Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Michael Brown Autopsy 'Shows He Was Shot In Hand At Close Range'

A Missouri newspaper is reporting that the gunshot wounds sustained by a teenager in the state this summer after an altercation with police included a shot in the hand at close range. 

The St Louis Post Dispatch says the official county autopsy on Michael Brown suggests he did not have his hands up when he was killed by a Ferguson police officer.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick. 

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Legendary Washington newspaper editor Ben Bradlee dies age 93

Ben Bradlee, the editor who transformed the Washington Post into a national reporting power has died at age 93.

He helped shepherd the newspaper through transformative stories including the Pentagon Papers and Watergate.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Enhanced Ebola Screenings Begin at 5 US Airports

Travellers flying from three West African nations have begun enhanced Ebola screening measures in the United States

Passengers coming from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea are now obliged to filter through just five airports.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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WHO holds emergency committee on Ebola

The World Health Organisation is holding talks in Geneva through its emergency committee on the ongoing Ebola crisis.

They will discuss whether stricter border controls and more stringent screenings should be in place to contain the virus.

Jack Parrock reports.

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European Union approves its new Commission leaders

The European Union has officially approved its fresh team of leaders who will take office next month at the European Commission in Brussels.

The approval comes after weeks of controversial debate and the rejection of two commissioners.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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25 year old woman arrested in Bedfordshire on terror charges

Anti-terrorism officers from London's Scotland Yard have arrested a 25 year old woman suspected of wanting to travel to Syria to join jihadists. 

The woman, from Bedfordshire is being detained on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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Father of British IS hostage dies

The father of a British hostage being held by Islamic State militants has died...

80-year-old Paul Cantlie had recorded a video message from hospital following throat surgery, urging those holding his son, John, to release him.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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American teens’ IS dream foiled in Germany

Three American teenage girls have been sent home after being apprehended in the Frankfurt airport, apparently on their way to Syria. 

According to American officials, the girls wanted to join militants from the so-called Islamic State.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Russia and Ukraine fail to reach an agreement on gas again

INTRO: Russia and Ukraine failed to reach an agreement on gas supplies and said they will meet again in Brussels next week. Following the talks, which widely expected to produce a final agreement, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Moscow needed more assurances from Kiev on how it would pay its multi-billion dollar gas bills. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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BRITON FOUND WITH THROAT CUT ON BALI

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International Criminal Court asked to investigate Australian government's treatment of asylum seekers

The International Criminal Court has been asked to investigate
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his cabinet for allegedly
committing crimes against humanity in their handling of asylum seekers.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Radicalized Canadian was on government watch list

Details of a hit-and-run targeting two members of the Canadian military has revealed more about the 25-year-old behind the wheel Monday afternoon in the Canadian province of Quebec.


Matthew Wilson reports from Toronto


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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

White House resists travel ban response to Ebola outbreak

The White House is resisting calls to ban travelers from ebola-affected areas of West Africa from entering the United States.

The Obama administration is under pressure from political opponents - and even some allies - to impose stricter travel restrictions in response to the outbreak.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the US president's view remains that a ban would actually put Americans at greater risk.

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North Korea Releases Imprisoned American Jeffrey Fowle

One of three Americans being held by North Korea has been released.

Jeffrey Fowle had been jailed after being accused of leaving a bible at a night club.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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The American spent six months in detention but was allowed to travel out of the country with the assistance of the US Defense Department.

White House Spokesperson Josh Earnest confirmed the news, but says the US will continue to press for the release of the two other Americans.

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US increases travel restrictions for Ebola-stricken countries

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is restricting which airports passengers travelling from West Africa to America can land at.

The travel restrictions come as political pressure increase to impose a visa ban or an all-out travel ban for citizens from Liberia, Sierre Leone and Guinea.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Fashion designer Oscar de la Renta dies aged 82

The family of legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta have
confirmed he's died at the age of 82.

He first made his name back in the early 1960s designing dresses for
Jackie Kennedy and White House first ladies have been wearing his work
ever since.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Canadian soldier killed by 'radicalised' hit and run driver

A Canadian Soldier has died after been hit by a car driven by a man police say had recently become influenced by radical Islamists.

The Soldier was one of two struck by the vehicle while they were out walking near Montreal on Monday.

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Russia says "criminal negligence" caused a crash at the airport

INTRO: Russia's Investigations Committee says "criminal negligence" caused the crash at a Moscow airport, which killed chief executive of French oil company Total as well as three crew members. The statement, published on Tuesday, said that "negligent" managers failed to co-ordinate the actions of their employees. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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UK TO FLY SPY MISSIONS OVER SYRIA

The UK says it will fly unmanned drones and spyplanes over Syrian airspace as part of the coalition effort against Islamic State militants.

The government says these will be surveillance missions - having committed to a fresh Parliamentary vote before embarking on military action in Syria.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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New Ebola treatment guidelines from CDC

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued new guidelines on how suspected Ebola patients should be approached.

The guidelines come after Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital was criticized for not fully comprehending safety protocols, which probably contributed to the Ebola infections for two nurses.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports: 

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