Thursday, December 31, 2015

ISIS Sympathizer Plotting an Attack Arrested in Upstate New York


An man from Rochester New York is behind bars, accused of planning to carry out a New Year's Eve attack in the name of ISIS.
FBI agents say the man claimed to be in contact with someone in Syria.
Our US Correspondent reports from Washington.

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Mexican mayor charged over gang ties


The former mayor of a Mexican town has been charged with links to organised crime, as the investigation continues into the disappearance of 43 students from the area.

Cesar Penaloza Santana was the mayor of Cocula when the students went missing in 2014. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Floods cause misery in America's Midwest

Millions of people in America's Midwest are facing a difficult New Year, with floods continuing to devastate towns and cities along the Mississippi River.
As our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, the floods are part of a rare weather pattern that's  broken  records across the United States.

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Extra Security Across the US as Americans Celebrate NYE


Securtity will be tight at high profile New Years Eve celebrations as Americans ring in 2016.
In the wake of the Paris terror attacks and San Bernardino shooting, police in the United States say they aren't taking any chances.
Our US Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Washington.

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UK Flood Warnings Continue

Serious flood warnings remain in place in parts of the UK after Storm Frank hit on Wednesday.


It's thought that New Year's Eve will be largely dry though, but the aftermath of the storm will bring sub-zero temperatures.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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EUROPE ON TERROR ALERT

European capitals are on high alert ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations, after Brussels cancelled its fire works display.

Belgian officials made the decision based on intelligence, and following arrests of two men suspected of plotting terror attacks in Brussels for New Year's Eve.

Olly Barratt reports from London, where security is raised.

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Reporter Olly Barratt says other European capitals are also raising security.

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Ukraine and Russia in debt standoff

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A deadline for Ukraine to re-pay its $3billion eurobond debt to Russia expires on 31st December.  Kiev was meant to pay back the loan on 20th December and had a 10 day grace period. Earlier in December Kiev has put a moratorium on the debt, which mean it is likely to default on it. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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EXTRA ARMED POLICE DRAFTED IN FOR LONDON NYE

In London, extra armed police have been drafted in for New Year's Eve celebrations amid warnings terrorists could be planning attacks in Europe.

London's official fireworks display on the banks of the River Thames is completely sold out.

3000 police officers will be on duty in the British capital.

But superintendent Jo Edwards says it's a precautionary measure.

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EUROPEAN CAPITALS ON SECURITY ALERT

European capitals are on high alert ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations, after Brussels cancelled its fire works display.

Belgian officials made the decision based on intelligence, and following arrests of two men suspected of plotting terror attacks in Brussels for New Year's Eve.

In London, extra armed police are being put on duty as part of a 3000-strong policing force for festivities.

Superintendent Jo Edwards says there is no specific intelligence relating to an attack in the British capital.

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CONTROVERSY OVER UK HONOURS LIST

In the UK, Prime Minister David Cameron is under fire for the award of a knighthood to an Australian adviser who helped the Conservative Party win May's general election.

Opposition Labour say Lynton Crosby's recognition in the Queen's New Year's honours list is 'outrageous' and undermines the integrity of the system.

Elsewhere, actor Idris Elba has been awarded an OBE, as has two-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome.

UK correspondent Ros Unwin says plenty of others are also on the list.

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Russian government outlines details of extended Turkey sanctions

Russian government unveiled a detailed list of activities that Turkish-owned companies will be forced to cease to perform as of January 1, 2016. The move is a further buildup of sanctions introduced by Moscow against Ankara since November following the incident with a Russian war jet downed by Turkey over border with Syria. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

U.S. reportedly preparing fresh sanctions against Iran

The U.S. is preparing new sanctions against nearly a dozen companies in Iran, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, for their alleged links to Iran's missile program- that's according to the Wall Street Journal.

The sanctions targeting companies and individuals for their alleged role, would be represent the first action since Tehran came to a nuclear deal with the international community in July.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault

Comedian Bill Cosby was in a Pennsylvania courthouse Wednesday facing criminal charges for the first time.  He was charged with sexual assault relating to an incident from 2004.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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NY officials ramp up security for New Year's Eve Times Square celebrations

Manhattan's New Year's Eve celebrations at Times Square will be the safest place in the world, say New York City officials. 

The assurance comes as authorities amp up security measures around the city's biggest event, expected to draw a million revelers to ring in the new year.

Here's correspondent Liling Tan in New York.

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Chicago Mayor calls for police to carry tasers


Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is expected to announce changes in tactics and training for the city's police force.  

The plan is expected to include teaching officers ways to de-escalate potential conflicts and standoffs. 

