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Monday, March 23, 2015

CAMERON TO QUIT BEFORE THIRD TERM

British Prime Minister David Cameron says he would leave Downing Street rather than attempt to win a third term in office.

Mr Cameron's revelation shakes up the UK general election campaign and raises the prospect of him leaving the premiership within years - even if he wins.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US absent from UN Human Rights Council debate on Israel-Gaza

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The United States has followed through on its promise to boycott a UN Human Rights Council forum on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

But the reason behind the absence of Israel's strongest ally may not be as obvious as it once was.

Liling Tan explains why.

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Washington remembers Lee Kuan Yew

Leaders in Washington have expressed their condolences on the death of Singapore's first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who passed away at the age of 91.

A representative for the US State Department said he will be greatly missed.

Daniel Russel, Assistant Secretary on East Asian and Pacific Affairs Spoke from the Embassy of Singapore in Washington.

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U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on controversial license plates

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing in on a battle in Texas over specialty license plates for cars that would bear the controversial Confederate logo.

The state refused a request for such plates, pushing a group called the Sons of Confederate Veterans to take the case to the nation's top court.

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UN predicts end of Ebola outbreak by summer

Senator Ted Cruz announces 2016 Presidential campaign

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has become the first Republican to officially enter the 2016 presidential race.

He chose Liberty University in Virginia to make the announcement, where he promised to help restore the "promise of America."

Kevin McAleese reports from our Washington Bureau...

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Spain's Podemos party makes gains in Andalusia

Spain's anti-austerity party Podemos have seen a surge in support in the region of Andalusia after winning several seats in regional elections.

It was the party's first major test of support ahead of national elections later this year.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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Bodies of seven children moved to Israel for burial

Iraqi Prime Minister to visit Washington to discuss fight against Islamic State

Iraq's Prime Minister will visit Washington next month to discuss difficulties in the fight against the so-called Islamic State group.

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is frustrated at what he sees as a lack of western commitment to defeating the group, but as John Clarke reports, Washington is equally frustrated by the Iraqi government.

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Pentagon investigates ISIS 'hit list'

Members of the American military are being urged to be careful about the personal information they share through social media.

It follows publication - apparently by the so-called Islamic State - of a hit list containing the names of US service members.

The Pentagon has launched an investigation into the threat.

Malcolm Brown reports.

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FOREIGN CURRENCY MORTGAGE PROTESTERS DETAINED IN MOSCOW

SINGAPORE MOURNS LEE KUAN YEW

Singapore has started seven days of national mourning after the death of its founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.

He died at the age of 91.

Mr Lee was Singapore's Prime Minister for 31 years - turning the city-state into a global financial hub and one of the wealthiest nations on earth.

Lord Hurd served in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major between 1979 and 1995 - he says Lee Kuan Yew was an impressive man.

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Lord Hurd served in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major between 1979 and 1995 - he says much of Singapore's success is down to Lee Kuan Yew.

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World leaders pay tribute to Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew

Centre-right party holds off far-right Front National in French local elections

Early results show France's conservative UMP party have held off the country's burgeoning far-right Front National to be the first party in local elections.

The governing socialist party lead by French President Francois Hollande came in third.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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TOP GEAR SHOWS CANCELLED AS CLARKSON AWAITS ACTION

Top Gear Live shows due to be staged in Norway later this week have been cancelled by the BBC.

This as Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson awaits a decision on his future following a fight with a producer.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Greek Prime Minister heads to Berlin

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras is preparing to meet German chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin as he struggles to keep his country afloat despite a lack of public funds.

Germany has led opposition to Greek attempts to change the terms of its large bailout package.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from the German capital.

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Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich's son reportedly drowns in Russia

One of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich's sons has reportedly drowned in a Lake Baikal in Russia's Siberia region.

Media say he had been at a motor sporting event when the vehicle he was in fell through the ice.

Tom Barton reports.

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One of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich's sons drowns

One of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich's sons has drowned in Lake Baikal in Russia's Siberia region.

Reports say he had been at a motor sporting event when the vehicle he was in fell through the ice.

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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Singapore's 'Founding Father' Dies at 91

Singapore's first and longest serving Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, has died at the age of 91 from severe pneumonia. Lee was named Prime Minister of Singapore in 1959, and stayed in power for over three decades, overseeing the nation's transformation from port city battling poverty, to prosperious business hub.
Patrice Howard reports from New York.

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SINGAPORE'S FOUNDING PM LEE KUAN YEW DIES AT 91

Singapore's First Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew has died at the age of 91.

The man regarded as the founding father of the city state had been suffering from pneumonia since early February.

Mr Lee led Singapore for 31 years from 1959 and is credited with transforming the small port city into the global financial hub it is today. He stepped down in 1990 but remained a key force in local and regional politics.

His son, Lee Hsien Loong is Singapore's current Prime Minister

Lord Powell came to know and become personal friends with Mr Lee during his work for former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. He says Mr Lee's achievements were impressive.

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Lord Powell came to know and become personal friends with Mr Lee during his work for former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. He says Mr Lee's had strong ideas about the role of the state.

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Lord Powell came to know and become personal friends with Mr Lee during his work for former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. He says Mr Lee's advice was sought out by world leaders, not least by Chinese leaders.

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Lord Powell came to know and become personal friends with Mr Lee during his work for former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. He says Mr Lee's legacy is today's modern Singapore.

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