Increased violence in Ukraine as sides trade accusations

US Secretary of State of John Kerry has accused Russian backed militants in eastern Ukraine of a, "blatant land grab," amid reports they have been extending the area they control by attacking Ukrainian forces.

There are mounting calls for Russia to remove its troops and equipment from Ukraine as fighting there has flared in the past week.

Tom Barton reports.

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Bali Nine conspirator's plea for clemency rejected

Another of the so-called Bali Nine convicted drug smugglers, Andrew Chan has had his clemency plea against a death sentence rejected by Indonesian president Joko Widodo.
Arthur Stevens reports

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US and UK lead Counter-ISIL meeting in London

The US Secretary of State John Kerry will join his UK counterpart Philip Hammond to co-host a Counter-ISIL Coalition meeting in London later…(Thurs 22nd)

Around twenty members of the global coalition are attending in London to discuss the international effort against ISIL. 

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports…

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US Ambassador to UN says Russia's peace plan for Ukraine is "occupation plan"

Russia's peace plan for Ukraine is little more than a Russian occupation plan… according to the US Ambassador to the United Nations.

Addressing the United Nations Security Council in their first Ukraine meeting in weeks, Samantha Power said Moscow's proposal seeks to hold on to territory claimed by Russian-backed rebels.

Liling Tan reports.

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Sec. Kerry to talk Islamic State in London

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is travelling to London to discuss the Islamic State Organization with allies and for a bilateral meeting with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond.

In his State of the Union address, U.S. President Barack Obama that it will take time but American and its allies will be successful.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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German Pegida leader steps down over Hitler photo

One of the leaders of the German right-wing group PEGIDA has stepped down after a leaked photo of him posing as Adolf Hitler emerged. 

The group has achieved increasingly popularity in recent weeks, but this may be a major a step backward.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Measles Outbreak Affects Disneyland Employees

Intro: Disneyland is taking measures to control an outbreak of measles that has infected several employees.  Visitors to the theme park last month were at the center of an outbreak that is now spreading across the United States.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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US, Cuban officials begin historic talks

American and Cuban officials are holding historic talks today [Wednesday] in Havana.

It marks the first time in more than three decades that a high-ranking State Department official has visited the communist island.

Our US correspondent Steve Mort reports from Florida.

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Netanyahu To Address Joint Session of US Congress

The White House says US House speaker John Boehner has breached protocol by inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speak to Congress on Iran.

The move is seen as a rebuke to President Barack Obama's threat to veto any additional sanctions on the country during his State of the Union address, and could set up a showdown between the president and lawmakers. 

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington. 

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State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the usual protocols for the visit of a foreign leader hadn't been followed in this case:

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Yemen turmoil threatens US anti-terror efforts

The turmoil in Yemen is complicating efforts of western nations and others to combat the regional branch of Al Qaeda.

Shia Houthi rebels have seized the presidential palace, further tightening their grip on the capital Sanaa.

Supporters of the country's President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi - an important US ally - say it amounts to a coup.

As Malcolm Brown reports, the instability threatens a pillar of the Obama administration's   counterterrorism strategy.

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NYT: CIA Report Suggested Torture Program Was Ineffective

The CIA's own internal classified report found that harsh interrogation methods were ineffective in the post 9-11 era, according to the New York Times.

A fight is brewing over the releasing of more classified material discussing torture methods used to extract intelligence, a practice which ended in 2006.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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German Boko Haram hostage freed in Cameroon

A military operation in Cameroon has freed a German hostage kidnapped in Nigeria by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram. 

The news comes as the group continues to try and expand its territory in Nigeria.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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FRANCE UNVEILS NEW COUNTER TERROR PLANS

France is to create nearly 3000 new jobs as it expands the resources devoted to counter-terrorism efforts following the Paris attacks.

It comes as prosecutors released details on four men charged over the militant attacks which began on 7th January.

Olly Barratt reports.

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France unveils major boost to counter terrorism force

France has unveiled a plan to boost its counter-terrorism force by creating over 2600 new jobs and increasing spending by 490 million dollars.

Prime Minister Manuel Valls announced the efforts, which come in response to the recent deadly attacks in Paris, which left 17 dead.

The plan will focus on improving France's surveillance programs. 

Mr. Valls said there are currently some 3,000 people across the country that should be monitored.

He said these individuals have been involved in Islamist militant fighting or are deemed at risk to join the cause. 

Our Europe Correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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Pres. Obama takes his proposals to middle America

U.S. President Barack Obama is flying out to Idaho and Kansas to promote his proposals unveiled in the State of the Union address.

Even as the President headed out of Washington, Republicans continued to criticize the proposals on so-called middle class economics.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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The Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Reince Priebus (PRONO: reince rhymes with PINTS and PRE-buss) says U.S. President Barack Obama's State of the Union proposals will not work.

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Nine Stabbed On Israeli Bus, Suspect Arrested

A man accused of stabbing nine people on a bus in Israel Thursday has been arrested.  

Israeli police have described the stabbings in Tel Aviv as a terror attack.  

Police say one person was seriously wounded. 

Journalist Josh Mitnick is in Tel Aviv for the Christian Science Monitor...

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Cameron says Iraq inquiry delay "extremely frustrating"

The British Prime Minister David Cameron says it is "extremely frustrating" the official inquiry into the 2003 Iraq war will not be published until after the general election in May…

The chairman of the inquiry - SIr John Chilcot - says he could see "no realistic prospect" of publication before the election adding that it would take "some further months" to complete...

Those criticised in the report are being given a chance to respond - but the delay is causing fears the report is being "sexed-down".

Mr Cameron gave his reaction during Prime Minister's Questions…

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UK Iraq war report to be delayed beyond election

The official UK inquiry into the 2003 Iraq war will not publish its long-awaited report before the general election in May.

The Chilcot inquiry took evidence between 2009 and 2011 - more than four years later, its findings have still not been made public.

Elena Casas reports from London.

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Hanging attempt thwarted at Manus Island detention centre

Two men have attempted to hang themselves at Australia's Papua-New
Guinea detention centre at Manus Island.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Russia's Foreign Minister says Ukraine militants agree to retreat

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says he has received assurances from militants in eastern Ukraine that they will retreat back to previously agreed front lines.

Fighting in eastern Ukraine has flared in recent days, raising fears of a return to all-out war.

Tom Barton reports.

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