Friday, June 17, 2016

Russia 'extremely disappointed' over IAAF's ban

Russian Sports Ministry said in a statement it's 'extremely disappointed' about the International Association of Athletics Federations' decision to ban Russian track and field athletes from Rio Olympics.
The Association, however seems to have left what Rune Andersen, it's Russia task force head called a "very tiny crack in the door":
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Alan Moore, sports columnist with Championat.com and Global Brand manager with Bossna Sport Nutrition says Russian athletes's chances are bleak: 
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OUT:  "…has been proved to be non-compliant"
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Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko described IAAF's plan to let certain athletes compete independently "somewhat absurd". 
Mr. Moore says Moscow's attitude is unlikely to change anytime soon:
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OUT:  "…for quite a few years"
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Trump's proposed Muslim ban could face legal challenge from....Republicans

Donald Trump's proposal to close America's borders to Muslims could face a legal challenge from his fellow Republicans.


Paul Ryan, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, says if Mr. Trump becomes President and tries to ban Muslim immigration, he won't hesitate to try and overturn the ban legally.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UN: Islamic State carrying out 'an ongoing genocide' on Yazidi minority

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The United Nations human rights commission believes the Islamic State
is aiming to completely eliminate the Yazidi population on the
Iraqi-Syrian border.

The Yazidis have a culture spanning thousands of years but the
ethnic-religious minority are considered to be infidels to I-S.

UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Guatemala: Former president formally charged with corruption

Former president of Guatemala, Otto Perez Molina, and his vice president has been formally charged with corruption. 

They're among 70 people allegedly involved in the scheme, which prosecutors say involved illegal financing, embezzlement and money laundering.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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UK LEADERS UNITE IN TRIBUTE TO KILLED MP

The UK Prime Minister David Cameron says the death of MP Jo Cox is an "attack on democracy"...

Mr Cameron and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have visited the town of Birstall in the north of England to pay their respects. 

Mrs Cox was shot dead in broad day light before holding a surgery with her constituents. 

MPs have been recalled and will return to Parliament on Monday. 

A 52 year-old man has been arrested - named locally as Thomas Mair.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says he appears to have potentially supported some extreme right organisations.

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ALT:

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it comes just days before a crucial referendum on Britain's EU membership.

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OUT: …public."
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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it comes just days before a crucial referendum on Britain's EU membership.

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OUT: …place in."
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IAAF bans Russian athletics team from Rio Olympics

Russia's athletics team will NOT be allowed to take part in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro - that's the decision from the International Association of Athletics Federations, after its meeting this Friday in Vienna.  The Russian sports ministry says it's 'extremely disappointed' by the move, which comes after a series of revelations about high level corruption and wide spread doping practice in Russian sports. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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MP Shooting Suspect Supported US White Supremacist Group

An American civil rights group says the suspect in the killing of a British MP was a supporter of a US white supremacist group.

The Southern Poverty Law Center says he purchased several far-right publications and handbooks on building weapons.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US State Dept officials call for US airstrikes against Syrian regime

Dozens of US State Department officials are urging President Obama to change U.S. policy in Syria, reports the Wall Street Journal

Over 50 officials signed the internal memo calling for targeted airstrikes against the Syrian government.

In Washington here's Kevin McAleese...

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UK PARLIAMENT RECALLED OVER MP DEATH

The UK Prime Minister David Cameron says the death of MP Jo Cox is an "attack on democracy"...

Mr Cameron and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have visited the town of Birstall in the north of England where she was shot on Thursday.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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UK Parliament recalled following shooting of MP

The UK Prime Minister David Cameron says the death of MP Jo Cox is an "attack on democracy"...

Mr Cameron and opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have visited the town of Birstall in the north of England to pay their respects.

Mrs Cox was shot dead in broad day light before holding a surgery with her constituents.

MPs have been recalled and will return to Parliament on Monday.

The Prime Minister said it is time to realise how precious democracy is...

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OUT: ...doing her job.
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The Prime Minister led tributes and said it is important to value democracy...

