Sunday, May 31, 2015

USA Patriot Act Faces Midnight Expiration Deadline

America's intelligence agencies could lose the ability to collect bulk
metadata from Americans' phones, emails and other communications. US
Senators are meeting only hours before the expiration of a law which
has provided legal justification for these practices.

Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Reports two UK banks investigating FIFA fraud

It's reported two UK banks have begun internal investigations into whether they were used for corrupt payments by FIFA officials...

It follows the arrest of seven top FIFA officials last week who were among 14 charged by the FBI with wire fraud, money laundering and racketeering conspiracies over a 24-year period...

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Sec Kerry breaks leg - cuts Europe trip short

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry broke his leg in a bicycling accident - forcing him to cut his Europe trip short.

He had meetings set in Spain and then in Paris for talks on combating the Islamic State.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Russia imposes travel restrictions on 89 EU politicians

Russia has blacklisted 89 European Union politicians and officials in response to Western sanctions against Russian companies and individuals, imposed last year over Moscow's support for separatists in Ukraine. The politicians will not be able to enter Russia. The EU called the list "unacceptable" and warned that it hampers efforts for constructive dialogue. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Silk Road's Dread Pirate Roberts Gets Life Sentence

The man convicted of creating the billion dollar anonymous online marketplace for drugs called Silk Road has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 

 A US federal judge gave  31 year old Ross Ulbricht the most severe sentence possible.  

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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US officials say more FIFA-related indictments coming

US officials says there will be more legal indictments as their investigation into corruption at FIFA intensifies.


The news comes just hours after Sepp Blatter was re-elected President of world soccer's governing body.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Friday, May 29, 2015

Chinese artillery spotted on disputed islands

U.S. military officials confirm, they have spotted what they believe are two mobile artillery vehicles near the uninhabited Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

Earlier, U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter, who is in Singapore for the Shangri-La dialogues, said that international law was clear, China's sovereignty over the sand bars and tiny islands far from the coast line is not recognized.

In Washington, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the U.S. position is that none of these islands should become military bases.

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US military eyes additional support for Sunni militias

The U.S. military is trying to figure out how to best provide additional support for Sunni militias who are battling Islamic State fighters.

According to a statement from Combined Joint Task Force, at least two dozen airstrikes have been carried out in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State in the past 36 hours.

At the White House, spokesman Josh Earnest emphasized how the U.S. is trying to help all forces on the ground in the fight.

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US mum on Sepp Blatter re-election to FIFA presidency

The Obama administration is refusing to comment on the re-election of Sepp Blatter as the president of FIFA.

The White House and U.S. State Department are referring all questions to the U.S. Justice Department, which is pursuing racketeering and conspiracy charges valued at more than $150 million.

White House Spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters, the world football governing body clearly has problems.

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Sepp Blatter re-elected as FIFA president for fifth term

Sepp Blatter has been re-elected as FIFA president for a fifth term, after his opponent Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan pulled out, before the vote went to a second round.

Mr Blatter's re-election came despite opposition from the US, which has accused top FIFA figures and sports executives of corruption and conspiracy.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Sepp Blatter wins fifth term as FIFA president

Sepp Blatter has been re-elected as FIFA president for a fifth term, after his opponent  Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan pulled out, before the vote went to a second round.

Mr Blatter defeated Prince Ali in the first round of voting, but both men failed to secure a two-thirds majority. But Prince Ali conceded defeat before the election went to a second ballot.

Sepp Blatter is one of the most powerful people in the sporting world, and has run the global governing body of world soccer since 1998.

His re-election came in spite of deepening corruption scandal, and days after the US accused top FIFA figures and sports executives of taking massive bribes.

Switzerland is investigating Russia and Qatar's bids for the World Cup finals.

Sepp Blatter thanked his supporters, and vowed to reform FIFA:

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FIFA presidential elections run into a second round

FIFA's presidential elections have gone into a second round with neither incumbent Sepp Blatter, or new candidate Prince Ali of Jordan achieving 2 thirds of the vote.

The 209 countries with make up the global footballing association will now vote again and whoever gets a standard majority of 50 per cent or more will take on the role for the next five years.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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US takes Cuba off list of state sponsors of terrorism

The Obama administration has officially removed Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

It's the latest step in the normalization of relations between Washington and Havana.

Our U.S. corrspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Prince Ali speaks for FIFA presidential bid

FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali of Jordan has told the international footballing governing body's annual congress that he would take the full responsibility for FIFA if he is elected.

7 senior FIFA officials were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of fraud and bribery charges totaling 100 million dollars over a 24 year period.

Incumbent president Sepp Blatter is favorite to be reelected however and says he cannot be held responsible for the corruption scandal.

Prince Ali of Jordan says he wants to be the man to clean up the image and the operations of FIFA

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US snubs Blatter in FIFA presidential vote


As FIFA prepares to vote for its next President, The United States says it will back Jordan's Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein for the role.

The ballot comes in the same week a US investigation into alleged corruption, racketeering and money laundering rocked soccer's governing body. 

