Thursday, March 17, 2016

US declares ISIS actions 'genocidal'

US Secretary of State John Kerry says ISIS is committing genocide against minority groups in Iraq and Syria.  

The last time the U.S. declared a genocide was during the war in Darfur more than a decade ago.  

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese...

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Trump a top ten risk to the world - Economist Intelligence Unit

Donald Trump serving as President of the United States would prove to be one of the top ten risks to  global stability.

That's according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, a research firm with ties to the Economist magazine.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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German triple agent sentenced to prison

A former employee of Germany's intelligence agency has been sentenced to eight years in jail for spying for the United States and Russia.

US spying over the years has strained relations between the two allies.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 

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UK MPs warn President Obama against entering EU debate

A group of British MPs campaigning for the UK to pull out of the EU have warned US President Barack Obama against intervening in the debate...

Mr Obama has previously said the UK should stay in Europe to continue to have influence on the world stage...

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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MAGICIAN PAUL DANIELS DIES AT 77

British magician Paul Daniels has died at the age of 77.

He was only recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.

Olly Barratt reports.

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Denmark world's happiest country, study says

Denmark is the happiest country in the world, according to new research.
The fourth World Happiness Report says countries with the least inequality have the happiest residents. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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German consulate in Istanbul closes over attack fears

The German consulate and a German school in the Turkish city of Istanbul closed Thursday due to an unspecified terror threat.

Tensions are running high as a key EU summit kicks off that could see closer cooperation between Turkey and the Europe.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 

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Russia and Tajikistan Begin Large-Scale Military Exercises on Afghan Border

Russia and Tajikistan have started large-scale military exercises on the border with Afghanistan. The aim is to practice defending against possible invasions from Islamic extremists in the region. Albina Kovalyova has more from Moscow.
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Russia to complete withdrawal from Syria within days

Russian Defense Ministry official said Moscow may complete withdrawal from Syria within several days. Russia came under strong criticism over it aerial campaign which the US and its allies in the region claimed targeted predominantly armed opposition groups and hit civilians rather than terrorists. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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EU Not Offering Turkey Everything it Wants

The European Union isn't going to give Turkey all it's asking for in exchange for taking back migrants.

That's according to a draft document leaked ahead of the EU Summit in which EU leaders are hoping they strike a deal with Turkey to slow the flow of asylum seekers.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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Journalists to be dumped from major newspapers in Melbourne and Sydney

Australian newspaper publisher Fairfax Media has announced it's retrenching another 120 editorial positions from its three major Capital City newspapers.
The announcement has caused a furore with staff who have declared they will strike over the announcement.
Arthur Stevens has more.

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Trump Predicts Riots If Denied Republican Nomination

Donald Trump has said that his supporters will 'riot' if he isn't picked for the Republican nomination even if he wins the popular vote.

Some Republicans have suggested that if Mr Trump falls short of the number of the 1,237 delegates needed to secure the nomination, the party should hold what's known as a brokered convention- that would see party officials rather than voters would choose the nominee.

The New York property tycoon said that would cause big problems - and University of Virginia Centre for Politics Director Larry Sabato told Fox News Trump could be right.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Academy addresses racial controversies

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is dealing with multiple racial controversies.  The group which hosts the Oscars is apologizing for a racial joke at this year's awards ceremony, while taking measures to diversify it's membership.  Arash Ghadishah has more from Los Angeles.

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US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

The US Federal Reserve has kept American interest rates unchanged at 0.25 to 0.5 per cent, after the latest meeting of its Federal Open Markets Committee.

The central bank also cuts its expectations for economic growth and inflation.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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EU Leader Calls for Cyprus Peace Deal

European Council President Donald Tusk says he believes in order for Turkey's EU membership talks to move forward, a peace deal must be signed in Cyprus.

Now the question is will this derail Turkey's proposal to take back migrants that's soon to be debated at an EU Summit?

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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Argentina sinks Chinese vessel


Argentina's coast guard has sunk a Chinese vessel for illegal fishing within its territorial waters. 

Coastguard officials said one of its vessels had fired warning shots at the ship called the Lu Yan Yuan Yu 010.

Andrea Arenas reports.

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Pres. Obama announces US Supreme Court nominee

President Obama has nominated federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court.  

During a ceremony in the Rose Garden, the President said he chose Garland after an exhaustive search to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia who died last month.  

In Washington DC, Kevin McAleese reports...

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Obama nominates Merrick Garland for Supreme Court

Barack Obama has nominated politically moderate jurist Merrick Garland for the vacant seat on the US Supreme Court, following the death of Antonin Scalia.

A major political battle is brewing, as Congressional Republicans have already vowed to block the President's nominee indefinitely.

Supreme Court Justice Scalia was a strong conservative and his absence has led to a court that's about equally divided on the political fence; if Merrick Garland is confirmed, he will have the power to tip that balance.

Mr. Garland currently serves as the chief judge of the US Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia - a position he was confirmed for with overwhelming bipartisan support.

President Obama says Merrick Garland is the right man for the job.

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Fifa to reclaim "tens of millions" of dollars from former officials

The world football governing body Fifa says it is pursuing legal action against 41 of its former officials...

It also says it wants to reclaim "tens of millions" of dollars taken illegally by its members and organisations.

Fifa has already admitted that members of its former committee were guilty of selling votes in world cup bidding processes...

Olly Barratt reports...

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North Korea sentences US student to 15 years

A US student has been sentenced to 15 years hard labour in North Korea
for alleged crimes against the state.

Otto Warmbier was arrested for trying to steal a sign from a hotel
while on a visit to the country.

Our US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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