Monday, April 25, 2016

US Special Forces Being Sent To Syria

The United States will send a further 250 special forces troops to Syria to help in the fight against the Islamic State. The announcement was made by President Obama during his trip to Germany. From Washington, John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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US Senators urge Pres. Obama to support Israel's defence

The vast majority of U.S. Senators have signed a letter urging U.S. President Barack Obama to reach a deal on a military defence aid package for Israel, according to Reuters.

Currently, Washington spends some $3 billion on defence aid for Israel.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Republicans rivals work together to stop Trump

Republican rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich have formed an alliance to stop Donald Trump from winning the party's nomination.

They hope their coordinated strategy will allow them to jointly battle the New York businessman.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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HARRY LEADS ANZAC DAY EVENTS IN LONDON

Prince Harry has been leading commemorations in the UK for ANZAC Day.

Anzac Day marks the first major battle in World War One which involved New Zealand and Australian forces.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Junior Doctors strike 'risks patient's safety', UK Health Secretary says

Planned all-out strikes by junior doctors in England this week could 'risk the safety of many patients', the UK Health Secretary has said.

Jeremy Hunt has urged the British Medical Association to call off the strike and meet him to discuss the issue.

The strikes could see junior doctors walk away from emergency care for the first time, as they continue their fight against the prospect of a new, controversial contract in England.

Our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman has more.

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Working fathers earn 21% more than men without children

Researchers in the UK say working fathers earn 21 per cent more than men without children...

But in contrast, figures show mothers earn 11 per cent less than women without children.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Brussels Metro Station Back Open

The Maelbeek metro station in central Brussels—one of two sites targeted by suicide bombers last month—has reopened.

A commemorative wall inside the metro station has been erected where passengers can write tributes.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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EU and US resume talks on TTIP trade deal

European Union and US negotiators are resuming discussions on free trade deal between the two sides known as TTIP (Tee-tip).

The US president Barack Obama expressed his desire to get the deal signed before the end of the year while on a European visit at the weekend.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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MILITARY SUPPORT FOR LIBYA ON AGENDA FOR G5

Support for Libya is one of the top agenda items as G5 leaders meet in Germany, with Britain refusing to rule out deploying troops to the country.

US President Barack Obama is meeting with the leaders of the UK, Germany, France and Italy in Hannover to discuss a raft of issues.

And Britain's foreign minister has raised the prospect of military support for Libya's government to attempt to drive the Islamic State from the country.

David Charter is Berlin correspondent from the Times newspaper - he says beyond agreeing that Libya needs support, it's a complicated issue for the G5 group.

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UK CHAIN BHS TO FILE FOR ADMINISTRATION

British high street chain BHS is set to file for administration, putting 11 000 jobs at risk.

Talks have been underway with parties interested in buying some of BHS's 164 stores, but that may not be enough to secure the future of the retail brand itself.

BHS's owners have been unable to secure funding for a turn-around plan for the fashion, furniture and homewares chain.

John Hannett from retail workers' union USDAW says BHS hasn't done enough to compete with its rivals.

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Obama pushes trade deal in Germany

U.S. president Barack Obama is on a 2-day visit to Germany, where he hopes to build support for the TTIP transatlantic trade agreement.

A successful agreement could help shape Obama's legacy, but some in Europe are skeptical. 

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 

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Ukrainian President says Nadia Savchenko to be freed "within weeks"

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says he has agreed a "preliminary timeframe" with Vladimir Putin for the release of Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko.
But he didn't say how soon she could be free.
Elena Casas reports from Moscow.
 
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Far Right Candidate Leads Austria's Presidential Race

There's a major shake-up in Austrian politics as a far right candidate takes the lead in the country's first round of presidential elections/

And for the first time since World War II, a candidate from Austria's two main political parties did note make it to a second round of voting.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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Terror threat averted before Anzac Day commemorations in Sydney

Sydney Police believe a 16-year-old boy was acting alone in an alleged terror plot to coincide with Australia's major Anzac day commemorations.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Sunday, April 24, 2016

Migrant Crisis on Agenda As Obama Meets European Leaders

Barack Obama is set to meet the four most senior EU leaders to discuss efforts to stem the flow of migrants into Europe.

Monday's talks in the German city of Hanover will involve the French President, Italian and British Prime Ministers, and the German chancellor.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Obama Talks Trade, Syria with Angela Merkel

US President Barack Obama has said he's confident that America and the European Union will manage to agree on a transatlantic trade deal by the end of this year.

Mr. Obama was speaking after a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Angela Merkel in the German city of Hanover, where the two leaders have opened the world's largest industrial trade fair.

The President said he understood why trade deals often get negative reactions, but that an EU-US agreement would have advantages for both sides of the Atlantic:

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Mr. Obama also said he's very concerned about the recent increase in violence in Syria, though it's difficult to see how a so-called 'safe zone' would work:

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Pres. Obama skeptical of North Korean offer

U.S. President Barack Obama is skeptical about the offer by the North Koreans to halt their nuclear program.

North Korea's foreign minister has told the Associated Press if Washington and Seoul stop their joint military exercises  Pyongyang will stop testing nuclear weapons.

Our U-S correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UK Debates Obama ‘Brexit’ Intervention

US President Barack Obama has said it could take up to a decade for Britain to negotiate a new trade deal with America if it leaves the European Union.


Speaking to the BBC, the President added that the UK would have less global influence if it votes to exit.


Our London correspondent Olly Barratt says Mr. Obama's comments have been the subject of much debate in the UK:


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Wall St prepares for slower GDP data

The US economy is likely to have grown in the first quarter at the slowest pace for a year.

Wall Street is braced for a slew of economic data this week and the monthly meeting of the Federal Reserve.

Nick Harper reports form New York.

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Saturday, April 23, 2016

Sheriff: No Reason To Believe Prince's Death Was A Suicide

A post mortem examination shows there is "no reason to believe" the death of music legend Prince was a suicide.
That’s the conclusion of the sheriff of the Minnesota county where Prince was found dead on Thursday. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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