Tuesday, September 30, 2014

UN warns food aid running out in Syria

The UN has warned that food supplies are running out in Syria.

With UN agency the World Food Program could be forced to stop its
operations in the country in two months if it does not receive extra
funding.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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[ALT] The UN's head of humanitarian affairs Valerie Amos said despite
extra funding food aid could be forced to stop in the coming months.

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The UN's head of humanitarian affairs Valerie Amos said the continued
fighting was making it hard to reach people in need.

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The UN's head of humanitarian affairs Valerie Amos said all sides were
deliberately targeting the civilian population.

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U.S. tobacco companies challenge court-ordered ads admitting lies

The largest tobacco firms in the U.S. are challenging court-ordered advertisements which admit that they deliberately deceived the American public about the dangers of smoking.

In 2012 an appeals court already rejected efforts by the cigarette makers to have the ruling overturned.
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"Anti-Facebook" Ello deluged with requests to join

A social media network that's been dubbed the "anti-Facebook" is being deluged with requests from people wanting to join.

Ello pledges neither to show adverts nor sell user data.

Rebecca Bowring reports from San Francisco.

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UK jets attack first Islamic State targets


The UK's Royal Air Force military planes have launched attacks on two Islamic State targets, which are the first since the British parliament approved air strikes on Friday. 


The two attacks were carried out in Iraq, and were both a success, according to the British Ministry of Defence.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Feary reports….



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UK DPM SUMMONS CHINESE AMBASSADOR OVER HONG KONG

The UK's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has summoned the Chinese ambassador over the handling of protests in Hong Kong.

It comes as protestors plan to gather in London - along with other world cities - in support of those demonstrating in Hong Kong.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Hong Kong pro-democracy protests swell ahead of China National holiday

Vast crowds of pro-democracy protesters continue to swell in Hong Kong with people stockpiling supplies and putting up makeshift barricades.

The demonstrators are preparing for a potential police response ahead of Wednesday's Chinese National Holiday when protest numbers are expected to peak. 

Police have almost entirely retreated from the downtown area, except.

Peter Ford is in Hong Kong for the Christian Science Monitor

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Modi meets Obama in Washington

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding talks with US President Barack Obama at the White House.
In a joint op-ed in the Washington Post they say they will explore ways to expand collaboration on trade, investment and technology.
Yesterday Mr. Modi met the CEOs of top global firms in New York in an effort to persuade them to invest in India.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US Secret Service chief grilled on security failures

American lawmakers want to know how a veteran with diagnosed mental illness managed to scale the fence, run all the way inside the White House and to the rear of the East Room.

The Washington Post reported, Omar Gonazalez was not stopped just inside the front door, but well inside the American president's residence.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson told the U.S. House of Representatives Government Oversight Committee that she is committed to improving her agency's work once the investigation into the Omar Gonzalez case is complete.

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U.S. House of Representatives Government Oversight Committee chair Darryl Issa wants to know why there have been so many problems with the U.S. Secret Service and their work protecting the President in recent years.

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Representative Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the Committee, pointed out that the reputation of the skill of the Secret Service helps protect the American President. 

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Narendra Modi Visits Gandhi Statue in Washington D.C.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited the statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian Embassy in Washington D.C, on the final day of his four day US trip.

Mr Modi, who was accompanied by India's minister for External Affairs, is also holding formal talks with Barack Obama on Tuesday after the two dined together on Monday evening. 

He'll also meet Secretary of State John Kerry and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, and address the US India Business Council.

At the Gandhi statue, an excited crowd of Indians and Indian Americans were very supportive of the newly elected leader:

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Modi meets Obama in Washington

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding talks with US President Barack Obama at the White House.
In a joint op-ed in the Washington Post they say they will explore ways to expand collaboration on trade, investment and technology.
Yesterday Mr. Modi met the CEOs of top global firms in New York in an effort to persuade them to invest in India.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Afghanistan and US Sign Security Deal

Afghanistan and the United States have signed a security agreement enabling American troops to stay in the country after 2014.

The long-delayed deal came after the resolution of a dispute between the two front-runners in the Afghan presidential elections.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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FRESH FIGHTING REPORTED IN EASTERN UKRAINE

INTRO: Ukrainian media reports of fresh fighting in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine despite the September 5 ceasefire. Donetsk rebel leader said his forces returned fire after Ukrainian troops started shelling at them. The continuing shelling has hampered the creation of buffer zones between the fighting sides. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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A Third Video of British IS hostage released


A third video has emerged of a Britsh hostage giving what appears to be a televised lecture about the aims of the Islamic State.   


John Cantlie (pro: cant-lee) who was captured by Islamic State militants at the end of 2012 delivers a response to a recent speech by US President Barack Obama.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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Wildlife population 'halves' in 40 years

New evidence suggests populations of species have more than halved in the last 40 years - a figure far worse than previously thought...

The London Zoological Society has published its new Living Planet Index which says populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish have declined by an average of 52 per cent.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Lufthansa pilots strike in Frankfurt

Pilots for Germany's Lufthansa airlines began a 15-hour strike Tuesday at the Frankfurt airport. 

It is the fifth wave of strikes this year for the country's largest carrier.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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European Commission sets out case against Apple's tax deal in Ireland

The European Commission has outlined its case against the tax arrangements  technology giant Apple has in Ireland.

The company is accused of striking back room tax deals with Ireland meaning  it benefits from illegal state aid. 

Jack Parrock reports.

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Belgium begins trial of alleged jihadist recruiters

Forty six members of an organization called 'Sharia for Belgium' are on trial this week for recruiting jihadists.

The case is being heard in the city of Antwerp where so far only eight of the accused have appeared in court to face the charges.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports: 

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I.S. RELEASES NEW VIDEO OF UK HOSTAGE

A third video of UK hostage John Cantlie has been released by Islamic State militants.

In it, the journalist delivers a script mocking US intervention in Syria and Iraq.

At the end of the film John Cantlie says there will be further messages from him.

It comes as Iraqi forces say they have slowed the advance of IS troops in a key town west of Baghdad.

The UK's Parliament on Friday authorised military action against IS in Iraq, but not in Syria.

Former British ambassador to Syria Henry Hogger says the latest video is unlikely to change that policy.

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Former British ambassador to Syria Henry Hogger says the latest video is unlikely to change that policy.

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Former British ambassador to Syria Henry Hogger says Russia could play an important role in the region if it wanted to.

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HK LEADER REJECTS CALLS TO STEP DOWN AMID PROTESTS

Hong Kong's chief executive CY Leung has rejected calls to step down and urged pro-democracy protesters to stop their campaign 'immediately'.

Many streets in Hong Kong remain blocked by demonstrators demanding a free vote for the territory's next leader.

China has already rejected that and says the candidates in 2017's leadership election will be approved first by a pro-Beijing committee.

Journalist Jane Parry is in Hong Kong and says crowds are growing again ahead of Chinese National Day on Wednesday.

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Russian gas and free trade opposition damage relationship with Europe

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says it may be necessary to rethink long term energy partnerships with Russia if it continues to violate basic principles.


The comments come amid negotiations of natural gas supply to Ukraine and beyond and a a row over Ukraine's economic integration with the EU.


Tom Barton reports.


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