Friday, March 18, 2016

New Yorker Sentenced to Over 22 Years In Prison For IS Recruitment

A 32 year old man from the US state of New York has been sentenced to over 22 years in prison for attempting to recruit members and raise funds for the Islamic State group.

Mufid Elfgeeh, from Rochester, was the first American accused of such a crime.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Disney’s Zootopia setting Chinese box office records

Disney's new animated film Zootopia is a huge success at the Chinese box office.  The movie is on record pace and may become China's most successful animated movie.  Arash Ghadishah has more from Los Angeles.

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US theme park SeaWorld to phase out breeding orcas in captivity

The US theme park SeaWorld announced it will end breeding of orca
whales, marking the last generation of putting these animals in
captivity. SeaWorld has come under heavy fire from activists over the
last few years for their treatment of their killer whales.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Congressional Panel angry over Flint, Michigan water contamination

The governor of Michigan and the EPA administrator faced tough questioning over how so many people now have lead poisoning thanks to drinking the public water in Flint, Michigan.

The city of Flint changed the source of it's water, but did not follow proper procedures to make sure lead and other contaminants didn't pollute the public drinking water.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Brazilian judge block appointment of Lula as chief of staff

A Brazilian federal judge has moved to block the appointment of former president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva as current President Dilma Rousseff's Chief of Staff. 

The injunction came just hours after Lula da Silva was sworn into the Cabinet among a heated controversy and massive protests. 

Andrea Arenas reports.

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Hospitals Recommend Testing after Alleged Syringe Swap

Health officials in four western US states are warning patients they may have been infected with HIV and hepatitis B and C.
The warnings come after a surgical tech was indicted on charges that involve swapping syringes. 
Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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ROLF HARRIS DENIES ASSAULTS

Former TV star and entertainer Rolf Harris has pleaded not guilty to a series of indecent assault charges.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US Imposes Wide-Reaching Sanctions on N. Korea

President Barack Obama has imposed a raft of wide-reaching sanctions targeting North Korea.

His  executive order is designed to increase international pressure over the North's recent nuclear and ballistic missile tests.

From Washington  Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Brazilians protests Lula as chief of staff

Massive protests sprung up across Brazil, after Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff appointed former president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva as her chief of staff.

The appointment cams as Lula da Silva is currently being investigated on allegations of corruption. 

Andrea Arenas reports.

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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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