Thursday, June 23, 2016

Abortions on the rise in response to Zika concerns in Central and South America

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A recent uptick in abortions in the Americas comes as a response to
the Zika outbreak, according to a report from the New England Journal
of Medicine.

The virus - spread by mosquitos - has been reported in 60 countries since 2015.

Our US Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Democrats end gun-control sit-in on Capitol Hill after more than 24 hours

Democrats in the US Congress have ended their sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives after more than 24 hours.


They were protesting the Republicans' refusal to bring gun control legislation to the floor of House for a vote.


The sit-in brought anarchic scenes to the US Capitol, with a shouting match breaking out on Wednesday night as Republicans tried to move other legislation through the chamber.


The leader of the sit-in, Democratic Congressman John Lewis, announced its conclusion.


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The leader of the sit-in, Democratic Congressman John Lewis, vowed to continue battling for gun control legislation when Congress reconvenes next month.


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US Supreme Court ruling on immigration "unfortunate" - Pres. Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama is disappointed by the split ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on key immigration rules.

The White House attempted to resolve some of the nearly 11 million cases of immigrants in the United States without proper documents by executive order and not by Congressional legislative action.

U.S. President Barack Obama says it is unfortunate the eight members of the nation's highest court could not make a decision.

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U.S. President Barack Obama says the court's ruling has not addressed what actually needs to be addressed, the millions of immigrants without papers but living the U.S.

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OUT: ...it's a fantasy."
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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling is a win for the U.S. Congress 

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U.S. President Barack Obama says the Republican political strategy of obstruction is not going to work long-term.

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Heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meet in Tashkent

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The Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of heads of state is underway in the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent.  SCO leaders are discussing issues that include regional security and the current situation in Afghanistan. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


IN: Russian President Vladimir Putin..

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Former top UN diplomate awaiting trial dies

A former top United Nations diplomat– indicted on charges of bribery
last year- has died at his home in New York.


Officials have confirmed the cause of death was a heart attack.


Our UN Correspondent Radmilla Suleymanova has more

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Republicans accuse Democrats of "publicity stunt" over gun legislation sit-in

Democrats in the US Congress are being accused of a "publicity stunt" by Republicans after a sit-down protest on the floor of the House of Representatives went into its second day.


The Democrats are trying to force Republicans to bring legislation on gun control to the floor of the House for a vote.


But Republicans insist the legislation isn't ready, and that the Democrats have broken the rules that govern Congress by seizing control of the lower chamber of America's legislature.


Paul Ryan is the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives.


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The Republicans' leader in Congress, House Speaker Paul Ryan, told reporters he was horrified by the events of the last 24 hours.


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House Speaker Paul Ryan told reporters the Republicans are still working on legislation that would halt the ability of terrorist suspects to buy guns in the US.


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Cinema Gunman Shot Dead by Police

German media outlets are reporting the masked gunman who stormed a movie theatre is now dead.

According to press reports at least 20 people have been injured—with those injuries due to tear gas being released in the cinema. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest. 


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Not guilty ruling in Baltimore police murder case

A Baltimore city Judge has found Officer Caesar Goodson not guilty of murder in the case of Freddie Gray.

Freddie Gray died while in police custody in April 2015 after being arrested and his case was one of those motivating the "Black Lives Matter" campaigners.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US Supreme Court divided on immigration

The U.S. Supreme Court is split 4 vs. 4 on a constitutional question about immigration reform, in a blow to President Obama's plan.

The regulations are about whether certain illegal immigrants can attend college and work, but the case more broadly is about the power of the presidency.

Our U.S. correspondent NinaMaria Potts reports:

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US Supreme Court upholds affirmative action policies

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld policies on affirmative action for university admissions.

In "Fisher versus the University of Texas at Austin", the constitutional question was about equal protection and equal rights to an education at a public (state) university receiving federal funding.

Our U.S. correspondent John Bevir reports:

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Heroin use in the US at 20-year high

According to the United Nations annual World Drug Report the number of
people around the globe addicted to drugs has risen for the first time
in six years.

The UN add that heroin use is increasing in western nations describing
the drug's prevalence in the United States as an epidemic.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.


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UN urges Pakistan not to demonize Afghan refugees

The United Nations is urging Pakistan not to accuse Afghan refugees of
terrorism.

There has been a recent increase in hostility towards the estimated
two and a half million refugees in Pakistan.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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House Democrats vow to continue fight over gun laws

The Democrats, the minority party in the U.S. House of Representatives, are vowing to continue the political fight over increasing regulation of gun ownership.

In a rare move, denounced as a publicity stunt by the majority Republicans, the Democrats literally sat on the floor of the lower chamber, giving speech after speech urging changes to American gun laws.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UK VOTES ON EU

Britons are going to the polls in an in-out EU referendum. ((polls open 0700BST))

The UK is deciding whether to quit, or stay in, the 28 member bloc.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt is at Westminster.

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MSF says catastrophic humanitarian crisis is unfolding in northern Nigeria

Aid charities are warning a catastrophic humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Nigeria's northern Borno state.

Doctors without borders says 24 thousand people are taking refugee in a hospital complex after fleeing the Boko Haram militant group.

Sophia Adengo reports.

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Solar Plane Makes Transatlantic Flight

The solar powered airplane known as Solar Impulse has landed in Europe as it continues its mission to circumnavigate the globe.

Solar Impulse successfully made it from New York to Seville, Spain.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.


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French unions hold restricted protest march under tight security

Trade unions who oppose French labour law reform take to the streets of Paris again on Thursday  - under very tight security, after the last march degenerated into violence.
The government had tried to ban the march, but has finally let it go ahead along a strictly limited route.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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British newspapers weigh in on Brexit vote

The British people are voting on whether they want the UK to leave or remain part of  the European Union Thursday, following a campaign that has been extremely bitter at times.   

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Historic vote on UK's future in Europe underway

The British people are voting on whether they want the UK to leave or remain part of  the European Union.

Millions have registered to vote in the referendum, and turnout is expected to be high for the historic vote. 

Professor Tony Travers from the London School of Economics says despite the efforts from both campaigns over the past few months, voters are likely to go with their own instinct.

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Professor Tony Travers from the London School of Economics says despite persistent efforts from both campaigns, voters are likely to decide based on their own instincts.

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Turnout expected to be high as Brexit vote gets underway


Turnout is expected to be high as the British people vote on whether they want the UK to leave or remain in the European Union. 

Millions have registered to vote in the referendum that will decide the future of the country, but it's still unclear how many will have their say.

Katie Gohse (pro: Gowsh) from the Electoral Reform Society says hopes people will participate in what is a historic decision for the country.


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