Sunday, November 23, 2014

California prisoners learn to code

Silicon Valley is turning prisoners into computer programmers through a new initiative called Code.7370.

18 inmates at San Quentin State Prison north of San Francisco are going through a rigorous coding bootcamp -- with a view to them one day working as entry-level web developers.

Rebecca Bowring reports.

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Friday, November 21, 2014

New US, Iran talks on nuclear programme in Vienna

Hours after it was reported U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was set to travel to Paris to talk with his European counterparts, he apparently remained in Vienna for a fresh round of discussions with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

With a deadline of November 24 inching ever closer, and major hurdles remaining to a possible deal between Iran and the P5+1, some are observing, Iran's religious leaders including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei may scupper whatever agreement is reached.

Director of the U.S. State Department's press office Jeff Rathke says the situation is fluid and refused to confirm any travel plans for U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

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VP Biden warns Russia faces further isolation

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is warning Russia that it faces further isolation from the international community unless it starts to cooperate and help resolve the ongoing Ukranian crisis.

During his visit to Kiev to make the one-year anniversary of the start of the Maidan revolution, the American Vice President announced additional aid for the Ukranian government but no arms.

In Washington, the director of the U.S. State Department press office Jeff Rathke says, the recurring issue is Moscow's intransigence when it comes to Ukraine.

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More Ferguson arrests as tension mounts over Michael Brown Shooting verdict

The father of a black teenager shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson in August has called for calm ahead of an expected grand jury decision.

Michael Brown's death in the St. Louis suburb triggered days of protests and clashes between demonstrators and police. 

A grand jury has been examining whether Officer Darren Wilson should be charged for killing the unarmed  teen.  

Missouri's governor has brought in the state's National Guard to help with law enforcement if violence breaks out after the grand jury's decision. 

FSN reporter in Ferguson, Mary McCarthy.

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Michael Brown's father appeals for calm in Ferguson

The father of an unarmed man shot by police in a St. Louis suburb is appealing for calm, amid fears that rioting could take place there this weekend.


A Grand Jury is due to decide whether the police officer who killed Michael Brown should face prosecution.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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House Republicans sue President Obama

Congressional Republicans have filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Barack Obama over his signature health care legislation - the Affordable Care Act, nicknamed Obama care.

The move comes as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner has denounced the President's executive orders on immigration as the product of a monarch.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Massive protests across Mexico


Thousands of demonstrators took the streets of across Mexico,  demanding the truth about the disappearance of the 43 college students. 

Although the demonstrations were largely peaceful, scattered clashes broke between the protesters and police forces.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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US, Iran officals continue nuclear talks in Vienna

The US secretary of Sate remains in Vienna for crucial talks on Iran's controversial nuclear program.

Iran says its nuclear ambitions are solely for energy purposes.  The U.S., Israel and other nations believe Tehran is working to develop nuclear weapons. 

Next Monday is the deadline for a final agreement.

FSN's Sandra Gathmann is in Vienna...

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Republicans reject Pres. Obama's immigration reform proposals

The Republican leadership of the U.S. Congress have flatly rejected U.S. President Barack Obama's proposals to enact some immigration reform.

The American president is signing a series of executive actions to prevent about 5 of the 11 million people living in the U.S. illegally from being deported.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction:

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Speaker John Boehner said Congressional lawmakers can't work with the White House on immigration reform because the President can't be trusted and is acting like a monarch.

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While trying to place the blame for the failure to find compromise to reform the American immigration system on President Obama, Speaker Boehner promised Republican lawmakers will do something.

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UK army deployed to Eastern Europe


The British army is taking part in Nato exercises in Eastern Europe, which the UK's Ministry of Defence is calling a show of support. 


The armoured deployment is the largest in six years and comes as Russia calls for a guarantee that Ukraine will not join the Nato military alliance. 


Our UK correspondent Natalie Feary reports….


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Hungary PM 'won't choose sides on Russia'

The Hungarian Prime Minister has reignited European Union concerns by reasserting Budapest will choose its own route in relations with Russia.

