Monday, December 29, 2014

Mystery Deepens Over Missing AirAsia Flight


The search for a missing AirAsia passenger jet between Indonesia and Singapore has become a major international effort.

The Indonesian plane went missing over the Java Sea on Sunday, with 162 people on board now feared dead.

As John Clarke reports from Washington, this is the latest in a series of disasters to befall Asian airlines.


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Sony says "The Interview" makes 18 million in opening week

Sony Pictures says its controversial satirical comedy " The Interview" has raked in more than 15 million dollars in online sales- bringing in another 2.8 million dollars at cinemas.

Sony says the film- which pokes fun at North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and  sparked a crippling cyber attack on the distribution company- has made as much money online, as it would have done had it been released normally in the movie theaters.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Russia's economy contracted in November

INTRO: Russia's economy contracted by 0.5 percent in November - the first fall in Gross Domestic Product since 2009. According to the government forecasts, the economy will decline by a further 0.8 next year. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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"Suspicious" objects spotted in search for Air Asia plane

Indonesia's Vice President says there is not enough evidence to confirm objects spotted in the ocean are parts of the missing Air Asia flight QZ8501...

An Australian search aircraft reportedly spotted "suspicious" objects near Nangka island, between Sumatra and Borneo and close to Belitung island.

The plane - carrying 162 people - lost contact with air traffic control on Sunday while en-route from Indonesia to Singapore.

Jusuf Kalla says the mission remains one of rescue...

IN: Oh yes...
OUT: ...find them. 

Greece forced into snap election

Greece has been forced into a snap general election after MPs rejected a presidential candidate nominated by the Prime Minister.


The news caused jitters on financial markets, with investors concerned that a new government could reject the conditions of Greece's financial bailouts.


Our Europe Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Boat fire rescue operation continues

A number of British families are among those waiting for news after relatives were on-board a ferry which caught fire near Greece...

422 passengers and 56 crew members were on the boat which was en-route from Greece to Italy.

Dan Whitehead reports...

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

New York Police Commissioner criticizes officers' "inappropriate" behaviour

New York's top policeman has heavily criticized the "inappropriate"
behaviour of officers who turned their back on the city's Mayor during
a colleague's funeral.

In a show of disrespect dozens of officers faced the other way when
mayor Bill de Blasio spoke at the funeral of one of the two policeman
shot dead in their patrol car.

De Blasio has come under criticism for seeming to side with
anti-police protesters, who have campaigned against the killing of two
unarmed black civilians by white officers.

Speaking to CBS New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton showed his
support for the Mayor and condemned the officers' actions.

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Speaking to CBS New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton spoke about
the rift between the mayor and the police.

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AirAsia boss offers support to missing passengers families

The CEO of AirAsia says his company's prime concern is supporting the
families while rescuers search for the missing plane.

The aircraft disappeared with 162 people onboard. So far no wreckage
has been found.

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes held a press conference and met with
families at the airport in Indonesia from where the plane departed.

Fernandes says he now has one major concern.

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AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes says the search will continue to find the plane.

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AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes says his company will work to support the
families of people onboard.

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"No risk" of Ebola outbreak in US

The man appointed as the US Ebola czar says there's no risk of an
outbreak in America.

It comes as a medical technician in Atlanta is monitored for possible
signs of the virus.

Ron Klain also says good progress is being made in Africa.

Speaking on CBS Ron Klain said there had been progress but the virus
was far from defeated.

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Speaking on CBS Ron Klain said there was still much work to be done.

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Afghanistan combat mission ends

The United States and NATO have formally ended its 13-year combat
mission in Afghanistan.

A ceremony has been held in the Afghan capital of Kabul to mark the
next phase which focuses on supporting local troops.

Nick Harper reports.

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AirAsia boss calls plane disappearance “worst nightmare"

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes has called the disappearance of one of his
company's planes his "worst nightmare".

He was speaking at a press conference at Surabaya airport, in
Indonesia from where the plane departed for Singapore.

The rescue operation for the plane and its 162 passengers and crew
will restart on Monday morning.

Aviation expert Alan Diehl [PRON. DEAL] hopes the US will get involved
with the search.

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Aviation expert Alan Diehl [PRON. DEAL] says this aircraft has some
safety features which may help.

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Missing AirAsia aircraft search called off for night

Rescue operations to find the missing AirAsia aircraft have been
called off the night.

It disappeared with 162 people on board while traveling from Indonesia
to Singapore.

No distress calls came from the aircraft but bad weather was reported
in the area.

Former Air Accident Investigator David Gleave says planes are built to
withstand most, but not all, weather conditions.

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Former Air Accident Investigator David Gleave says planes often
disappear in this part of the world.

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Former Air Accident Investigator David Gleave says it will be
difficult to locate the plane.

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US markets look to build on record gains in the Wall Street preview

After notching up more record gains last week the Dow Jones enters this trading week on a 7 day winning streak.

And as we get closer to the New Year, investors in the United States hope to close for the holiday on a high.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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AirAsia Airbus missing between Indonesia and Singapore

An AirAsia airbus has gone missing.
Flight number QZ 8501 lost contact with the Jakarta air traffic control
tower at 6.17am local time Sunday as it flew from Surabaya to Singapore.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Friday, December 26, 2014

Hackers Attack Xbox and Playstation Online Platforms

Microsoft and Sony are working to restore internet platforms for their Xbox and PlayStation gamer’s consoles.

Attacks disabled the online services on Christmas Day --- one of the busiest gaming days of the year --- making it difficult for users to log on.

Silicon Valley reporter Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Kiev and pro-Russian rebels exchange war prisoners

INTRO: Kiev and pro-Russian rebels have exchanged dozens of prisoners in eastern Ukraine near the city of Donetsk. The swap comes as the second round of peace talks in Minsk, scheduled for Friday, was cancelled. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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"The Interview" Seen in Limited Release

The Sony Pictures comedy "The Interview" grossed more than $1 million in limited release at the U.S. box office on Christmas Day. 

Sony had pulled the film from release after major movie chains in the United States reacted to threats made by hackers and said they would not screen it.

But Sony reconsidered after critics said the hacking attack should not be allowed to interfere with freedom of expression. 

Rachel Silverman reports from California. 

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US Spy Agency Reveals Details of Misuse of Mass Surveillance


The US National Security Agency has been forced to release reports on intelligence collections that may have violated the law or US policy since the end of 2001.

The report includes instances of agents obtaining intelligence on their spouses or girlfriends.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Second round of Ukraine peace talks cancelled

INTRO: A second round of peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, representatives of the pro-Russian rebels and the OSCE, planned for Friday, has been called off. It was earlier reported that no progress was made during the first round of talks on Wednesday as the sides discussed troop withdrawal and other measures aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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United Nations considers more Darfur withdrawal

The United Nations is considering the withdrawal of a large number of
its peacekeepers from Darfur, according to the New York Times.

The region of Sudan has recently witnessed an upsurge in violence,
just as two senior UN officials are expelled from the country.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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