Thursday, April 14, 2016

Lagarde Supports Clamp Down on Global Tax Avoidance

The  release of the Panama Papers demonstrates that global tax  evasion is  "unfinished business" according to Christine Lagarde.

The papers were from  the law firm  Mossack Fonseca which provides offshore shell company accounts to wealthy individuals.

The IMF Managing Director is supporting globally coordinated efforts to clamp down on  tax avoidance.

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She  is also concerned that the same methods to disguise ownership provides support to criminals and terrorists.

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Nigeria marks two years since Chibok girls abduction

Nigeria is marking two years since the kidnapping of young schoolgirls in Chibok a remote village in Nigeria by members of the extremist group Boko Haram.

Despite renewed efforts from the Nigerian government to secure the girls release-- the girls whereabouts remain unknown.

Sophia Adengo reports from Abuja

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New U.S. rules for off-shore oil drilling

The U.S. Department of Interior has announced new regulations for off-shore oil drilling.

The new rules are intended to prevent another disaster, like the Deepwater Horizon failure six years ago.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Microsoft Sues U.S. Government

Microsoft has filed a lawsuit against the US government. 

The suit challenges the government’s authority to bar tech companies from telling customers when their data has been examined by federal agents. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman says this lawsuit raises a fundamental question about the cloud computing era.  


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Helen Clark: Acknowledge UN’s Strengths And Build On Them in the Future (WRAP)

Helen Clark has been answering questions from the UN General Assembly about why she's suited to become the next Secretary General.

The process, the first time candidates for the post have been questioned in public, saw her speak about issues including climate change, the Middle East and reforming the UN itself.

Lorna Shaddick reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Helen Clark Makes Her Case For Becoming UN Secretary General

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has been speaking about
why she should become the next UN Secretary General.

In front of the UN General Assembly in New York, she gave her 'vision
statement', touting her leadership experience.

She said being a New Zealander means she brings a lot to the role:

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Helen Clark spoke about how her background shaped her appreciation for the UN:

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Helen Clark said it was the fight against apartheid that ignited her
passion for social justice and her political career:

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The former New Zealand Prime Minister said it's important to
acknowledge the UN's strengths:

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Helen Clark ended her vision statement with a Maori proverb:

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Helen Clark talked about her personality and leadership qualities,
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Ms. Clark was also asked about her stance on women's rights, an issue
she said she naturally had a personal interest in:

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Vladimir Putin went on "Direct Line" with Russian people

Vladimir Putin held the traditional annual "Direct Line" call-in show during which he answered questions posed by ordinary Russians. He commented, among other issues, on economy and western sanctions, Russia's air campaign in Syria and Moscow's relations with the West as well as other major foreign and domestic policy issues. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

 

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Putin says Syrian army is in a 'strong position'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held his annual question and answer session with the Russian public - answering questions on everything from Syria to inflation.
He said the Syrian army is in a strong position - despite the partial withdrawal of Russian troops backing it.
Elena Casas reports from Moscow. 

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Helen Clark Faces Grilling In UN Secretary General Selection Process

Helen Clark is appearing before the UN General Assembly in New York as part of her bid to become the next Secretary General of the United Nations.

The former New Zealand Prime Minister is among 8 candidates vying to succeed Ban Ki Moon at the end of this year.

Lorna Shaddick reports from UN Headquarters in New York.

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Terror Suspects Get Another Month in Prison

A judge in Belgium has ordered suspected Brussels attacks Mohamed Abrini and six others people to be held in prison for another month.

Abrini was arrested last week for his alleged involvement in the March 22 Brussels attacks that killed 32 people and injured hundreds more. 

Jack Parrock reports from Brussels

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BP shareholders reject CEO's multi-million dollar pay deal

BP's shareholders have voted against a pay package of almost 20 million dollars for the company's Chief executive. 

More than half of the shareholders present at the British oil giant's annual general meeting, went against CEO Bob Dudley's pay deal, calling it excessive. 

Our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman has more.


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Two Iranians rescued crossing English Channel in dinghy

Two Iranian men have been rescued while crossing the English Channel in a dinghy...

Lifeboats were launched from the UK port of Dover after a passenger ferry noticed a light from the one of the men's mobile phones.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Pentagon confirms US-Philippines navy patrols in S.China Sea


For the first time, the U.S. defence secretary has confirmed joint patrols with the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea, 

Ash Carter said there would also be an increase in troops and that military hardware would be sent to the region on a regular rotation.

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese....

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Sanders Holds NYC Rally as Primary Campaigning Continues

Organisers say a crowd of around 27, 000 people gathered in New York's Washington Square Park on Wednesday night to hear Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speak.

It comes as Mr. Sanders and Hillary Clinton are fighting it out to win New York's Democratic primary next Tuesday.

On the Republican side, Donald Trump looks comfortably ahead of rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich, as Lorna Shaddick reports.

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EU approves setting up of flight details database intended to track suspected terrorists

The European Union has voted to introduce a record of the details of flight passengers in an attempt to track suspected terrorists.

The bill was brought forward in the wake of the Brussels attacks.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Rolf Harris to face a second trial on sexual offences

A London court has ruled that former entertainer Rolf Harris, who is serving a six year jail sentence for sexual offenses against women and girls, will face a second trial in January. 

The 86 year old, who was convicted in 2014, appeared via video link from Stafford Prison as Catherine Drew reports from London. 


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CHIBOK GIRLS VIDEO RELEASED BY BOKO HARAM

A video appearing to show some of the schoolgirls adbucted by Boko Haram exactly two years ago has been released by the militant group.

It was sent to the Nigerian government and shows a number of girls in black robes - it's the first footage of any of them seen since May.

Two years ago 276 girls were abducted by Boko Haram from the Nigerian town of Chibok, but most of them remain missing.

Sophia Adengo reports from Abuja.

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CORBYN CALLS FOR BRITAIN TO REMAIN IN EU

The case for Britain to stay in the European Union has been set out by opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

A speech recommending a 'stay' vote came ahead of a referendum in June, despite him being a well-known eurosceptic.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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William and Kate meet the "Wills and Kate of the Himalayas"



The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in the kingdom of Bhutan to meet a young royal couple the British media are calling the "Wills and Kate" of the Himalayas. 

The British royals received a ceremonial welcome as they were greeted by members of the Bhutan royal family.    From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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UK LABOUR LEADER ENTERS EU CAMPAIGN

The case for Britain to stay in the European Union is being set out (Thursday) by opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

He says there is a 'socialist case' for remaining an EU member, and points to the environmental protections and workers' rights the bloc offers.

However, his critics suggest his support for the EU is 'lukewarm' and he is known to have in the past supported Britain leaving Europe because of its lack of democratic accountability and tendency towards deregulation.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says Mr Corbyn's enthusiasm for the EU remains in doubt.

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