Kevin McAleese has the latest from Washington

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Chinese artillery reportedly spotted on artificial island

China has reportedly placed artillery pieces on one of the man-made islands it is creating in the hotly disputed South China Sea.

The military hardware is said to have shown up on American surveillance imagery.

As North America correspondent Malcolm Brown reports, the development is likely to fuel concerns in Washington about Chinese intentions in the region. 

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CAMERON AND MERKEL TALK EU REFORM

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has promised to work with the UK on reform of the EU, and says she won't rule out treaty change if necessary.

She's been hosting UK Prime Minister David Cameron on the latest leg of his shuttle-diplomacy tour of Europe pressing his case for change at the EU.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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CAMERON AND MERKEL AGREE TO WORK ON EU REFORM

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has promised to work with the UK on reform of the EU, and won't rule out treaty change.

She's been hosting UK Prime Minister David Cameron on the latest leg of his shuttle-diplomacy tour of Europe pressing his case for change at the EU.

He is campaigning for reforms ahead of a referendum on Britain's membership of the bloc by 2017.

The UK faces opposition from many EU states over its calls to shake-up benefits for migrants.

But speaking in Berlin alongside Ms Merkel, Mr Cameron said he believed he could achieve his goal.

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CAMERON CALLS FOR BLATTER TO GO

British Prime Minister David Cameron has issued an explicit call for Sepp Blatter to step down as FIFA President.

Mr Blatter looks set to be re-elected to the role for a fifth term, despite a corruption scandal engulfing his organisation.

And speaking in Germany, David Cameron insisted he should leave his role as boss of world football's governing body.

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Washington DC transport authorities ban issue-related ads

Transport officials for Washington D.C. have voted to ban all issue-related advertising on the city's rail and bus networks.

The move comes after a request for an ad featuring the Muslim prophet Muhammad was submitted to the transport authority in the U.S. capital.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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UK's Serious Fraud Office assessing FIFA material

The City of London Police and the UK's Serious Fraud Office are investigating FIFA corruption links to UK banks and meetings.


It comes amid the Football body's biggest corruption case in its history, with the FA chairman, Greg Dyke, saying that England would consider pulling out of the World Cup if Sepp Blatter were to win another term as FIFA's President.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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750 migrants rescued off the Italian coast

Nearly 750 migrants have been rescued in a single operation in the Mediterranean sea.

The Italian coastguard says European Union naval vessels picked them up near Sicily.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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CAMERON MEETS MERKEL ON EU REFORM

British Prime Minister David Cameron's shuttle-diplomacy tour of Europe continues with key talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on EU reform.

She is seen as key to his hopes of winning changes to the UK's relationship with Brussels ahead of a referendum on membership.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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BLATTER CALLS FOR UNITY AT FIFA

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has appealed for unity as he attempts to win re-election for a fifth term despite a corruption scandal.

The only challenger at the Zurich vote is Prince Ali bin-al Hussein of Jordan.

Mr Blatter is refusing to step down after seven FIFA officials were arrested in Zurich in a US fraud inquiry.

Swiss authorities are also investigating the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups which went to Russia and Qatar.

Mr Blatter opened the day's proceedings in Zurich with a call to move beyond the scandal.

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FIFA TO VOTE ON NEXT PRESIDENT

FIFA's members will vote later in a presidential election which could see Sepp Blatter re-elected for a fifth term despite a corruption scandal.

The only challenger at the Zurich vote is Prince Ali bin-al Hussein of Jordan.

Mr Blatter is refusing to step down after seven FIFA officials were arrested in Zurich in a US fraud inquiry.

Swiss authorities are also investigating the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups which went to Russia and Qatar.

Jonathan Calvert, who has written books on FIFA, still thinks Blatter will be re-elected.

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Qatar has come in for criticism for the conditions those building its world cup facilities are working in.

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Russia's capital flight forecast to reach $110 billion this year

Capital flight from Russia is forecast to reach $110 billion this year, says the country's Economic Development Ministry.


It comes as western sanctions limit foreign investment and force Russian companies to pay off billions of dollars in foreign debt.


Tom Barton reports.


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Thursday, May 28, 2015

US charges 15 Chinese nationals with cheating over university exams

The US has charged 15 Chinese nationals with cheating on university entrance exams by getting imposters to sit the tests for them.

The move comes ahead of an Asian security forum- the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore- which will be overshadowed by deepening tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US condemn's Putin decree to 'cover-up Russian troop-deaths in Ukraine'

President Vladimir Putin has announced a new regulation that will see Russian troop deaths in peacetime remain a state secret.

The move comes as the Kremlin continues to face accusations that its military is being ordered to fight alongside separatists in Ukraine.

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Putin makes Russian military deaths a secret

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree making the deaths of Russian soldiers in peacetime a secret.


It comes amid eyewitness reports of a new Russian troop buildup near the Ukrainian border.


Tom Barton reports.


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US Regulator To Propose Broadband Subsidies


America's telecoms regulator is expected to propose paying subsidies to enable the poorest people to gain access to the Internet.

