Tuesday, December 27, 2016

First black box from Black Sea crash found

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Russia has found the first black box from a military plane that crashed into the Black Sea killing all 92 on board on Sunday.  The recorder, one of several reported to be on board, contains information that could help investigators identify the cause of the crash, which killed dozens of Red Army Choir singers and dancers en route to Syria to entertain Russian troops in the run-up to the New Year, as well as a member of an NGO and nine journalists. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Monday, December 26, 2016

Returned gifts give brick and mortar businesses edge over online retailers

Christmas Day has been and gone but brick and mortar retailers in the
United States are still hoping to cash in on the holiday season.

Online shopping is becoming increasingly popular but traditional
retailers are hoping to capitalize on the huge numbers of people
coming to their stores to return gifts.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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I could've won a 3rd term - Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama thinks he could have won a third term in office with his political message of hope.

American presidents are limited to just 2 four-year terms in office.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Shinzo Abe visits Pearl Harbor

The Japanese Prime Minister is visiting Hawaii in an historic trip
that will see him give prayers for the victims at Pearl Harbor.
Shinzo Abe will visit the place where the war between the USA and
japan began back in 1941.
He's the first sitting Japanese leader to go to the memorial site.
US correspondent, Frances Read, reports from Hawaii.

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Chile: Tsunami alert lifted

Chilean authorities have lifted a tsunami warning after a major earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck the southern part of the Chile on Christmas day. 

Chile's National Emergency Services said that approximately 4,000 people had evacuated the Los Lagos coastal areas after the queake. 


Andrea Arenas reports

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Carrie Fisher in 'stable' condition

Star Wars actress and author Carrie Fisher is in 'stable' condition, according to a social media post by her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds.

On December 23, Carrie Fisher had what was reported to be a major heart attack during the final minutes of a flight from London to Los Angeles.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Fresh offensive expected in Mosul

According to Reuters forces in Iraq are preparing for a fresh assault
on the city of Mosul in a bid to purge the so-called Islamic State.

Troops in Iraq backed by the United States have been advancing on the
IS stronghold for several months but have faced fierce resistance.

US correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Authorities tell Donald Trump he cannot close charitable foundation

American President-elect Donald Trump is facing more scrutiny over his financial dealings.
Mr Trump has announced he's closing his charitable foundation, but as our North America correspondent John Clarke reports, New York authorities say he can't do that because it's under investigation.

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Israel PM summons US ambassador

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has summoned U.S. Ambassador Danny Shaprio for a meeting, following the U.S. abstaining from a key vote on a resolution at the U.N. Security Council.

That resolution criticises Israel for it's continuing policy of building settlements on what is probably Palestinian land, and it's the first time the U.S. did not veto such a resolution.

In an interview with the Fox News Channel, David Keyes, a spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister, expressed the government's view.

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Terror act unlikely cause of Russian military plane crash

Russia's security services study pilot error, technical fault as most probable causes of the military Tupolev-154 plane crash that occurred on Sunday in southern Russia killing 92 onboard. Investigation and search operations are underway but no "black boxes" with flight data have so far been retrieved. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Sunday, December 25, 2016

GEORGE MICHAEL DEAD AT 53

British pop star George Michael has died at the age of 53.
 
His publicist says he died 'peacefully' at his home in Oxfordshire in the south of England.

George Michael was known for hits such as Last Christmas, Club Tropicana and Faith - and was involved in the original Band Aid Christmas record.

Olly Barratt reports from London. 

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No survivors in Russia's military plane crash en route to Syria

Russian military plane en route to Syria carrying 92 people on board crashed 1,5km off coast of Russia's southern city of Sochi. Investigation and rescue operations are underway, at least 7 bodies have been recovered from the crash sight according to local rescuers. There were no survivors in the plane crash, Russia's Defence Ministry confirmed. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 


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Friday, December 23, 2016

UN approves resolution demanding end to Israeli settlements

The United Nations Security Council has approved a resolution
demanding Israel stop settlement building.

Long-time Israeli the United States abstained from the vote but did
not veto it.

The US decision was in defiance to appeals from the Israeli government
and US President-elect Donald Trump to block the proposal.

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, reacted to the resolution. 

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New Zealand's ambassador to the UN, Gerard van Bohemen, said it was a
significant day for the UN.

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New Zealand's ambassador to the UN, Gerard van Bohemen said settlement
building was a roadblock to a two-state solution.

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US opt to not veto UN resolution on Israeli settlements

The United States has chosen not to veto a United Nations resolution
that demands an end to Israeli settlements.

The measure was adopted by the Security Council and comes despite
fierce opposition from the Israeli government and US president-elect
Donald Trump.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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US abstains from UN vote on Israeli settlements

The United States did not vote for or against the resolution before the United Nations Security Council on condemning Israeli settlements policy.

While Republicans condemn the decision as shameful, the Obama adminstration notes that Israel's founding was for historic reasons and this ally has always been treated differently.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power:

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power says the true path to peace for the Israelis and Palestinians is much more complex than the settlements issue.

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power reminded the UN Security council that the creation of Israel was a concious decision by the international community following World War II and the Holocaust.

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Nice & correct - Trump on letter from Putin

Donald Trump says he's received a very nice letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

While the president-elect says Putin's thoughts are so correct, the two men have also been exchanging words that could lead to a nuclear arms race.

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Investigation underway in Malta following Libyan plane hijacking

Maltese officials are questioning the suspects and everyone on board the Afriqiyah Airways plane as law enforcement searches the Airbus jet following an attempted hijacking.

The plane was diverted to Malta after two men tried to take control of the plane.

Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat:

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UN rejects South Sudan arms embargo proposal

The United Nations has failed to approve a resolution that would have
imposed an arms embargo on South Sudan.

The US proposal did not find enough support among the 15-member UN
Security Council.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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US imposes more sanctions against Syria

The Obama administration has imposed additional sanctions against 18 individuals and 5 entities in hopes of undermining the financial support for the civil war in Syria.

The sanctions include Russian officials as well as Syrian.

Earlier, two men from greater London were convicted of using aid convoys to help funnel cash to extremists in Syria.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Merkel wants changes to laws after attacks

Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel responded to the death of the suspect in the Berlin truck attack by saying her country would look at changes to certain laws.

The 24 year-old Tunisian man Anis Amir was killed by Italian police a few days after the attack.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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