FSN's US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports....

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Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault

Pennsylvania authorities announced sexual assault charges on Wednesday against Bill Cosby, stemming from a woman's accusation that he drugged and abused her at his home in 2004.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles. 

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Cosby charged with sexual assault in Pennsylvania

The entertainer Bill Cosby is facing criminal charges over an alleged sexual assault that took place in Pennsylvania in 2004.

He's been charged with aggravated indecent assault and is expected to appear in court later today.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Iranian rockets fired near US aircraft carrier

There's tension between the US and Iran after the Iranian military fired rockets in a busy international waterway near an American aircraft carrier.
As our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, Washington has accused Tehran of breaking international law.

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Bill Cosby facing criminal charges

Prosecutors in the US state of Pennsylvania have filed criminal charges against comedian Bill Cosby for the alleged drugging and sexual assault of a woman in 2004.

Originally, prosecutors did not have enough evidence to press forward with the case- but that's now changed after dozens of women have come forward saying they were raped and abused by Cosby.

Bill Cosby is expected to be arraigned in court later today in Pennsylvania.

Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Kevin Steele says the charges stem from a sexual assault that took place at Cosby's home. 

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STORM FRANK BRINGS FRESH DISRUPTION TO UK

Hundreds of homes have been evacuated in the UK as Storm Frank batters the country, bringing fresh flooding.

Thousands of people have been left without power in northern England and parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Rising Mississippi Causes Concern in America's Heartland

Seventeen Million Americans are under a flood warning as rivers in the US heartland continue to rise.
Now there's fear hundreds of homes in Illinois and Missouri could be threatened if parts of the Mississippi River overflow.
Our US Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports.

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Couple jailed for life for London terror plot

A British couple have been jailed for life after being found guilty of plotting a terrorist attack in central London...

 25-year-old Mohammed Rehman had stockpiled explosives at his home and had asked his twitter users for advice on whether to attack a major shopping centre or the London Underground.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Russia begins supplies of advanced anti-missile system to Iran

Russia started supplying its advanced S-300 anti-missile system to Iran. The delivery, expected to be finalized in late 2016, raised concerns of many world powers and regional that the weapon was meant to protect Iran's dubious nuclear facilities. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Gunmen shoot tourists at fortress in south Russia

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A gunman opened fire on a group of tourists visiting a historic fortress in Dagestan in southern Russia on Tuesday evening.  One person was killed and 11 were injured in the attack. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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STORM FRANK BATTERS UK

Parts of northern England and Scotland are being battered by heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Frank.

There are a series of flood warnings in place - many for areas which have already been severely flooded in previous storms in December.

Thousands of people in Scotland and Northern Ireland have been left without power.

Julie Wilby manages a community centre in a town in Yorkshire.

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SENIOR CONSERVATIVE IN RACISM ROW

British Prime Minister David Cameron's policy chief is caught up in a racism row with a newly-released memo containing controversial comments about black communities.

Oliver Letwin blamed rioting at Broadwater Farm in London in 1985 on 'bad moral attitudes' and also suggested plans to boost black entrepreneurs would see them opting for the 'disco and drug trade'.

Mr Letwin, then an advisor to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has apologised 'unreservedly' for any offence and says his comments were 'badly worded and wrong'.

Labour MP Simon Danczuk says Oliver Letwin has more explaining to do.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Missouri Gov. deploys National Guard following deadly floods

The Governor of Missouri is activating the National Guard as widespread flooding there continues.  

Jay Nixon made the decision after at least 13 people died in the US state after days of torrential rainfall.

Our north America correspondent Kevin McAleese reports

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ISIS aims to launch cyber attacks on U.S.

US Officials say ISIS is pursuing the capability to launch cyberattacks against U.S. government and civilian targets.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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Syria, France deadliest countries for journalists in 2015, CPJ finds


Syria and France were the two deadliest countries for journalists this year, according to a new report from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Islamic militants were responsible for nearly half of the 69 journalists killed.

Liling Tan has the details from New York.

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Police Say ‘Affluenza’ Teen Held Farewell Party Before Getaway

Police in the US say a teenager who went on the run to Mexico after a fatal drink driving crash held a farewell party before he fled.

Authorities in Texas say 18 year old Ethan Crouch planned his escape with his mother.

As our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports, he avoided jail for his crimes by blaming his privileged upbringing.

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The Sheriff of Tarrant County in Texas, Dee Anderson, says he hopes the teen will soon be extradited back to Fort Worth, after having fled the country:

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'SILENT BOMBER' AND WIFE CONVICTED OF UK TERROR PLOT

A husband and wife have been convicted of plotting a terror attack in the UK to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the 2005 London bombings.


