Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Pentagon investigating possible chemical attack by IS

US officials say an investigation is underway to determine whether Islamic State fired a rocket containing mustard gas at US troops in northern Iraq.

No American troops have shown signs of exposure, but if confirmed this would the first case of the extremist organization using chemical weapons.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Boeing and Airbus Get Green Light to Sell Jets to Iran

The US government has given plane makers Airbus and Boeing permission to sell jetliners to Iran. 
The deals kick off a fleet renewal program for Iran Air, after years of sanctions.
Rachel Silverman has details. 

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Facebook Boss Launching Multi-billion Dollar Disease Programme

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg is launching a three billion dollar
project to help cure diseases by the end of the century.

He and his wife, Priscilla Chan, say they want to make a better future
for children across the globe.

Frances Read reports from California.

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Debate Over Black Man's Actions Before Fatal Police Shooting

One day after police in Oklahoma released video that shows a white
Tulsa police officer fatally shooting an unarmed black man, attorneys
representing the victim's family released photos that appear to
contradict the authorities story about why shots were fired. Attorney
Bejamin Crump says images captured by a helicopter overhead prove
Terence Crutcher did not reach into his vehicle as officers
approached.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

Extra Info: Crutcher is one of at least 697 people, 172 of them black
men, who have been fatally shot by police officers this year. This
info calculated by the Washington Post Newspaper.

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FBI looking for two people in connection with NY bombing

The FBI are looking for two people that have been pictured carrying a
suitcase that allegedly carried an unexploded bomb.

The device is believed to have been planted by Ahmad Rahami who has
been arrested in connection with an explosion in Manhattan last
weekend.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN to resume aid convoys in Syria

The United Nations says its preparing to resume aid deliveries in Syria, two days after a deadly strike on one of its convoys.

UN officials said in a statement, they are ready to resume aid deliveries "as soon as possible."

Nick Harper reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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US Federal Reserve leaves interest rates alone

The Federal Open Market Commitee of the U.S. Federal Reserve left key interest rates alone, but the forecast points to an interest rate hike in December.

America's central bankers decided to wait, while they do observe that economic factors are improving, and the labor market is strengthening.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen described their approach as cautious.

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America's central bankers are indicating December is the next most likely time for an interest rate hike, although Fed Chief Janet Yellen says, overall, rates will remain low.

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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen responded to critics who have suggested America's central bankers do not think independently.

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AmnestyInternationalTortureReport

The release of an Amnesty International detailed report on alleged torture by Nigerian police has reinvigorated the debate over anti- torture legislation in the country. 

Our Correspondent Sophia Adengo reports from Abuja:

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Anthony Weiner reportedly had affair with 15 year old

Disgraced former New York politician Anthony Weiner reportedly had an online sexual relationship with a 15 year old girl.

Pictures and transcripts obtained by the Daily Mail seem to show he knowingly engaged in sexual behavior with a teenager in high school.

US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Federal Reserve Votes Against Rate Rise

New US Government Report: Superbugs Remain Major Public Health Threat

A new US government report warns antibiotic resistant “superbugs” remain a major public health threat.
Researchers at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
say only a multi pronged attack can address the problem. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.


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Pres. Obama, PM Netanyahu meet

The moribund peace process between the Israelis and Palestinians topped the discussions for the meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel's neighbor to the north Syria was also on the agenda, as well as the health of former Israeli President Shimon Peres who suffered a stroke a few weeks ago.

After years of tense and difficult discussions with the Israeli Prime Minister .U.S. President Barack Obama diplomatically took the high road in comments before the meeting.

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Kerry calls for Syria no-fly zone, accuses Russians of living in "parallel universe"

US Secretary of State John Kerry is calling for the immediate creation of a no-fly zone in Syria, after Monday's deadly attack on a UN humanitarian aid convoy.


He's clashed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the United Nations, after the US accused Moscow of deliberately undermining a ceasefire agreement.


From the US, Simon Marks reports.


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MCLAREN DENIES APPLE TALKS

UK automotive firm Mclaren has denied reports it is in talks with US tech giant Apple about a potential investment.

The Financial Times has reported Apple has started discussions to buy Mclaren - a UK company which makes supercars and owns a Formula One team.

Both Apple and Mclaren have declined to comment on the report in the Financial Times.

From London, Olly Barratt reports.

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Johnson says there is strong evidence Russia carried out deadly UN convoy attack

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says there is strong evidence that Russia carried out the deadly attack on a UN aid convoy near Aleppo Monday evening. 

He also accused Russia and Syria's President Bashir Al Assad of hampering the chances of a ceasefire. 

His comments came after Mr Johnson attended a meeting of the UN Security Council where Russian and American diplomats sparred over the attack on the aid convoy which left at least 20 people dead.  

US defense officials had previously said there was strong evidence that Russian planes carried out the strike however Mr Johnson is one of the first officials to speak publicly.  

He added attempts to revive the ceasefire must continue. 

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US defense officials had previously said there was strong evidence that Russian planes carried out the strike however Mr Johnson is one of the first officials to speak publicly. 

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Mr Johnson said Russia should look closely at the transition plans being offered by President Assad's opponents and accept he cannot be part of the country's future.

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United Nations Security Council meets on Syria

The United Nations Security Council has convened in the hope of
reviving the cessation of hostilities in Syria.

A recent attack on an aid convoy has threatened to derail the peace
process and has exposed divides between the US and Russia who worked
together to implement the peace plan.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York

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Obama Calls for Reciprocal African Trade Pacts

President Barack Obama is encouraging the US to begin negotiating reciprocal trade agreements with African nations.

He  was  speaking at a major business forum designed  to increase economic ties with the continent.

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Police say Man was Armed in Charlotte Shooting as Black Leaders Call for Boycott

The police chief in the US city of Charlotte, North Carolina says a man who was shot and killed was armed and refused to put his weapon  down.

This account contrasts with that of Keith Lamont Scott's family who say he was reading a book as he was approached.

His death has led to overnight violent protests in the city and a call by black leaders for a financial boycott of their own city.

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Kerry calls for no-fly zone in Syria

US Secretary of State John Kerry is calling for the immediate creation of a no-fly zone in Syria, after Monday's deadly attack on a UN humanitarian aid convoy.


Mr. Kerry told the United Nations it's the only remaining option in a bid to breathe new life into a failed ceasefire in Syria.


From the US, Simon Marks reports.


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A grim-faced John Kerry told the UN Syria needs a no-fly zone, and needs it now.


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