant and a former model - took a rare turn at the podium.

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Heavily pregnant daughter Ivanka is confident she knows why her father's campaign is so successful.

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Asian Americans protest Peter Liang conviction

More than 30 American cities witnessed protests by the Asian American community over the conviction of New York City police officer Peter Liang on charges of second degree murder.

His defence maintains, the death of  Akai Gurley, an African American civilian, was an accident...and the Asian American community say Peter Liang is a scape goat for deeper problems.

Our U.S. correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York:

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Bernie Sanders flies to South Carolina after Nevada Caucuses loss

Bernie Sanders couldn't quite overcome a 25-point deficit, narrowing losing to Hillary Clinton in the Nevada Democratic Caucuses.

Support for the Senator from Vermont remains especially strong among young people, but he's also won over some Latino voters.

Bernie Sanders thanked supporters, saying his campaign is the one to beat.

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Bernie Sanders is convinced the future is bright, despite the loss in Nevada:

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Hillary Clinton wins Nevada Caucuses

Hillary Clinton has won the Nevada Caucuses by a narrow margin over rival Bernie Sanders.

She is trying to emphasize that she knows what help the average and middle class American needs, even stealing a page from rival Bernie Sanders to appeal to young people.

Hillary Clinton thanked voters before flying to Texas for another rally.

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Political experts are already commenting on how Hillary Clinton is changing her speeches - from many "I" statements about her experience to "we" statements about a vision for the future.

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Museveni wins Uganda's Election


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President Yoweri Museveni has been declared winner of Uganda's elections for a fifth term.


The elections have been marred by violence and the European Union observer mission says it was full of intimidation.


Isabel Nakirya reports.






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Yoweri Museveni won Uganda's election by a 60% majority. 


Main Opposition candidate Kiiza Besigye followed with 35%.


Besigye was under house arrest when the results were being announced. 


The police says it was a measure to stop him from protesting the results.


There were no celebrations on the streets of the capital Kampala after Museveni's win was announced. 


Tension remains high in Kampala with the military and the police deployed…. 


On the streets, some Ugandans said the elections were fraudulent. 


Hours of delays during the the polling exercise left many frustrated leading to chaos in some parts of the city.


The European Union says the elections lacked transparency.


Museveni's in gives him a 5th term, making him one of the longest serving leaders in Africa. 

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CAMERON ANNOUNCES UK EU VOTE

British Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed the UK will hold a referendum on EU membership in June this year.

It follows his securing of a reform deal at the European Union after marathon talks in Brussels.

Mr Cameron insists Britain's future lies within the EU, but eurosceptics are now beginning their campaign for a BREXIT.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mr Cameron has the date he wanted.

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Friday, February 19, 2016

UK Prime Minister on his EU Reform Package

UK Prime Minister David Cameron is returning to London with his EU reform package approved by the European Council.

The package includes cutting welfare benefits to EU migrants and a guarantee that the UK does not have to further integrate into the EU.

After the heads of state of all 28 countries came to a consensus, Prime Minister Cameron explained the reforms.


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UK Prime Minister Gets EU Reform Package

After two days at the negotiating table,  UK Prime Minister David Cameron has struck a deal on European Union reforms at the EU Summit.
Now he'll leave Brussels and present the reform package to the British people.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.

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UN agencies deliver aid to thousands more in Syria

Thousands more Syrian civilians have received food aid, according to
the United Nations.

Officials from the UN's World Food Programme said the agency
successfully reached people in the besieged town of Moadamiyeh.

Mimi Chiahemen has more from the United Nations headquarters in New York.

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