Tuesday, October 7, 2014

UK: 'NO PLANS' TO INTRODUCE EBOLA SCREENING

The UK says it has no plans to introduce Ebola screening for people arriving in the country.

This despite a first contraction of the virus outside West Africa - in Spain.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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ICC hears from prosecutors in Kenya's Kenyatta case

The International Criminal Court in the Netherlands has been hearing from prosecutors in the case against Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta, the prosecution says the Kenyan Government is not cooperating with its investigations.


Mr Kenyatta stands accused of organising ethnic violence in the country after Kenya's 2007 elections, in which 1,200 people died and tens of thousands were forced from their homes.


The President will attend a hearing at the court in The Hague on Wednesday, to explain the allegations that evidence is being withheld.


Prosecutor Benjamin Gumpert told judges at the ICC that two pieces of evidence handed in by the Kenyan Government were missing crucial information, including a tax return form and phone records.


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Prince Nasser of Bahrain not immune from prosecution in UK


The UK's High Court has decided that Prince Nasser of Bahrain is not immune from being prosecuted over alleged torture in Bahrain in 2011.

The High Court overturned a ruling by prosecutors in the UK that stated he was immune, as he is a member of the Bahraini royal household.

Our UK correspondent Natalie Feary reports…..

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Rio squashes rumours of merger deal with Glencore

The Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto has said it rejected a takeover bid by smaller rival firm Glencore in the summer as it was not in the best interests of its shareholders. 

This statement comes after reports that Glencore has been talking with Rio's top shareholder,  Chinese state-owned Aluminum Corp of China, to gauge its interest in a deal.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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British singer Sarah Brightman is to become next space tourist

INTRO: British singer Sarah Brightman will begin training in January of 2015 to visit the International Space Station. According to the Russian media reports, US-based Space Adventrues is arranging the trip, estimated to cost 52 million dollars. The last paid visitor to the station was Cirque du Soleil founder and CEO Guy Laliberte in 2009. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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UK banker admits libor rate rigging

A senior banker from a British bank has pleaded guilty to conspiring to defraud - in regard to manipulating libor rates...

The man - who can't be named - entered his plea on Friday.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports from London...

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ICC begins hearings ahead of Kenyatta appearance

The International Criminal Court is holding (on Tuesday) the first of two days of hearings during which Kenya's President will be the first ever head of state to appear before it.

Uhuru Kenyatta faces charges of crimes against humanity over violence following 2007's elections.

He's due to come before the court at The Hague on Wednesday.

From the Hague, Natalie Powell reports.

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IS TAKE CONTROL OF PARTS OF KOBANE

Civilians continue to flee as Islamic State militants take control of three districts of the Syria-Turkey border town of Kobane. 

The town is crucial because it would give IS control of a long stretch of the Turkish-Syrian border, if they can take it.

Tens of thousands have fled the town as IS advance - most of them Kurds.

An air strike from the US-led coalition has reportedly been carried out (Tuesday) in the area.

Hannah Lucinda Smith of The Times is on the Turkey-Syria border - she says locals do not believe Turkey will intervene to help.

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Hannah Lucinda Smith of The Times is on the Turkey-Syria border - she says it's putting huge strain on the Turkish side of the border.

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Hannah Lucinda Smith of The Times is on the Turkey-Syria border - she says terrified refugees are fleeing for their lives.

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NATO reassures Turkey as Islamic State fighting rages near border

As fighting between Islamic State militants and Kurdish forces rages near the Turkish border, NATO has reassured Turkey it will be protected should it be attacked by Islamic State.

Thousands of civilians have fled the town of Kobane on the Turkish border.

A reporter for the UK's Times newspaper, Hannah Lucinda-Smith, says the situation on the ground is chaotic.

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People urged not to panic as Ebola reaches Spain

People are being urged not to panic after a spanish nursing assistant became the first person outside west Africa to contract the Ebola virus.


She had been treating two missionaries who had been brought to Spain after catching Ebola.


