Tuesday, April 14, 2015

US Senate passes bill to review Iran deal

The US Senate has approved a bill giving Congress the chance to review any nuclear deal and sanctions relief program between Iran and Washington before the White House independently takes action.

A spokesman for the President said he is likely willing to sign the deal.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.
 
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US no longer deems Cuba "sponsor of terrorism"

The United States is removing Cuba from the list of nations it says sponsor terrorism.


It's a landmark move by President Obama that will help normalize relations between the two countries.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UN Security Council slaps sanctions, arms embargo against Houthi rebel leaders

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As turmoil rages on in Yemen, the United Nations Security Council has imposed an arms embargo on Houthi militia in Yemen and added two rebel leaders to its sanctions list.


But the move met with resistance from Russia.


UN Correspondent Liling Tan has the details.


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Hillary Clinton kicks off White House bid in Iowa


Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has made her first official campaign appearance in the state of Iowa.

The former US Secretary of State was meeting with students and teachers at a community college.

This follows the weekend release of her campaign video as she tries for a second time to win election to the White House.

During the round-table event Mrs Clinton outlined her vision for America

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Mrs Clinton says the US needs to get back on the right track

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US takes Cuba off terror list

The Obama administration has asked the U.S. Congress to remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

The decision comes just days after U.S. President Barack Obama met with Cuba President Raul Castro.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US promises to help Nigerians in search for Chibok girls

The U.S. is promising it will continue to help Nigeria in the search for the 219 girls from Chibok, kidnapped by Boko Haram one year ago.

A series of protests have been under way globally to remember the schoolgirls, with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon saying they must never be forgotten.

In Washington, White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the U.S. remains committed to helping Nigeria find the girls

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US confirms progress being made against Islamic State

The U.S. is confirming that airstrikes and efforts by Iraqi ground forces have "unquestionably inflicted some damage" on the Islamic State.

According to the U.S. military, the Islamic State organization has lost control of about 25 percent of the land and population it had in Iraq, but the situation in Syria remains unchanged.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the situation on the ground is changing:

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US and Iraq commit to defeating self-declared Islamic State

Iraq's Prime Minister has asked the United States for continued military help to defeat the self-declared Islamic State group.
Haider al-Abadi has met president Obama in Washington DC, saying he's confident the militants can be defeated.
John Clarke reports from Washington DC

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Atlanta Educators Sentenced to Prison

Sentencing has begun in the cases of ten Atlanta educators convicted of racketeering in a wide ranging public school cheating scandal.

Prosecutors say the educators participated in a conspiracy to inflate student test scores and give a false sense that struggling schools were improving. 

Prosecutors say the educators’ motive was to protect their jobs or win favor from superiors.

Rachel Silverman has the story.

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Shooter surrenders in controversial Oklahoma police killing

The white reserve sheriff's deputy who shot and killed an African-American man in Oklahoma has surrendered to police.

Robert Charles Bates says he meant to shoot the suspect with a stun gun but accidentally used his handgun.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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RAF Jets escort Russian planes away from UK airspace

Nigerian and world leaders criticized for failing abducted Chibok girls

INTRO: Nigeria's president elect Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that his new government and the country's military were committed to finding the more than 200 schoolgirls abducted a year ago today. Some 279 girls were kidnapped by the Boko Haram extremists at Chibok inj north eastern Nigeria. It is believed the girls were taken into Cameroon. Meanwhile, Nobel Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai has criticized Nigerian and world leaders for not securing the release of the girls. Gary Alfonso reports ...  

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Soul singer Percy Sledge dies at 73

The singer most famous for his love song, "When a man loves a woman" Percy Sledge has died at age 73.

That song, and a dozen more hits, earned the sould singer spots in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Rhythm and Blues Foundation's Career Achievement Award.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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GIBRALTAR WARNS OVER EU MEMBERSHIP IF UK EXITS

Gibraltar says it would would want to stay in the European Union even if Britain voted to leave in a future referendum.

The British overseas territory - which borders, and is claimed by Spain - has warned of the threat to its economy if the UK pulled out of the EU.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Claims of chemical weapons use by Syrian government

There are claims the Syrian government used chemical weapons on its
people in a number of attacks last month.

Human Rights Watch is calling on the United Nations to stand up to
this violation of a UN Security Council resolution.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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JP Morgan earnings beat Wall St. estimates

America's largest bank when it comes to assets has released quarterly
earnings coming in better than Wall Street estimates.

JP Morgan Chase reported revenue of $24.8 billion for the first three
months of the year with income up some 12% compared to the previous
year.

William Denselow is in New York with more.

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Global growth moderate, but risks remain - IMF

The World Economic Outlook is for moderate global growth, but the International Monetary Fund is warning that risks remain, especially in Russia, Brazil and also with the question of the Greek economy.

The IMF, World Bank, and global financial leaders are set to meet in Washington for the twice yearly meetings intended to address global economic questions.

IMF Chief Economist Olivier Blanchard says the global economic forecast is broadly unchanged from last year's moderate forecast.

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IMF Chief Economist Olivier Blanchard says there are ongoing risks to the world economic outlook, starting with changes in currency valuations.

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Conservatives unveil their manifesto, Labour call pledges unfunded

British Prime Minister David Cameron says a future Conservative government will ensure a good life for all hard working people. 

Launching the Conservative's general election manifesto, Mr Cameron said the Tories were the real party for working people.

With just over 3 weeks to go before the ballot, both major parties, Labour and the Conservatives are neck and neck in opinion polls. 

Mr Cameron promised a future Conservative government would eliminate Britain's deficit within the next parliament, promote home ownership and building and cut taxes particularly for those people on minimum wage. 

The Conservative leader said his party needed another five years in office to finish the job.

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However the pledges have been criticized by Labour leader Ed Miliband as being unfunded. 

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U.S Senate will challenge President Obama with a vote on Iran bill


In what is considered to be a direct challenge to the White House, a Senate committee will vote Tuesday  on a bill that would give Congress final approval on any nuclear deal with Iran. 

The White House has warned that the approval of such a  bill will be vetoed.

Andrea Arenas reports from Washington.

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Cameron promises a "good life" for hard working people ahead of the election

British Prime Minister David Cameron says a future Conservative government will ensure a good life for all hard working people. 

Launching the Conservative's general election manifesto, Mr Cameron said the Tories were the real party for working people.

With just over 3 weeks to go before the ballot, both major parties, Labour and the Conservatives are neck and neck in opinion polls. 

Mr Cameron promised a future Conservative government would eliminate Britain's deficit within the next parliament, promote home ownership and building and cut taxes particularly for those people on minimum wage. 

The Conservative leader said his party needed another five years in office to finish the job.

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