Thursday, April 2, 2015

Seven party leaders prepare for live UK election debate

(Editors: Debate broadcast live at 20:00BST-22:00BST)

The leaders of seven political parties in the UK are going through final preparations ahead of a live televised Leaders' debate…

The Prime Minister David Cameron and opposition Labour leader Ed Miliband will go head to head alongside the leaders five other UK parties for two hours. 

They'll face questions from a 200-strong audience surrounding key election issues, likely to include the economy and healthcare.

Professor Simon Hix from the London School of Economics says new tactics are emerging in this campaign…

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Professor Tony Travers from the London School of Economics says the state of the country's finances will top the agenda...

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UK political leaders gear up for live television debate

Ahead of the UK's general election, leaders of the seven main political parties are preparing for a live televised debate.


It comes as polls show Prime Minster David Cameron's Conservative party is neck-and-neck with Opposition leader Ed Miliband's Labour party.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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7 leaders prepare for televised debate ahead of Britain's general election

In Britain the leaders of 7 political parties are preparing for the first and only live televised debate of the general election campaign. 

Conservative leader,  Prime Minister David Cameron will come face to face with his rival for the top job, Labour's Ed Miliband in the two hour debate.   However they will be joined by five other candidates...including the leaders of smaller parties like the Greens and regional parties from Wales and Scotland. 

The Conservative's junior government coalition partner, the Liberal Democrats will be represented by leader Nick Clegg while Nigel Farage of the anti-immigration and anti- Europe UKIP party will also take part. 

Vincent Moss, politcal editor of the right-leaning Sunday Mirror tabloid newspaper told LBC Radio that  many voters could be put-off by the format involving so many politicians.  


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9 Britons detained in Turkey trying to cross to Syria


Turkish authorities say they've detained nine British nationals caught trying to enter Syria illegally. 

The group, three men, two women and four children were seized close to the Syrian border in the town of Reyhanli and remain in custody.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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At least 54 dead as Russian trawler sinks off country's far east

A Russian trawler has sunk off the country's far eastern Kamchatka peninsula with 54 sailors so far confirmed dead.


Sixty three have reportedly been rescued, many of them suffering from hypothermia according to rescuers.


Tom Barton reports.


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Anti-Islam rallies planned across Australia on Easter Saturday

Atheists in Australia have attacked Christian groups planning anti-Islam protests at rallies on Easter Saturday.
Protests are planned at Reclaim Australia rallies being held in all major Australian cities and many regional centres.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

McDonalds raises pay for tens of thousands of workers

McDonald's has announced that it will increase pay for 90-thousand of its workers in the U.S.

The higher wages are seen as part of a new strategy to boost sagging sales that includes bringing in a new CEO earlier this year, and offering the popular breakfast menu all day.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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US Senator Bob Menendez indicted for corruption

A federal grand jury has found there is enough evidence to charge U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, with corruption.

The senator has served as the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, among other leadership roles, until the change in power following the mid-term 2014 elections.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports, the indictment of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez could impact matters far beyond a trial for corruption.

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First Mandatory Water Restrictions for Drought-Stricken California

California Governor Jerry Brown has announced the state’s first mandatory water restrictions with an executive action aimed at reducing water usage by 25 percent across the state.

The order comes as California enters its fourth year of a severe drought that is expected to continue into 2016.

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.


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Eleven teachers found guilty in test score cheating scandal in Georgia

Eleven school teachers have been found guilty in a test-score cheating scandal in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ten of the eleven teachers were taken into custody right away, despite their in-court protestations- just one teacher, who is pregnant and close to delivery, was let out on bail.

Kate Fisher reports:

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Kerry To Stay at Iran Talks Into Thursday


The current talks over Iran's nuclear programme are set to extend into Thursday, as the US State Department announced that Secretary John Kerry will be staying Switzerland overnight.

Spokeswoman Marie Harf tweeted that the negotiators have not yet reached a political understanding, and Mr. Kerry will remain in Lausanne until at least Thursday morning to continue the discussions.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington. 

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UN Human Rights Chief wants Boko Haram leaders held accountable

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As Nigeria's new president vows to crush the Boko Haram insurgency, the United Nations human rights chief wants Boko Haram's leaders held accountable for what he described as appalling violations of human rights.

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein cited further evidence of atrocities committed by the terrorist group, which has reportedly killed 15 thousand people since its violent emergence in 2009.

Liling Tan reports from the UN.

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Amazon Unveils Dash for Home Staples


The online retail giant Amazon has unveiled a pilot program for an errand service for home staples that may mean no more last minute trips to the grocery store. 

The timing of the launch led some people to question whether it was an April Fools Day joke. 

But as Rachel Silverman reports,  the company confirms Amazon Dash is not a hoax.


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Nuclear talks set to extend, WH says progress still being made


White House spokesman Josh Earnest says progress is ongoing in the Iran nuclear talks despite running well past Tuesday's deadline for a framework deal. 

The U.S-led talks are aimed at removing Iran's capability to produce a nuclear weapon, while Iran wants to see tough economic sanctions lifted.

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IS fighters enter Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus

Islamic State fighters are reported to have entered a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus that currently houses at least 18 thousand people.


The camp at Yarmouk is a short car ride from the center of the Syrian capital.


There were clashes as Islamic State tried to take control of sections of the camp, which is the closest the group has come to the center of power in Syria.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the Obama administration will view the news from the camp with concern.


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2000 EVACUATED OVER LONDON FIRE

More than 2000 people have had to be evacuated from buildings in central London due to a major fire.

Firefighters say the fire started in underground cables.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Arkansas Gov. won't sign Religious Freedom bill

The governor of the US state of Arkansas says he will not sign his state's version of the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act until changes are made to its language.

Governor Asa Hutchinson says it needs to be made clear the bill meets the right balance between ensuring religious freedom without fostering discrimination.

Our US correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Iran nuclear talks in Switzerland continue past deadline

Talks on Iran's nuclear capabilities continue in the Swiss city of Lausanne after Iran and six world powers missed their self imposed deadline of midnight Tuesday to reach a deal. 

Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif insists he remains hopeful that an agreement will be completed by the close of Wednesday at the latest. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.  

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Britain's first secret terror trial ends, man jailed for possessing bomb manual

A law student who was the subject of Britain's first secret terror trial has been jailed for 3 and a half years for possessing a bomb-making manual. 

27 year old Erol Incedal had earlier been cleared of plotting a terror attack as Catherine Drew reports from London. 

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Palestinian Authority joins ICC as 123rd member

The Palestinian Authority has officially joined the International Criminal court becoming its 123rd member. 

The move has long been criticized by Israel, wary of an investigation into recent violence in Gaza which could lead to Israelis being prosecuted for war crimes.

Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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