Tuesday, April 11, 2017

United Airlines orders investigation into passenger dragging incident

America's United Airlines is desperately trying to salvage its reputation after a incident in which an elderly doctor was physically dragged off a plane that had been overbooked.

The airline's chief executive has ordered an investigation, but as our American correspondent John Clarke reports, it could be a public relations and financial disaster for the airline.

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Syrian strike retaliation for use of nerve gas - Pentagon

The U.S. military had a single purpose in the bombing of the Syrian air base, to retaliate for the use of chemical weapons on Syrian civilians.

The White House has accused Russia of trying to paper over what happened, when the overwhelming evidence points to the use of sarin gas.

U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis:

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U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis says the goal for the military operations in Syria remains unchanged, to defeat the Islamic State, but further changes to policy are not in the cards.

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U.S. Defence Secretary James Mattis says the use of chemical weapons is never acceptable.

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Amid plunging share price, United Airlines CEO apologizes for passenger's forced removal from flight

The head of United Airlines is apologizing for the treatment of a passenger who was forcibly removed from one of the carrier's flights on Sunday.


Oscar Munoz has issued a statement saying "no one should ever be mistreated" the way Dr. David Dao was assaulted at Chicago airport….in an incident captured on video that went viral.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Explosions hit German football club's bus

A Champion's League football match in Germany has been postponed after three explosions took place next to the Borussia Dortmund team bus.

One player was lightly injured in the blasts, which took place as the bus travelled to the team hotel to the stadium.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Explosion hits Borussia Dortmund team bus injuring one player

An explosion has struck a bus carrying German soccer team Borussia Dortmund to a Champions League quarter final match.


One player was injured and taken to hospital….his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.


The team's fixture against Monaco has been postponed.


Deutsche Welle reporter Michael DaSilva is in the stadium in Dortmund and says as many as three explosions may have occurred.


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Reporter Michael DaSilva describes the situation in the stadium where the game was due to get underway.


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US hoping to deter North Korea after threats

The Trump administration is deploying the U.S.S. Carl Vinson as part of a strategy to deter North Korea from following through on it's threats.

While the regime has promised it can respond to any military threat, North Korea media went further, promising, "with our nuclear sight focused on the U.S. invasionary bases not only in South Korea and the Pacific operation theater but also in the U.S. mainland,"

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

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White House spokesman Sean Spicer described the mission of the U.S.S. Carl Vinson carrier group:

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In latest gaffe, Trump spokesman forgets Hitler gassed people

In the US, President Trump's press secretary has caused uproar at the White House by claiming that Adolf Hitler didn't use chemical weapons during World War Two.


Sean Spicer was attempting to describe the threat Syrian President Bashar al Assad poses to his own people, but in the process ignored the millions of people gassed to death by the Nazis.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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White House accuses Russia of cover-up over Syria chemical strike

The White House is accusing Russia of taking steps to cover up the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons last week.


The move comes as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Moscow for talks with the Russians……and President Vladimir Putin warned the US may be preparing to launch fresh air strikes on the suburbs of Damascus.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Executions drop by 35 percent worldwide

The number of executions carried out by governments worldwide fell my 35 percent last year.

More than a thousand people were put to death in 2016, according to human rights organization Amnesty International.

Steve Mort reports.

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Putin claims US planning fresh attacks on Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the US is planning fresh air strikes on Syria, and plans to fake evidence to accuse the Syrian government of launching chemical attacks.


It's the clearest indication yet that the Russian President is doubling-down on his backing of Syrian President Bashar al Assad, and it came just hours before US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Moscow for talks.


Mr. Putin was speaking after a meeting in Moscow with the Italian President.


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Accused in Stockholm "admits terrorist act"

A lawyer for a man accused of carrying out a truck attack in the Swedish capital Stockholm says he's admitted committing a terrorist crime.


Rakhmat Akilov from Uzbekistan is accused of killing 4 people and injuring 15 others when he ran them down in a truck.


He made his first court appearance in Stockholm, where prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist says the search continues for possible accomplices.


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United Airlines punished by investors after viral video

Shares in United Airlines have fallen by more than 3 per cent, after video showed a passenger being dragged of a plane by police in Chicago.


The airline has called the passenger "belligerent", but several other travelers on board the plane have defended him.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UN warns of mass deaths from starvation in South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria & Yemen

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The United Nations has said Northeastern Nigeria, Yemen, Somalia and
South Sudan are under the threat of mass starvation from drought and
conflict.

20 million people are impacted by the food crisis in these regions,
according to UN agencies.

Our UN correspondent Laura Cantekin has more from headquarters in New York.

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US Fed Chair looks to sustain growth

US Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen says the American economy
now needs less help from its central bank.

She said the US needs to shift the focus away from economic
stimulation and towards future growth.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Tillerson calls on Russia to end Assad support & says no future for Assad regime (WRAP)

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is calling on Russia to abandon its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after his repeated use of chemical weapons and join the US in mapping out a peaceful future for the country.
His comments came as he set off on a trip to Moscow - his biggest challenge so far as America's top diplomat.
Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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North Korea is looking for trouble - Pres. Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump is posting on social media that North Korea is looking for trouble.

Pyongyang has already warned that it is prepared to respond to any mode of war desired by the U.S., with North Korean state media warning,  with our nuclear sight focused on the U.S. invasionary bases not only in South Korea and the Pacific operation theatre but also in the U.S. mainland,"

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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G7 rejects UK Foreign Secretary calls for more Russian sanctions

G7 ministers who had been meeting in Italy to discuss Syria have rejected calls by the British Foreign Minister to impose new sanctions on Russia and Syria.


It comes after the Syrian government launched a suspected chemical weapons attack on a rebel-held town, which the US met with a military response, targeting a Syrian airbase.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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India slams Pakistan over death sentence to Indian national

India has warned Pakistan of 'consequences' after an Indian national accused of espionage was sentenced to death by a Pakistani court.

The Indian government has called the sentencing an act of 'premeditated murder'.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi. 

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Tillerson to visit Moscow amid tensions following over Syria

The U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is scheduled to arrive in Moscow for a 2-day official visit. He is expected to discuss Syria, Ukraine and other international and bilateral issues with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. The talks are seen as an opportunity for the United States to pressure Russia to curb its support for Syria's President Bashar al Assad accused of using chemical weapons against his own people.  Our correspondent Daria Bondachuk reports from Moscow.


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Middle East Allies Join G7 Talks to Find Syria Stance

G7 foreign ministers meeting in Italy will try to find a common position on Syria, as tensions between the West and Russia intensify.

During day two of the meeting, G7 ministers will be meeting with their counterparts from the Middle East to try and find an end to a civil war that's raged on now for six years.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 

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