Tuesday, January 27, 2015

US underscores interests in Cuba talks

The U.S. says its talks with Cuba are about the best interests of both nations.

In a letter published in Cuba's leading newspaper Granma, former leader Fidel Castro wrote that he does not trust the policies of the United States, but nor is he against the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

At the U.S. State Department, spokesperson Jen Psaki told reporters, talks between Washington and Havana are about mutual interest.

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Islamic State threatens two hostages

The Islamic State organization has released a video threatening to kill the remaining Japanese hostage and a Jordanian pilot within 24 hours unless the government of Jordan releases a woman charged with an attempted suicide attack.

The Japanese government is describing this as a very difficult situation and continuing to work with the Jordanian government on the release of journalist Kenji Goto.

At the U.S. State Department, spokesperson Jen Psaki said Washington remains in solidarity with their Japanese and Jordanian allies as the hours tick by.

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UN secures release of South Sudanese child soldiers

The United Nations has secured a promise from a South Sudanese armed group to release about three thousand children -- mostly child soldiers -- in what the agency says is the largest-ever demobilization of its kind.


The first group of 280 children were released in Jonglei State Tuesday, with the other children slated to be released in phases over the next few weeks.


Liling Tan reports from the UN in New York.


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US State Dept 'examining reports US citizen among victims of Libya hotel attack'

Militants launched a deadly attack on a Libyan hotel popular with foreigners on Tuesday, killing several people.

The Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli was evacuated after the morning bomb and gun assault began.

US State department spokesperson Jen Psaki, said they are trying to ascertain whether a US citizen was among the victims...

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Arab-American group blames “American Sniper” for rise in Islamophobia

An Arab-American civil rights organization claims that the film "American Sniper" has led to a rise in Islamophobia in the U.S.

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee or ADC says it has documented an outpouring of violent, anti-Muslim messages on social media sites.

Our US correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports.

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Argentine President wants to dissolve intelligence body



The President of Argentina has proposed a bill to dissolve the country's domestic intelligence service, known as SI, Secretariat of Intelligence.

The move comes following the suspect death of a prosecutor accusing the country's leaders of involvement in a bombing.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Russian hacker suspected to be extradited to the US

A Russian citizen facing charges for major hacking offenses will be extradited to the US.

A court in the Netherlands gave the approval on Tuesday to transfer Vladimir Drinkman to New Jersey, despite Russian requests to try him in his own country.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann

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Clemency appeal in Georgia death penalty case

Attorneys for Warren Lee Hill are petitioning the George State Board of Pardons and Parole for clemency, saying to carry out the death penalty against an intellectually disabled man would be unconstitutional.

The 54-year-old Georgia man is set to be executed within hours (around 7pm  East Coast time) for two murders.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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New York officials defend snow storm reaction

New York City's Mayor and the state's Governor have hit back at claims they over-reacted ahead of the snow storm that's hit northeast America.

They shutdown public transport and kept cars off the roads - but the city was spared the worst of weather.

The City's Mayor Bill de Blasio though said New York had "dodged a bullet".

New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo said he was sending extra snow clearly vehicles to the hardest hit parts of Long Island.

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New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo said a new weather prediction system was being developed to prevent inaccurate forecasts.

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Weather forecasters in US apologize for "New York blizzard" warnings

Life in New York City is getting back to normal after a massive snowstorm failed to cause the disruption local officials were expecting.


Weather forecasters in the US are apologizing for getting things wrong.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Obama engages new Saudi King in Riyadh

President Barack Obama has been offering condolences to the Saudi royal family following the death of King Abdullah, during a brief visit to the country.

The trip provides an opportunity to begin a discussion with the new king about some of the major regional crises.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Castro appears to back thaw in relations with U.S.

Cuba's Fidel Castro has given his backing to U.S. President Barack Obama's efforts to restore diplomatic relations.

In a letter, the former Cuban leader said while he doesn't trust the U.S. that did not mean he didn't support a better relationship.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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New Yorkers underwhelmded by "historic" snowstorm

Snow and strong winds continue to batter the northeast of America.

But some underwhelmed New Yorkers have criticized the closure of
public transport and travel bans that were enforced overnight.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Britain's 2014 economic growth hailed by government


Britain's economy grew by 2.6 per cent in 2014, the fastest pace since 2007 and up almost one percent more than 2013.   

This means the UK is among the best-performing of all major economies.   

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 



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US EAST COAST SHUTDOWN DESPITE LESS SNOW THAN FEARED

New York city remains shut down despite less snowfall than expected.

Driving is banned in New York for non-emergency vehicles and many businesses have closed in anticipation of the storm.

It could still dump several feet of snow in areas up the US east coast - affecting tens of millions of residents.

A state of emergency's been declared in New York state, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

But as William Denselow reports from New York city - so far the storm has been much milder than feared.

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Severe snow storm hits American northeast

New York City and much of the American northeast remains shut down as
the region battles a severe snowstorm.

As many as 60 million people are affected, with the majority of public
transport closed.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Auschwitz Nazi death camp survivors gather for 70th anniversary of its liberation

Survivors of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp are commemorating the 70th anniversary of its liberation by visiting the site in Poland.

Around 1.1 million people, mainly Jews, were killed at the camp between 1940 and 1945.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Inquiry opens into death of former Russian spy poisoned in London

A public inquiry into the death of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko opens in London on Tuesday.

The 43 year old died from radiation poisoning from a rare isotope given to him in a cup of tea - and his family believe he was killed on the orders of the Kremlin.

Elena Casas reports from London.


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NORTH EAST US DEALS WITH HEAVY SNOWFALL

New York City remains essentially shut down as a snow storm moves across the north-east US.

Around 60 million people may be affected by blizzard conditions which could dump 30 inches of snow in states including New Jersay, Maine and New Hampshire.

All non-emergency vehicles have been banned from driving in New York.

But in some areas, forecasters have lowered their predictions for snowfall.

In New York, tourists are finding themselves restricted.

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Russia's credit rating cut to junk

The ratings agency Standard and Poors has cut Russia's credit rating to junk, or below investment grade.


This makes it harder for Russia to borrow money from investors.


Tom Barton reports.


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