Friday, April 15, 2016

Russian athletes await doping decision

Russian athletes are set to find out this week whether their suspensions from competition for using meldonium will be relaxed.
On Monday, scientists will announce the results of tests on how long meldonium stays in the body - while Maria Sharapova will find out if she'll be allowed to play again later in the week.

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Five largest EU economies agree secret info-swap

Europe's five largest economies have agreed to a mass data exchange - in response to public concern over the Panama Papers leak...

The UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain will share information on secret owners of businesses and trusts.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Germany announces integration measures

MAJOR EU ECONOMIES AGREE TAX INFO DEAL

The EU's five biggest economies have announced a deal to share information on secret ownership of trusts and businesses, following the Panama Papers scandal.

The automatic data exchange will take place between Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Spain and those countries are now calling on the entire G20 group of nations to do the same.

The leak of financial data from a Panamanian law firm exposed ways in which the world's wealthy and powerful have been keeping funds hidden.

Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says it's a significant move.

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German 'Mega-Brothel' Raided

A German 'mega-brothel' has been raided by police in Berlin, Germany.


Authorities detained six people in the overnight raids for charges relating to tax fraud and alleged human trafficking. Prostitution was legalised in Germany in 2002.


Our Correspondent in Berlin, Natalie Powell, reports…


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UK EU REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN GETS UNDERWAY

Britain's EU referendum campaign is officially kicking off (on Friday), ahead of the vote on June 23rd.

The 10 week campaign period will see millions of dollars spent and a series of major rallies and speeches.

Britons will vote on whether to stay in or leave the European Union with polls currently suggesting a slim lead for the REMAIN camp.

Major British political figures are lining up on both sides, and commentator Mark Thompson says their input could be pivotal amid claim and counter claim on what is best for the UK.

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Ukraine appoints Hroisman in crucial Prime Minister vote

Ukrainian Parliament has voted for Volodymyr Hroisman to be the next Prime Minister. The European Union welcomed the "crucial development" that is expected to end the political stalemate that for months has paralyzed reforms and hampered economic recovery. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.
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Main suspect in Brussels attacks is talking to investigators

One of the main suspected being detained in Belgium linked to the Brussels attacks has begun talking to investigators.

Osama Krayem was caught on CCTV with the man who blew himself on the Brussels metro just minutes before the attack.

Jack Parrock reports.

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Bernie Sanders to attend Vatican conference

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is leaving the campaign trail to attend a conference at the Vatican.

He was invited by the Vatican, but officials there say there is no plan for him to meet Pope Francis.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

Somali-American Man Pleads Guilty To Trying to Join IS

A 20-year-old Somali-American man from the US state of Minnesota has
pleaded guilty to trying to join the Islamic State and fight for the
militant group in Syria. He joins more than 80 other people have been
charged in the US since 2014 for similar offenses involving the
Islamic State.

Our US correspondent Patrice Howard reports.

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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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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 said it was the fight against apartheid that ignited her
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The former New Zealand Prime Minister said it's important to
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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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