Tuesday, February 3, 2015

World Food Programme alarmed by pictures of agency's food aid bearing Islamic State logo

The United Nations World Food Programme has expressed extreme concern over pictures of its food aid carrying the logo of the Islamic State in Syria.


The agency has condemned what it calls the "manipulation of desperately needed food aid inside Syria."


Liling Tan reports from the UN in New York.


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Harper Lee to publish "Mockingbird" sequel

Harper Lee, the American author who wrote "To Kill A Mockingbird", is to publish a sequel to the novel more than 50 years later.


The second book was completed in the 1950s, but was only recently rediscovered.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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More civilians and soldiers reported killed in eastern Ukraine battles

Up to 16 civilians have been killed and dozens injured in the latest fighting in eastern Ukraine.


Both Ukrainian government officials and representatives of Russian backed militants have reported deaths, amid fears the conflict is escalating.


Tom Barton reports.


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UK MPs VOTE IN FAVOUR OF 'THREE PARENT BABIES'

British MPs have voted in favour of allowing the creation of babies using DNA from three people.

If the measure moves ahead to become legislation, the UK would be the first country to allow such a technique to be used to prevent fatal genetic diseases.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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16 Civilians Killed, Dozens Injured as Fighting Rages in Eastern Ukraine

Heavy fighting continues in residential areas in Eastern Ukraine with reports that 16 people have been killed and dozens injured.

The latest civilian bloodshed came ahead of the anticipated arrival this week of US secretary of State John Kerry in Kiev.

Meanwhile, Washington is debating whether to provide weapons to Ukrainian forces in their fight against pro-Russian rebels.

Kiev-based spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross, Ashot Astabatsyan says the country's humanitarian crisis is deepening...

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REDKNAPP QUITS QPR

Harry Redknapp has quit as manager of English Premier League side Queens Park Rangers.

He resigns citing health issues, but after speculation about his position with QPR deep in a relegation battle.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Cuban government releases Fidel Castro pictures

The government of Cuba has released a series of recent photos of former President Fidel Castro.

The move is seen as an attempt to quell rumors that the 88-year-old is dead or dying.

Steve Mort reports.

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EU lifts visa ban on Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe

The European Union has announced a waver on a visa ban for Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe following his appointment as chairman of the African Union last week. 

President Mugabe is currently on an EU blacklist and was refused a rare invitation to an EU Africa summit in Brussels last year after his wife could not obtain a visa. 

The former guerrilla leader is also banned from travelling to the United States due to his past of political violence and intimidation. 

Last week The African Union appointed the Zimbabwean leader to serve as head of the 54 nation African Union. 

But spokeswoman for the EU's external actions service Catherine Ray says the travel ban will still apply expect for his missions abroad as head of the AU. 

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Greek Finance Minister to visit Germany

Greek Finance Minister Yannis Varoufakis said he will visit Frankfurt and Berlin this week to meet with the European Central Bank and the German Finance minister. 

The new Greek government is seeking to renegotiate austerity measures imposed by its creditors.

Our Germany correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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American politicians wade into vaccination debate

A measles outbreak in the United States is making waves in the world of American politics.

Politicians, including likely presidential hopefuls, are getting involved in the debate about vaccination.

As Malcolm Brown reports, it's all been prompted by the resurgence of a disease which was declared to have been eliminated from the US.

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U.S. still weighing defensive lethal aid to Ukraine as Kerry prepares to visit Ukraine

The United States is weighing up sending heavy weaponry to help the Ukraine in its attempts to crush pro-Russian rebels in the east of the country.

Administration officials are discussing supplying Kiev with so-called 'defensive lethal aid' which would include anti-air and anti-tank systems.

Nina-Maria Potts reports on Washington's possible change of policy, as America's top diplomat heads to Ukraine on Wednesday.

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Genocide claims against Serbia dismissed

The International Court of Justice has dismissed claims entirely that Serbia committed genocide against Croatia. 

The historic ruling ends more than a decade of legal battles between the two countries who claim each side was responsible for thousands of targeted killings during the Yugoslav war.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Greek PM says Athens not looking to Russia 'right now' for financial aid

The new Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras has expressed he is not interested in looking to Russia for financial aid 'right now'.

His remarks are described as deliberately ambiguous by some commentators as he makes his first moves to renegotiate Greece's huge international debt totaling 315 billion euro.

Most of the money is owed to Troika of the European Central Bank, the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Hidden camera footage shows animal abuse at UK halal butchers

One man has been sacked and three others suspended from a halal slaughterhouse in northern England after hidden cameras filmed alleged mistreatment of animals.

Footage captured by Animal Aid apparently shows sheep being kicked and punched.

Elena Casas reports from London.



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MPs to vote on baby DNA technique

British MPs will hold a crucial vote later to decide whether to allow the creation of babies using DNA from three people…

The controversial technique is aimed at preventing deadly genetic diseases being passed from mother to child.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports…

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ICJ to rule on Serbia and Croatia genocide claims

The International Court of Justice is due to rule on genocide cases between Croatia and Serbia.

Croatia and Serbia have accused each other of targeted ethnic killings and expulsions during the wars that followed Croatia's breakaway from Yugoslavia in 1991.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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UK MPs VOTE ON 'THREE PARENT BABIES'

British MPs will vote later on whether to allow the use of DNA from three people to create babies.

The technique is being debated for the prevention of deadly mitochondrial diseases which are passed from mother to child.

It involves using IVF to combine the DNA of two parents with the mitochondria of a female donor.

It faces opposition from Church figures and critics who say it will lead to so-called 'designer babies'.

Professor Doug Turnbull from Newcastle University pioneered the technique.

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US considering defensive weapons for Ukraine against pro-Russian offensives

The US is considering supplying defensive weapons to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian backed militants, US media report.


The reports come amid an intensification of fighting in eastern Ukraine.


Tom Barton reports.


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Bali Nine ringleaders will go to the firing squad: Ambassador

Indonesia's ambassador to Australia has reportedly told Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott there's nothing that can be done to save two Australians from the firing squad.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Monday, February 2, 2015

UNICEF helping Liberia schools reopen safely

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Schools in Liberia are preparing to reopen four months after the regular start of the school year was postponed due to the Ebola epidemic.


With two weeks to go before the first classes begin, the United Nations Childrens Fund is helping to ensure schools are safer from the virus.


Liling Tan reports.


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