Sunday, April 12, 2015

Turkey anger over Pope "genocide" comment describing 1915 massacre of Armenians

The Pope is facing criticism from Turkey over his use of the word "genocide" in describing the mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915.

Pope Francis was speaking at a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armenian massacre.

Liling Tan has the details.

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TAX TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN UK ELECTION

Tax cuts are moving to the centre of the UK's general election campaign with the major parties preparing to unveil their manifestos.

The coalition-leading Conservative Party says it wants to slash inheritance tax in the UK - while opposition Labour says it shows Conservative priorities are skewed towards the richest.

The latest polls continue to suggest Labour and the Conservatives are neck-and-neck ahead of May 7th's vote, with a hung parliament and another coalition government therefore a strong possibility.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the election campaign is hotting up.

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Hillary Clinton Announces 2016 Presidential Bid

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Hillary Clinton has announced that she's joining the race for the US Presidency.

The announcement came shortly after Clinton's campaign chairman John Podesta alerted donors and longtime supporters of her decision to run.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says she that while she's widely expected to win the Democratic Party's nomination, she still faces a number of questions in the months ahead.

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National Political Reporter Jose DelReal of the Washington Post suggests that Clinton's big announcement has been several years in the making.

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National Political Reporter Jose DelReal of the Washington Post says recent controversy over the deletion of work-related emails certainly added controversy to Clinton's narrative, but certainly won't stop her from moving forward on the campaign trail.

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Clinton will likely focus on an economic message aimed at America's middle class, and Washington Post National Political Reporter Jose DelReal says that will likely help her to gain traction with voters.

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Russians mark anniversary of the first human space flight

As Russians mark the 54th anniversary of sending the first human into space orbit on Sunday, popular support for the country's space program remains strong. A government poll published on Friday, said that 47 percent of Russians say they want the nation's space program to be expanded despite the contracting economy and continuing delays in the construction of Russia's brand new Vostochny cosmodrome. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Consumer data and key earnings set to dominate in the Wall St. preview

With a range of economic data on the docket this week investors will be paying particular attention to the American consumer for signs of how the economy is performing.

And as earnings season kicks into gear Wall Street will be looking at how the big banks performed in the last quarter.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Friday, April 10, 2015

Humanitarian situation in Yemen getting worse by the hour, says UN official

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The humanitarian situation in the Yemeni city of Aden is rapidly deteriorating as urban warfare intensifies, according to a UN official.


Speaking to the press in Geneva, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen painted a grim picture of conditions in the country's second city, and called for more support to ease the growing crisis plaguing the nation.


Liling Tan reports from the UN.


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Boston Bomber penalty phase begins April 21st

The next phase of the trial for the convicted Boston bomber will begin
in just over a week, after the defendant asked for more time to
prepare.

The jury will spend several weeks deciding if Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should
face the death penalty.

Nick Harper reports.

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Terror charges filed against Kansas man accused in bomb plot

A 20 year-old U.S. man has been charged with planning to bomb Fort Riley in the U.S. State of Kansas as part of what he believed was a plot with the so-called Islamic State.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Castro-Obama meet dominates Americas summit

The White House says President Obama talked by phone with Cuban President Raul Castro earlier this week.

The announcement came ahead of expected face-to-face discussions between the two leaders on Saturday at the Summit of the Americas in Panama.

Mr Obama and Mr Castro are also set to share a stage at the gathering on Friday. [Watch for dating].

Our US correspondent Steve Mort reports.

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Germany: Apology no reason to reconsider PKK ban

A German interior ministry spokesman said the recent apology from a senior member of the Kurdistan Worker's Party, or PKK, isn't enough to reconsider its ban on the group. 

The PKK's long standing conflict with Turkey has often spilled over to Germany.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Tornados Flatten Homes in Rural Illinois

Rescue crews in the US state of Illinois are continue to sift through the remains of homes destroyed by at least two tornadoes.

One tornado directly hit the farming town of Fairdale, damaging every building in its path.

Our US Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes has more...

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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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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

The UK is experiencing high levels of air pollution, with warm and still conditions adding to the issue.


Health warnings have been issued to those susceptible to respiratory problems, as our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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