Wednesday, March 18, 2015

UK's jobless falls, number in work at all-time high

The number of people out of work in the UK has fallen in the first thee months of the year, giving a boost to the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition Government led by David Cameron. 

The unemployment rate remains at 5.7 per cent however the number of people in work has risen to an all-time high.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall begin US visit

Britain's Prince Charles and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall have arrived in Washington DC to being their three day visit to the US.


It's the Prince's 20th official visit to the United States and the couple's third joint visit.


As our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports….


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IRAN TALKS CONTINUE IN LAUSANNE

Talks between US Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif have gone into a third day in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Negotiating teams from Russia and the EU have joined the talks, in an attempt to find a truly international agreement.

Elena Casas reports. 

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Anti-austerity demonstrations turn violent outside European Central Bank

Anti-austerity demonstrations outside the European Central Bank in Frankfurt have turned violent after rioters torched police cars and threw stones at officers. 

German police say they expect around 10,000 people to join a protest march coinciding with the inauguration ceremony of the ECB's brand new headquarters. 

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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NETANYAHU'S LIKUD WINS ISRAELI ELECTION

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party has won the country's election.

He says he will now press ahead with forming a right-wing coalition government.

If Mr Netanyahu can do so he will enter a fourth term and become the country's longest-serving prime minister.

In the election campaign he had vowed not to allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

Liat Collins, editor of the International Jerusalem Post, says the formation of a coalition will be easier than anyone expected.

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Liat Collins, editor of the International Jerusalem Post, believes many voters didn't make their decision based on the issue of peace with the Palestinians.

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FINAL UK BUDGET BEFORE ELECTION

UK finance minister George Osborne will unveil his final budget before the country's general election later ((12.30 GMT)).

The Conservative Chancellor has promised 'no gimmicks' in the tax and spending plans.

But some of them may never even see the light of day, if his party does not win May's election.

The opposition Labour Party insists the budget is a prelude to further major spending cuts if the Conservatives do return to government.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood is at Westminster - he says the 'no gimmicks' pledge will be only partially true.

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Dr Steve Davies from the Institute of Economic Affairs doesn't believe the UK budget works.

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US hopes dashed by Israeli election result

Benjamin Netanyahu's apparent victory in the Israeli election comes at a delicate moment.


The US and its international partners are trying to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran that Mr. Netanyahu opposes.


And our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the Obama administration will be deeply disappointed by Mr. Netanyahu's continued presence at the top of an Israeli government.


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Ukraine's MPs designate parts of east 'occupied territory'

Ukraine's MPs have approved changes to a law on 'special status' for Russian backed militant held areas in eastern Ukraine.


The law will now come into force only if local elections take place monitored by international observers and conducted according to Ukrainian law.


Tom Barton reports.


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Ukraine's MPs designate parts of east 'occupied territory'

Ukraine's MPs have approved changes to a law on 'special status' for Russian backed militant held areas in eastern Ukraine.


The law will now come into force only if local elections take place monitored by international observers and conducted according to Ukrainian law.


Tom Barton reports.


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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

UN investigators again seek referral of Syria war crimes to ICC or independent tribunal

United Nations investigators are making a further push to take alleged cases of war crimes in Syria to the International Criminal Court, as they push forward a plan to publish the names of perpetrators they've identified.


The latest pressure comes as Syria enters its fifth year of conflict and as the Security Council remains deadlocked.


Liling Tan reports from the UN in New York.


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North Carolina Muslim woman injured in gun attack on her home

A Muslim woman has been injured in North Carolina after several shots were fired at her home on Tuesday morning.

Police say it's too early to determine a motive for the attack which comes a month after three Muslim students were gunned down in the same state. 

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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New Secret Service Director Proposes Budget for a Full-Scale White House Replica

The director of the US Secret Service wants Congress to fund the
construction of a full-scale White House replica.

Joseph Clancy said it would be used in training agents to secure the
real property where recent security lapses have made headlines.

Mimi Chiahemen reports

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Iran 'Sent Arms to Iraq To Fight IS', US Officials Tell NYT

US intelligence officials, speaking anonymously, have told the New York Times newspaper that Iran has sent advanced rockets and missiles to Iraq to help fight the Islamic State.

The newspaper says American agencies have detected the deployments in the past few weeks.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington. 

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Former American Air Force mechanic charged with trying to join Islamic State

A former American Air Force mechanic has been charged with attempting to join the Islamic State group in Syria.
As John Clarke reports from Washington DC, the man faces charges of attempting to provide material support to a terrorist organization.

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Concern over Brain Injuries Cited as Rookie Linebacker Retires from NFL

A rookie linebacker for  (the American football team) the San Francisco 49ers has announced his retirement after one season.

24 year old Chris Borland is the most prominent NFL player to walk away from the most popular sport in the United States because of  concerns over brain injuries. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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Suspect detained after on-flight disturbance

A United Airlines flight en route from Washington, D.C. to Denver was forced to turn around after a passenger caused a disturbance, reportedly claiming to have explosives.

Mary MacCarthy reports from Denver:

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UK PM AGREES TO ONE TV DEBATE

British Prime Minister David Cameron has accepted an offer from broadcasters to do one, seven-way, television debate before May's General Election.

It follows a row over how many debates there should be, and which parties should be involved.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Boston 'bomber' friend says no resentment towards U.S.

The alleged Boston Marathon bomber's former best friend has told the
court he never showed any hatred toward America.

The jury has been hearing evidence about Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's capture,
after a 4-day city-wide search.

Nick Harper reports.

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US markets down ahead of Fed meeting

The Federal Reserve's two day meeting on monetary policy is under way
in the United States with interest rates at the top of the agenda.

The markets were down by midday trading Tuesday as investors on Wall
Street await clues on when the Fed may begin to hike rates in the US.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Isolated After European Allies Sign Up to China-Led Investment Bank

A number of America's leading European allies have announced they are becoming members of a China-led investment bank, in opposition to US policy.

Germany, France and Italy are now joining the UK in signing up to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

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