Despite Victor Orban saying Hungary remains united with the EU in standing up for Ukraine, fears are growing the country is edging closer in diplomatically with the Kremlin. 

Jack Parrock reports.

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Activists warn of rhino extinction after record deaths

INTRO: Poachers linked to the illegal rhino horn trade have killed record numbers of the animals in South Africa in the past year, A total of 1020 rhinos have been killed so far in game reserves in South Africa in 2014. Authorities blame the increase in deaths on rising prices for illegal rhino horn products in Asian markets. . Environmentalists warn the rhinoceros could become extinct if current poaching patterns continue. Gary Alfonso reports ... 

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Andy Coulson released from prison

The former editor of the now defunct British newspaper The News of The World has been released from prison, after serving a sentence for conspiracy to hack phones.


Andy Coulson was sentenced to 18 months in July of which he has served almost 5 months.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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UKIP'S SECOND MP SWORN IN

The anti-EU, anti-immigration UK Independence Party has won its second seat at Westminster after a by-election.

Mark Reckless - who defected from the Conservative Party - has been sworn in as UKIP's MP for Rochester and Strood.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Russia: North Korea ready for nuclear talks

Russia has announced that North Korea is ready to resume talks on its nuclear program.


That's just after fresh threats from North Korea this week to conduct a new underground nuclear test. 


That was in response to the UN's recent adoption of a resolution urging the country's leadership to be referred to the international criminal court.


Jake Rashbass reports.


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UKIP WIN SECOND SEAT, CONSERVATIVES VOW TO WIN IT BACK

The anti-EU, anti-immigration UK Independence Party has won its second seat at Westminster after a by-election.

Mark Reckless - who defected from the Conservative Party - will be UKIP's MP for Rochester and Strood.

It's a blow for the established Westminster parties with the Conservatives losing their seat, Labour's vote in the constituency also declining, and the Liberal Democrats coming in fifth behind the Green Party.

And it follows a byelection in Clacton in which UKIP secured its first Westminster MP.

Conservative Party Chairman Grant Shapps says Rochester remains in play for May's general election.

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UKIP WIN SECOND MP

The anti-EU, anti-immigration UK Independence Party has won its second seat at Westminster after a by-election.

Mark Reckless - who defected from the Conservative Party - will be UKIP's MP for Rochester and Strood.

It's a blow for the established Westminster parties with the Conservatives losing their seat, Labour's vote in the constituency also declining, and the Liberal Democrats coming in fifth behind the Green Party.

And it follows a byelection in Clacton in which UKIP secured its first Westminster MP.

Reporter Theo Usherwood is in Rochester - where UKIP and the Conservatives are trying to put a positive spin on the result.

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Ukraine accuses Russia of threatening global order as Biden visits Kiev

Ukraine's government has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of treating its territory like a, "playing field," trying to unleash a full scale war that would threaten NATO countries as well.


It comes as Moscow warns the US against sending lethal aid to Ukraine, which is likely to be discussed as US Vice President Joe Biden visits Kiev.


Tom Barton reports.


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President Obama Unveils New Action On Immigration

US President Barack Obama has unveiled sweeping actions aimed at shielding nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants in America from deportation, and granting work permits to some of them.

The so-called 'executive action' by the White House doesn't need any authorisation from Congress, and gives millions the ability to apply for 'deferred action status', which will grant them three years of protection from deportation, along with authorisation to work legally in the US.

But the plan doesn't include a path towards US citizenship, or access to health insurance. 

Mr. Obama explained one of the main planks of his action: 

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President Obama urged any lawmakers who disagreed with his actions to work to pass new legislation: 

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Mr. Obama warned Republicans in Congress not to shut down the government over the immigration issue: 

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But the Republican party have already vowed to stop the action, accusing Mr. Obama of abusing his executive power. Here's House Speaker John Boehner:

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Obama Takes Sweeping Action on US Immigration

Nearly five million people who are currently living illegally in the US will be able to escape deportation under sweeping changes to the US system announced by President Obama.

Speaking in a primetime TV address from the White House, Mr. Obama also pledged to crack down on illegal immigration at the border, and require some undocumented migrants to pass a criminal background check.

Our Washington correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports.

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