Tuesday, December 2, 2014

NATO Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels

Foreign Ministers from the 28 member of the military alliance NATO are meeting in Brussels with the focus of their discussions on the Ukraine crisis and the Islamic State in the middle east.

In the run up to the meeting, NATO's new Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg - who will be chairing the foreign ministers for the first time - accused Russia of undermining Euro-Atlantic security.

Jack Parrock reports.

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Whistleblower Edward Snowden awarded Alternative Nobel Prize

Edward Snowden has been awarded the Right Livelihood Honorary Award, often referred to as the 'Alternative Nobel Prize'.

The whistleblower, who is wanted by the United States for leaking secret documents on state surveillance programs, was awarded for his courage in revealing the "unprecedented" violation of "basic democratic processes and constitutional rights".

Mr Snowden accepted the award via video-link from Russia, where he now lives after receiving a three year residence permit in August.

Jake Rashbass reports.

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GORDON BROWN TO STAND DOWN, FIGHT FOR UK TO STAY IN UK

Former British Prime Minister Gordown Brown is to stand down from Parliament, but may be setting himself up to campaign for Britain to stay in the EU.

Mr Brown says he will not fight to retain his seat at May's general election.

But he insists he will not be moving up into the UK's House of Lords.

Gordon Brown was the UK's finance minister from 1997 to 2007, then Prime Minister for three years before losing 2010's election.

He announced his decision in a speech to constituents in Scotland.

And political reporter Theo Usherwood says there were some hints as to his future roles.

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Russia drops its South Stream gas pipeline project to Europe

Russia has dropped its south stream natural gas pipeline project to Europe, says President Vladimir Putin.

The pipeline would have run under the Black Sea to provide another transit route to Europe for Russian gas.

Tom Barton reports.

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Monday, December 1, 2014

Concrete changes needed after Ferguson riots - Pres. Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama wants concrete recommendations on how to improve policing and community relations following the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, after a grand jury refused to indict a police officer in the death of a black teen.

The Obama administration is asking the U.S. Congress for funds to give more police officers wearable cameras to record interactions and arrests.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. President Barack Obama says the issues raised by the demonstrations in Ferguson need to be addressed both locally and nationallly.

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U.S. President Barack Obama wants concrete solutions and a sustained conversation on the issues raised by the Ferguson protests.

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Students, employees walk out to support Ferguson protests

Activists called on students and employees across the U.S. to walk out on Monday, in support of protests over the situation in Ferguson, Missouri.

A grand jury's decision last week to not press charges against the white police officer who shot dead an unarmed black teen has sparked widespread demonstrations.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Critic of Obama daughters resigns

In the United States, an aide to a Republican member of Congress has resigned after criticizing the behavior of President Obama's two daughters.


Elizabeth Lauten accused Sasha and Malia Obama of behaving inappropriately during a White House ceremony last week honoring the annual Thanksgiving Day holiday.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Fewer U.S. consumers expected to shop on Cyber Monday

Fewer U.S. shoppers are expected to take advantage of online special offers on Cyber Monday, traditionally the biggest e-shopping day of the year.

Amid increasing competition, more and more retailers are extending their discount deals throughout the week.

Rebecca Bowring has the details.

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Cyber Espionage Ring Works to Game the Stock Market

Security researchers say they have uncovered a cyber espionage ring focused on stealing corporate secrets to game the stock market.
They say the operation has compromised sensitive data about dozens of publicly held companies. 
Silicon Valley reporter Rachel Silverman has the story.



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Obama proposes changes to policing in wake of Ferguson

President Obama has proposed 75 million dollars to fund up to 50,000 body cameras for local police officers.

It's part of a $263 million, three-year initiative that will also provide more local police training.

It comes after a day of meetings to discuss the issues raised by the police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Russian rouble suffers biggest loss since 1998 financial collapse

The Russian rouble currency has suffered its biggest fall in a single day since the country's financial collapse in 1998.


Oil prices continue to fall, costing the Russian economy billions and raising fears of a panic among the population.


Jake Rashbass reports.


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UN struggles to meet Ebola targets

It appears the United Nations has missed its own targets to contain
Ebola in West Africa.

It has struggled to meet the December 1st deadline following a surge
in new infections in Sierra Leone.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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Turkish and Russian Presidents hold bilateral talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has flown to Turkey to talk trade and Syria.


But while there may be room for negotiation on business and energy, Ankara and Moscow are deeply divided over the issue of Syria.


Tom Barton reports.


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FBI warns of Islamic State inside America

The US fears that the Islamic State group might start attacks inside America.
Security personnel inside the US have been warned to take extra care in their personal lives, in case they become targets.
John Clarke reports from Washington DC

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Two Nigerian state capitals attacked by Boko Haram

INTRO:  At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured in two attacks on state capitals in north-eastern Nigeria. Two female suicide bombers attacked a market at Maiduguri in Borno State, while gunmen rampaged through the streets of Damaturu in Yobe State. The attacks follow the killing of at least 102 people at a mosque in Kano last week. Gary Alfonso reports ... 

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Colombian General released by rebels

Marxist rebels in Colombia have released a General and two other captives who had been held hostage for two weeks. 

The handover of the captives, could set the stage for peace talks to resume between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC, and the government. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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US Supreme Court Debates Online Threats

The US Supreme Court is debating whether to make it harder to prosecute those who post threats towards others on social networking websites.

The case is being brought by a man from Pennsylvania, who posted threatening comments towards his ex-wife on Facebook, but claims he didn't intend to frighten her.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington DC. 

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UK concerned over ban on Hong Kong visit

UK concerns are growing over clashes between police and demonstrators in Hong Kong, after China barred a committee of MPs from visiting the former colony.


The protest movement is in its second month and those involved are demonstrating against the Chinese government's plans to screen candidates for Hong Kong's leadership elections.


Beijing has accused UK ministers of interfering in internal affairs, but the British Government says the decision to stop a Foreign Affairs Committee from making a planned trop to Hong Kong is counter productive, as our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Obama poised for Cabinet, civil rights leaders meeting post-Ferguson

US President Barack Obama is set to meet young civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials in a bid to tackle mistrust in the community, following the recent violence in Ferguson.

In what is being dubbed an effort to boost "cop- community trust" the White House is organizing a series of meetings to look at ways of bringing back trust- following nationwide protests after a white police officer was cleared of killing an unarmed black teenager.
 
Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Switzerland rejects immigration quota

Voters in Switzerland have rejected a proposed cut to net immigration after a nation-wide referendum.

76% of people voted no to measures which would have reduced the number of incoming foreigners from 80,000 to 16,000.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports. 

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