Thursday, September 18, 2014

Amnesty International claims widespread human rights abuses in Nigeria

Amnesty International has released a report slamming Nigeria's police and military for what it says is the routine torture of men, women and children as young as 12. 

The report found up to 10,000 people have been arrested since 2009 and many have died in random executions in prison.

From Abuja, Gary Alfonso reports.

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Ukraine President Asks US for "Special Security Status" and Arms

The President of Ukraine has requested additional U.S. military equipment and a special security status.

Petro Poroshenko made the plea for help in countering the influence of Russian backed rebels during an address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress.

He's also asking for non-military aid and further political support from the US including further sanctions against Russia.

But he says he will continue to push for a peace deal...

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Poroshenko called for a much closer military alliance with the United States...

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SCOT VOTE INTO FINAL HOURS

Scots are voting on whether to become independent from the rest of the UK.
Over 4 million people registered to vote and a high turnout is expected.
The referendum would see the breakaway of Scotland from the United Kingdom after 300 years of union.
Polls close at 10pm local time.
Olly Barratt is at the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.

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Olly Barratt is at the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.

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Olly Barratt is at the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.

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British reporter appears in new Islamic State video

Islamic State militants have released a videotape showing a kidnapped British reporter who says he's being held by the group.


John Cantlie disappeared in Syria in November 2012.


In a scripted message that he reads to-camera, he says he will be presenting a series of "programs" in the next few days that will "convey some facts" to western audiences about Islamic State.


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In the 3 minute video, Mr. Cantlie says he will be making a "series of programs" that will challenge the image of Islamic State presented in the western media.


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OUT:  "…unwinnable war"

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In the 3 minute video, Mr. Cantlie indicates that Islamic State is seeking ransom payments for the British and American hostages it holds.


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Iran nuclear talks in New York

Talks aimed at securing a deal over Iran's nuclear programme are
re-starting in New York.

Optimism is not high though as there is still deadlock between the
countries involved.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US lawmakers back plan to train and arm anti-IS Syrian rebels

US lawmakers have backed a plan to arm Syrian rebels fighting Islamic State militants by an overwhelming bipartisan majority.

The 273-156 vote in the House of Representatives lends US President Barack Obama the support he needs to battling ISIS without putting boots on the ground.

From Washington, Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Russia set to imposes limits of foreign ownership of media organisations

The Kremlin in Russia is set to support a proposed bill to limit foreign ownership of media organizations in Russia to a 20 per cent stake.

The idea was tabled by the opposition party in the Russian parlaiment - the Duma.

Many see it as ploy to further tighten the grip on the Russian media by lawmakers.

Jack Parrock reports from Moscow.

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SCOTLAND VOTES ON INDEPENDENCE

Scots are voting on whether to become independent from the United Kingdom.
Polls have shown a tight race ahead of the referendum on breaking away from the UK.
The 'Yes' campaign says Scotland can prosper as an independent country.
But the 'No' campaign says there are too many risks, and that the UK should stay together.
Polls close at 10pm BST and results are expected on Friday morning local time.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt is outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt is outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt is outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

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OUT: …we thought."
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Voting underway in Scotland's historic Independence Referendum


After years of preparations, Scots across the country have now started to cast their votes in the country's Independence referendum. 

The number of people registered to vote is the highest ever in Scotland, with 97% of the electorate expected to head out to decide whether Scotland should remain in the UK or leave the more than 300 year old union. 

Our correspondent Natalie Feary reports from Edinburgh…

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Anti-terror raids carried out in two major Australian cities.

Two of Australia's largest cities have seen dawn raids on Thursday as a
pre-emptive strike due to fears a suspected terror cell was about to strike.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Internet Billionaires Lead US Space Development

With relations at their lowest ebb since the end of the Cold War the United States is taking steps to reduce its dependency on Russia in outer space.

 

Since the Space Shuttle program was ended in 2011 NASA has been reliant upon Russia to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station, while the Atlas V (five) rocket used to launch many commercial satellites, is powered by Russian-made engines.

 

However, as Tim Exton reports from Seattle, two recent announcements herald a new era of American self-sufficiency in space.

 

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On poll's eve, Obama intervenes in Scottish referendum

President Obama has made a last minute intervention in the Scottish Referendum campaign.


He's taken to Twitter, urging voters to keep Britain united.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US Fed rules up quick rate rise

The US Federal Reserve has ruled out increasing interest rates earlier
than originally anticipated.

At its monthly policy meeting it also decided to reduce its stimulus
programme by another $10 billion.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Ebola

The United Nations Security Council is set for an emergency meeting this Thursday on concrete actions to further support the fight against the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.


The meeting comes as the United States has promised its largest humanitarian response in recent history.


Liling Tan reports from the United Nations.


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Pres. Obama says no ground war for US troops in ISIS battle

No ground war for US troops in Iraq - The US President made his military intentions clear during a speech at U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base Florida Wednesday.

Mr Obama stressed the importance of a continued US air campaign against IS militants in Iraq and Syria, but insisted the fight was not america's alone...

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President Obama was in no doubt that a failure to tackle Iraq's Islamic State threat could endanger US lives...

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And, the US President also addressed America's response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa....

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Obama: US will not fight another ground war in Iraq

U.S. troops will not be fighting another ground war in Iraq, and America will not fight Iraq's war - that's the message from President Barack Obama.

Addressing troops at US Central Command in Tampa, Florida, the President pushed back against military chief General Martin Dempsey, who has raised the possibility of 'boots on the ground' in the fight against Islamic State militants.

From Washington, Nina-Maria Potts:

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World Bank: Ebola Outbreak Could Cost Billions of Dollars

The World Bank has said that the current outbreak of ebola in West Africa could drain billions of dollars from economies in the region by the end of next year, if the disease isn't brought under control.

The bank said that tourism and trade in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea could be seriously affected.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington. 

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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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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
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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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