Monday, January 26, 2015

Syriza agrees to form a coalition with far right party

Greece's right-wing independence party has joined leftist party Syriza in a coalition following Sunday election which saw Syriza win 149 seats - just short of an absolute majority.

Meanwhile Eurozone finance ministers are in Brussels for a routine meeting which is set to focus on the future of Greece's bailout program.

Our Brussels correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

Church of England appoints first female bishop

The Reverend Libby Lane will be (has been) ordained as The Church of England's first female bishop. 


Her appointment was announced last Monday following legislation which was passed last November. 


She'll be (she has been) ordained as the new Bishop of Stockport as our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Embarrassment as hoax caller put through to David Cameron

The British prime minister's office is to review security procedures - after a hoax caller was put through to David Cameron.

The caller pretended to be Robert Hannigan, head of government monitoring agency GCHQ. 

Elena Casas reports from London.


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SYRIZA WIN CAUSES JITTERS ON FINANCIAL MARKETS

Greece's anti-austerity Syriza party is vowing to end the 'humiliation and pain' caused by the country's international bailout, after winning the general election.

Leader Alexis Tsipras is now working on forming a coalition - having fallen just short of an absolute majority in parliament.

The result has sent the euro to its lowest level against the US dollar in 11 years, on fears the election result may lead to Greece's exit from the currency.

Mr Tsipras insists he will renegotiate Greece's 2010 bailout - although Brussels and the European Central Bank say Greece must honour its commitments.

Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says a clash is therefore looming.

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Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says the Greek vote is bound to lead to a period of instability on financial markets.

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DOWNING STREET REVIEWS SECURITY AFTER HOAX CALL TO PM

Downing Street is reviewing security after a hoax caller claiming to be an intelligence chief was put through to Prime Minister David Cameron.

All government departments have now been put on alert for fake callers.

Theo Usherwood reports.

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TSIPRAS WORKS ON ANTI-AUSTERITY COALITION

Greece's anti-austerity Syriza party is vowing to end the 'humiliation and pain' caused by the country's international bailout, after winning the general election.

Leader Alexis Tsipras is now working on forming a coalition - having fallen just short of an absolute majority in parliament.

The result has sent the euro to its lowest level against the US dollar in 11 years, on fears the election result may lead to Greece's exit from the currency.

Mr Tsipras insists he will renegotiate Greece's 2010 bailout - although Brussels and the European Central Bank say Greece must honour its commitments.

Greek analyst Yannis Koutsomitis is in Athens - and says a coalition may not take long to form.

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Greek analyst Yannis Koutsomitis is in Athens - and says the Greek people have voted overwhelmingly against Brussels-imposed austerity.

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European calls for tougher stance on Russia after fighting escalation

European Council President and former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned against, "appeasement," of Russia and called for policy in relation to Moscow based on, "cold facts, not illusions."


It comes after rocket attacks on the south eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol on Saturday which killed 30 people.


Tom Barton reports.


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Australian backlash after Prime Minister "knights" the Duke of Edinburgh

There's been massive backlash against Australia's Prime Minister after
he awarded a knighthood to Queen Elizabeth's consort Prince Phillip.
Tony Abbott says the Queen accepted his recommendation that the Duke be
awarded Australia's highest honour as a Knight of the Order of Australia.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne.

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Greek Leftist Party Syriza To Win Election

Anti-austerity Syriza party has won Greece's general election. With
more than 75% of the votes counted, Syriza is projected to win 149
seats, beating its rival, the conservative New Democracy Party of
Antonis Samaras, the prime minister who has become deeply unpopular
over his agreement to receive international loans in exchange for
painful reforms.

The winning party is rewarded with a 50-seat bonus but needs 151 seats
to form a majority and so far it is unclear who Syriza would share
power with in Parliament.

Thousands of Syriza supporters were cheering in the streets of Athens
on election day; celebrating what they see is a change in politics for
the country.

Our Brussels correspondent Sandra Gathmann says Syriza's win could
make the months ahead challenging for the European Union.

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Ukraine's President calls for calm after rocket attack in eastern city

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has promised to, "calm," fighting with Russian backed militants in eastern Ukraine after 30 people were killed in an artillery strike.


Speaking after an emergency meeting of Ukraine's security council President Poroshenko said that adhering to a ceasefire deal signed in September was the only solution to the conflict.


Tom Barton reports.


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Pres Obama to travel to Saudi Arabia

U.S. President Barack Obama will end his India trip early to travel to Saudi Arabia, following the death of King Abdullah.

Originally US Vice President Joe Biden was set to represent the United States as the monarchy of Saudi Arabia moves to King Salman.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:
 
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Northern city under Boko Haram attack as Kerry visits Nigeria

INTRO:  Heavy fighting between Nigerian military forces and large number of armed Boko Haram militants has broken out around the city of Maiduguri in north eastern Nigeria. The Islamic extremists have also reportedly killed dozens of people in an attack on another town in the area. The attacks are taking place as US Secretary of State John Kerry visits Nigeria to talk about US support against the insurgency.Gary Alfonso reports ... 

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Wall Street waits on Fed and GDP

The Federal Reserve meeting and the latest GDP figures will drive Wall Street in the week ahead.

It comes after a turbulent week influenced by falling oil prices, European stimulus and the death of Saudi Arabia's King.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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LRA Dominic Ongwen to appear at the ICC

Dominic Ongwen - the commander of the brutal Lords Resistance Army from Northern Uganda - is set to make his first appearance in the courtroom at the International Criminal Court in The Hague Monday.

He is the first LRA commander to do so and faces 7 charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes.

Ongwen gave himself up to authorities in the Central African Republic 2 weeks ago.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Friday, January 23, 2015

US diplomat meets with Cuban dissidents

Washington's highest ranking official to visit Cuba in over three decades has met with Cuban dissidents in Havana.

Her meeting was aimed at emphasizing the importance that the US government is placing on human rights, as it works to normalize relations with Cuba.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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White House "concerned" over links between Iran and Houthi rebels

The White House says it's concerned over links between Iran and Shia Houthi Rebels in Yemen, following yesterday's resignation of Yemeni President Hadi and his government.

The President resigned following clashes with the Houthi rebels.

White House spokesperson Josh Earnest said based on current intelligence, it is not clear that Iran is has a "controlling" influence over the Houthis but said Washington is concerned over apparent ties between the two.

Mr. Earnest said the Yemeni people have the US's full support as they work to restore a democratic government. 

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Saudis swear allegiance to new king

The Saudi kingdom is under the control of a new leader following the death of King Abdullah.  

King Salman has assumed the throne and has been receiving pledges of allegiance today from citizens and members of the royal family.

Kevin Sullivan, in Riyhad for the Washington Post says the new leader plans to continue the where hi late brother left off...

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Colorado woman who tried to join IS faces sentencing

A woman from the US state of Colorado who tried to join the Islamic State militant group faces sentencing today.

The nineteen year-old  pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terror group.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Bitcoin supporters press for Bitcoin exchange

Two brothers known for taking on Facebook's CEO in court are now
pushing for a 'regulated' exchange for the online currency Bitcoin.

This follows encouragement last year from New York's financial
services watchdog calling on Bitcoin entrepreneurs to apply for formal
recognition to use this controversial currency.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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