Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Up to 67 South Africans dead in collapsed Lagos church

INTRO: 67 South Africans have been confirmed dead after part of a church collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria. Officials are still contesting the cause and the exact number of people who died when part of the Synagogue Church of All Nations Pentecostal church collapsed on Friday. Many followers of the church believe its leader TB Joshua can perform miracles, Gary Alfonso reports ... 

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OUT: Alfonso, Lagos. 
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Scotland vote neck-and-neck


Scotland heads to the polls on Thursday, to decide whether it wants to stay part of the UK or become independent.

Both yes and no campaign groups have been fiercely canvasing up to the very last minute, after recent statistics show the outcome is too close to call - with the 'better together' campaign edging ahead by just 4%

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For those against independence, there's uncertainty about the future.


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In Edinburgh, the Yes campaign has been very visible, with reports of aggression towards many who've openly voiced an opinion against independence.

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Some have looked to Norway to set an example
In Norway…
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Scotland's future in the EU

As the final days of campaigning in Scotland close, the European Union has remained quiet about Scotland's future within the EU should it become independent

Officials in Brussels say they've avoided putting out statements ahead of the referendum on Thursday in order not to influence voting.

The EU has said in the past that an independent Scotland would become its own country and therefore would have to apply for full membership.

Analysts say there is a degree of wariness across Europe about a wave of other regions such as Catalunia or the Basque country in Spain demanding independence as well.

Director of the European Policy Center Fabian Zuleeg 
says Scotland's potential EU membership would be a long process.

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Some analysts have pointed to the possibility of Scotland using a special legal process that would fast track its EU membership because of the European laws it already has in place. 
 
But director of the European Policy Center Fabian Zuleeg 
says Scotland would need unanimous approval from all EU countries.

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Director of the European Policy Center Fabian Zuleeg 
says the EU should be wary of discouraging independence for states who are pro-European.

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OUT: "...followed."
DUR: 39 seconds

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Russian billionaire, Vladimir Yevtushenkov, under house arrest accused of money laundering

One of Russia's richest men, Vladimir Yevtushenkov is under house arrest on suspicion of money laundering and stealing shares.

His oil and telecom company, Sistema, saw its share price on the Moscow exchange fall by 37 per cent.

Jack Parrock reports.

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Rebels in Ukraine’s east defiant of self-status law; Poroshenko in North America

Pro-Russian rebels in Eastern Ukraine are defiant over a new law passed in Kiev, which grants regions in the country's east a special status and give them more rights to self rule. 


Rebel leaders say the new law doesn't concern them, as they already see the territory they control as entirely independent from Ukraine. 


Jake Rashbass reports.


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Final day of campaigning underway in Scottish independence referendum

The final day of campaigning is underway in Scotland, before voters go to the polls to vote in a referendum for independence on Thursday.

3 new opinion polls suggest the no side is slightly in the lead at 52%, with the pro-independence camp at 48%.

This comes following polls last week, which placed the yes side higher than the pro-union camp for the first time.

Scottish first minister Alex Salmond, who is leading the yes campaign, says Scots hold the country's future in their hands. 

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OUT: I would suspect in western Europe.
DUR: 00:16


ALT: British Labour party leader, Ed Miliband, is confident that Scotland will vote to stay part of the United Kingdom.

IN: I think we're showing…
OUT: the momentum is with us.
DUR: 00:12


ALT: Dr Jo Murkens, a law professor at the London School of Economics, says that if Scotland votes for independence in the referendum, it will be a drawn-out three stage process.

IN: The first one is the…
OUT: needs to be put into legislation.
DUR: 00:20


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Final day of Scotland campaigning begins

The Yes and No camps in Scotland are starting their final day of campaigning before millions of Scots head to the polls to vote in the independence referendum...

A new poll shows a slight lead for the No campaign, although it remains too close to call.

From Edinburgh, Dan Whitehead reports...

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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

NASA Awards Billions to Boeing and Space X

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced on Tuesday, that Boeing and SpaceX have landed a contract worth a total of $6.8 billion US Dollars.
The shared funding is aimed at continuing the final development of spacecraft that will take astronauts to the International Space Station. Reporter David Leonard has more.

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Obama Announces Increased US Resources In Ebola Battle

US President Barack Obama has announced an aggressive US effort to combat the spread of the deadly ebola virus in West Africa.

