Thursday, August 25, 2016

UN calls for accountability from Saudi Arabia after airstrikes in Yemen kill thousands of civilians

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The UN is asking Saudi Arabia be held accountable for human rights
violations committed during airstrikes on Yemen.

This comes alongside US Secretary Kerry's arrival in Saudi Arabia to
work on reviving peace talks among the warring parties.

Our UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Putin slams Paralympic ban for Russia as immoral and inhumane

Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced the country's Paralympic team ban from Games in Rio de Janeiro as immoral and inhumane. The Kremlin pledged its support to the banned athletes and plans to set up separate competitions for them. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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US: Kurds Withdrawing from Section of Syrian Territory

US Secretary of State John Kerry is reported to have informed Turkey that the Kurds have agreed to withdraw from a section of Syrian territory close to the Turkish border.

Kurdish fighters have been battling the Islamic State organization in Syria, but the Turkish military has begun it's own offensive.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes has more...

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Hillary Clinton faces renewed more scrutiny over multi-billion dollar foundation

Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton continues to face intense scrutiny over how a multi-billion dollar foundation run by her family raises money.

The Clintons had pledged to distance themselves from the Clinton Foundation and to stop receiving foreign donations.

But as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, it appears some of those links will remain.

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UNICEF warns thousands at malnutrition risk in Nigeria

The United Nations' children's agency has warned almost 50,000
children are likely to die this year in Nigeria from malnutrition.

The shocking new figures also show half a million children are at risk
in the drought and militant-impacted northeast of the country.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Soccer star Hope Solo suspended for Olympic comments

American soccer goalie Hope Solo has been suspended for six months after calling her Olympic rivals, team Sweden, "a bunch of cowards."

Sweden beat the US 5-4 during the quarter finals of the Rio Olympics.

US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Colombians celebrate peace

Colombia's government and the leftist guerrilla group FARC have reached a groundbreaking peace deal that promises to end the country's five-decade long war. 

Hundreds of Colombians took to the streets of the country's capital Bogota, in celebration of this peace accord. 

Andrea Arenas reports.

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US protests Iranian navy claims

The U.S. military says Iran's navy is behaving in an unprofessional way.

Iran's defence minister is vowing his naval ships will confront anyone who comes near Iran's territorial waters.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Calls for Western Australian man to go to jail in Bali

Denpasar prosecutors have called for an Australian man to be sentenced to 18 months in prison after he was arrested in Bali for allegedly using fraudulent travel documents.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Frenchman killer to appear in North Queensland court Friday

A French national accused of the stabbing murder of British backpacker Mia Ayliffe-Chung in Australia's north Queensland will appear in court via videolink on Friday.
And it's brought out the worst in some of Australia's conservative politicians.
Arthur Stevens has more

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US lashes out against EU tax avoidance cases

The US treasury is accusing the European Union of going after American multinationals unfairly as it tries to tackle tax avoidence.

The European Commission has launched a number of investigations into firms like Apple, Google and Amazon.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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ITALY QUAKE TOLL UP TO 247

At least 247 people are now known to have died in the earthquake which struck central Italy on Wednesday.

Dozens more are feared still trapped or dead in the towns of Amatrice, Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto.

Thousands of rescuers are trying to move rubble and debris in the mountainous region.

The 6.2 magnitude quake hit 100 km north east of the capital Rome.

Journalist Philip Woollan is in the Italian capital - he says the search continues.

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AT LEAST FIVE DEAD AT UK BEACH

Five people have died at a popular British beach on what was the hottest day of the year so far in the UK.

Three men were pulled from the water at Camber Sands in East Sussex, and two more bodies were later found as the tide receded.

It's not clear exactly why the five people died but officials say suggestions jellyfish may have been to blame, have been ruled out.

There's also been speculation the victims may have been migrants.

Bryony Waite is at the beach - she says it's possible more people died.

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RUSSIA CONCERNED OVER TURKEY’S GROUND OPERATION IN SYRIA

Moscow voiced concerns over Ankara's ground operation in Syria. It warned of further deterioration of the situation in the war-torn country and possible casualties among civilians. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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UPDATE: Death Toll in Italian Quake Now at 247

The death toll from Wednesday's early morning earthquake in central Italy now stands at 247.

And Italy's health minister warns that number could continue to rise.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.


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Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage joins Trumo at Mississippi rally

Nigel Farage joined Donald Trump on the campaign trail on Wednesday to
discuss 'The Brexit Story'. Speaking at rally in Jackson, Mississippi
Mr. Farage described Britain's 'Leave' campaign as a success that he
said American voters could achieve too "if enough decent people are
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Trial For Brother Of San Bernardino Shooter Set For Nov

The older brother of the San Bernardino terrorist and two other
relatives will be tried at a California federal courthouse in November
on charges stemming from an investigation immediately following the
massacre last December. Syed Raheel Farook, his wife Tatiana and her
sister Mariya Chernykh are accused of conspiring to deceive the US
government with a marriage fraud scam.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Brazil's embattled President Rousseff to go on trial

Brazil's embattled President Dilma Rousseff will go on trial today (THURS 25th) over allegations she broke budget laws in the run up to the country's 2014 election...

Rousseff has been suspended since May this year, but she claims her impeachment is part of a coup.

From Rio, Dan Whitehead reports...

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

At Rally in Florida Trump calls on minority voters, talks China-US relations

At a Trump Rally in Florida on Wednesday, the Republican presidential
candidate appealed to US minority voters and spoke on how his business
expertise with China would help improve trade relations.

At the packed arena, Trump denounced the Democratic Party's leadership
and policies towards the African-American and Hispanic communities.

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It's been part of Trump's more recent move to persuade minority voters
in November.

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Trump also talked China-US relations, highlighting his success in
business with Asia's superpower.

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Quake rattles central Myanmar

At least one person is dead and historic temples were damaged when an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit central Myanmar.

The Myanmar Department of Archaeology told the BBC at least 66 stupas were damaged.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest confirmed, the U.S. is trying to learn more about the damage.

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US officials still often refer to Myanmar as Burma.

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