Monday, March 16, 2015

UK BUDGET WEEK ADDS TO COALITION SPECULATION

The UK coalition government will deliver its final budget this week ahead of a general election still too close to call.

Conservative Finance Minister George Osborne is promising a 'no gimmicks' budget on Wednesday.

Polls suggest the Conservatives may win May's election in 51 days, but not by enough to secure a parliamentary majority.

This is leading to speculation the Conservative Party may have to involve the anti-EU, anti-immigration party UKIP in a coalition.

Joe Twyamn of pollsters YouGov says the public may end up with an even broader coalition than the UK's current government.

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THREE BRITISH TEENAGERS BAILED AFTER 'SYRIA TRAVEL ARREST'

Three British teenagers who were detained in Turkey, accused of attempting to travel to Syria, have been released on bail.

Two 17 year-old boys from London, and a 19 year-old man were flown back to the UK on Saturday after Britain alerted Turkey.

They were arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts and have been bailed pending further inquiries.

British police had been contacted by the parents of the two younger teenagers after they didn't return home after Friday prayers.

Turkey says the trio had flown to Istanbul from Barcelona.

It follows the case of three British schoolgirls who traveled to Syria through Turkey, leading Britain and Turkey to accuse each other of not having done enough to stop them.

Dr Rizwaan Sabir, counter-terrorism expert at Edgehill University, says this case shows progress in terms of co-operation between the UK and Turkey.

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Dr Rizwaan Sabir, counter-terrorism expert at Edgehill University, says making it harder to travel through Turkey won't stop the flow of people attempting to reach Syria.

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Russia marks one year since disputed Crimea referendum

Russia is marking one year since a referendum in Crimea which its government said showed near 100% support for joining Russia.


Days later Crimea was formally annexed by Russia, prompting western sanctions and contributing to fighting in eastern Ukraine which is estimated to have left over 6000 dead.


Tom Barton reports.


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Australia sending more humanitarian aid to Vanuatu following Cyclone Pam

Two more Australian military planes loaded with humanitarian supplies and personnel are on their way to cyclone-devastated Vanuatu.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Protestor Charged In Ferguson Police Shooting

A 20-year-old man was charged with first-degree assault in the
shooting two police officers in the U.S. city of Ferguson,Missouri.
Jeffrey Williams was protesting last week outside the Ferguson Police
Department, after the city's Police Chief Thomas Jackson said he was
resigning.

Patrice Howard reports from New York.

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Wall Street wonders about Fed interest rate hike

American stock markets will have one event on their mind in the coming week - when and if an interest rate hike is coming from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Wall Street is coming off a particularly choppy and uneven week in trading.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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United Nations fear ‘the worst’ after typhoon hits

The United Nations is sending emerging rapid response units to Vanuatu after a powerful typhoon battered the Pacific island nation.

Aid official say they fear widespread casualties as typhoon Pam triggered flash floods on Vanuatu- one of several islands hit by the category five storm.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Crucial Iran Nuclear Talks Begin in Lausanne


The US and five other world powers are entering a decisive round of negotiations with Iran over its controversial nuclear programme, held in the Swiss town of Lausanne. 

Many experts say that after months of diplomacy, the two sides are within striking distance of an initial framework deal with Tehran, before their self-imposed deadline of the 31st March.

Ellen Laipson is President of the Stimson Centre, a global security think tank in Washington. She says there's much that hangs in the balance: 

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US Iran crunch nuclear talks to start

The US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet with his Iranian counter-part in Switzerland later ahead of the latest nuclear talks...

The US and other P5+1 countries want a clear deal which prevents Iran from having the capability to create a nuclear weapon.

Negotiations have intensified over the last few weeks as the March 31st deadline for a deal approaches.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports from Lausanne...

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Assistance on the way to Vanuatu following Cyclone

The World Bank is trying to rush financial assistance to the people of Vanuatu in the wake of Cyclone Pam.
The global financial institution says it's looking at every possible avenue and working with partners to send support.
Given the intensity of the event and reports of severe damage, it is exploring a rapid insurance payout to the Vanuatu government.
Meanwhile Australia will provide a package of cash and humanitarian supplies to help the cyclone-ravaged nation.
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the commitment follows a request from the Vanuatu government.

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Friday, March 13, 2015

No suspect yet in Ferguson shootings

The search is continuing for the person who shot two police officers on duty at the mid-week protests in Ferguson, Missouri.

A search of a nearby house where gunfire flashes were seen did not turn up any suspects.

At the same time, money is pouring into a reward fund for the person who has the evidence that leads to the shooter.

St. Louis County Police Chief John Belmar confirmed the two officers are physically doing fine.

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St. Louis County Police Chief John Belmar said many of the protestors have reached out to him to express their support for the efforts local enforcement is making to allow them to express their first amendments rights to free speech.

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US concered about Islamic State, Boko Haram allegiance

The Obama administration is concerned following news that the Islamic State has accepted a pledge of allegiance from Boko Haram, possibly leading to the establishment of a caliphate in Africa.

Nigeria has been reporting some success in battling back Boko Haram, with reports of South African mercenaries conducting night-time attacks against the group.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki says Washington is worried, but suspects this is primarily a propaganda announcement.

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North Korea Test Fires 7 Missiles

North Korea has fired seven surface-to-air missiles into the sea off its east coast.

The South Korea Defense Ministry says they are in response to military exercises with the United States.

Our Washington Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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American healthworker in isolation for Ebola at NIH

An American healthworker is being treated for Ebola in isolation at the National Institutes of Health hospital just outside Washington DC.

This is the fourth patient that NIH has treated, two of whom were found to be not infected.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Manhunt underway for Ferguson attacker as Obama condemns the violence

Protesters gathered near police headquarters overnight in the flashpoint neighbourhood of Ferguson, St Louis, Missouri- a night after two police officers were shot.

A manhunt is underway for the assailant who shot one police officer in the shoulder, and the other in the face, as a protest wound down.

Both men have been released from hospital- victims of an attack President Obama is calling a 'criminal act'.

Nina-Maria Potts from Washington:

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Poll: German majority supports ‘Grexit’

A new poll shows 52% of Germans now in favor of Greece exiting the Eurozone. 

Relations between the two nations have worsened during negotiations over Greece's 240 billion euro bailout package.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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US angry over UK joining Chinese-backed development bank

The US has expressed anger over UK involvement in the new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
Britain announced yesterday it will be the first Western country to join the Chinese-backed initiative - but the White House has issued a rare public statement saying it hopes the UK will use its influence to uphold good governance at the bank.
Elena Casas reports from London.

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Iceland retracts bid to become an EU member

Iceland has cancelled its bid to become a European Union member state.

The island nation in the North Atlantic sea is six years into the process but is now turning its back on joining the 28 country bloc.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Greece's Tsipras makes plea to EU partners for solidarity

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has been in Brussels to speak to the EU's Commission President Jean Claude Juncker about ongoing negotiations to give Greece a 4 month bailout extension. 

Athens and eurozone creditors remain locked in talks over which reforms Greece will have to carry out before the country completes its financial review and is able to receive much needed aid. 

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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PUTIN'S HEALTH IS BEING QUESTIONED

Concerns are raised about the Russian President's health who hasn't been seen in public since a meeting and press conference with the Italian prime minister, Matteo Renzi, on 5 March, where he appeared healthy. A string of cancelled meetings this week lead journalists to believe that Vladimir Putin May be unwell.

Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow...


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