Tuesday, September 2, 2014

ISLAMIC STATE 'ETHNIC CLEANSING' IN IRAQ

Islamic State militants are carrying out a 'wave of ethnic cleansing' against minorities in northern Iraq, according to Amnesty International.

The British-based rights group says it has gathered proof of several mass killings by IS fighters.

As Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Greece bailout talks in Paris

Talks on the Greek economy are underway in Paris as officials from Athens meet with international lenders to assess Greece's prospects of graduating from its bailout program by 2016.

Greece is hoping fresh signs of a possible emergence from recession this year might be enough to request relief from austerity measures which have crippled its economy.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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Eurozone manufacturing drops to 13 month low

Manufacturing growth in the eurozone economies has fallen to its lowest point in 13 months.

It's largely thought to be due to a lack of orders being placed amid ever increasing tensions between Russia and the European Union.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports:

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'BORIS ISLAND' HUB AIRPORT REJECTED

A proposal for a giant new hub airport for the UK has been rejected.

London Mayor Boris Johnson had suggested building a four-runway airport in the Thames Estuary to the east of the British capital.

But the UK's Airports Commission - set up to investigate how best to expand British airport capacity - says the proposal is unworkable.

Business groups say the UK needs to expand capacity rapidly in the face of competition from hub airports such as Vienna, Frankfurt and Schipol in Amsterdam.

But environmental groups and some local residents object to the idea of adding to the size of London Heathrow.

Nicola Smith from the CBI business lobby group says a decision of some sort needs to be made urgently.

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Ukraine: Russia is launching 'great war'

Ukrainian defense minister Valery Heteley has accused Russia of launching, what he called, a 'great war', which could lead to the loss of tens of thousands of lives.


Russia has dismissed Mr Heteley's statement, insisting that it simply draws Ukrainians deeper into civil war.


Jake Rashbass reports.


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Plans for new UK anti-terror laws criticized

Plans for new British anti-terror laws have come under criticism for being vague and unenforceable.


This comes as polls reveal that only 35% of the British public would support Britain taking part in air strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq.


The new anti-terror plans include giving police the power to seize passports of British nationals suspected of leaving the country to fight with Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.


The Prime Minister's office has said it does not know if such a law would be possible. 


British shadow defense secretary Yvette Cooper questions the government's approach to tackling the threat of terror in Britain.


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ALT: MP Sir Edward Garnier QC says there could be legal issues with the new plans.


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American Citizens Detained in N. Korea Give US TV Interviews

The White House has said it's doing all it can to secure the release of three American citizens being held in North Korea.

It comes after Pyongyang allowed the trio to speak to two US media outlets, with North Korean officials present, for five minutes each.

Kenneth Bae, who's been held in North Korea since 2012, told American TV network CNN he wants US representatives to travel to the country to appeal for his release:

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24 year old Matthew Miller, who was taken into custody in April, said to CNN that he's tried to get in touch with the US government: 

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Jeffrrey Fowle, who's 56, was reportedly arrested after he allegedly left a Bible in a hotel - he told CNN that an prominent American envoy sent to Pyongyang may be able to help all three detainees:

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56 year old Jeffrey Fowle gave CNN's reporter some more details about the conditions of his detention:

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Monday, September 1, 2014

UN Warns of Possible IS War Crimes in Iraq

The UN says it has received reports from Iraq that reveal what it calls 'acts of inhumanity on an unimaginable scale'.

On Monday, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution to investigate whether crimes against humanity are being committed there.

Deputy Human Rights Commissioner Flavia Pansieri said the Islamic State is believed to have carried out systematic attacks on civilians, including forced conversions, slavery and sexual abuse.

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US airstrikes make for strange partners

The Obama administration is confirming it has conducted airstrikes to help the people of Amirli in northwestern Iraq fight off militants from the Islamic State.

The American actions from the sky have an unusual partner on the ground - Iranian backed militias trying to help the Shi'a Turkoman of Amirli - who believe in a similar strain of Islam as the Iranians.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has more:

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UK TOUGHENS TERROR POWERS

British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced new plans to combat the increasing numbers of radicals from the UK fighting in Syria and Iraq - and those returning home.

He says border officials will be given new powers to seize passports from Britisn nationals traveling abroad to fight.

