Netanyahu slams US on Israel-Palestinian conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed the US for a "biased" approach to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

Reacting to a speech made just hours ago by US Secretary of State John Kerry, the Israeli Prime Minister said Mr Kerry failed to recognize the what he says is the true root of the Israel-Palestinian conflict - Palestinian opposition to the existance of a Jewish state. 

Mr Netanyahu's comments came as tensions are on the rise between Israel and the US, following the passing of a United Nations resulution that demands Israel stop the construction of settlements on land that is claimed by the Palestinians. 

He said Mr Kerry doesn't understand the challenges at hand.

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The Israeli Prime Minister said that Israel will gladly work with incoming President Donald Trump to try to repair damage done by the Obama administration. 

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Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu said that peace will not come from abroad but from within Israel and its leaders. 

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Charleston Church Shooter Won't Call Witnesses, Present Evidence

Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof said he won't present evidence
or call any witnesses during the punishment phase of his death penalty
trial starting next week. At a scheduled court appearance Wednesday,
the admitted white supremacist told a federal judge he still intends
to represent himself, ignoring the court's recommendation to seek
legal support.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Kerry mounts robust defense of Obama administration's Middle East efforts

[NB wrap below]

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, has warned that the future of the Middle East has never been in such jeopardy.

In a robust defense of the Obama administration's record as peace-broker, Mr Kerry lashed out at the Israeli government, for failing to understand the long-term ramifications of its current strategy.

He inisted that his administration had done more than any other to defend Israel's security and legitimacy, through aid and military assistance.

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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry insisted the Obama administration had the Middle East's long term interests at heart.

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The Obama administration sees Israel's settlements policy as the biggest obstacle to peace- John Kerry defended the administration's decision to abstain from last week's UN vote.

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Kerry: Obama administration has done more for Israel than any other

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, has made a last-ditch appeal for peace in the Middle East, despite the Obama administration's failed efforts to broker a deal.

His speech came hours after President-Elect Donald Trump (who is engaged in a direct dialogue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu) called on Israel to 'stay strong' until he takes office on January 20th.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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American phone chip maker to fight Korean unfair trade practice ruling

American telephone chip-maker Qualcomm has been fined a record 850 million dollars by South Korean authorities for unfair trade practices.

The decision comes after a three-year investigation, but as our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, Qualcomm says it will fight the ruling

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Colombian authorities say kidnappings have dropped

Colombian authorities say that the number of people kidnapped in the South American country has dropped 92% since 2000. 

The announcement was well received among the country's human rights activists who say that an estimated 33,000 people have been abducted since 1970.

Andrea Arenas reports

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Chinese citizens accused of making millions through cyber fraud

Prosecutors in the United States have charged three Chinese citizens
with making millions of dollars through cyber fraud.

The men are accused of hacking into US law firms and using the data
obtained to make investments.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US prepares actions against Russia for cyberattacks

The Obama administration is reportedly in the final stages of imposing sanctions and taking other actions against Russia for its attempts to meddle in the 2016 U.S. election.

Their efforts have been hampered in part because a 2015 executive order on cyberattacks did not specifically address political meddling.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Man detained in Berlin over Christmas market attack

A suspect has been detained in the German city of Berlin over a possible connection to last week's Christmas market attack that left twelve people dead.

The man's number was found in the phone of the attacker Anis Amir, who was shot dead in Italy a few days after the attack.

Ira Spitzer reports from the German capital

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DOZENS ARRESTED AT UK NAIL BARS OVER 'MODERN SLAVERY'

97 people working in nail bars in the UK have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences as the government cracks down on the issue of modern slavery.

Most of those arrested were Vietnamese nationals.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Hard Brexit campaigners want free trade agreement

Chambers of Commerce across Europe have been urged by the UK's 'hard' Brexit campaigners to ask their governments for a free trade agreement with Britain, following the country's departure from the European Union.

The Leave Means Leave campaign believes trade barriers would not only be damaging to the UK, but also other EU nations.

As Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…

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Six Terror Attacks Thwarted in Belgium, But Threat Remains

The leader of the federal police unit in Brussels says his team has helped thwart at least six terror attacks in the past two years.

But despite the successes in gathering intelligence and tracking potential terrorists, Belgium will enter 2017 still on high alert.  

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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Russia says US move to better arm Syrian rebels a 'hostile act'

LEAD:

Russia says that a US decision to ease restrictions on arming Syrian rebels would directly threaten Russian forces in Syria. The Russian Foreign Ministry says it views the move as a 'hostile act'. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Report: Over 50,000 migrants left Germany this year

According to a new report, more than fifty thousand migrants have voluntarily left Germany to return to their home countries this year.

In addition, around twenty thousand people were turned away at the country's borders.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Sec. Kerry to give speech on Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is set to lay out one final vision for how peace can be achieved between the Israelis and Palestinians.

The Israeli government has plans to build more settlements, despite censure from the U.N Security Council. 

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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Shinzo Abe pays respects at Pearl Harbor

Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has paid his respects to those
who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor, becoming the first sitting
leader from Japan to do so.

Thousands were killed when Japan attacked the US naval fleet in World War Two.

Frances Read reports from Hawaii.

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researchers indicate holiday spending in the US surpassed 2015 levels

Researchers estimate that shoppers in the United States spent $637
billion over the holiday season.

That would mean a near 5% bump from last year and is thanks largely to
a significant spike in online sales.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Reconciliation is theme of Obama at Pearl Harbor

U.S. President Barack Obama emphasized how reconciliation can help nations come together and do great things as friends during remarks at Pearl Harbor.

He hosted Japanese Prime Minster for what is expected to be a final bilateral with a world leader, and an historic visit to the place where the Japanese military attacked the U.S. Navy 75 years ago.

President Obama spoke of how the two former enemies chose peace.

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Once mortal enemies, U.S. President Barack Obama said now Japan and America are the closest of allies.

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PM Abe offers condolences at Pearl Harbor

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has offered condolences at Pearl Harbor for the actions by Japan 75 years ago.

He is making an historic visit to Hawaii, to visit the place where the Japanese military nearly destroyed the American fleet, bringing the United States into World War II.

After laying wreathes at the USS Arizona memorial, Prime Minister Abe offered condolences.

The voice of a translator:

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the horrors of war must never be repeated.

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US crititicises Israel for expanded settlement plans

The United States is criticising Israel's plans to increase the construction of settlements in disputed territory.

Israel intends to build 600 more homes in East Jerusalem, in defiance of a UN resolution which condemned such construction in East Jeruslam and the West Bank.

Israel is furious at the United States for not vetoing the resolution. 

US State Department spokesman Mark Toner has defended Washington's decision, and said Israel was harming longterm prospects for peace.

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Israel has reduced ties with countries that supported the UN resolution, raising doubts about whether there can be much progress at an upcoming Mideast peace conference in France. Mr Toner questioned the wisdom of Israel cutting diplomatic links with other countries.

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