Wednesday, July 6, 2016

US to change legal protection of contractors on military bases in Japan

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The US has said it will tighten the legal privileges extended to contractors working on
its military bases in Japan - in a bilateral agreement with Tokyo.

The move comes after a US civilian working for the military was arrested in connection with the murder of a local woman in Okinawa
earlier this year, triggering widespread anger in Japan.

Our US Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Italian Police Detain Suspect in American Student's Death

Italian police have detained a homeless man in connection with the death of a 19 year old student from the United States. 
The student disappeared just hours after he arrived in Rome, where he had enrolled in a summer study abroad program. 

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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Tuesday, July 5, 2016

UK'S CONTROVERSIAL IRAQ INQUIRY TO BE RELEASED

Britain’s long-awaited Iraq Inquiry will be published later, seven years after it was set up.

It’s expected to contain criticism of the UK government and intelligence agencies in the run-up to the 2003 invasion.

The Chilcot report will be released in Westminster, from where UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Some UK lawmakers are calling for then Prime Minister Tony Blair to face war crimes charges over the invasion.

The Chilcot report will be released in Westminster, from where UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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US worried about copycat Islamic State attacks

After a series of terror attacks in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Bangladesh at the end of Ramadan, the Obama administration is expressing it's concerns about copycat attacks.

Experts note, as the Islamic State has lost significant territory in Iraq, it has returned to it's roots as a guerilla organization.

U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby expressed concern about the Islamic State tactics which have left so many dead.

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Obama, Clinton take digs at Donald Trump

U.S. President Barack Obama endorsed Hillary Clinton as the candidate to run for the Democratic Party at a big rally in Charlotte, North Carolina.

His endorsement in person came just hours after FBI director James Comey announced he would not recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State.

America's political attention was supposed to be on President Obama's excitement for the 2016 presidential elections:

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President Obama did not address the email issue, but did criticize Donald Trump, saying the presidency is not a reality TV show.

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Hillary Clinton did not address the email issue, but also criticized Donald Trump.

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President Obama enthusiastically endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.

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State Dept. not lax on security - Spokesman

The U.S. State Department does not have a lax attitude toward the handling of classified documents.

Those comments from the spokesman come after FBI director James Comey accused Hillary Clinton and her staff while she was U.S. Secretary of State of 'extreme carelessness.'

U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby repeatedly rejected the assessment of the FBI.

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U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby was limited in his comments about the findings about Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while U.S. Secretary of State.

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United Nations chief calls Saudi blast an attack on Islam

The United Nations human rights chief Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein has
described a series of suicide bombings in Saudi Arabia as an attack on
Islam.

The Prophet Mohammed's Mosque in the city of Medina was one of the
targets in Monday's attack and it's considered to be the
second-holiest site in the Muslim faith.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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MAY WINS CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP FIRST ROUND POLL

UK Home Secretary Theresa May has emphatically won the first round of voting for Conservative Party leader.

The next leader of the party will also become Britain's Prime Minister.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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FBI Recommends No Prosecution of Hillary Clinton

The FBI is NOT recommending that Hillary Clinton be criminally prosecuted for sending classified emails on her personal account.

But the agency's Director James Comey said the handling of the issue while she was US Secretary of State  was "extremely careless".

Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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FBI Recommends No Charges for Clinton Over Mishandled Emails

The FBI is not recommending that Hillary Clinton be criminally prosecuted, despite sending top secret emails on her pesonal account.

FBI Director James Comey called the handling of emails while she was  US Secretary of State "extremely careless".

Investigators  found evidence that foreign hackers may have gained access to her account.

The final decision on whether to prosecute the Democratic Party's presumed  presidential nominee rests with the Department of Justice.

FBI Director James Comey says the agency is not recommending charges be brought despite violations of the classified system...

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FBI Director James Comey says the agency's conclusions were free of political influence...

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FBI Director James Comey says foreign governments could have hacked her account...

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Jose Mourinho says he's ready for Man Utd challenge

Man United's new boss, Jose Mourinho says he's ready for the challenge his new club brings.


The former Chelsea manager has taken over from Louis van Gaal who as sacked in May.


He also defended suggestions that he was responsible for Ryan Giggs departing the club after 29 years.



Speaking at a press conference Mourinho said he was where he wanted to be.



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During a press conference he said he was frustrated that the club would not be playing in the Champions League next season.


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Juno in orbit around Jupiter - NASA

NASA engineers have successfully gotten the Juno spacecraft into position in orbit around Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system.

Juno left earth five years ago and it's mission is to study the planet's radiation belts and gases.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UK businesses urge action following Brexit

Five of the UK's biggest business groups have called on the British government to push forward long-term projects following the the country's vote to leave the European Union.

Organisations such as the British Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses have said there needs to be clear leadership in the country, to ensure that business doesn't suffer.

This comes as Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced he will be meeting bank bosses to discuss how to proceed in steadying the country's economy.

Our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman has more.

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Bank of England's lending boost

The Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney has announced measures to allow banks to increase lending for households and businesses, following the UK's decision to end its EU membership.


The Bank admits that the UK case entered a period of uncertainty and significant economic adjustment, but that it will weather the effects of Brexit by giving more flexibility to three quarters of UK banks.


Further measures are expected to be announced in the comping months on the Bank's Monetary Stimulus policy.


Mr Carney warned that the Bank would not be able to fully offset Brexit volatility, but that capital buffers will be put in place to try to sure up the UK's economy.


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Chris Evans 'Moving On' After Top Gear Departure

The now ex-Top Gear presenter Chris Evans, has told listeners to his radio show that he is moving on following his departure from the television programme on Monday.


The revamped version of Top Gear, which came after Jeremy Clarkson was sacked by the BBC, has failed to pull in the viewers.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Voting on new Conservative leader and PM begins Tuesday

The first round of voting to find a new leader for the Conservative party and a new Prime Minister for Britain gets underway shortly/is underway (Begins 10.00GMT).

Home Secretary Theresa May goes into the contest as favourite against four other contenders for the post that will see the winner deal with the post-Brexit fallout.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Polls in Denmark suggest EU support on the rise after Brexit vote

Polls in Denmark show more people there now want to remain in the European Union following the UK's vote to leave.

Many had suggested that Denmark would be the next country to hold a referendum on its membership of the EU as there's a large eurosceptic faction in the country.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Iceland welcomes football heroes home

Tens of thousands of Icelanders gathered in the capital Reykjavik to welcome their team home after their Euro 2016 quarter final.
Coming from one of the smallest countries in Europe, they defied the odds to reach the last eight.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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French Lawmakers Propose Intelligence Streamlining

A French parliamentary committee is concluding the French intelligence services needs to completely overhauled.

Lawmakers are making the recommendation to streamline France's intelligence community in the wake of last year's terror attack.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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Refugee arrivals fall sharply in Germany

The number of refugees arriving to Germany fell sharply in Germany in June, according to media reports.

The closing of the Balkan route continues to have a major effect on European migration flows.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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