The Old Bailey heard the London Underground system and a shopping mall in the British capital were the targets.


The couple are due to be sentenced on Wednesday.


UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.


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Chicago Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering African American Teenager

The Chicago police officer who shot and killed a black teenager 16 times has pled not guilty to murder.
The officer…Jason Van Dyke is facing six counts of murder.
Our US Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Washington, DC.

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PENTAGON: ISIS leaders linked to Paris attacks killed in air strikes

The US Pentagon says an ISIS militant with direct links to Paris attack ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud has been killed in Syria.

US Colonel Steven Warren, speaking from Baghdad, said Charaffe Al-Mouadan was hit by an air strike on Dec 24th.

In Washington Kevin McAleese reports...

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Deal reached to ease Cuban migrant crisis

Some Cuban migrants stranded in Costa Rica are going to be allowed to travel on to the United States.

The latest wave of Cuban migration caught Central American Governments off-guard, and as our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, the deal is hoped to ease the growing crisis.

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Russia to indict 5 in Boris Nemtsov's killing

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Russia is set to bring final charges against five men for the murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov.  The Investigative Committee said the final indictments will be filed against five Chechens, all arrested after Nemtsov was shot dead in February in Moscow. Julia Lyubova reports.

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STORM FRANK THREATENS UK

Parts of Northern England and Scotland are braced for yet another round of severe flooding, with a new storm sweeping in.

Parts of Cumbria and Yorkshire which have already been devastated by floods in December, have been working to mitigate the potential damage from the latest storm, known as Storm Frank.

But the government is under fire over spending on flood defences, as UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Two arrests in Brussels over NYE plot

Police in Belgium have arrested two people on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack in Brussels on New Year's Eve...

Military clothing and computer equipment was seized during raids on Sunday and Monday.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Russia broadens sanctions against Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree extending economic sanctions against Turkey. Restrictions on goods and foods imports, employment of Turkish citizens as well as limitations of some Turkish companies' activities in Russia will take effect from January 1, 2016. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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MOTORHEAD FRONTMAN 'LEMMY' DIES AT 70

Lemmy, the frontman of British rock band Motorhead, has died at the age of 70, just two days after being diagnosed with cancer.

Born Ian Fraser Kilmister in 1945, he formed Motorhead in 1975 and released 22 albums - the best known being 1980's Ace of Spades.

He lived in Los Angeles and had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer on Saturday.

Brandon Geist from Rolling Stone magazine says he epitomised his art form.

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UK BRACES FOR MORE FLOODING

Parts of Northern England and Scotland are braced for yet another round of severe flooding, with a new storm due to sweep in.

Storm Frank is set to hit parts of Cumbria and Yorkshire which have already been devastated by floods in December.

The government is being forced to defend its spending on flood defences after a series of heavy rainfall incidents in a matter of weeks.

The army has been drafted in to help bolster defences, and assist people affected.

Mandy Hall owns a lighting shop in Leeds and says her livelihood is at risk.

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Monday, December 28, 2015

REPORT: Russian military in Syria has made Assad 'more stable, safe'

'Russia's involvement in Syria has stabilised Bashar Al Assad's position',  the finding from a Reuters report based on the assessment of several unnamed US officials.

According US military sources, three months into his military intervention in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin has strengthened the Assad government position at a relatively low cost.

US state department spokesperson Mark Toner argued against the idea that Russia's 3-month operation had been a success...

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No indictment in Tamir Rice case- Cleveland on edge

A white Cleveland police officer will not be charged over the death of a black twelve year old boy, Tamir Rice, who was shot dead just over a year ago while playing with a pellet gun.

Prosecutors said there was no way the officer and his partner could have known the gun was real, when they confronted the boy in November 2014.

The news comes amid heightened tensions over the latest fatal police shootings in Chicago- where protesters are calling for an immediate investigation.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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‘Force Awakens’ is fastest movie to $1 billion

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has reached the $1 billion mark at the box office faster than any other movie.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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US congratulates Japan and South Korea over 'comfort women' deal

The U.S. has congratulated Japan and South Korea over a historic settlement, reconciling the two countries over the treatment of so-called 'comfort women'.

In a statement, U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice said the US fully supports the agreement which irreversibly addresses the issue.

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PENTAGON: Operation against ISIS in Ramadi 'proud moment' for Iraq military

The US Pentagon has confirmed that Iraqi troops carried out a successful operation against ISIS forces in Ramadi but cautioned some extremists elements still remain in the city.

US officials in the Iraqi capital described the offensive as a 'proud moment for Iraq'. 

From Washington here's Kevin McAleese...

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