Mr Cameron says powers to monitor terror suspects in the UK will also be increased.

It follows the suspicion a Briton was involved in the beheading of US journalist James Foley.

Hundreds of British nationals are known to have traveled to Syria and Iraq to fight with militants.

So there has been increasing international pressure for David Cameron to act.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK Prime Minister outlines new anti-terror legislation plans

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron has announced new anti-terror measures, aimed at dealing with the threat posed by Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.


It's understood over 500 British Nationals have gone to the region to fight, a quarter of which it's estimated are now members of IS.


Mr Cameron said the Government will introduce legislation to tackle the threat of extremism both at home and abroad.




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Mr Cameron said the Government will introduce legislation to tackle the threat of extremism both at home and abroad, but added there would be appropriate safeguards.



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Mr Cameron said the Government will introduce legislation to tackle the threat of extremism both at home and abroad, including new discretionary powers which could take passports away from British nationals


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Mr Cameron said the Government will introduce legislation to tackle the threat of extremism both at home and abroad, including new discretionary powers which could take passports away from British nationals


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Mr Cameron said the Government will introduce legislation to tackle the threat of extremism not only abroad, but also on home soil


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Ashya King's parents fight extradition to UK

A couple who took their  5-year old son with a brain tumor from a hospital in the UK last week are fighting extradition.

The parents of Ashya King appeared at the High Court in Madrid, after the family were found in Spain, following an international search.

Our UK correspondent Natalie Feary reports….

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NATO to strengthen rapid reaction force

NATO is set to reinforce its military response forces following reports of Russia's military presence in Ukraine.

Secretary General of the alliance Anders Fogh Rasmussen hinted at the plans in Brussels which he said are necessary given Russia considers NATO as an adversary.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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Germany to arm Kurdish peshmerga forces

Germany has become the fourth European Union member state to announce it will arm Kurdish forces fighting jihadist militants in northern Iraq.

The US is also providing weapons to fight the Islamic State forces.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports:

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European Commission Study could ban hairdryers


Under a new study commissioned by the European Commission, high-powered hairdryers and a number of of other household electrical items could be banned in the EU.


The study is aimed at curbing climate change through reducing energy consumption. While A ban on powerful vacuum cleaners has now come into effect.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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UK to announce tougher terror plans

Officials from the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties in Britain are locked in urgent talks to confirm new plans to tackle the threat of Islamist extremists...

Anti-terror laws are being widened to deal with the growing number of British nationals travelling to fight for extremist groups in the Middle East.

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German Eurosceptic party gains in Saxony

The Eurosceptic party Alternative for Germany has won 14 seats in the
state parliament of Saxony, according to preliminary results.

The development follows Eurosceptic parties' strong performance in
European elections in May.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Russia calls for immediate ceasefire, as talks convene in Minsk

Russia's foreign minister has called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine.

This comes as representatives from Moscow, Kiev, and the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic are meeting in Belarus to discuss the ongoing crisis, 

Kiev has accused Moscow of a direct invasion, as Ukrainian forces flee new rebel advances in the southeast of the country. 

Jake Rashbass reports.


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UK PM TO OUTLINE NEW RESPONSE TO RADICALISATION

British Prime Minister David Cameron is set to announce new anti-terror legislation later (after 15.30 BST) in response to the threat posed by Islamic State militants fighting in Syria and Iraq.

However, it's understood that the Prime Minister's Conservative Party and coalition partners the Liberal Democrats are still not in final agreement about new plans to tackle extremism.

It's thought over 500 Britons have traveled to Syria and Iraq to fight, and there are growing fears some could attempt to attack the UK on their return.

But there are civil rights concerns about some of the Prime Minister's plans - notably over his desire to seize passports from UK citizens who've traveled to foreign conflicts.

Reporter Tom Swarbrick says some of the measures do already have agreement from both parties.

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UK to pass new anti-terror laws

British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to announce new laws which will give the government more access to airliners' information about passengers, as part of broader anti-terror measures.


Britain raised its terror level to severe last week.


British Defense secretary Michael Fallon says the threat is serious. 


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ALT: The government is also expected to impose a temporary ban on British Jihadis currently fighting in Syria and Iraq from returning to the UK.


Adam Walker from Britain's Ahmaddiya Muslim Community says he would support the measure.


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