Saturday, October 31, 2015

Russian Authorities Reject Claim That Sinai Plane Shot Down

The Russian transport minister has rejected claims by the Islamic State group that it was behind the crash of a passenger jet in the Sinai desert on Saturday, which killed all 224 people on board.


Maksim Sokolov said the claims couldn't be considered accurate.


Lorna Shaddick reports from Moscow.


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Russian passenger jet crashes in Sinai

A passenger jet carrying 224 people crashed over the Sinai peninsula in Egypt. The airplane was traveling from the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh to the Russian city of Saint-Petersburg. Russia's sending out 5 airplanes with transport and emergency ministries officials as well as investigators to inspect the crash site. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.


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Friday, October 30, 2015

UN Rapporteur says foreign nationals on death row abroad are most vulnerable

The UN Special Rapporteur on summary executions on Friday warned that hundreds of foreign nationals still face the death penalty around the world, following trials that may not meet the highest standards of fairness.


Christof Heyns called on governments to do more to help their citizens on death row abroad. 


Liling Tan has the story from New York.


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UK, France and Spain push for UN sanctions on Syria barrel bombs

INTRO: As the security and humanitarian situation in Syria worsens,
the United Nations is pushing for more action to stop the use of
barrel bombs in the conflict.

Three countries on the Security Council are preparing a draft
resolution that threatens sanctions against those who use these
weapons.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN Headquarters in New York.

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In policy U-turn, Obama to send US troops to Syria

President Obama is sending American troops to Syria, as the US-led battle against IS intensifies.


The White House is expected to make the announcement later today.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says it's a major shift in policy.


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Russia: Vienna Talks Aim To Secure ‘United, Secular and Democratic Syria’

Talks aimed at resolving the civil war in Syria have opened in Vienna, involving all the foreign powers backing rival sides in the conflict - the US, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia.

The Russian foreign ministry says the main goal is to secure a united, secular and democratic Syria.

And as Lorna Shaddick reports from Moscow, there's much at stake for the Kremlin.

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Polish court rejects Polanski extradition

UN pushes for more action on climate change

The United Nations says proposals submitted by 146 nations to limit
climate change currently aren't enough to stop global temperatures
rising by more than two degrees Celsius.

But in a report released by the UN- they say the proposals are a
positive move and that their goal is still within reach.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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US leads Syria conflict talks in Vienna

The US Secretary of State is leading multilateral talks in Vienna where 17 nations have come together to try and resolve the ongoing Syrian crisis.

And as Washington correspondent Kevin McAleese reports, John Kerry will be looking to regional players to gauge whether there is a shared appetite for a political transition in Syria...

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US aware arrest of Iranian-American in Tehran

The U.S. State Department is aware that another U.S. citizen who holds dual citizenship with Iran has been arrested.

Siamak Namazi is reportedly a business consultant and the son of a prominent Iranian family.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:

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Armed police raids a library specializing in Ukrainian literature in Moscow

LEAD: Armed police raided a library specializing in Ukrainian literature in Moscow on Thursday, arresting its stuff and confiscating books. Russia's Investigative Committee said it opened a critical case to determine whether the library's director was guilty of inciting ethnic hatred. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Top Gear legal challenge reopened in Argentina

A criminal investigation into the BBC's Top Gear programme is being relaunched by a judge in Argentina.


During filming of the programme in Argentina, a number plate on a car being driven by former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson, appeared to make reference tot he 1982 Falklands War.


The move sparked widespread protest in the country and filming had to be abandoned, as our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Countries with a hand in Syrian conflict begin diplomacy for the first time

A meeting of all sides backing rival factions in Syria is set to open in Vienna.

The US, Iran, Russia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia - among others - will all be present to begin diplomacy to attempt to resolve the 4 year conflict in the country.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Last British resident leaves Guantanamo Bay

The last British resident being held at Guantanamo Bay has left the base in Cuba and is returning the UK after 13 years...

The UK's Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond confirmed Shaker Aamer had left the US facility - he has never been charged or put on trial.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Talks on Syria to unite countries backing rival forces

International talks on Syria underway in Vienna, the Austrian capital, for the first time include Iran, which, along with Russia, backs the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. On the second day the participants will meet in an extended format to discuss a political transition and possible solutions to the four-year-long civil conflict in Syria. While talks are unlikely to likely to find an immediate solution, the US Secretary of State John Kerry called them "the most promising opportunity for a political opening we have seen." Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

 

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German rapper turned ISIS fighter killed in airstrikes

A German rapper who joined the ranks of ISIS has been killed by a U.S. airstrike in Syria. 

