Friday, February 16, 2018

Turkey frees German journalist after year in prison

Turkey has released a German newspaper reporter who had been detained for over a year on suspicion of spreading terrorist propaganda. 


The case had been a major source of tension between the two countries.


Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.


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Authorities conduct raids as Indian jeweller accused of $1.8 billion bank fraud

Authorities are trying to close in on an Indian jeweller, popular among Hollywood stars, who has been accused of a $1.8 billion bank scam. 

The fraud took place at a single branch in Mumbai.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports 

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Baltic countries call on EU to expand its budget

The leaders of the Baltic nations are calling on the European Union to expand its budget after Brexit.

They want the EU budget to tip over 1 per cent of the combined national income of the remaining states.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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OXFAM PROMISES 'JUSTICE'

Oxfam is promising 'justice' for any victims of exploitation by its staff.

Oxfam International's executive director Winnie Byanyima has become the charity's most senior figure to speak out on the scandal.

She says a commission will be set up to look into historic and current allegations of abuse.

Oxfam faces a growing scandal which emerged out of criticism about the way it handled claims staff used prostitutes during an aid mission in Haiti in 2011.

The charity has lost a series of high-profile ambassadors over the allegations, but actor Simon Pegg says he's standing by it for now.

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POLICE: FLORIDA SUSPECT 'CONFESSES' TO SCHOOL SHOOTING

Police in Florida say the teenager accused of killing 17 people in a gun attack at a school has confessed to the shootings.

Nikolas Cruz faces 17 counts of premeditated murder over the incident on Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

The FBI has admitted it received a tip-off about him in 2017, and is now facing questions about whether it should have been able to identify Nikolas Cruz as dangerous.

FBI Special agent Robert Lasky says investigations are ongoing.

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Indian government backtracks on electric vehicle policy

India's Transport Minister has said that the government has now decided against a policy mandating a complete shift to electric vehicles by 2030.

Last year, the Indian government had said that it aims to have a fully electric fleet running on Indian roads by 2030- in a bid to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Instagram bows to Russian censors

Instagram has removed videos from the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny after an order from the country's internet watchdog. But Youtube has ignored the demands and left the videos online, risking a total ban. Lucy Taylor reports from Moscow.


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CNN report: former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates close to plea bargain with special counsel


Former Trump campaign adviser Rick Gates is reportedly close to sealing a plea bargain deal with special counsel Robert Mueller.

Along with Trump campaign strategist Paul Manafort, last year Gates was hit with multiple charges including conspiracy to launder money as part of the special counsel's Russia investigation.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more:

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

FBI confirms they received a tip about a Nikolas Cruz

The FBI is confirming they received a tip about a Nikolas Cruz posting about mass murder on social media.

The initial investigation into Nikolas Cruz finds he was a troubled young man who had received mental health care but purchased his AR-15 weapon legally.

FBI Special Agent in charge Robert Lasky confirmed they received a tip which they investigated:

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FBI Special Agent in charge Robert Lasky said, at the time, they uncovered no evidence or hint about where or when a Nikolas Cruz might carry out his ambition to be mass murderer.

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US blames Russia for "NotPetya" cyberattack of June 2017

The United States has joined the United Kingdom in pointedly blaming Russia for the "NotPetya" cyberattack of June 2017.

That said, the Trump administration continues to send mixed messages about Russia's cyberattacks.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. Sec. of Defense urges Turkey to focus on Islamic State battle

U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis has called on Turkey to focus its
efforts in northern Syria on the fight against the so-called Islamic
State.

Relations between the two nations have been strained since Ankara
launched an offensive against Kurdish forces near the Turkish border.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UN: Refugees evacuated from Libya to Niger and Italy

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The United Nations has begun evacuations for more than a 1000 refugees
in Libya - and have been granted accommodations in Niger and Italy.

Many of the refugees had been held against their will in Libya as
human trafficking has plagued the war-torn country for years.

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In address on Florida shooting, Trump makes no mention of gun control

President Trump says securing America's schools is now his administration's top priority, after the suspect in yesterday's school shooting in Florida was charged with the premeditated murder of 17 people.


But the President offered no indication that he favors tightening America's gun control laws.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Pres. Trump focuses on mental health following Florida shooting

U.S. President Donald Trump did not address gun ownership laws, instead focusing on condolences for the familes in Florida and speaking about the need for improved mental health care.

He says he will visit the Parkland neighborhood, as a trip to his estate at Mar-A-Lago was already scheduled.

President Trump said no child or teacher should be at risk while in school.

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In contrast, the head of the Broward County Schools, Robert Runcie, says he agrees with his students that now would be the perfect time to address gun laws.

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Ethiopia's prime minister Resigns

Ethiopia's Prime minister has turned in his letter of resignation.

Hailemariam Desalegn who has led the country since 2012 says he hopes his decision will help calm tensions in the country.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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US AG Sessions urges enforcement of gun laws

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is promising American law enforcement will do more to enforce gun regulations following the deaths of 17 during a mass shooting at a school in Florida.

Nikolaus Cruz had received treatment for depression and mental health issues, but questions are still outstanding as to how he was able to purchase an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.

U.S. Attorney General addressed this latest tragedy at a convention of local sherriffs.

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May offers congratulations to South Africa's new president


British Prime Minister Theresa May has sent congratulations to South Africa's new president and expressed a desire to work closely with him in the future. 


It comes as a senior Commonwealth official says he hopes relations between the country and the organization will improve.   From London, Catherine Drew reports.   



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Florida shooting: suspect charged with murder

A 19-year-old man has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder following a mass shooting at a school in Florida.

Teachers were reportedly warned in advance about the behaviour of Nikolas Cruz, who had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Seventeen people were killed and dozens more injured in the deadliest US school shooting since 2012.

Steve Mort is in Florida and says a picture is beggining to emerge of the suspect.

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US blamed for 5 Russian civilian deaths in Syria

Russia's foreign ministry says the United States killed five Russian
civilians in Syria in an airstrike earlier this month.

The bombing on February 7th could further strain relations between the
two countries.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Cyril Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa's new president

Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in as South Africa's president one day after Jacob Zuma resigned.

In a speech to parliament, Mr Ramaphosa said tackling corruption would be a priority. 

Mr Zuma faced a number of corruption allegations but denies any wrongdoing.

Natalie Powell is in South Africa and says the new president will have a lot of work to do.

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Natalie Powell is in South Africa and says opposition parties want to see new elections.

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