Friday, March 4, 2016

No progress after Normandy Four talks on Ukraine

The recent round of Ukraine de-conflicting talks in the so-called Normandy Four format between the foreign ministers of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany failed to promote political settlement in eastern Ukraine. Despite the fragile ceasefire, neither Kiev nor Moscow appear to be fully committed to the Minsk peace accords signed more than a year ago. Julia Lyubova reports from the Russian capital.
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German court upholds Facebook ‘real name’ policy

Facebook has scored a victory in a German court, which ruled that the company can prevent people from using fake names on the site. 

The social networking giant has faced scrutiny over its privacy policies in Germany.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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European leaders to hold call with Putin on Syria ceasefire

European leaders are to hold a conference call with Vladimir Putin on Friday - urging him to do more to prevent breaches of the Syrian ceasefire.
The move comes amid growing fears talks set for next week could collapse over violations of the agreement.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas has more.

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EU Official Suggests Large Scale Migrant Readmission Program

After warning economic migrants not to come to Europe, European Council President Donald Tusk is suggesting sending back many of those migrants.

While visiting Ankara, Mr. Tusk said shipping migrants back would break the business model of people smuggling.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels


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[Wrap] Trump attacked at Republican Debate

US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has been heavily attacked in
the latest televised Republican debate.

It came after an attempt by the party's establishment to unite in the
clearest attempt yet to unseat him as the frontrunner, with former
candidate Mitt Romney criticizing Trump.

Our US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Republican candidates attack each other in TV debate

The main Republican US Presidential candidates have traded blows in
the latest televised debate.

It was a testy affair, that at times seemed more about insults than issues.

The candidates squabbled about the economy, Hillary Clinton, and terrorism.

Frontrunner Donald Trump dismissed harsh criticism from 2012
Republican nominee Mitt Romney, who earlier called Trump a "a phony"
and "a fraud".

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Florida Senator Marco Rubio defended his attacks against Trump by
saying he was getting what he deserved.

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Ted Cruz said he is the best alternative to frontrunner Donald Trump.

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Trump dismissed Ted Cruz's claim that he was better qualified for the
job as President.

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Trump and Rubio attacked each other with insults and claims the other was lying.

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

San Bernardino families want Apple to unlock terrorist's iPhone

Relatives of victims of the San Bernardino terror attack asked a judge to grant the FBI's request to force Apple to unlock an iPhone used by one of the attackers.   Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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Wall St. awaits big jobs report

Analysts on Wall Street are eagerly awaiting February's jobs report
that's released Friday.

It's seen as the biggest snapshot into how the labor market in the
United States is performing and it's a piece of data that the Federal
Reserve keeps strict tabs on too.

William Denselow has more from New York.


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Trump Hits Back Following Romney Political Attack

Former U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney is describing his party's current front-runner as a "fraud" who is "playing the American public for suckers". 

Romney's scathing assessment in a speech in Utah reflects the concerns of his  party establishment, despite Trump's popularity in political polling data.

Romney  said Donald Trump's  economic policies would sink the US into a prolonged recession.

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Syria cessation of hostilities, but tenuous

The situation in Syria remains tenuous, but the cessation of
hostilities is holding.

The United Nations's special envoy to Syria, Stefan de Mistura said
fighting has been curtailed in several Syrian provinces.
Mimi Chiahemen reports from the UN in New York.

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Mitt Romney takes on Donald Trump

The former Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has called Donald Trump a "fake" and "phony" and urged party members to reject the billionaire's Presidential bid.

It was the clearest indication yet of the split within the Party that has been caused by Mr. Trump's popularity.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Mitt Romney implores Americans not to support Trump

The last Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has lashed out at current Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, accusing him of being a phony conman who would make American less safe.

In a speech at the University of Utah, Mitt Romney, who was defeated by Barack Obama in the 2012 election, implored Americans to vote for any Republican contender other than Mr. Trump.

He said, if nominated, Trump is sure to be defeated by Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton.

Mitt Romney said a Trump presidency would hurt America's economy.

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Mitt Romney warned against Trump's inflammatory comments on Muslims. 

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Mitt Romney said if Donald Trump is elected, his personal qualities would tarnish America's reputation.

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Mitt Romney said Donald Trump is conning the American people.

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Premier League club must reveal what it knew says charity

There are calls for Sunderland Football Club in the UK to explain when it became aware of the full extent of the sexual activity of one of its players with a 15-year-old girl...

Adam Johnson was found guilty on Wednesday sexual activity with the girl and is now facing a likely prison sentence.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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UK-France Summit Ends With Warnings Over Brexit

The British Prime Minster David Cameron has been holding talks with French President Francois Hollande over dealing with the migrant crisis on the Calais and Dunkirk coasts, as migrants try to cross over into Britain.


But the French President gave a stark warning the the UK, saying if Britain were to exit the EU there would be serious consequences on the economy and immigration.


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European Council President Issues Warning to Economic Migrants

European Council President Donald Tusk is warning economic migrants not to come to Europe.

He made the statement while in Greece as he prepares for the upcoming EU-Turkey Summit.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.


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Republicans Prepare for Debate in Detroit

In the US, the remaining four Republican presidential hopefuls will gather in Detroit this Thursday evening for their eleventh candidates' debate.

Frontrunner Donald Trump will be under pressure as rivals Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and John Kasich all try to gain traction against him.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.  

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Ukrainian pilot Savchenko delivers final speech at her trial in Russia

The Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko who is accused by Russia of involvement in the deaths of two Russian journalists in East Ukraine, has delivered her final speech at her trial.

Savchenko is alleged to have committed the crimes when she fighting Russian backed separatists in eastern Ukraine in 2014.

Our Russia correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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BMW weighs in on potential Brexit

Around 8 thousand workers in the UK have received an email from car manufacturer BMW to highlight the risks of Britons voting to leave the European Union in the upcoming referendum. 

The workers are employed at Rolls Royce and Mini plants,  which is owned by BMW.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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German court to rule on banning far-right party

Germany's highest court is set to rule on whether to ban a far-right political party after a decision by the country's parliament. 

But critics say the ban would be a threat to democracy.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Cameron and Hollande hold migrant crisis summit

British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande are meeting in the French town of Amiens - to try and find a joint solution to the Calais migrant crisis.
The summit comes as senior French politicians warn the country would cease to police Britain's border if the UK leaves the EU.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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