Thursday, October 23, 2014

PM Harper: Canada not intimidated by shooting

Canada's Prime Minister says that the shooting of a solider near the national parliament in Ottawa is a reminder that the country is "not immune to terrorist attacks".

The gunman, who was later shot dead by police, has been identified by Canadian security sources as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, a recent convert to Islam.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued this statement.

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The solider killed by the gunman has been named as Coporal Nathan Cirillo.

Security expert Will Gedders says Canada raised its terrorist threat level from low to medium just days before the attack. 

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A lockdown in Ottawa's city centre has been lifted, but investigations at the city's parliament complex continue.

Reporter Matthew Wilson  has been following the security measures in the Canadian capital:

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Force could be used by Sweden in hunt for mystery 'submarine'

Sweden could use force in its ongoing hunt for what may be a foreign submarine, a naval officer has told the BBC.


If, as some suspect, a, "lurking," submerged submarine refused to surface, weapons might be used to make it do so.


Tom Barton reports.


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United States condemns "despicable" Jerusalem terror attack

The United States has condemned a terrorist attack near a tram stop in Jerusalem, calling it "despicable".

A baby, reportedly a U.S. citizen, was killed.

Rebecca Bowring has the story.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

US shocked by shooting at Canadian parliament - Pres. Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama is offering Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper whatever help he needs after the shocking shooting in Ottawa.

Canadian officials are confirming, the shooter is dead and his name is Michael Zehaf-Bibeau.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington to the shooting at the Canadian Parliament.

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US cooperating with Canada on Parliament shooting investigation

U.S. President Barack Obama has called Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to offer help and condolences following the shooting of a soldier outside the Canadian Parliament.

With three people reportedly injured and the shooter dead, a full investigation is underway into who was behind this apparent act of terrorism.

Speaking briefly to reports, President Obama said everyone is shaken but determined to figure out what happened.

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Ottawa authorities confirm Canadian soldier killed and 1 suspect fatally wounded

The US embassy in Ottawa is in lock-down as the investigation into Wednesday's shootings, inside and surrounding the nation's parliament, continues.

One Canadian soldier was killed and a suspect fatally wounded during the incident.

Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau...

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Frmr Blackwater guards convicted over Iraq shootings

Four private security guards have been convicted in the United States over the shootings of more than 30 Iraqis in 2007.

The shootings by the Blackwater Guards caused an international outcry over the role of defense contractors.

John Clarke reports:

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Five US Airports Begin New Ebola Screening Measures

Four passengers who flew into Washington's Dulles Airport have been taken to hospital following the implementation of advanced screening for Ebola.

Travellers from the three Ebola-hit nations of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea are now obliged to filter through just five airports.

Along with Washington, the five include New Jersey, New York, Atlanta and Chicago.

White House Spokesperson Josh Earnest says many passengers have been turned away to date, even before boarding from West Africa.

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US Offers Assistance to Canada Over Shooting

The United States is offering assistance to Canada after a series of shootings at or close to the Canadian parliament building in Ottawa.

President Barack Obama has spoken by phone with his Canadian counterpart Prime Minister Stephen Harper, condemning what he called an "outrageous attack".

White House Spokesman Josh Earnest says he isn't able to confirm if the shootings are related to terrorism.

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Pentagon investigates 'bungled weapons drop' after militant-video of munitions haul

The Pentagon is investigating claims that a missing weapons airdrop in northern Syria has fallen into enemy hands.

It follows the release of a video purporting to show the weapons in the control of so-called Islamic State extremists.

The footage shows a man sifting through open boxes containing both old and new munitions.

Pentagon spokesman, Rear Admiral John Kirby admitted that the US airdrop, designed to help Kurdish fighters in the town of Kobane repel IS militants, had seen the loss of one of the weapon loads.....

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US saxophone legend Kenny G 'upsets China' over HK protest support

Saxophone legend Kenny G has hit an off note with Chinese authorities after he tweeted his support for the occupy Hong Kong protest.

The musician was on tour in China when he visited the protest site.

John Bevir reports.

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Hearing postponed for Indiana serial killer

A court hearing for a suspected serial killer has been postponed after he refused to respond to the judge's questions. 

Darren Vann has allegedly confessed to murdering seven women in Indiana. 

Kate Fisher reports

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Canada shootings developing

A gunman has been killed in Ottawa after three separate shootings in Canada's capital that saw Parliament Hill locked down on Wednesday and the city gripped with fear.

Our Canada correspondent Ross Ingram has this report:

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CANADA POLICE: '2 or 3 suspects' involved in Ottawa shooting


A gunman has shot and wounded a soldier at the Canadian War memorial in Ottawa.

Around 30 more shots were then fired in the nearby parliament building.

Police report at least one gunman has been shot dead but others may have fled the scene.

Christian Yeo is a reporter in Ottawa...

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Reports: shooting at Canada's parliament, '1 soldier wounded, 1 gunman dead'

The Canadian parliament is on lock-down and a manhunt is underway, after a soldier at a nearby war memorial was shot.

Multiple press reports say a suspect then ran towards the parliament building where further shooting has been heard.

As Malcolm Brown reports, it comes on the heels of an apparent terror attack which cost the life of another Canadian service member. 

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Three Colorado girls home after attempt to join Islamic State

Three teenage girls from the U.S. state of Colorado are reportedly home after allegedly flying to Germany in an attempt to go Syria to join the Islamic State militant group.

Investigators say they're looking into whether any of the girls' friends or acquaintances may also have been involved in the plot.

Mary MacCarthy reports :

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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.

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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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