Monday, March 7, 2016

Pressure Groups Expand Efforts To Stop Donald Trump

Political action groups in the US are deploying new advertisements attacking Donald Trump in Florida and Illinois, as they try to stop the property tycoon from winning the Republican party's nomination to run for President.

Mr. Trump lost to Texas Senator Ted Cruz in the primaries in Kansas and Maine on Saturday, raising the hopes of some Republican donors for a competitive two man race.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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Russia Offers Help To Deliver Syria Aid

The Russian Defence Ministry has said its ready to give access to its military base in Syria for the delivery of humanitarian aide. Russia has previously said it supports a peace process inside the country, despite being militarily involved in the conflict, by supporting the Syrian military regime with an air bombing campaign. Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.
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US Imposes Restrictions on ZTE Over Iran Exports Issue

The US is imposing export restriction on the Chinese telecoms company ZTE.

The US alleges the mobile phone maker re-exported controlled items to Iran.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Russian Athletic Federation says it will investigate new anti-doping allegations

The Russian Athletics Federation said on Monday that it would investigate new anti-doing allegations against Russian coaches, following a German documentary which revealed new violations.

The Russian sports minister has also said that the Russia could not be held responsible for every violation by its citizens. Albina Kovalyova has more from Moscow.

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North Korea threatens nuclear attacks over US military exercises

North Korea has threatened to carry out "indiscriminate" nuclear
attacks on America and South Korea.

It comes as the two allies begin the largest joint military exercises
ever held on the Korean peninsula.

US Correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UK SENDS VESSELS FOR AEGEAN TRAFFICKING MISSION

The UK is sending several naval vessels to assist a NATO mission in the Aegean sea to tackle people smuggling.

Prime Minister David Cameron says the aim is to 'break the business model' of traffickers bringing refugees and migrants.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Two dead following a siege in Sydney's South West

Two people are dead including a gunman, following a more than six-hour stand-off with police in a factory in Sydney's southwest.
The siege began mid-morning Monday in what's believed to have been a business dispute.
Arthur Stevens has more

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German football legend Beckenbauer claims innocence in World Cup scandal

Legendary German footballer Franz Beckenbauer continues to claim his innocence around an unexplained payment linked to the 2006 World Cup. 

A new report shows that portions of a seven and a half million dollar payment flowed directly through Beckenbauer's bank account.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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NATO expands operation in Aegean Sea

NATO has announced an expansion of its deployment in the Aegean Sea, ahead of Monday's crucial EU-Turkey summit on the migration summit. 
NATO ships will now be deployed in both Greek and Turkish territorial waters - aiming to stop boats bringing migrants to Europe.
Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Ukrainian protesters attack Russian Embassy over jailed compatriot

Hundreds of protesters marched in Ukraines's capital in show of support for a Ukrainian pilot currently on trial in Russia. Russian Embassy in Kiev was later attacked by a group of protesters, provoking Moscow's outrage. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Leaders Arrive in Brussels for EU-Turkey Summit

European Union and Turkish leaders are in Brussels for an emergency summit, hoping to find a solution to slow the flow of migrants and refugees into Europe. 

The EU is trying to hammer out a deal that would include Turkey taking back economic migrants from EU member states.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels


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Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders debate in Flint, Michigan

Flint, Michigan and it's lack of clean, safe drinking water were the inspiration for the latest Democratic Party debate.

But the event has also provided the perfect opportunity for the Republicans to criticise Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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President Carter completes cancer treatment

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter told his weekly Bible study class, he has successfully completed treatment for cancer.

He'd been undergoing innovative immunotherapy treatment for melanoma - a form of skin cancer - which had spread to his liver and brain.

His long time friend and Bible study class member Jill Stuckey said everyone applauded when he announced the news.

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Sunday, March 6, 2016

Results reshape Election 2016 in U.S.

The results of a series of weekend primaries and caucuses have yet again changed the course of the 2016 U.S. race to run for the White House.

Following contests in Maine, Nebraska, Lousiana, Kansas and Kentucky, Ted Cruz is establishing a strong second place position in the Republican race, while Bernie Sanders continues to challenge Hillary Clinton's march to the Democratic nominiation.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Warning of possible war crimes in Libya - UN

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon is warning that information coming out of Libya is pointing toward war crimes.

He made the comments in Algeria, where the government is hosting UN-sponsored talks to bring about a negotiated settlement for Libya's continuing political problems.

The Secretary-General also warned that the Islamic State could expand it's role in Libya, unless a solution is found, while Hillary Clinton that actually Libya would already look like Syria, if the international community hadn't carried out airstrikes which led to the ouster of Moamar Gaddafi.

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon is worried about Libya's fragile state


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US and South Korea Prepare For Largest Ever Joint Military Exercises

Troops from the US and South Korea are about to begin the largest ever joint military exercises the two nations have held.

A South Korean news agency says over 15,000 American and 300,000 South Korean military personnel will take part in the drills, which start on Monday and come at a time of high tension on the Korean peninsula.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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"Brexit" could possibly poison European Union - German Finance Minister

A "Brexit" - Great Britain leaving the European Union - could deliver a nasty dose of poison to the European Union and global economies, says Wolfgang Schauble, the German Finance Minister.

He made his comments as campaigning continued on whether the United Kingdom should maintain it's relationship with the EU.

While some, like London Mayor Boris Johnson say that leaving the EU would be a huge weight lifted from British business, our United Kingdom correspondent Olly Barratt says, others feel more should have been done to prevent a possible "Brexit."

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Influential First Lady Nancy Reagan Dies at 94

Former first lady Nancy Reagan, the former actress who played a
pivotal role in the political rise and presidency of her husband
Ronald Reagan, died Sunday of congestive heart failure at the age of
94. As first lady during Ronald Reagan's eight years in the White
House from 1981-1989, she was known as the "Just say no" spokeswoman
for the anti-drug campaign, and as a fierce protector of her husband
both personally and politically.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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UK will be affected by EU regardless of IN/OUT result

The former governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King says the UK will be affected by the Eurozone area whether it decides to vote to leave the EU or stay...

His comments come as Germany's finance minister warns the global economy would be "poisoned" if the UK departed.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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EU leaders set for crunch refugee summit with Turkey

European leaders are set to hold a crunch meeting on Monday with Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu - as they desperately seek Turkey's agreement on a plan to return refugees there.

The EU wants to be able to return all non-Syrian asylum seekers to Turkey.

Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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