Sunday, February 22, 2015

Iran talks set to resume in Geneva

Verification is a key sticking point as the talks on Iran's nuclear programme resume in Geneva.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to participate.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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Nigeria's military recaptures strategic town from Boko Haram

IN:  Nigeria's military says it has recaptured the town on Baga near Lake Chad in the north east of the country from Boko Haram extremists. The Nigerian army has also reportedly secured at least 12 more towns previously controlled by the Islamic extremists. But the terrorists fleeing attacks by the armies of 4 countries in the region are inflicting more violence as they try to escape the soldiers. Gary Alfonso reports ... 

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MI5 due to give evidence in NYC terror trial

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Five MI5 agents are expected to give evidence this week at the trial
of a man accused of planning coordinated attacks on the UK and US.

The officers have permission to appear in disguise when they take the
witness stand against alleged al-Qaeda operative Abid Naseer.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York.

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Wall Street eyes GDP data in week ahead

Wall Street is hoping for continued good momentum in the coming week, ahead of important GDP data.

The Dow Jones and S&P both hit recorded highs at the closing bell on Friday.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Turkey appeals for international intelligence on IS fighters

Officials in Turkey are calling for more action from the international community to help stem the flow of foreign fighters joining Islamic State...

It comes as the search continues for three British girls who are understood to be traveling to Syria to join the group.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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US Department of Homeland Security Faces Possible Shut Down


US President Barack Obama and the Republican party are on a collision course over funding of the Department of Homeland Security.

The deadline for lawmakers to vote through spending on the department looms this week, but once again there's deadlock between the White House and Capitol Hill.

Our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick explains.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

United Nations to publish Syria war criminal list

The United Nations is poised to release a secret list of people
suspected of committing war crimes in Syria.

It's a reversal of a long-standing policy but the UN say keeping this
position would only act to "reinforce the impunity" of those accused.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Greece and Eurozone agree to 4 month bailout extension

Greece and Eurozone countries have reached a deal to extend Greece's bailout for 4 months.

The long-awaited agreement comes after weeks of tense talks between Greece's anti-austerity government and eurozone finance ministers hesitant to continue financial assistance to Athens without reforms in return.

Our correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports from Brussels:

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White House blasts Giuliani over Obama comments

The White House has accused the former Mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani, of "thoroughly" tarnishing his legacy after claiming that President Obama has "no love" for America or its people.


Mr. Giuliani, a former challenger for the Republican Party's Presidential nomination is defending his comments.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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French Interior Minister visits U.S. internet firms

The French Interior Minister, Bernard Cazeneuve (PRON: Caz-uh-nerve), is in Silicon Valley to ask leading tech firms to join the European Union's fight against terrorist propaganda.

The Minister is visiting Twitter, Apple, Google and Facebook.

Rebecca Bowring reports.

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California Start-Up Gets Green Light for Mail Order DNA Test

A California start-up has the green light to advertise a mail order DNA test that screens for a rare genetic disorder, after a u-turn from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration.

The agency says in general carrier tests will no longer require advance FDA approval before they can be marketed. 

Tech  Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports. 

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UN says extra $1bn needed to fight Ebola

The United Nations is warning it needs an extra $1 billion to fight
Ebola as data shows the number of new cases is rising.

It follows of period of rapid decline, after teams in West Africa
slowed the number of new infections.

Form the UN in New York, Nick Harper reports.

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15 minute Ebola test approved by WHO

A 15 minute blood test for the Ebola virus has been approved by the World Health Organization. 

The product, developed by a US company, is being hailed a improvement from current methods which rely on laboratories to analyze blood samples.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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US, British Spy Agencies Accused of Phone Data Theft

Two British and American intelligence agencies have been accused of stealing the encryption data for millions of mobile phone sim cards worldwide.

Newly published documents leaked by US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden illustrate how agents had penetrated the systems of the world's biggest manufacturer of sim cards.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Pentagon outlines timeline for Mosul offensive

The Pentagon has provided an unusually detailed insight into plans to recapture the Iraqi city of Mosul from the self-described Islamic State.

The US military says that the campaign to dislodge IS fighters is likely to begin in April or May.

As correspondent Malcolm Brown reports, the decision to go so public has generated some criticism.

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Crunch talks in Brussels heat up over Greece

The president of the eurozone finance ministers has said there is still some optimism as they meet in Brussels for crucial talks over the Greek bailout.

Greece's request for a loan extension which didn't force the country to stick to strict austerity measures was rejected by Germany in the run up to the meeting.

The current bailout programme expires on the 28th of February and if some agreement cannot be reached with European lenders, fears of Greece leaving the single currency euro may be realized.

Jeroen Dijsselbloem (bron: je-roon di-sel-bloom) is the Dutch finance minister and president of the eurozone

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Yanis Varoufakis, the Greek finance minister from the newly elected, leftist government in Athens - says it is now time for Europe to compromise in the negotiations.

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Washington denies accusation that it supported alleged coup plot in Venezuela

Relations between the United States and Venezuela have deteriorated, with the arrest of the mayor of Caracas, amid claims that America was supporting a coup in the country.
As John Clarke reports from Washington, the United States is denying the accusation that it wants to topple Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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Indian government denies tree planted by Obama is dead

The Indian government is denying claims that a tree, planted by President Obama during a visit to the country last month, has been allowed to die.


The sapling has lost all its leaves, but the gardener responsible for its upkeep insists it's still alive.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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'Superbug' Outbreak Warning at LA Hospital


A hospital in Los Angeles has told nearly 180 patients that they may have been exposed to a drug-resistant 'super bug' during endoscopy procedures.

Seven people have already been infected by the bacteria, called CRE, and two have died. 

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick. 

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Convicted mafioso to be extradited to Italy

A British judge has ruled a convicted Mafia boss who has been living in London for 20 years must be extradited to Italy.

Domenico Rancadore was arrested in August 2013, when he was found living in Uxbridge under the name Marc Skinner.

Elena Casas reports from London.


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