Friday, December 19, 2014

Cosby reportedly under 'full investigation'

Bill Cosby is reportedly under a full-scale police investigation by Los Angeles Police Department, after a series of women told detectives they were abused by the comedian.


Some of the alleged attacks were inside the statute of limitations meaning he can be prosecuted if enough evidence is found.


Our Los Angeles correspondent Verity Geere reports.


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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Two U.S. states sue neighboring Colorado over legal marijuana

Two U.S. states are suing the state of Colorado over its law allowing any adult to buy and use marijuana.

Nebraska and Oklahoma say the legal pot in neighboring Colorado is unconstitutional under federal law.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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US says 3 Islamic State Leaders Killed Recently

The US has killed three key leaders of the Islamic State organization in Iraq.

American officials say they were killed in several airstrikes over the last several weeks.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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US mulls response to cyberattack on Sony Pictures

The U.S. is considering is response to the cyberattack on Sony Pictures, which has embarassed many in Hollywood and contributed to the movie, "The Interview" being pulled from theaters.

U.S. officials are strongly hinting that they suspect North Korea is behind the cyberattack, but so far, the White House has refused to confirm.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the cyberattack is being investigated at the highest levels and officials are considering a response.

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest defended the comedians right to make a pointed movie about North Korea, even if that movie has been panned by critics.

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White House urges US Congress to lift Cuba sanctions

The White House is urging the U.S. Congress to end a specific piece of legislation, which has put a strangehold on the Cuban economy.

U.S. President Barack Obama has announced steps to normalize relations between Havana and Washington, including talks and lifting certain economic restrictions.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says, the U.S. Congress needs to do its part.

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IAG BIDS FOR AER LINGUS

Airline group IAG says Irish firm Aer Lingus has rejected a takeover bid.

Are Lingus shares jumped as it emerged it was an IAG target.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US has no problem with Palestine resolution

U.S. Secretary John Kerry has said, Washington has no problem with a resolution being introduced at the United Nations on Palestine, as long as it is thoughtful and helps move the problem forward.

Jordan has submitted a resolution to the U.N. Security Council, calling for a "just, lasting and comprehensive peaceful solution that brings an end to the Israeli occupation since 1967."

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction.

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Poll: Majority of Russians still support Putin despite economic crisis

A new poll suggests most Russians still support Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite the value of the national currency, the rouble, having dropped dramatically this week.


Around 80% of Russians say they support Mr Putin, following his annual press conference in which he blamed "external factors" for the economic crisis. 


Our Russia correspondent, Jake Rashbass, says there was an emphasis in Mr Putin's press conference on avoiding panic and maintaining public confidence.


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Pre-trial hearing in for Boston Marathon bombing suspect

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-kar sar-nie-yev) appeared in U.S. federal court in Boston for a pre-trial hearing ahead of planned January 2015 proceedings on his role in the April 2013 attack at the finish line to the Boston Marathon.

Three people died and 260 were injured - many losing limbs - when two homemade bombs exploded at the end of the famous race. 

The Tsarnaev brothers, the alledged masterminds, then went on a violent cross-town chase. 

Our correspondent Nick Harper was at the courthouse.

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The trial was nearly moved to Washington, DC, over converns an impartial jury could not be found in Boston.

And ahead of this pre-trial hearing, there were protests outside the courthouse, reports Nick Harper.

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Dzhokhar Tsarnaev faces the death penalty if convicted of the 30 federal charges laid against him.

From Boston, Nick Harper reports, the judge wants much of the evidence kept under seal until the trial begins.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin says west is to blame for worsened relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia's economy will emerge form its current crisis but that it will take time.


He also criticised the west and Ukraine for the current crisis in that country.


Speaking at his annual press conference he said that it was not Russia that was to blame for worsened relations with the west.


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US judge overturns conviction of executed boy

The youngest person to have been executed in the United States in the 20th century, has had his conviction vacated by a judge in South Carolina.

Supporters of 14-year-old George Stinney, who was black, say his trial in 1944 was tainted by racism and lack of evidence.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Boston Bombing suspect to make first appearance in 17 months

The man accused of carrying out the worst terror attack on US soil
since 9/11 is due to appear in court later - his first public
appearance in 17 months.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is accused of carrying out the Boston Marathon
bombings in April 2013 which killed 3 people and injured 260 others.

Our correspondent Nick Harper is in Boston.

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Child murder claims linked to UK alleged MP paedophile ring

British police are appealing for information into claims three children were murdered as part of an historic paedophile ring run by senior politicians and military officials...

Fresh details have been released by officers, with claims abuse parties were held at flats popular with MPs in London.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Soldier sentenced to death as Boko Haram kills more in Nigeria

INTRO:  54 Nigerian soldiers have been sentenced to death for refusing to fight against the extremist Islamic group Boko Haram. The men are part of a group of 97 soldiers on trial for mutiny, absconding and disorderly behaviour. Meanwhile, scores of people have been killed and kidnapped in the latest Boko Haram attack in northern Nigeria. Gary Alfonso reports ... 

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New British law to make emotional abuse in relationships illegal

A new law is to be passed in the UK which will make emotional abuse within relationships illegal.

The Home Secretary Theresa May has announced the powers, saying she hopes the new law will protect victims from extreme psychological and emotional abuse.

Our London correspondent Rachel Stanton reports...

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New British law to make emotional abuse in relationships illegal

A new law is to be passed in the UK which will make emotional abuse within relationships illegal.

The Home Secretary Theresa May has announced the powers, saying she hopes the new law will protect victims from extreme psychological and emotional abuse.

Our London correspondent Rachel Stanton reports...




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UK's oil industry in crisis

The fall in global oil prices could cause the UK's oil industry to collapse, according to an industry expert. 


Oil companies in the UK are already looking at ways to save money, including cutting back on staff and reducing investment. 


Our UK correspondent Natalie Feary reports…. 


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Putin blames "external factors" for Russia's economic crisis

Vladimir Putin says "external factors" are to blame for Russia's ongoing economic crisis.

But during his annual end-of-the-year news conference on Thursday, he insisted Russia will be back on its feet by 2017 at the latest.

With the rouble having dropped dramatically this week, Mr Putin criticised the central bank for not acting sooner to stablize the currency, but says the government and central bank are now responding appropriately. 

Overall, our correspondent in Moscow, Jake Rashbass, says Mr Putin has avoided calling the current situation a "crisis".

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EU Rules non-EU family members will not require Visa for UK

The European Court of Justice has ruled that the UK cannot stop non-EU family members from entering the country without a travel permit.


It follows from a case brought against the British government by a man with dual British and Irish nationality, working in Spain and his Colombian wife.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…



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Putin says Western sanctions are partly to blame for the crisis

INTRO: Russian president Vladimir Putin says Western sanctions are partly to blame for Russia's economic crisis. During his annual press-conference, the Russian leader accused the West of trying to violate Russia's sovereignty and said that it could be two years before the country's economy recovers. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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