Friday, October 31, 2014

Australia steps further back from climate change action with "direct action"

The Australian government's two-and-a-half billion dollar climate change
policy has passed the Senate with the support of crossbench senators.
The new policy moves from the previous government's tax on carbon to
voluntary code of non-pollution by big business with no penalties.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Apple CEO Announces He's Gay

The CEO of America’s most valuable company has announced  he is a gay man.
Apple CEO Tim Cook says he decided to make his sexual orientation a matter of public record, in order to help others. 
Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.

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Top UN official: Ebola 'greatest ever threat to public health'

The World Bank is pledging $100 million to help recruit more foreign healthcare workers to treat Ebola victims in West Africa.

Meanwhile, the US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power told European leaders that nations around the world need to do more to confront what she called the 'greatest public health crisis ever'...  

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France begins investigation into drones flying over nuclear plants

France is launching an investigation after it's state-owned energy company EDF reported unidentified drones flying near seven nuclear power plants.

It remains unclear exactly who is controlling the drones but the Greenpeace activist group insists it is not involved.

Jack Parrock reports.

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Burkina Faso crowd storms and torches parliament

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A state of emergency has been declared in Burkina Faso where the country's parliament has been set alight by protesters - the whereabouts of the president of the West African nation is uncertain. 

A large crowd stormed the National Assembly in the capital Ouagadougou today, ransacking offices and setting fire to cars. 

The country's state television has also been damaged and taken off air. 

The crowds are against 63-year old President Blaise Compaore changing the constitution in order to rule for another term after 27 years in power.  FSN'st Gary Alfonso reports from neighbouring Nigeria. 

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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.


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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