Tuesday, March 17, 2015

IRAN TALKS CONTINUE AS DEADLINE APPROACHES

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif have sat down for a second day of talks in Lausanne, Switzerland, in an attempt to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear programme by the end of the month.

With just two weeks to go before the deadline, talks are at a crucial point.

Elena Casas reports from Lausanne.

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RYANAIR PLANS TRANSATLANTIC BUDGET FLIGHTS

Budget airline Ryanair says it hopes to offer flights between Europe and the US withing five years.

Ryanair first mooted the idea in 2008 but still faces challenges to make it a reality.

Laith Khalaf of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says one key step has been taken.

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ISRAELIS VOTE IN GENERAL ELECTION

Polls have opened in Israel's general election. ((DUE TO CLOSE AT 2200 LOCAL TIME))

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party and a centre-left alliance face a tight race.

Mr Netanyahu says he will not allow the creation of a Palestinian state if he wins another term in office.

But the Zionist Union says it will work to improve relations with the Palestinians and the rest of the world.

The current Prime Minister may be able to form a new coalition even if his Likud party doesn't win the poll.

Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Israel expert at foreign affairs think-tank Chatham House, says the process of coalition forming could take some time.

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Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Israel expert at foreign affairs think-tank Chatham House, says many in the West would welcome a change of Prime Minister.

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3 more charged in Russian opposition politician's murder

Three more suspects in February's shooting of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov have been officially charged with involvement in his murder, reports the Interfax news agency.


It comes as the lawyer of the main suspect says his client has an alibi.


Tom Barton reports.


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Sydney hostage cafe to re-open this week

The Lindt cafe in Sydney's Central Business District will reopen on Friday morning, three months after the siege which ended with two hostages and the gunman killed.
Arthur Stevens has more:

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Moscow puts on shows in Crimea to mark annexation

Celebrations on the streets of Crimea's main cities are being organised by Moscow to mark a year since the peninsula was annexed by Russia from Ukraine.


The annexation was completed after Russian troops were sent to the region amid international condemnation and after a disputed referendum boycotted by Crimeans loyal to Ukraine.


From Crimea's capital, Simferopol, Julia Lyubova reports.


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Monday, March 16, 2015

White House clarifies Sec. Kerry statement on Syria

The White House has clarified U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's statement on Syria.

Over the weekend, the Secretary of State raised eyebrows when he told an American broadcaster, CBS News that Washington will have to negotiate in the end with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Now, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said, that really meant the Assad regime.

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Death toll climbs following Vanuatu cyclone

The United Nations has confirmed at least 24 died when Cyclone Pam tore across the island nation of Vanuatu.

Some 3,300 have been displaced and those numbers are expected to rise as communication is restored to smaller, outlying islands.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said America is offering help to these remote nations:

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US treasury may "increase the costs" for Russia

The head of the US treasury has warned that the Obama administration is prepared to "increase the costs" for Russia, if it does not comply with the terms of its ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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American healthcare worker with ebola now in critical condition

The condition of an American health care worker suffering from the ebola virus has worsened.

While ebola has dropped down in world headlines, as John Clarke reports from Washington DC, the case has highlighted the dangers that medical workers face in trying to help sufferers in West Africa.

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Possible delay for Durst murder case

The California murder trial of Robert Durst may be delayed as authorities in New Orleans mull charges against the real estate heir.

Mr. Durst was participating in the filming of a documentary, HBO's "the Jinx," when the filmmakers recorded him saying while in the bathroom, that he'd killed them all, referring to the people in his life who had mysteriously died over the years.

After a court appearance in New Orleans, his attorney Dick DeGuerin said they were were prepared.

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Netanyahu breaks with Washington on Palestinian statehood

Just hours before Israelis go to the polls, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that if he is re-elected, there will not be an independent Palestinian state.

Just over five years ago, he endorsed the idea, but in the last year allowed U.S. brokered talks come to nothing and has continued to allow Jewish settlements in regions claimed by the Palestinian Authority.

Back in Washington, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the American position remains unchanged.

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Israeli PM rallies for votes ahead of Tuesday elections



Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told his supporters that his party could lose Tuesday's election. 

The latest opinion polls showed Mr Netanyahu facing a strong challenge from Isaac Herzog, leader of the center-left Labor Party.   

Ruth Eglash, Jerusalem correspondent for the Washington Post, says the outcome of Tuesday's election is still uncertain

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Ruth Eglash, Jerusalem correspondent for the Washington Post, says the Prime Minister's recent visit to US congress hasn't had much of a bearing on polls.

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US and Cuba meet in Havana for third round of talks

Cuba and the United States are to meet in Havana for talks on restoring diplomatic relations today (Monday).

They're seeking more progress toward an agreement, despite concerns that their differences over Venezuela could impede discussions.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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American millionaire arrested after apparent murder admission

An American millionaire from a prominent family in New York has been
arrested on suspicion of murder.

This came just hours after a documentary aired in which Robert Durst
appears to own up to several killings.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US mulling keeping troops in Afghanistan

The Obama administration is mulling putting aside plans to pull all U.S. forces out of Afghanistan 

Afghani president Ashraf Ghani is due in Washington at the end of the month for talks.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Putin Reappears After 10 Days Of Absence

Russian president Vladimir Putin has made his first appearance on state television after more than ten days of absence. His disappearance from public view after March 5th had sparked rumours about his health and status both in Russia and abroad. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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EU foreign ministers discuss Ukraine and Iran nuclear deal in Brussels

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to evaluate the Minsk ceasefire agreement in Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in Libya.

The EU's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will also host talks between the foreign ministers of France, Germany, the UK and Iran's top diplomat Javad Zarif, as nuclear negotiations continue ahead of an April deadline to reach a political deal.

Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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THREE UK TEENAGERS BAILED AFTER 'SYRIA TRAVEL ATTEMPT'

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.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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KERRY CAUTIOUS ON IRAN TALKS

Talks are underway between US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian foreign minister Jawed Zarif in Lausanne, Switzerland, with just over two weeks to go before a deadline to reach an agreement over Iran's nuclear programme expires.

Kerry says he's hopeful a deal can be reached, but he's made no promises of a breakthrough.

Elena Casas reports from Lausanne.

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