DENNIS Cuspert gained notoriety for appearing in numerous ISIS videos and recruiting German fighters to the militant group.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Tanzania Opposition Calls for Election Recount, Zanzibar Poll Nullified

Dr. John Magufuli was declared Tanzania's next President Thursday, but
he took victory with just 58% of the vote making this the tightest
contest in Tanzania's history. Dr. Magufuli belongs to the party that
has ruled the party since independence, the CCM, and he is promised to
create industry and jobs over the next five years.

But as our Lucy Taylor reports, the election is being contested.

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In Zanzibar where our Lucy Taylor reports, a second and separate
election is also drawing controversy.

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Our Lucy Taylor says Western and other nations called for a recount in
Zanzibar on Thursday.

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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Passenger Jet Catches Fire on Runway in Florida

Syrian political settlement is focus of Vienna talks - US

The Obama administration wants to focus on a possible political settlement for Syria during the talks in Vienna, which are including Iranian representatives for the first time.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry did not mince words when he described the challenge of the Vienna talks as finding a way out of hell.

At the White House, spokesman Josh Earnest said it's in Tehran's interest to find a political solution for the country they've been propping up.

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, Secretary Kerry has a similar question for Russia, whether they want to engage contructively to find a political solution for Syria.

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With the Islamic State critical to the future of Syria, and U.S. and Russian troops & aircraft operating in close proximity, White House spokesman Josh Earnest emphasized a political, not a military solution is needed.

He also said, the U.S. military operation orders remain unchanged.

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US, China discuss encounters in South China Sea

The Chinese defence ministry is vowing "to take all necessary measures in accordance with the need," following an American warship sailing through international waters  and past islands claimed as sovereign by Beijing.

U.S. and Chinese naval officials held talks, and promised to stick to the protocols of the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea for militaries.

Back in Washington, White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the U.S. military plans to operate as normal in the South China Sea.

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US confirms release of Guantanamo Bay detainee

The White House is confirming Ahmed Ould Abdel al-Aziz has been transferred to his home country of Mauritania after 13 years in detenion.

Mr. abdel al-Aziz was originally captured in Karachi Pakistan, but he was never charged with any crimes, and his release was actually approved in 2009, although not carried out until recently.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest would only confirm his release, not that any apology is in the offing.

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Paul Ryan sworn in as Speaker of the US House

Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan has been sworn in as the new Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.  

Ryan is the 54th elected speaker, a role that makes him the most high profile Republican in Washington.

From the US capital Kevin McAleese reports...

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Deaths predicted from Volkswagen emissions cheating

More bad news for German car-maker Volkswagen, with two prominent American research institutions saying the company's emissions cheating could cause dozens of deaths.

As our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, the study could put more pressure on the company, which is already reeling financially.

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New Zealand and the European Union open negotiations on free trade agreement

New Zealand and the European Union have agreed to begin talks toward a free trade agreement after Prime Minister John Key met his EU counterparts in Brussels. 

The European Union is currently New Zealand's third largest trading partner after Australia and China.

Our Europe correspondent Anna Brugmann reports

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US GDP data misses estimates

The United States economy slowed sharply in the third quarter as
businesses cut back on restocking their warehouses.

Gross domestic product was up at a very healthy 3.9% last quarter but
according to the US Commerce Department, the economy in Q3 grew at a
sluggish annualized rate of 1.5%.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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To chart a course out of hell - Sec. Kerry on Syria

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was blunt in his assessment of the goal of the meetings on Syria in Vienna - to chart a course out of hell.

One in five Syrians have fled their country after four years of civil war, while other statistics point to one in 20 Syrians have been killed or wounded.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Iraq War Inquiry to be released next year

The long awaited British inquiry into the Iraq War is likely to be published in June or July next year according to its author, Sir John Chilcot.


The investigation looks at the UK's involvement in the Iraq War and how decisions were made.


But as our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports, delays in its findings have been highly criticised.


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Turkey requested 3 billion euro per year in aid to cooperate with EU over refugee and migrant crisis

The Turkish government wants the 3 billion euro in aid every year from the European Union in exchange for cooperation in the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis - reports the EU Observer.

The EU is pushing to get Turkey to agree to its action plan in order to stem the flow of people leaving Turkish refugee camps to head to the EU.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Russia welcomes expanded dialogue on Syria

Merkel to meet Bavarian leader over refugee crisis

German chancellor Angela Merkel will hold talks with the leader of the German state of Bavaria this weekend, as an internal crisis over refugee policy continues to escalate.