Virologist John Oxford says not enough resources have been given to staff fighting the infection in west Africa.


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Russian opposition figure seeks asylum in the UK

A political ally of Russian opposition figure and anti-corruption campaigner Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Ashurkov, has asked for political asylum in the UK.


He is accused of embezzlement and is wanted by Russian police, but says he is facing political persecution.


Tom Barton reports.


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Monday, October 6, 2014

Spanish Nurse first to contract Ebola outside of West Africa


A Spanish Nurse is reported to have become the first person to catch Ebola outside of West Africa.

The nurse had treated a Spanish missionary who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone.

FSN spoke to Madrid-based journalist for the Daily Telegraph Fiona Govan... 


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Madrid-based journalist for the Daily Telegraph Fiona Govan said the nurse is in a stable condition... 


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Madrid-based journalist for the Daily Telegraph Fiona Govan said Spain has protocols in place for the Ebola virus...

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Hewlett Packard to Split into Two Companies

The technology giant Hewlett-Packard has announced it’s splitting itself into two separate companies.
The split is part of a radical restructuring plan for the 75 year old company, aimed to help it adapt to the new era of mobile and online computing

Silicon Valley correspondent Rachel Silverman has the story.

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Former NYC Mayor Bloomberg knighted

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been given an
honourary British knighthood.

However, the 72-year-old will not be able to call himself 'Sir Mike'.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US teen arrested at airport 'attempting to join Islamic State fighters'

A Chicago teenager has been arrested after he allegedly tried to leave the US to join the ranks of Islamic State fighters.  

Mohammed Khan was detained at O'Hare International Airport and charged with attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization.  

In Washington DC, here's Kevin McAleese

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U.S. does not believe Ebola travel ban necessary

The Obama administration does not believe a travel ban is necessary for countries most affected by the Ebola virus outbreak.

Spain is now reporting that a nurse who cared for a priest who died from Ebola in Madrid last month has now been diagnosed with the disease.

An American freelance cameraman has arrived in Nebraska after contracting Ebola in Liberia.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, precautions to track possible cases are already in place.

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IS flags appear in Kobane amid reports town close to falling

US-led coalition air strikes against Islamic State fighters have failed to stop the militant advance on the Syria-Turkey border town of Kobane. 


Reports say an IS flag is now flying outside the city centre where Kurdish forces have been engaged in fierce fighting with the well-armed jihadists.


Reporter Hannah Lucinda Smith of "The Times" newspaper in Britain is on the Turkey/Iraq border.


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Parents of US Cameraman With Ebola Say He 'Looks Strong'

An American video journalist who caught the Ebola virus while working in Liberia has arrived at a hospital in Nebraska for treatment.

Ashoka Mukpo arrived by ambulance on Monday, having walked off the plane himself. 

His parents have traveled from Rhode Island to Nebraska, but  will have to rely on a video chat system in his hospital room to communicate with their son during his treatment.

Mr Mukpo's father, Dr. Mitchell Levy, said Ashoka's not sure exactly how he might have contracted the disease:

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Mr Mukpo's mother, Diana, said her son seems in good spirits - while his father Dr Mitchell Levy added that Ashoka's symptoms seem to be under control:

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Mr Mukpo's father, Dr. Mitchell Levy, said his son understood the risks but was determined to go to report in Liberia:

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Kenya's President Kenyatta will appear before ICC

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced he will appear before the International Criminal Court in The Hague this week.


The President is accused of organising ethnic massacres after the December 2007 elections, in which 1,200 people died.


Mr Kenyatta has always denied the charges against him, as our Correspondent Natalie Powell reports from The Hague.


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Parents of American IS hostage release letter he sent in captivity

A US hostage who is being held by Islamic State militants in Syria has said he is scared to die in a letter sent to his parents.

Abdul-Rahman Kassig, known as Peter Kassig before he converted to Islam, wrote in June that he was saddened by the pain his ordeal was causing to the family.

Kate Fisher reports