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn decribed the killing as "vile"...

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US and Russia Spar Over Syria

The US has accused Russia of carrying out airstrikes in southern Syria against American-backed rebel forces, saying they'll raise the matter with Moscow.

But Russia in turn accused the Americans of relying on what it called terrorist factions in Syria to try and unseat the country's Kremlin-supported President, Bashar al-Assad.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Moscow.

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MSF rejects EU funds in protest over refugee policy

The medical charity Medicines Sans Frontieres says it will no longer take funds from the European Union in protest at its migration policy.
MSF singled out the EU's recent deal with Turkey - which allows Europe to send migrants back to Turkey.  
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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MPs urged to contact police over security

British MPs are being urged to contact police regarding their security arrangements following the fatal shooting of Jo Cox...

Police are continuing to question a 52-year-old man over the killing of the Labour MP, who was killed in broad daylight on Thursday as she met with her local constituents.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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EU REFERENDUM CAMPAIGNING ON HOLD AFTER MP DEATH

Campaigning in Britain's EU referendum campaign remains suspended after MP Jo Cox was shot dead on Thursday.

Vigils have been held for the 41 year-old mother-of-two who died in her own constituency in the north of England.

One eyewitness report suggests the attacker shouted 'put Britain First' as the incident took place - leading to speculation it was politically motivated.

A 52 year-old man has been arrested - named locally as Tommy Mair, described by people who knew him as a 'loner.

Reporter Bethan Davies is in Jo Cox's constituency where a vigil was held on Thursday.

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OUT: …upset."
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ALT:

Reporter Connor Gillies takes a look at Jo Cox's career.

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IAAF vote on Russian ban

LEAD:

Russia’s sports minister has urged the world athletics chief to lift a ban that would prevent Russia from competing in the Rio Olympics. Vitaly Mutko said his country was ready to assist the World Anti-Doping Agency in testing Russian sportspeople for doping any way it could.  The Council of the International Association of Athletics Federations will meet in Vienna on Friday to decide if Russia can return to athletics having been banned since November.  Julia Lyubova reports.

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Thursday, June 16, 2016

Obama Meets Orlando Victims' Families, Attacks Divisive Politics

President Barack Obama has met with the families of the victims of the Orlando gay  nightclub shooting.

Omar Mateen killed 49 people with a military style automatic AR-15 weapon, 23  others remain in hospital. 

Obama poured scorn on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's argument that arming club-goers would  have helped reduce those casualties.

He also warned against politics that seeks to amplify divisions in society. 

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Venezuela food riots, looting turn deadly

A wave of food riots and looting in crisis hit Venezuela has turned deadly.   

Several people have been reported shot and killed in separate incidents across the country this week.     

And as Juan Carlos Rivas Lamas reports from Caracas, these incidents show the desperation felt by many Venezulans, over long supermarket lines and empty shelves. 

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Obama Attacks Trump After Visit with Orlando Victims' Families

President Barack Obama has met with the families of the victims of the Orlando gay nightclub shooting.

He said the families wanted to know why mass shootings continue to happen and why America's  leaders don't do  more to stop it.

Omar Mateen killed 49 people with a military style automatic AR-15 weapon.

Obama poured scorn on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's argument that club-goers should have been  allowed to carry weapons.

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OUT:  ...that makes sense.
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Obama says Orlando families pleaded for action on gun violence

President Obama says the families of the victims of the Orlando nightclub massacre have pleaded with him to do something to end gun violence in America.


On a visit to Orlando he said their grief was "beyond description".


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Ukraine Angered As Putin Meets Ban Ki Moon in St. Petersburg

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with UN and European leaders on the sidelines of an international economic forum in St. Petersburg.

Mr. Putin met the President of the European Commission, Jean Claude Juncker, as well as UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, whom he awarded Russia's 'Order of Friendship'.

But Ukraine is outraged by Mr. Ban's behaviour towards the Kremlin, as our Moscow correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports.

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