It's appears to be a recognition of research pointing to strong links between the widening wealth gap and broadband access.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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FIFA President makes first appearance in wake of corruption scandal


FIFA President Sepp Blatter has spoken publicly for the first time since the US indicted 7 of his fellow officials on a range of criminal corruption charges.

Speaking in Zurich Mr. Blatter, who is expected to win reelection at a FIFA congress vote on Friday, described the scandal that has rocked world Soccer as unprecedented.

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FIFA President speaks out about corruption allegations

FIFA's President Sepp Blatter has spoken for the first time about the alleged corruption scandal that has hit the Football body.


He told those at the opening of FIFA's annual congress in Zurich, Switzerland, that he cannot be held responsible for the actions of individuals and that it's necessary for the trust to be won back, but hinted that more bad news could be to follow.




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US looking for ways to hasten Iraqi training

The U.S. is looking for ways to enhance and hasten the training of a wide range of Iraqi forces.

The comments came from U.S. Defence Secretary Ashton Carter en route to the Shangri-La Dialogues in Asia, and a couple says after he told CNN, Ramadi fell because Iraqi forces lacked the will to fight.

Our U.S. corrrespondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Swiss Police investigating the awarding of the World Cup to Russia and Qatar

Swiss police are investigating the decision by FIFA to award Russia and Qatar the rights to hold the next two World Cups in 2018 and 2022 respectively.

It comes following the arrest of 7 senior officials from the governing body for international football on suspicion of a 24 year long bribery racket of around 100 million dollars.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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UEFA will not support reelection of FIFA's Sepp Blatter says its president

The president of European football's governing body, UEFA (yoo-ay-fa), Michel Platini, says they will not boycott the presidential elections of the international footballing institution, FIFA.

There has been speculation UEFA could do so in the wake of a series of seven arrests in Switzerland and resulted in 14 people including senior FIFA officials being charged by US authorities with racketeering, fraud and money laundering.

FIFA is set to persist with its presidential elections on Friday despite the scandal but the footballing bodies across Europe say they will not support the reelection of incumbent FIFA president Sepp Blatter for his fifth term.

UEFA president Michel Platini says he has told Mr Blatter he should retract his candidacy for reelection at a Thursday morning meeting in Zurich, Switzerland

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UEFA president Michel Platini who has been meeting with Sepp Blatter in Zurich, Switzerland, says he thinks the FIFA president will continue to fight to remain in his position

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Visa threatens to end FIFA sponsorship over corruption allegations

The credit card company Visa has threatened to end it's partnership with FIFA following Wednesday's high-profile arrests in Switzerland.

The scandal erupted following US and Swiss investigations into alleged corruption, racketeering and money laundering among other crimes.

Kevin McAleese has the latest from Washington

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After arrests, FIFA sponsors apply pressure for change

A growing number of commercial sponsors are piling pressure on FIFA to make big changes following Wednesday's arrests in Zurich.


Visa is threatening to "reassess" its sponsorship of the game, and our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports that several other companies are looking at their options.


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Putin Says Fifa Arrests Show U.S. Meddling Abroad

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Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of meddling outside its jurisdiction in the arrest of FIFA officials.  Doubts were cast over Russia's legitimacy as the host nation for football's World Cup in 2018 as Swiss authorities launched an investigation into criminal mismanagement and money laundering.  Julia Lyubova has more.


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French barman convicted of manslaughter for allowing a customer to drink too much

A French court has convicted a barman of manslaughter for allowing a man to drink 56 shots in an attempt to break a drinking record which resulted in his death.

The barman, 47 year old Gilles Crepin, was given a 4 month suspended sentence and cannot work as a bartender for a year. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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CALLS GROW IN UK FOR FIFA BOYCOTT, REFORM

As FIFA attempts to deal with its biggest crisis in years, calls are growing in the UK for major change at the organisation.


Major political figures are getting involved with the Prime Minister insisting FIFA must change.


British MPs are also debating the issue.


As Olly Barratt reports from London.


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As Olly Barratt reports from London.


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UK Prime Minister in Europe to talk reforms

The UK Prime Minister David Cameron is on a tour of European countries to push for reforms to Britain's membership of the EU.


He's hoping to build support from the European Union for the changes, ahead of a UK referendum on EU membership by 2017.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.



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Russia reacts to Fifa officials arrests in Switzerland

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Doubts were cast over Russia's legitimacy as the host nation for football's World Cup in 2018 as Swiss authorities launched an investigation into criminal mismanagement and money laundering.  However, FIFA denied that there would be any changes to the venue for the next World Cup. Julia Lyubova has more.


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Reports Russia is massing forces on Ukrainian border

Russia's army is reportedly massing troops and hundreds of pieces of heavy weaponry along the Ukrainian border.


The huge buildup offers some of the clearest evidence of Moscow's latest buildup amid widespread condemnation of what the west says is Russian military operations in Ukraine.


Tom Barton reports.


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Russia's army masses forces on Ukrainian border

Russia's army is massing troops and hundreds of pieces of heavy weaponry along the Ukrainian border.


The huge buildup offers some of the clearest evidence of Moscow's latest buildup amid widespread condemnation of what the west says is Russian military operations in Ukraine.


Tom Barton reports.


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