Thursday, October 30, 2014

Israel closes holy site to Muslims, Jews after shooting attack

Israeli Police have shot dead a Palestinian man they suspect of attempting to kill an Israeli activist known for pushing for greater access for Jews at a flash-point religious site in Jerusalem.

Jews know the site as the Temple Mount, Muslims as Haram al-Sharif.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas called the incident 'a declaration of war'.

Ruth Marks Eglash is in Israel for the Washington Post...

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Ebola nurse defies orders to remain in self-quarantine

A nurse in the United States recently back from fighting Ebola in West
Africa has defied calls for her to remain at home under
self-quarantine.

Having tested negative for Ebola twice Kaci Hickox says she's not a
risk to the American people but officials are seeking legal action to
keep her in isolation.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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World Bank confirms $100M for Ebola fight

The World Bank has announced it will spend $100 million to fund the fight against the Ebola virus.

The World Health Organization has confirmed more than 13,700 cases, with a jump of over 3,000 in the past week.

Our correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US economy grows 3.5% in 3rd quarter

The US economy grew by 3.5% between July and September, according to
the latest GDP data.

The third quarter figure is more than a percent down on the previous
three months.

Nick Harpers reports from New York.

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Russia, Ukraine and EU trilateral gas talks stall into another day

Trilateral gas talks in Brussels between Russia and Ukraine and brokered by the European Union have extended into another day.

Negotiators are struggling to agree on prices and a structure for Ukraine to repay it's gas debts to Russia.

Jack Parrock reports.

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Official report finds no link between tough laws and drugs use

An official UK government report has found there is "no obvious" link between tough laws and levels of illegal drug use...

The findings have created a fresh split in the coalition government over the legalisation of certain drugs - as our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Sweden officially recognising Palestinian State

Sweden is set to (/ has now) become the first EU country to officially recognize the Palestinian State.

The decision has prompted criticism from the US and Israel, but welcomed by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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NATO monitors 'unusual' spike in Russian warplane activity

NATO has been tracking Russian warplanes over the Atlantic, Black Sea and Baltic, in what the alliance says is an unusual spike in activity not seen by Russia's military in recent years.


Though a spokesman stressed their had been no violation of NATO airspace, the flights come at a time of heightened tension between Russia and the West.


Tom Barton reports.


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France denies agreeing to deliver warships to Russia

France has denied claims that it will be delivering a controversial warship to Russia in November.

Earlier this week, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister said Russia had been invited to receive the warship on November 14th.

But France says the the conditions for the warship's delivery have still not been met.

Jake Rashbass reports.

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President Obama hails efforts of US medical staff in treating Ebola

US President Barack Obama says the country may continue to see individual cases of infection by the Ebola virus until the outbreak in West Africa is contained.


He hailed the efforts of US medical staff travelling to the region to try to treat and prevent outbreaks.



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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Rumors of a new foreign policy team for Pres. Obama

With the White House careening from crisis to crisis, many in Washington are speculating that the upcoming mid-term elections is the perfect time to replace some of the overworked members of the foreign policy team.

The speculation comes as criticism of the Obama Administration's handling of global crises rises.


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Pres. Obama thanks 'hero US health workers' for West Africa Ebola efforts

President Obama has praised American healthcare workers for their ongoing service in Ebola-affected countries in West Africa. 

The President was introduced by Dr. Kent Brantly, an Ebola survivor who contracted the virus in Liberia. 

Speaking at the White House Mr Obama reiterated that the key to stopping the deadly virus was to attack it "at its source". 

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US-Israel relations hit by Netanyahu 'chicken slur'

The US government is trying to patch relations with Israel following an embarrassing magazine article which highlighted the rift between the two countries.

The magazine quoted an unnamed white house official using farmyard language about Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu.

John Clarke reports from Washington:

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US Federal Reserve ends economic stimulus

The US Federal Reserve has ended its easy-money stimulus program,
which was designed to help the economy back on its feet after the
global recession six years ago.

The Fed also reaffirmed its commitment to keep interest rates low for
the foreseeable future.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US troops returning from Ebola-affected areas face quarantine

American troops helping to tackle the Ebola crisis in West Africa will be quarantined on their return.

It means that US military personnel will be subjected to a more restrictive regime than civilian health workers.

The decision, now approved by US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, comes amidst an ongoing debate about how to deal with those returning from Ebola-affected areas. 

Malcolm Brown has the details.

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Ukraine, Russia and EU gas talks get underway in Brussels

Trilateral gas talks between Russia, Ukraine and the European Union are taking place in Brussels for the sides to come to an agreement over unpaid gas debts and prices.

The talks have been called a 'high noon' moment with the cold winter already taking hold in Ukraine.

Jack Parrock reports.

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Zamiba's President dies in a London hospital

Zambia's President Michael Sata has died in a London hospital on Tuesday evening, where he had been receiving medical treatment.


Mr Sata was elected in 2011 and made a name for himself with his confrontational style of leadership earned him the nickname 'King Cobra'.


It is not certain who will succeed the president, the matter is likely to be discussed when the Zambian cabinet meets on Wednesday.


Our Correspondent Natalie Powell reports from outside the Kind Edward VII hospital in London…


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Serious Fraud Office 'to investigate' Tesco

The UK's Serious Fraud Office is understood to be starting a criminal investigation into accounting irregularities at the British supermarket chain Tesco...

It comes after Tesco announced its profits had been overstated by 263 million pounds, around 424 million dollars.

The chain has lost more than half its value in the last 12 months - as our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Investigations Begin After Spectacular Space Rocket Launch Explosion

An investigation has begun after a U.S. space rocket blew up seconds after its launch over and island on the coast of Virginia.

It was due to resupply to the International Space Station and was being operated by a contractor to NASA

Our US Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes has more...

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Ebola Nurse in Maine Rejects Home Quarantine Rules

An American nurse for Doctors Without Borders, who was forcibly held in isolation in New Jersey after returning from treating Ebola patients in Sierrra Leone, says she won't obey instructions to stay at home in the state of Maine for 21 days.

Kaci Hickox was pulled aside at Newark Airport on Friday under new regulations, but has showed no symptoms of the virus. 

Lorna Shaddick reports.

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