Tuesday, March 10, 2015

French far-right party accused of fraud

France's far-right Front National (pron: front nass-ee-on-al) party has been hit with fraud allegations for its operations within the European Parliament.

The party is accused of using EU tax payers money to fund the salaries of assistants who are doing work unrelated to the assembly.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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"Apologists" should take responsibility for terrorism, says British Foreign Secretary

British foreign secretary Philip Hammond has said 'apologists' for those who commit acts of terrorism are partly responsible for the violence.
He also praised Britain's intelligence officers - after criticism from some quarters that they had mishandled the case of Mohammed Emwazi, who became known as Jihadi John.
Elena Casas reports from London.


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UK WARNS RUSSIA OVER UKRAINE, ESPIONAGE

Britain's Foreign Secretary is calling for a beefing up of security services - partly in response to an increased threat from Russia.

Philip Hammond is giving a major speech in London - accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of 'subverting' the global system of rules which maintain peace between nations.

Mr Hammond's criticism over Russian actions in Crimea and Ukraine comes as Moscow continues to deny having any troops over the border.

But Britain also has concerns about activities taking place on its soil according to security expert Dr Julian Richards.

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MISSING SYRIA SCHOOLGIRLS' FAMILIES TO TESTIFY AT WESTMINSTER

Relatives of three British schoolgirls believed to be in Syria with the Islamic State will testify before MPs at Wesminster later.

The families have called for an apology from London's Metropolitan Police for the force's handling of the case.

The Guardian newspaper, meanwhile, reports a handwritten checklist was found in the bedroom of one of the three London girls - detailing items needed and costs required to travel to join I.S.

Reporter Tom Swarbrick says today's session at Westminster is likely to focus on a letter the families say they never received.

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FRENCH ATHLETES DIE IN HELICOPTER CRASH

Three French athletes have been killed along with seven other people in a helicopter crash in Argentina.

Eight French nationals and two Argentine pilots died after a collision between two helicopters in the north west of the country.

The helicopters and passengers were involved in the filming of a reality TV survival show.

French President Francois Hollande has expressed his shock at the loss of French nationals including the sports personalities, who were well known in France.

As Natalie Powell reports from Villandry in north west France.

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Australian sheik dumped from Twitter - again.

Australian Self-proclaimed Islamic sheik Junaid Thorne has had his Twitter account suspended for a third time.
The preacher has attracted the attention of authorities since he was deported from Saudi Arabia in July 2013 after being detained for protesting his brother's imprisonment on terror-related charges.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Australia's PM Abbott waiting for phone call over Bali Nine death row convicts

Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott is continuing to plead for the lives of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, describing them as a force for good in the fight against drugs.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Monday, March 9, 2015

Clinton team mulling press conference

Hillary Clinton and her close advisers are mulling holding a press conference to allow the former U.S. Secretary of State to address the growing political crisis over her use of a private email server.

The crisis comes just weeks before many expect the former Senator and First Lady to declare she's making a second run for the White House.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Obama Accuses Republicans of Siding with Iran Hardliners

The US President Barack Obama has accused Republicans of siding with hardliners in Iran by trying to undermine an imminent nuclear deal.

In an open letter 47 US Senators warned Iran's leaders that Congress or the next US President could easily reverse the agreement.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports....

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Violence against women "persists at alarmingly high levels," says UNSG at UN forum on gender equality

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A United Nations analysis finds that violence against women worldwide "persists at alarmingly high levels". 

The findings will be central to talks at the annual conference of The Commission on the Status of Women starting Monday

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York. 


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Apple Reveals Details About Its First Wearable Device

All eyes in the tech world have been focused on an invitation only event in San Francisco to find out more about Apple’s first wearable device. 

Company CEO Tim Cook gave a teaser about the Apple Watch at an event in  September and now he has revealed the remaining details.

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.

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Vladimir Putin Admits He Had Planned To Annex Crimea

INTRO: Almost a year ago, the Crimean peninsula was annexed by Russia following a controversial referendum, criticized by the West. In a surprise display of integrity, Russian president Vladimir Putin has admitted on Monday that he has planned to "return Crimea" weeks before a referendum there.  Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Reports: Hillary Clinton to address e-mail flap

Hillary Clinton will reportedly try to defuse a growing controversy over her use of a private e-mail account when she was Secretary of State.

Mrs. Clinton, who is widely expected to seek the Presidency in 2016, is reportedly planning to speak publicly for the first time about the e-mail issue later this week.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Protests in Wisconsin after unarmed black teen killed by police

The U.S. state of Wisconsin has seen three days of protests after an unarmed black teen was killed by a white policeman.

This comes as tension is already high in the U.S. over police treatment of minorities.

Mary MacCarthy reports:
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White House Lashes Out Against Republican Letter to Iranian Leaders

A group of 47 US Senators has written an open letter to Iranian leaders, warning that any nuclear agreement could easily be rejected by the next US President.

The Republicans assert the power of the Senate to ratify agreements, though the White House says their letter oversteps their boundaries.

The Obama administration is negotiating alongside other nations to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapons capability, while international inspectors would monitor civilian enrichment.

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US Senators Warn Iranians Over Nuclear Deal Terms

A group of 47 US Senators has written an open letter to Iranian leaders, warning that any nuclear agreement could easily be unwound.

The White House says the Republican political leadership is seeking to derail the deal.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Obama declares Venezuela threat to national security, deepens sanctions


The United States has deepened its sanctions against Venezuela, declaring a national emergency.

President Obama issued the Executive Order Monday condemning the Venezuelan government's attempts to silence political opposition.

In Washington Kevin Mcaleese reports 

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German woman killed fighting Islamic State

A German woman has been killed battling Islamic State forces in Syria. 

She is the third confirmed foreign national to die fighting alongside Kurdish forces in the region.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Australian PM ‘sick’ of United Nations lecturing

Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the country is "sick of
being lectured" by the United Nations on the subject of asylum
seekers.

The comments come as the UN's Human Rights Council releases a report
on allegations of torture in over 60 nations.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Venezuela installs 20,000 fingerprint scanners in supermarkets


Venezuela is planning to roll out 20,000 fingerprint scanners across the country in an attempt to introduce food rationing. 

The country's president, Nicolas Maduro said that this system will prevent citizens from hoarding and panic buying.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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