Friday, October 24, 2014

UK REJECTS EU DEMAND FOR HUGE EXTRA BUDGET CONTRIBUTION

Downing Street says an EU demand for an extra £1.7bn budget contribution ($2.7bn) from the UK is 'not acceptable'.

Brussels has made new calculations on what member states should contribute and the UK is being asked for more because of its recent strong economic performance.

The additional funds are due on the 1st December.

But as Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says, the UK is unlikely to simply stump up the cash.

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NEW YORK MAYOR CALLS FOR CALM AFTER FIRST EBOLA CASE

The Mayor of New York has called for calm in the city after its first case of ebola.

A doctor recently returned from treating Ebola patients in Guinea in West Africa has tested positive.

He is the fourth case of Ebola in the US.

Nearly 5000 people have died worldwide since the outbreak began, the vast majority in West Africa.

Ben Newman, virologist at the University of Reading, says no one should be surprised at one case in New York.

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Ben Newman, virologist at the University of Reading, says there remains little prospect of a significant outbreak in the west.

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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says there is no need to panic.

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NY Doctor Tests Positive for Ebola

A New York City doctor who recently returned from treating Ebola patients in West Africa has tested positive for the virus, after a preliminary test. 

Craig Spencer is now receiving treatment in isolation at Bellevue Hospital, one of eight New York facilities that are designated to receive patients with Ebola symptoms.

Patrice Howard reports.

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Paul Allen Pledges US$100 Million to Ebola Fight

As the international community braces itself for a long struggle against the threat of Ebola, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has announced that he's giving US$100 million to combat the disease.

 

And he's challenging others to play their part too.

 

Tim Exton has the story.



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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Canadian shooting suspect found refuge in homeless shelter

In the days leading up to the attack on the Canadian Parliament, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was living in a homeless shelter in Ottawa.

His parents have apologized for the actions of their son, who is suspected to have had mental health issues.

Our correspondent in Ottawa, Lorna Shaddick says law enforcement is still trying to figure out his motive.

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Our correspondent in Ottawa, Lorna Shaddick says the residents of the Ottawa mission witnessed some odd behavior by Michael Zehaf-Bibeau

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Possible Ebola Case In New York City

Healthcare officials are looking into a possible case of Ebola in New
York City. A doctor who returned from West Africa within the past 21
days was rushed to a Manhattan hospital with a high fever and
gastrointestinal symptoms. He is now awaiting the results of a test
that will confirm if he will become the fourth person diagnosed with
the virus on U.S. soil.

Patrice Howard reports from New York.

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Investigations continue into Canadian terror attacks

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are continuing to investigate the attack on the National War Memorial and the Parliament which left one soldier dead.

The parents of Michael Zehaf-Bibeau have issued a statement, confessing they might be angry with their son, the perpetrator, and expressing condolences to the family of the slain soldier.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Bob Paulson confirmed, Michael was the only person involved in the brief and deadly attack.

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Earlier this week, Martin Couture-Rouleau ran over two Canadian soldiers in a parking lot in a separate attack.

As for the attack on the Parliament, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Bob Paulson said Michael Zehaf-Bibeau moved very quickly.

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White House Briefing: ISIS Funding and Ottawa Shooting

As the air strikes against Islamic State continue, the financial attack against the jihadist organisation is being stepped up.

Speaking at the White House earlier, David Cohen from the treasury department said ISIS was amongst the best financed terrorist organisations that the US has confronted. 

It makes around $1 million a day from oil sales, as well as receiving money from kidnapping and other sources.

Mr Cohen told reporters that clamping down on the revenue streams would leave the terrorist group unable to fund its expansion.

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest has said that President Obama condemned the attack in Ottawa, and that the United States would provide any assistance needed.

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US evaluating death toll figures from recent ISIL airstrikes

The Obama administration is still evaluating the reports that more than 500 militants and more than 30 civilians have been killed in airstrikes on Islamic State positions in Syria.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights provided the numbers, as the U.S. military continues to plan and carry out attacks intended to drive the Islamic State back.

But U.S. State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki could not confirm the death toll.

