Monday, September 8, 2014

Pres Obama to clearly lay out Iraq, Syria strategy

The White House says the goal of President Obama's speech later this week is to clearly lay out why fighting the Islamic State matters.

President Obama has not ruled out increased military action, but he has promised that American troops will not be figting on the ground in Iraq or Syria.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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The U.S. military confirms it has now conducted 148 airstrikes in Iraq, the most recent around the Hadita dam and one by Irbil.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says right now President Obama has all the authorization he needs for U.S. Central Command to continue its operations.

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White House spokesman Josh Earneset says President Obama does want the people's representatives, the U.S. Congress, to weigh in on the crisis in Iraq and Syria. 

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Immigration reform delayed again

U.S. President Barack Obama is delaying further work on legislation and executive orders to address the nearly 11 million living in the United States illegally until late in the year.

When the decision was announced, the upcoming mid-term elections in November were cited as the likely reason, that politics got in the way of immigration reform.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest insits, the American president wants immigration reform to be done right.

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KERRY TO GO ON COALITION BUILDING TRIP TO JORDAN AND SAUDI ARABIA

US Secretary of State John Kerry is heading to Jordan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a "coalition building trip" to degrade the Islamic State.

US State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki said Mr. Kerry will discuss ways to combat ISIL and improve security in the Middle East with Jordanian and Saudi Arabian officials.

The State Department is also "actively pursuing" opportunities for the Secretary to meet with other regional leaders during his trip.

Ms. Psaki said "more than forty" countries have so far contributed to the effort in Iraq - some publicly and some privately. 

State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki also said there are varying ways in which countries can contribute to the fight against ISIL.

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Controlled explosion carried out at Luton airport

Police in Britain have carried out a controlled explosion after a suspicious package was found at Luton Airport, just north of London. 

Hundreds of staff and passengers were evacuated after the discovery.  Incoming flights are being diverted.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Harvard University receives $350 million donation

Harvard University is set to receive a donation of $350 million to
it's School of Public Health.

The cash injection comes from Hong Kong billionaire Gerald Chan's
charity, to help fight challenges to global health.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Military Initiates Major Response to Ebola

The US military has begun a major ramp up in assistance in combatting the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Aid organizations have warned that without a major increase in international assistance, the outbreak will become uncontrollable.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports....

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Prince William says he's thrilled by the pregnancy news


Prince William, the heir to the British throne says he's thrilled that he and his wife are expecting a second child. 

The Duchess of Cambridge is not yet 12 weeks pregnant but a public announcement came early as severe morning sickness means she had to cancel some public engagements.  She is being treated by doctors at Kensington Palace although was hospitalized with the condition during her first pregnancy.

The new baby will be a brother or sister for 14 month old year old Prince George and will become fourth in line to the British throne. 
 
Prince William spoke briefly to reporters during a visit to Oxford University. 


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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting second child


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their second child, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is said to be delighted with the news.


The Duchess gave birth to her first child 13 months ago - an occasion which saw huge interest all around the world.


As our correspondent in London Natalie Powell reports…


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Turkey's role in anti-IS coalition assessed

The American defence secretary is in Turkey, for talks which include the role that it might play in an international coalition against the Islamic State.

The visit comes as the US military continues to bomb the extremist group and US President Barack Obama prepares to unveil his plan to address the threat later this week.

Malcolm Brown reports. 

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Moscow plans retaliation against EU sanctions

As the European Union readies further sanctions against Russia, Moscow is preparing steps in retaliation.

It's likely to affect air travel, with Russia banning foreign airlines from using the country's airspace.

Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev says Moscow's response to the sanctions will be "ferocious."

Russia correspondent Tom Barton reports.

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Russia correspondent says Western sanctions will also affect the energy industry.

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Pro-Russian rebels free 1200 hostages in eastern Ukraine

Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine have released 1200 people captured during their insurgency against Ukrainian government forces, says Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko.

The release follows a ceasefire agreed on Friday, part of which included the exchange of prisoners on both sides.

Daria Bondarchuk reports.

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Luton airport evacuated after suspicious package found

Luton Airport, which lies on the outskirts of London, has been evacuated after a suspicious item was discovered in the security search area. 

British police ordered hundreds of passengers and staff to leave the terminal building and in incoming flights have been suspended.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Britain to get a new royal heir

Britain is to have a new heir to the Royal Crown.

William and Katherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced they are expecting their second child which is due in the late spring of next year.  

This will be a brother or sister for 14 month old year old Prince George and will become fourth in line to the British throne. 

The Duchess of Cambridge is not yet 12 weeks pregnant but a public announcement came early as the morning sickness means she will not be able to carry out her public engagements.   

Roya Nikkhah is a royal commentator.

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Irish Cardinal linked to clerical sex abuse scandal resigns

The Vatican announced on Monday it has accepted the resignation of the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Cardinal Sean Brady, whose tenure has been marred by clerical child sex abuse scandals.
Brady had resisted calls to resign in the past over his alleged cover-up of sexual abuse, and says he has chosen to retire now as he is 75.
Elena Casas reports from Rome.

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Pres. Obama to outline strategy to fight Islamic State

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to outline his strategy to fight the growing Islamic State, in what is promised to be a nationally televised address.

Ahead of that speech, he'll meet with Congressional leaders, who have been urging the American president to address the threat.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting a second child


In Britain, Prince William and his wife Kate have announced they are expecting a second child.   

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge already have 1 year old Prince George.   A statement from Britain's Queen Elizabeth the Second said members of both families are delighted with the news.  

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Scotland Independence Polls Neck and Neck

Many British newspapers carry the headline "Ten Days to save the Union" Monday.... 

after opinion polls show voters in Scotland evenly divided over whether to to vote for independence from the United Kingdom on September 18th.  


The British government says it will lay out plans to devolve more powers to Scotland if voters to decide to stay with Britain.   Campaigners of the No campaign deny accusations it's a sign of panic.  

From London, Natalie Powell reports. 



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EU set to adopt further sanctions against Russia

The European Union is expected to continue with it's plan to adopt further sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis - despite a ceasefire on the ground which appears to be holding.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called the situation fluid but it's expected the measures will still be imposed.

Jack Parrock reports. 

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Germany posts record trade surplus

The German economy posted a record trade surplus of 22.2 billion euros for the month of July. 

That has led to optimism that Europe's largest economy will bounce back after a disappointing second quarter.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Ukraine's forces sticking to ceasefire despite being shelled, says Kiev's ambassador

Ukraine's acting ambassador to the UK has told Britain's LBC radio says Kiev's troops are sticking to a ceasefire despite being repeatedly fired upon by pro-Russian forces.


They say that for the second night in a row they have been shelled with rockets, mortars and artillery.


Andrey Kuzminko says they are holding their fire.



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