Sunday, February 28, 2016

Hollywood prepares for Oscars

Hollywood is preparing for the biggest awards show in its calendar - the Oscars.

Leonardo DiCaprio is widely tipped to win best actor for his role in 'The Revenant', which is expected to scoop the coveted Best Picture category.

Film Critic James Berardinelli [[ ber-AR-duh-nelly ]] says this year one film really stands out.

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[ALT] Film Critic James Berardinelli [[ ber-AR-duh-nelly ]] explains what type of films win awards.

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[ALT] Film Critic James Berardinelli [[ ber-AR-duh-nelly ]] says Tom Hardy did well in 'The Revenant', but faces stiff competition to win Best Supporting Actor.

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OUT:  "….since Rocky."
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Final set of Clinton emails set to be released

The final set of emails from Hillary Clinton's time as U.S. Secretary of State are set to be released (Monday, February 29).

The Democratic presidential candidate has faced repeated criticism for using a private email server and not government email while she was the Secretary of State.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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Russia accuses Turkey of shelling Syrian territory

Russia accused Turkey of shelling Syrian territory on Saturday night. The news come as fragile truce brokered by Russia and the US entered second day. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Five rescue workers die in second blast at Russian coal mine

A second blast at a coal mine in Russia has killed five people trying to rescue survivors from an initial explosion. 

The death toll is now standing at 36 including 26 miners who were trapped after the first blast on Thursday.

Our Russia correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Wall Street Investors Await New Jobs, Manufacturing, Auto Data

Investors on Wall Street will be braced for a slew of economic data this coming week which should give them more of an idea about whether the US economy is regaining momentum.

They'll also be hoping for clues as to whether the Federal Reserve will decide to put up interest rates at its monetary policy meeting in mid-March. 

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York. 

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Saturday, February 27, 2016

Thousands march in Moscow in memory of murdered Boris Nemtsov

LEAD:

Thousands of people took part in a memorial march to commemorate a 1-year anniversary of the murder of well-known Russian opposition leader, Boris Nemtsov. Other prominent opposition figures were among those marking the anniversary.  Many people brought flowers and portraits of Nemtsov. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

IN: Thousands of people..
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Report Reveals California Methane Leak 'largest in US history'

A scientific analysis of a natural gas leak near Los Angeles reveals
it was the biggest in US history. Scientists say the blowout at Aliso
Canyon vented nearly 100,000 tons of methane into the atmosphere
before it was permanently plugged.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Friday, February 26, 2016

NJ Gov. Chris Christie endorses Donald Trump

Donald Trump has won the endorsement of former rival, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

The endorsement comes just days before the Super Tuesday primaries, which could prove pivotal in the Republican nominiation process.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Gianni Infantino elected as Fifa President

After a second round of voting, Gianni Infantino has been elected as Fifa's new president.


He replaces Sepp Blatter, who has held the job since 1998, but stepped down over allegations of corruption into the footballing body and criminal investigations at Fifa.


Ahead of the presidential polls, new reforms were voted in and Infantino, the Uefa general secretary will now be tasked with the job of implementing those reforms.


Our Correspondent Olly Barratt reports from Zurich 

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US Fourth Quarter GDP Growth Revised Higher

America's economic growth slowed down in the fourth quarter of 2015, but not as much as was initially thought, according to a new estimate from the US Commerce Department.

Its data shows that GDP increased by 1%, instead of the 0.7% pace previously reported.

Lorna Shaddick has more from New York.

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Gianni Infantino polls most votes in round 1 of Fifa elections


In a surprise outcome at the Fifa presidential election, Gianni Infantino polled the most votes in round one.


Without an outright majority however, the vote now goes into a second round,


AS our correspondent in Zurich Olly Barratt reports..


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OUT: up for grabs

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Con artist, liar - accusations fly as US elections head into next round of votes

The Republican side of the presidential nominating race devolved into name-calling ahead of Super Tuesday.

At the same time, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are vying for a win in South Carolina.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update on Election 2016 in the United States.

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British Tourists reportedly die in Vietnam Waterfalls


Vietnamese state media is reporting that three British tourists have died after climbing waterfalls near the Dalat Lam Dong province.


Their turgid is being questioned by police , on suspicion of taking the group on an unauthorised tour.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Arab League meets Russian Foreign Minister to discuss Syria, regional security

A delegation of the League of Arab States held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. The two sides agreed on need to fight against terrorists in the region and re-ascertained the importance of Russia-US plan for cessation of hostilities in Syria.
Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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FIFA introduces new reforms at the footballing body

207 FIFA delegates are meeting in Zurich today to elect a new leader.


It comes following months of scandal and criminal investigations at the world's footballing body.


Five candidates are standing to replace the now banned Sepp Blatter - with Giani Infantino the current Uefa General Secretary and Sheikh Salman the President of the Asian Football Confederation the two frontrunners. 


Before the election process began , a new set of reforms has been voted in at the footballing body.


Our Correspondent Olly Barratt reports from Zurich


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Mass Media Interest in FIFA Elections


207 FIFA delegates are electing a new leader to the footballing body today in Zurich.


The front runners for the job are Uefa General Secretary Giani Infantino and Sheikh Salman, President of the Asian Football Confederation.


But as our correspondent in Zurich Olly Barratt reports, the vote is receiving much attention due to the recent scandals at Fifa.



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Report: 130,000 refugees ‘disappeared’ in Germany

Over 130,000 refugees who applied for asylum last year in Germany are unaccounted for, according to a German media report. 

The country recently voted to tighten its asylum laws as it struggles to manage the follow of refugees.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Fifa presidency election day begins

FIFA delegates are meeting in Zurich today to elect a new leader - as the world football governing body continues to battle criminal investigations and scandals...

Five candidates are standing to replace the now banned Sepp Blatter - with Giani Infantino the current Uefa General Secretary and Sheikh Salman of Bahrain the President of the Asian Football Confederation the two frontrunners.

Before a new president is election however, a set of reforms must be voted through...

From Zurich, our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Russia and US push for Syrian factions to sign up to ceasefire deal

Russia and the United States are pushing for the opposition sides they support in the Syrian conflict to sign up to a ceasefire agreement.

Both the Syrian rebels and the government are expected to say whether they agree by 11GMT Friday with the cessation of hostilities deal set to come into force Saturday.

Jack Parrock reports from Moscow.

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Republican rivals attack Trump at debate

The final five Republican US Presidential candidates have sparred in
an aggressive and confrontational televised debate.

Donald Trump remains the front runner after winning three of the last
4 state elections.

US Correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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