Bavaria has been highly critical of the country's welcoming stance towards asylum seekers.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Latino leaders protest outside GOP debate

Hundreds of protesters gathered near the Republican debate venue in Boulder, Colorado to protest what they called Donald Trump's racist comments about immigrants and especially Mexicans.

The protests were led by top leaders from the Latino community, including former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Energy Federico Pena.

Pena called Trump's attitude towards Hispanics xenophobic:

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Meanwhile Colorado Lieutenant Governor Joe Garcia denounced the tone of Trump's comments on immigrants, saying the candidate has done nothing to elevate the political conversation:

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Australian mother and daughter killer faces court

A New South Wales man has faced a court in the Hunter valley over the murder of Alice Springs mother Karlie Pearce-Stevenson, five years after her remains were found in a forest south of Sydney.
Arthur Stevens has more

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GOP Candidates Attack Media, Spare Each Other In Latest Debate

Republican presidential hopefuls took the stage in the US state of
Colorado Wednesday, for a televised debate centered on the the
economy. The top 10 polling GOP candidates tackled topics from fiscal
policy to bankruptcy. Republican front runner Donald Trump was
expected to spar with Neurosurgeon Ben Carson who is catching up in
the polls, but it seems the GOP candidates were more concerned with
attacking mainstream media than the policies of their challengers.

Patrice Howard has more from New York.

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Australian fugitives remanded in custody

In Australia, father-son fugitives Gino and Mark Stocco have appeared in a regional court in New South Wales after their arrest on Wednesday following 8 years of being on the run from authorities.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Third U.S. Republican Debate Kicks Off In Colorado

Republican presidential hopefuls took the stage in Colorado Wednesday
for a televised debate centered on the the economy. America's CNBC
hosted the event, which saw the top 10 polling GOP candidates tackle
topics ranging from fiscal policy to banking and bankruptcy. It was a
chance for candidates to move beyond social policies, and display
their knowledge on balancing the books, managing big banks and
supporting small businesses.

The first question went to Ohio Governor John Kasich [[ KAY-sick ]]
who criticized other GOP contenders and said he is the best man for
the job of president.
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Texas Senator Ted Cruz said the combative questions from CNBC moderators
point to bias in the media.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said it is not Republican
candidates the American people should worry about, rather the
Democratic candidates in the field.
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Dr. Ben Carson said his weakness was revealed in his very
consideration to run for President of the United States.
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Mike Huckabee said Americans want to see a return on their investment in Social Security.
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Donald Trump said he tends to hold grudges, and that is his greatest weakness.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Situation in Darfur remains volatile as UN peacekeeping operations derail

INTRO: The persistent conflict in Darfur continues to affect efforts
to find a political solution. Peace talks slated for next month remain
uncertain as the number of displaced people rises.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN Headquarters in New York.

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Darfur remains volatile as UN peacekeeping operations derail

INTRO: The persistent conflict in Darfur continues to affect efforts
to find a political solution. Peace talks slated for next month remain
uncertain as the number of displaced people rises.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN Headquarters in New York.

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Fed Hints at Possible Rate Hike in December

Runaway blimp crashes in trees, sparking power outages on America's East Coast

More than 20 thousand people on America's East Coast are without power after a multi-million dollar military blimp came free from its moorings in Maryland.


F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to chase the blimp, which is used to monitor America's civil defenses and detect enemy cruise missiles.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Tensions in Zanzibar after election annulment

There's tension in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar after election results there were annulled.

Claims of voting irregularities come as counting continues in national elections, which have posed the strongest challenge to Tanzania's ruling party in over half a century.

Correspondent Dan Ashby, who's in semi-autonomous Zanzibar, says the nullification has cast doubt over the entire process.  

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Dan Ashby says the high stakes and past election-related violence in Zanzibar are fueling concern about the situation.
 
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The US government says it's "gravely alarmed" by the annulment and is calling for the announcement to be withdrawn.

Correspondent Dan Ashby is in Zanzibar and says that work to ascertain the overall results continues.

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Republican candidates set to debate

Ben Carson has surprised many by taking a lead in the national polls ahead of the third Republican candidates debate.

The candidates will take the stage at the University of Colorado at Boulder (the main debate starts at 8pm Eastern on CNBC).

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

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Stray US military blimp causes power outages on America's East Coast

More than 20 thousand people on America's East Coast are without power after a multi-million dollar military blimp came free from its moorings in Maryland.


F-16 fighter jets were scrambled to chase the blimp, which is used to monitor America's civil defenses and detect enemy cruise missiles.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged, leaving the door open for tightening monetary policy at its next meeting in December.

After a two day meeting, the central bank said it's still monitoring economic and financial developments abroad.

Lorna Shaddick reports.

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