Friday, April 10, 2015

General Electric announce major restructuring plan

As part of massive restructuring plan General Electric has announced a
substantial stock buyback plan of up to $50 billion.

The conglomerate also plan to selloff $30 billion of real estate as GE
say they plan to return to their roots and become a "simpler, more
valuable company."

William Denselow reports from New York

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European charities launch search and rescue mission in the Mediterranean

Two european charities have announced they are to launch a search and rescue operation in the mediterranean sea to save the lives of migrants crossing in flimsy boats to make it to European shores.

Medecin Sans Frontieres and the Migrant Offshore Aid Station say they are forced to take up the operation because European governments have turned their back on the crisis.

Jack Parrock reports.  

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Republican Senator Rand Paul ahead of Hillary Clinton in key states

Hillary Clinton is starting from behind in her bid to be the next President of the United States.

As John Clarke reports from Washington, while Mrs Clinton will formally declare her candidacy this weekend, latest polls have a controversial Republican Senator ahead of her.

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First aid supplies arrive in Yemen

The first shipment of aid has arrived in Yemen's capital, after weeks
of fighting.

The United Nations wants a halt in the hostilities, warning the
country is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Obama To Meet Castro At Summit of the Americas

US President Obama is expeected to shake hands with Cuban leader Raul Castro, as part of a summit of 35 nations from North, Central and South America.

The gathering, in Panama, will be the first time the two men have met since the recent thaw in US-Cuba relations.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington.

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World renowned Cricketer and commentator Ritchie Benaud dead at 84

Superlatives have flowed from around the world as Cricket legend Richie Benaud (pron BENNO) is remembered as an Australian treasure, sporting icon and voice of cricket worldwide after his death on Friday, aged 84.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Tributes paid to Richie Benaud

A state funeral has been offered by Australia after the death of former cricket captain and commentator, Richie Benaud.

He's died at the age of 84 having revealed in November that he was being treated for skin cancer.

Richie Benaud captained Australia 28 times in test cricket before becoming known to fans worldwide as an iconic voice of the sport.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is among those paying tribute.

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After his diagnosis with skin cancer Richie Benaud had spoken to Australia's Nine Network about the importance of cricketers covering up.

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PKK commander apologizes to Germany

A senior commander of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, has apologized to Germany for its part in violence on German soil in the 1990s. 

The move could indicate a thawing in relations between the two sides.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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UK High Pollution Levels

Amnesty International cites evidence of Russian militants killing Ukrainian prisoners

Amnesty International says it has evidence that Russian backed militants in eastern Ukraine summarily executed four Ukrainian prisoners.


A fragile ceasefire has largely held since coming into force in February, despite violations.


Tom Barton reports.


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Hillary Clinton to announce Presidential candidacy "this weekend"

Hillary Clinton will reportedly announce her bid for the US Presidency as early as this weekend, according to reports in the United States.

She's the runaway front-runner in the race for the Democratic Party's nomination in the battle to succeed Barack Obama in the White House.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

Dash Cam Videos Released in South Carolina Shooting

South Carolina Law Enforcement has released  dash cam videos in connection with the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by a white policeman in South Carolina. 

Walter Scott was shot and killed as he  ran away from a policeman who says he stopped him for a broken tail light.

Rachel Silverman has details

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Family of South Carolina man killed by police say they will sue

The family of the African-American man killed by police in South Carolina say they plan to file a federal suit against the police department.

The officer who shot Walter Scott eight times is white; he has been fired from the police force and charged with murder.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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US says Chinese dredging operation "destabilizes" South China Sea

The United States is accusing China of destabilizing the disputes over territory in the South China Sea, after revelations that the country is engaged in a sizable land reclamation project hundreds of miles from the Chinese mainland.


Satellite imagery analyzed by a Washington-based think tank shows several Chinese vessels supporting a reclamation project on a reef about 150 miles from the Philippines.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UNSG warns of civilian toll in Yemen and Yarmouk refugee camp, urges nations to seek solution

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Countless civilians are being willfully abandoned to misery in Yemen and Syria, the UN Secretary General told reporters Thursday in New York.


In a bid to keep the spotlight on the two crises before he leaves for Panama and Doha this week, the UN Chief urged parties to seek a political solution to end the violence.


Liling Tan reports from the United Nations.


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Iran's Supreme Leader wants US sanctions lifted immediately

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has demanded all sanctions on his country are lifted once a final agreement over a nuclear deal is signed.

President Obama says the sanctions would be removed in phases once the agreement is secured.

Speaking on State television, Khamenei said he would "neither support nor oppose the deal", which was reached last week between Iran and six world powers in Switzerland.

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President Obama says State Department has concluded Cuba review

US President Barack Obama has announced that the State Department has concluded its review on whether to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism.

However, the President did not yet reveal the State Department's recommendation. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Greece's PM says hopes Greece can become a Russia-EU bridge

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says he hopes Greece can become a bridge between Russia and the European Union amid worsened relations.


But he adds that Greece must follow an EU decision on sanctions against Russia over Moscow's actions in Ukraine.


Tom Barton reports.


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Man who recorded South Carolina police shooting speaks out

The young man who recorded the police killing of African-American man Walter Scott in South Carolina has spoken out.

This comes as the officer, who is white, has been fired from the police force and charged with murder.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Greece repays debt installment to IMF

The Greek government says it has repaid its installment of 460 million euros to the International Monetary Fund.

It comes as eurozone countries warn Greece has until April 24th to put together a revised plan for reforms in order to receive its next bailout fund of 7.2 billion euro.

Jack Parrock reports.  

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