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Canada pays tributes to hero and victim of shooting

Canadian lawmakers have given a standing ovation to the official who's being hailed as a hero for bringing down the gunman inside the parliament building.

Seargeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers is being applauded for his actions following the fatal shooting of a Canadian soldier at the country's national war memorial.

Correspondent Lorna Shaddick, who's in the Canadian capital, reports that parliamentarians returned to work the day after an attack with shocked the nation. 
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Lorna Shaddick reports that Canadian lawmakers seem determined to show their resolve.

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She says that Canadians have also been paying tribute to the army reservist killed in the attack, at the spot where he fell.

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Progress for American Ebola patients

The two Texas nurses being treated for Ebola are doing better.

Amber Joy Vinson - in Emory University Hospital - is testing negative for Ebola, while Nancy Pham - at the National Institutes of Health - has been upgraded to good condition.

Also, nurse Pham's dog is not infected with Ebola.

Ashoka Mukpo, a freelance cameraman who was working for NBC News when he was infected in Liberia, says he hopes more can be done.

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Canada's parliamant returns to work after shooting

Canada's Parliament in Ottawa is back at work - a day after a gunman was shot dead by its sergeant-at-arms.

A soldier was shot dead at a nearby war memorial before the man was gunned down inside Parliament.

He's been named as Muslim convert Michael Zehaf-Bibeau after what was the second attack on Canadian servicement in three days.

Canada's Prime Minister has described him as a 'terrorist'.

Parliamentarians in Ottawa observed a silence and gave the sergeant-at-arms a standing ovation.

And Prime Minister Stephen Harper told MPs violent groups Islamic State must be defeated.

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Russian spy plane intercepted over the Baltic sea

A Russian spy plane has breached Estonian airspace after being intercepted by NATO jets over the Baltic sea, the alliance says.


The spy was reportedly flying in the direction of what may be a Russian submarine submerged near Sweden's coast before being intercepted.


Tom Barton reports.


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NATO intercepts Russian plane in Estonian airspace

NATO says it's intercepted a Russian spy plane flying over the Baltic Sea.

According to the western military alliance the plane entered Estonia's airspace, prompting a summoning of the Russian ambassador, though Moscow is denying the incident. 

Jack Parrock reports.

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Man to face charges after jumping White House fence

A 23-year-old man is set to face charges after jumping over the fence outside the White House.

He was quickly subdued by the U.S. Secret Service and sent to a hospital for a mental health evaluation.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Alvin Stardust dies at 72

British popstar Alvin Stardust has died at the age of 72.

The former glam rocker had hits including My Coo Ca Choo and was due to release his first studio album in three decades next month.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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553 killed in Syria by US air strikes against IS

UK activists say American-led air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria have killed 553 people since September...

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says 32 civilians are among those deaths.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Tesco's Chairman to step down

The chairman of supermarket chain Tesco has announced he will be stepping down.


It comes after an investigation into the company's accounting practices revealed it overstated its first half profits by 263 million pounds (421 million dollars).


Our Correspondent Natalie Powell reports from London.


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Energy showdown at EU summit

European leaders are gathering in Brussels to try to reach a difficult compromise on climate and energy targets.

The EU summit is also set to touch on the Ebola health crisis as well as the battle in Iraq and Syria against islamic state militants.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports: 

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CANADA 'WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED' SAYS PM HARPER

Canada's Prime Minister says the country will not be intimidated after a terrorist attack near parliament in Ottawa.

A gunman killed a Canadian soldier at a nearby war memorial before being shot dead inside parliament.

The gunman has been identified as a Muslim convert in his early 30s called Michael Zehaf-Bibeau - who had recently had his passport taken away because of suspected jihadist sympathies.

Security expert Will Geddes, says Canada not only has people on watch for jihadist leanings within its own borders.

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Security expert Will Geddes, says other countries will be on high alert for so-called 'lone wolf' attacks.

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Reporter Matt Wilson is on Ottawa - he says security services appear to believe this was a 'lone wolf' attack but aren't ruling out accomplices.

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Reporter Matt Wilson is on Ottawa - he says parts of the city remain effectively locked down, despite restrictions being eased.

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