Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Main parties pledge in Scottish referendum

The leaders of the UK's three main political parties have published a pledge to devolve more powers to Scotland, if Scots reject independence in Thursday's referendum.

The Prime Minister David Cameron, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg and Labour leader Ed Miliband have all signed the plan - with just 2 days until the vote. 

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports from Edinburgh...

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Australian PM ready to leave his tent before the promised week is up

After two nights in a tent, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has
declared he may leave remote Arnhem land earlier than originally
anticipated.
Arthur Stevens explains.

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US CARRIES OUT IRAQ AIR STRIKES AS IS STRATEGY WIDENS

The US has carried out its first air strikes since widening its strategy to defeat the Islamic State militant group.

American forces carried out an attack on an IS position south-west of Baghdad.

The US continues its efforts to build an international coalition to fight the militants in Syria and Iraq.

It follows the beheading of British aid worker David Haines by IS.

Butanya Ahmed, from the Hand in Hand charity, has just returned from Syria - she says it's a dangerous region to operate in. 

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Butanya Ahmed, from the Hand in Hand charity, has just returned from Syria - she says British-looking staff shouldn't be in the region.

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Butanya Ahmed, from the Hand in Hand charity, has just returned from Syria - she says it's a dangerous region to operate in, even for British Muslims.

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UK PLEDGES MORE POWERS TO SCOTLAND ON 'NO' VOTE

In the UK, the three main political parties at Westminster have signed a pledge to devolve more power to Scotland if it rejects independence.

Scots vote on Thursday on whether to leave the UK and become an independent country.

The 'Yes' campaign, headed by the Scottish National Party, says new powers for Scotland can only be guaranteed with a vote for independence in Thursday's referendum.

Dr Alan Convery, politics lecturer from the University of Edinburgh, says the pledge from London may have come too late.

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Dr Alan Convery, politics lecturer from the University of Edinburgh, says the London-based political parties have found the campaign difficult.

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Dr Alan Convery, politics lecturer from the University of Edinburgh, says it has been healthy to see so many Scots engaging in the political process.

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Thousands forced to flee wildfires in California

Thousands of Californians have been forced to flee at least 11 major wildfires burning across the state.

A blaze near Yosemite National Park has prompted the evacuation of 300 homes.

Rebecca Bowring reports.

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Monday, September 15, 2014

Ebola on Pres Obama's agenda

U. S . President Barack Obama has called the Ebola epidemic ravaging Africa a national security priority.

With estimates that 20000 could be infected before the virus burns itself out, the American president is heading to the U-S Centers for Disease Control for an update on US efforts to help slow the spread.

Our correspondent Priscilla Huff reports from Atlanta:

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UK Prime Minister speaks out against Scottish Independence

The British Prime Minister David Cameron has travelled to Scotland to speak out against Scottish Independence. 

Mr Cameron said he was giving a warning to the people of Scotland, because he did not want them to be "sold a dream that disappears."

Our correspondent Natalie Feary reports from the Scottish capital……

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Cameron and Salmond on final campaign trail

The First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond says businesses can look forward to a "prosperous economy" if Scots vote for independence on Thursday...

Speaking to business leaders at Edinburgh Airport, Mr Salmond described the referendum as a "once in a lifetime opportunity".

Meanwhile the British Prime Minister David Cameron gave a speech in Aberdeen, urging voters to fully understand what they would lose if they vote to separate from the UK...

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WRAP: US still 'open to talking' to Iran on ISIS

The Obama administration has signaled it is prepared to keep talking to Iran about the security crisis in Iraq, despite shutting it out of an international conference in Paris.

US Secretary of State John Kerry says he refuses to be pulled into a 'back and forth' with Iran, following claims Tehran had rejected a US request to participate in the battle against ISIS [the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria].

America's top diplomat is preparing to host a UN Security Council meeting on Iraq on Friday.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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500 migrant boat sinking was 'intentional'

Around 500 migrants are missing and believed dead after an boating accident near Malta last week. 

The news is emerging now as two Palestinian survivors describe an intentional sinking by traffickers who crashed into them.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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Microsoft buys Minecraft-maker for $2.5 bn

Microsoft has bought Mojang, maker of the hit video game Minecraft, for $2.5 billion.

The move is being seen as an attempt to boost the company's XBox game console and, more crucially, its mobile platform.

Rebecca Bowring reports.

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US Attorney General announces pilot program to counter home grown extremism

US attorney general Eric Holder has announced a strategy aimed at preventing American extremists from joining terrorist groups, including those drawn to conflicts in Syria and Iraq.

He says the Justice Department is launching a series of pilot programs in cities across the country - bringing together community representatives, public safety officials and religious leaders to counter extremism.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Obama to Announce Major Ramp up in Ebola Response

US President Barack Obama is planning to announce a major ramp up of efforts to combat the Ebola virus in West Africa.

It will include providing mobile hospitals, personnel, medical supplies and training, according to the Wall Street journal.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Paris conference on Islamic State contemplates military aid

International diplomats in Paris have pledged their full support to eradicate the threat of Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.

A joint statement by a group of 30 countries says that could include military assistance. 

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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Microsoft Agrees to Buy 'Minecraft' Creator


Microsoft has confirmed it will acquire the Swedish company that created the game 'Minecraft' for two and a half billion dollars.

In a statement released on Monday, Microsoft says the deal will close by the end of this year. 

Lorna Shaddick reports. 

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Trial begins for alleged German IS fighter

A 20 year-old German man has gone on trial in Frankfurt for allegedly joining Islamic State militants in Syria last year.

The news comes a few days after Germany announced a crackdown on IS collaborators.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Final 72 hours of Scotland referendum campaigning

The UK Prime Minister David Cameron is in Scotland as the final 72 hours of campaigning gets underway ahead of the independence referendum on Thursday...

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has again criticised the "scaremongering" of the No campaign, while David Cameron delivers what he calls "head and heart" reasons to reject independence.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead is in the Scottish capital Edinburgh...

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Australia goes to a war footing as PM commits troops

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the airborne component of
Australia's commitment to the Middle East will leave by the end of this
week, while some special forces could depart before then.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Australian Prime Minister roughing it as country looks to war footing

Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott has spent his first night in a
tent as he undergoes his election commitment to spend a week every year
in an indigenous Community.
Arthur Stevens has more

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PARIS SUMMIT ON IRAQ AND SYRIA OPENS

US Secretary of State John Kerry is meeting fellow foreign ministers in Paris to discuss an international response against Islamic State militants.

10 Arab states are said to be backing a coalition to help fight IS in Iraq and Syria.

It follows the beheading of a British aid worker by IS militants.

And France says it has joined the UK in surveillance flights over IS positions in Iraq.

Conservative MP Bob Stewart - a former British army officer - says any ground forces in the region should come from Arab states.

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Conservative MP Bob Stewart - a former British army officer - says the UK will stick to its policy of not paying ransoms for hostages.

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