Monday, December 22, 2014

North Korea to skip landmark UN meeting

North Korea has announced it won't attend a Security Council meeting
at the United Nations where the country's human rights record will be
discussed.

A majority of the Security Council members wanted the issue placed on
the agenda saying these human rights violations could have a
destabilizing impact on the region.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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China investigates North Korea hacking of Sony Pictures


China has been dragged into the row between the United States and North Korea over a cyber-attack on Sony's computer systems. 

Sony cancelled the release of the film The Interview, which is about an assassination attempt on North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, following threats of violence against the company and movie theaters.

John Clarke Reports from Washington


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Financial 'riggers' to face up to seven years in prison

The UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced that the rigging of foreign exchange rates and certain other financial benchmarks will become a criminal offence.


The crime will carry a maximum sentence of seven years in prison and comes after scandals involving the rigging rates such as Libor, the London Interbank Offered Rate.


Our London Correspondent Rachel Stanton reports. 


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FATALITIES CONFIRMED IN GLASGOW LORRY CRASH

Several people have been killed after a bin lorry crashed into them in the Scottish city of Glasgow.

Police say there are also a number of injuries following the incident.

The driver of the lorry has been taken to hospital - eyewitnesses reported seeing him slumped at the wheel of the vehicle as it moved at speed through a busy street in central Glasgow.

The crash is being described as a road traffic accident which doesn't appear to have been deliberate.

A police spokesman at the scene says the lorry was involved in more than one collision.

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SEVERAL FEARED DEAD IN GLASGOW LORRY CRASH

Several people are thought to have been killed after a bin lorry crashed into a crowd of pedestrians in the Scottish city of Glasgow.

Olly Barratt has the latest.

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Some blaming IMF for spread of Ebola

British researchers are suggesting IMF policies on spending helped contribute to the spread of Ebola, which has killed more than 7,300 in Africa.

The International Monetary Fund rejects the analysis.

Our correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington.

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UK research says IMF cuts could be responsible for Ebola spread

UK researchers say spending cuts imposed by the International Monetary Fund may have contributed to the spread of Ebola in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea.


The study explains that healthcare systems were weakened by underfunding which lead to poor staffing ill prepared health systems.


As our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Killer boasted before killing two New York policemen

The man who shot and killed two New York police officers boasted about
his plan in the moments before the attack.

Police say Ismaaiyl Brinsley told bystanders "watch what I'm going to
do" before shooting the officers as they sat in their patrol car.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Calls for UK abuse inquiry panel to be scrapped

The British government is coming under pressure to scrap an inquiry into historical child abuse allegations - and replace it with a more powerful body...

Two major investigations into claims a paedophile ring linked to senior politicians was operated in the 1980s are underway...

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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China willing to help Russia's economy amid crisis

China is prepared to help Russia's economy if necessary, but believes Russia has the "wisdom" to overcome its economic difficulties.

That's according to statements from China's Foreign Minister published in a Chinese state newspaper on Monday.

Russia is facing severe economic difficulties, with the rouble having lost around half its value this year against the dollar, and a recession expected to begin in the next few months.

Jake Rashbass reports.

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Australian PM Abbott under fire for comments about women - again

For not the first time, Australia's Prime Minister has put women in the
domestic box when discussing his successes.
Tony Abbott says axing the carbon tax is his greatest achievement for
female Australia.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Australian killer of 8 children to be assessed by psychiatrists

A woman accused of murdering seven of her children and a niece in her
home at Cairns in the far north of Australia will be assessed by
psychiatrists.
A magistrate rejected a request to move the next hearing for the woman
to the mental health court.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

US asks for help from China on North Korea cyberattacks

The Obama administration has asked China for help in addressing the cyberattacks by North Korea - which are tied to the movie "The Interview."

North Korea has denied it is behind the original hacking but has now issued a statement pledging its toughest counteractions against the cesspool that is the US government.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Obama considers putting North Korea back on terrorism list

President Obama says he's considering officially designating North Korea a "state sponsor of terrorism" following the cyber attack on the headquarters of Sony Pictures.


North Korea denies responsibility for the attack, which led Sony to abandon plans to launch a new comedy that depicts a fictional attempt to assassinate Kim Jong Un.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Two New York police officers "assassinated"

New York's Police Commissioner says two officers shot dead while they
were sitting in their patrol car were "assassinated".

Police are investigating whether the gunman, who later killed himself,
carried out the attacks in revenge for the recent deaths of unarmed
black civilians by white officers.

Our correspondent Nick Harper in New York says the murders have been
roundly condemned.

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UK election campaigning officially underway

Campaigning for the UK general election has officially begun, with candidates spending now officially subject to strict spending and rules...

The vote doesn't take place until the 7th of May next year, but what's called the "long campaign" is now underway...

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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GDP data in focus in Wall Street preview

Before the markets in the United States close for Christmas on Thursday economists will be focusing on GDP data released earlier in the week.

Seen as the biggest snapshot into how the economy is performing, investors on Wall Street are predicting another strong showing.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Sony CEO Responds to President Obama's Criticism

Intro: The head of Sony Entertainment has finally spoken publicly about the North Korean cyber attack that has crippled his company.  Speaking to CNN, Michael Lynton responded to criticism from both President Obama and the entertainment industry about the studio's decision to pull their movie, "The Interview" from release following threats against theaters.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles…

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War of words between Obama and Sony over shelved movie

A war of words has broken out between President Obama and the head of Sony Pictures over the company's decision to shelve a new comedy film after a cyber attack on its headquarters.


The White House says the North Koreans were responsible for breaking into Sony's mainframe, and then threatening to attack any American cinema that went ahead and showed "The Interview", a new comedy about an attempt to assassinate Kim Jong Un.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Calls for continued support for Ebola fight

United Nations Secretary-General Ban says he is cautiously optimisic that the Ebola epidemic can be brought under control, and in a trip to the region, reiterated the UN's commitment to helping the people of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

But with the death of Sierre Leone's top doctor from the virus, many are reiterating that more resources are needed to stop the disease which has already killed 7300.

U.S. Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware and chair of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee on Africa, is in Liberia to see how American dollars are helping in the fight.

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