Speaking at the US Centre for Disease Control in Atlanta, Mr. Obama said the chances of such an outbreak occurring in the US are extremely low, but warned that an out-of-control epidemic in West Africa was a global security threat. 

The President also confirmed plans to send up to three thousand US troops to Liberia to help deal with the outbreak, as Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington. 

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Obama announces major ramp up of US response to Ebola

US President Barack Obama has announced a major expansion of America's response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

He said the deadly virus poses a threat to global security, saying rapid action is needed.

The President announced that, at the request of the Liberian government, the US will establish a military command center in Liberia to support response efforts. 

Mr. Obama also said the US will create an airbridge to get medical aid into West Africa faster. 

Additional efforts will include building a new training site to prepare thousands of health workers,  and building new treatment facilities, including 1,000 beds for those infected.

The cost of implementing these plans is estimated at some $750 million dollars. 

President Obama urged Congress to approve the funding without delay.

US President Barack Obama said this outbreak is unprecedented.

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US President Barack Obama said the situation will get worse before it gets better.

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US President Barack Obama said that although the situation is dire, there is reason to hope.

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OUT: "...save lives."
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OECD takes on tech company tax avoidance ahead of G20

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is drafting a battle plan to clamp down on Google-style tax dodging.

Many technology firms are moving their profits to tax havens such as Bermuda or Grand Cayman to avoid paying more than a hundred billion dollars a year in the U.S. and Europe.

Rebecca Bowring reports.

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Dempsey: US troops could be deployed in ground attacks in Iraq

US troops could be deployed in ground attacks against Islamic State militants- that's the message from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, and US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel- testifying earlier on Capitol Hill.

US military 'advisers' are already on the ground helping the Iraqi government in the fight against ISIS, but this was the first time US military chiefs have suggested there could be 'boots on the ground' deployed on combat missions.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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US To Commit $750 million to Fight Ebola in Africa

US President Barack Obama is set to announce that the American military will take the lead in dealing with the worst ebola outbreak in history.

Operation United Assistance, to battle the epidemic in West Africa, will see up to 3000 military personnel sent to the region, in an effort that could cost up to 750 million dollars.

Here's our Washington correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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UK PM RULES OUT ENGLISH PARLIAMENT AFTER SCOTTISH VOTE

British Prime Minister David Cameron has ruled out the creation of an English Parliament in the wake of Scotland's independence vote on Thursday.

With London politicians promising Scotland more powers if it stays part of the UK - there are growing calls for a separate governing body for England.

As Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US expands airstrikes as lawmakers debate arming rebels fighting IS

The United States has stepped up its airstrike campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq, as US lawmakers begin debating arming rebels fighting the jihadist group.

The Pentagon says the strikes go beyond Washington's original plan to only protect US citizens, and come as momentum builds for broader international coalition to fight ISIS.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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UN asks for $1bn to battle Ebola

The United Nations is calling for $1bn to fight the spread of the Ebola virus.

The appeal amount is a tenfold increase in the figure asked for a month ago.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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EU and Ukraine ratify Association Agreement

The European Union is hailing the successful ratification of a political and economic agreement with the Ukraine.

The so-called Association Agreement was approved at the European Parliament in Strasbourg at the same time as lawmakers 
in Kiev signed off the bill.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports from Brussels.

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Kiev grants pro-Russian rebels self-rule in eastern Ukraine

The Ukrainian government, under President Petro Poroshenko, has adopted a new law to allow self-rule for rebel controlled areas of eastern Ukraine.

Kiev has also granted an amnesty to pro-Russian fighters under the ceasefire agreement made on September 5th.

Over 3000 people have now been killed in the crisis.

Our Moscow correspondent, Jack Parrock reports.

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Belgian prisoner to receive assisted suicide

A Belgian prisoner serving a life sentence is to receive assisted suicide.

Frank Van Den Bleeken has been battling a three year case to undergo the medical procedure to relieve him of psychological trauma.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports from Brussels.

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German judge offers plea deal to IS suspect

A German judge has offered a mild sentence to a German citizen accused of fighting with the Islamic State if he agrees to cooperate with authorities. 

The Frankfurt trial is the first of its kind in Germany.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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