Wednesday, March 9, 2016

North Korea claims to have 'miniature nuclear warhead'

North Korean leader Kim John-un says scientists have created nuclear warheads able to fit on ballistic missiles...

State media reported images showing the leader next to what is described as a "miniaturised weapon".

Many analysts are questioning the assertion - as our correspondent in Asia Olly Barratt reports...

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More Russian athletes test positive on meldonium use

Three more Russian athletes have tested positive on meldonium use since Russian tennis celebrity Maria Sharapova admitted to using the prohibited substance on Monday. Russian Sports Minister expects more cases to be reported as the drug was used by many Russian athletes. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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"Fifth Beatle" Sir George Martin dies

Producer Sir George Martin, known as the "fifth Beatle", has died at the age of 90...

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr broke the news on Twitter.

The British pop band were signed by Sir George and together produced more than 700 records.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Greece and Turkey hold talks on sending migrants back

Greece and Turkey have promised to cooperate on a plan to send back migrants from Europe - after EU leaders hammered out the framework of a potential deal in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras travelled to Turkey to pave the way for the new deal.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.


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Offices of French Football Federation raided as part of FIFA corruption investigations

The offices of the French Football Federation in Paris have been raided as part of a corruption investigation regarding the former president of FIFA Sepp Blatter. 

Documents were seized relating to an alleged dishonest payment of 2.2 million dollars. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Slovenia Tightens Border to Keep Migrants Out

Slovenia has enacted tougher border restrictions for migrants as the effort continues to shut down the so-called "Balkans Route."

The European Union member state has been a transit country for migrants who've reached Greece and traveled on to Western Europe.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels


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Ukrainian Pilot on Trial in Russia to Make Closing Statement

Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko, who is on trial in Russia for murder, is expected to deliver her closing statement in court on Wednesday. Ms. Savchenko has been on hunger strike since a hearing was adjourned last week, causing international concern for the safety of her life. Alina Kovalyova has more from Moscow.

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Bernie Sanders stuns Hillary Clinton in Michigan

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton split the two contests for Democrats.

Bernie Sanders took home a stunning victory in Michigan, while Hillary Clinton easily won in Missippi.

And as our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports, Donald Trump had a pretty good night as well:

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Nauru-Cambodia resettlement program costs Australia $55 mill for one person

Australia's 55 million-dollar refugee resettlement program agreed with Cambodia has been reduced to one man after an Iranian couple decided to return home.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Bernie Sanders says he has the momentum to win

With votes still be counted in a very tight race in Michigan, Bernie Sanders said he has the momentum to win the White House.

Hillary Clinton easily won Mississippi, but was surprised by the close results in critical Michigan.

For Bernie Sanders, the results underscore changing American politics.

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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders says he can win the nomination and the White House, no matter how far behind his campaign started.

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Hillary Clinton also looks ahead to next round

Caught in a tight and critical race in Michigan with Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton is looking ahead to the next round of votes.

Her campaign event was marred by a few protests, and she spent a little bit of time criticizing Donald Trump.

But mostly, she wanted to emphasize her vision for the future:

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Trump easily wins Mississippi, Michigan

Donald Trump tried to adopt a bit more serious and presidential tone at his press conference, following news he'd easily won the Mississippi and Michigan primaries.

The controversial leading candidate's victorys were a blow to Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, while some attention is now turning to John Kasich.

Donald Trump says the Republican Party leadership should wake up and smell the coffee about his reality.

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Bernie Sanders looking ahead to Super Tuesday part 2

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is already looking ahead to the March 15 nominating contests.

Hillary Clinton easily won the Mississippi Primary (and votes are still being counted in Michigan.

For Bernie Sanders, the enthusiasm remains, as he looks forward to the Florida primary.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

US mulls response to reported Iran missile test

The U.S. is considering going to the United Nations Security Council following the reported launch of missiles by Iran.

The U.S. says it has no confirmation that  Iran's Revolutionary Guards actually launched missiles to demonstrate their deterrent power.

U.S. State Department Spokesman John Kirby also said, the tests, if proven true, are technically not a violation of the Iran nuclear deal.

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US rejects claim North Korea has miniaturized nuclear weapon

The leader of North Korea claims his military has miniaturized nuclear weapons which could be put on ballistic missiles.

It's the first time Kiim Jong Un has been quoted on the issue and it comes as the U.S. and South Korea conduct military exercises, involving hundreds of thousands of troops.

At the Pentagon, Spokesman Peter Cook rejected the claim.

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White House will further ease restrictions with Cuba

The White House looks ready to further ease restrictions with Cuba, according to a Reuters report.

The Obama administration plans to announce a series of measures to ease travel to the communist Island 

Andrea Arenas reports from Washington. 

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WHO warns sexual transmission of Zika "more common"

The UN's World Health Organization is warning the sexual transmission
of the Zika virus is more common than previously thought.

The WHO has already classified the outbreak as a global emergency.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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O.J. Simpson said to be ‘a little worried’ about found knife

O.J. Simpson's friend and former manager says he is "a little worried" that a knife allegedly found at his former home could affect his parole.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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UN: Syria Talks Delayed in Geneva

The UN brokered Syria talks are now slated to begin on March 14 in
Geneva. This marks yet another delay in the peace process the UN has
been trying to reignite since the US and Russia agreed on a ceasefire.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Judge Allows California High-Speed Rail Project to Proceed

A judge in the US state of California has ruled that the state's plan
for a $64 billion dollar, high-speed rail system do not violate
promises made to voters when they approved financing for the longterm
project. The ruling Tuesday came after a group of landowners asked the
judge to block state spending on the project, arguing that projections
on ridership, construction and operation costs are not reliable.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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