Wednesday, April 15, 2015

American firm behind the Segway bought by Chinese company

You either love them or hate them.
It's the Segway, that strange upright scooter you see tourists or mall cops riding.
While it has only established a niche market in the West, the American company behind the Segway has been bought out by a Chinese firm, which believes it can take the concept a lot further.
John Clarke reports from Washington DC

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UN urges more EU help with migrants

The United Nations says European countries must do more to save the
lives of migrants fleeing across the Mediterranean.

It comes as 400 migrants are feared drowned after their boat capsized
off the coast of Libya.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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Boston Marks Two Year Anniversary of Marathon Bombings

On this second anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing attack, remembrances are being held across the city. Last week a jury found marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev guilty of 30 federal charges, some carrying the death penalty. Patrice Howard reports.

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US To Exhume Remains of Pearl Harbour Dead

Officials in the US military have revealed plans to exhume the remains of nearly 400 Americans who died in the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in Hawaii.

The effort will focus on using DNA testing to try and identify the sailors and marines from one of the ships attacked, the USS Oklahoma.

Our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington. 

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WINDSOR CASTLE WARDENS TO TAKE INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Staff at Windsor Castle - the home of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II - have voted in favour of industrial action.

Wardens at the castle won't go on strike but will stop carrying out some duties in protest over pay.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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EU accuses Google of unfair practices

The European Union has accused the internet search giant Google of abusing its dominant position to favour its own products.

The US internet giant which handles around 90 per cent of European online searches will first face a charge of directing users unfairly towards its shopping results - but the case may be broadened out to encompass its entire operation.

Google has been under investigation for the past five years on this matter.   The company said it strongly disagreed with the allegations and looked forward to defending itself. 

The EU's competition commissioner is Margrethe Vestager.

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The EU's competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager said she would await Google's response.

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Police investigate possible vandalism of grave of Hillary Clinton's father

Police in Pennsylvania are investigating whether the gravestone of Hillary Clinton's father was overturned in an act of political vandalism.


The stone was tipped over on Tuesday morning.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Draghi: ECB stimulus “proceeding smoothly”

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged as ECB president Mario Draghi said its stimulus program was "proceeding smoothly". 

Since the ECB's bond-buying program went into effect in March, there have been early indications of Eurozone recovery.

Our Europe correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.

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Cuba says removal from U.S terror sponsor list is fair

The Cuban government has welcomed the White House decision to remove the island from the U.S list of terror sponsor states. 

Until Tuesday,Cuba remained one of four countries on the US list of nations accused of supporting global terrorism.

Andrea Arenas reports. 


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Clegg warns voters will have to chose who holds the balance of power

The leader of Britain's traditional third party, Nick Clegg has warned no party will win an outright victory in the UK's upcoming general election so voters will have to chose who will hold the balance of power. 

The leader of the Liberal Democrats which was the junior political party  in the recent coalition government promised a ''coalition of conscience'' with either of the two main parties, Labour or Conservative.   Opinion polls show a hung parliament is likely.   

Clegg warned people would have a choice between himself, Alex Salmond of the Scottish National Party and the right-wing UKIP party's Nigel Farage. 

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Nick Clegg defended his party for joining forces with the Conservatives in the coalition government, saying that despite losing support over the move, it was the right thing to do. 


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Nick Clegg defended his party for joining forces with the Conservatives in the coalition government and claimed credit for playing a role in the economic recovery. 

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Britain's Lib Dems launch manifesto with warning about who will hold the balance of power


Britain's traditional third party, the Liberal Democrats, have launched their general election manifesto with a pledge to spend additional money on England's education budget.

Leader Nick Clegg warned no party would win an outright victory so voters would have to chose between the Lib Dems, the Scottish National Party and the right wing UKIP party on who holds the balance of power.    Catherine Drew reports from London. 

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Cricket great Richie Benaud laid to rest in Sydney

Former Australian cricketer and internationally renowned commentator Richie Benaud has been farewelled in the quiet and private ceremony he desired.
Benaud's family had refused the offer of a State funeral provided by the Australian government.
Arthur Stevens reports

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EU charging google over breaches of competition law

The European Union is set to formally accuse google of abusing its dominant position to favor its own products.

The US internet giant which handles around 90 per cent of European online searches will first face a charge of directing users unfairly towards its shopping results - but the case may be broadened out to encompass its entire operation.

Jack Parrock reports.  

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IRAN DEFENCE IN MOSCOW AFTER MISSILE BAN LIFTED

Iran's Defence Minister has started a three-day visit to Moscow.  

The trip comes just days after Russia announced it has lifted a ban on S-300 missile system delivery to Iran.

Julia Lyubova has more from our Moscow bureau.

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Russian motorcycle ride to Berlin stirs controversy

Russian motorcyclists says they will ride to Berlin to commemorate the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. 

However, the plan has raised some concerns in light of the current political climate in Europe.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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400 MIGRANTS FEARED DROWNED IN MEDITERRANEAN

More than 400 migrants are feared to have drowned after their boat capsized off Libya.

An air and search rescue operation has been launched by Italian authorities after the latest incident in the mediterranean.

The European Union says over 7000 migrants have been rescued in the area since Friday.

The EU says the flow of migrants from north Africa towards Europe via the mediterranean is 'unprecedented'.

EU correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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OBAMA WARNS IRAN OVER IRAQ FORCES

US President Barack Obama has warned Iran to respect Iraqi sovereignty in the fight against Islamic State militants.

Shi'ite militias backed by Tehran have been playing a growing role against IS forces.

But President Obama says Iranian-backed groups must come under the command of Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi, with whom he has been holding talks in Washington.

Washington has announced an extra $200 million in humanitarian aid to Iraq.

And Iraq's Prime Minister insists his forces have retaken a quarter of territory seized by Islamic State militants.

But Tim Ripley from Jane's Defence Weekly cautions against over-optimism.

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UKIP, LIB DEMS PUBLISH MANIFESTOS

In Britain, the Liberal Democrats and the UK Independence Party are launching their manifestos ahead of May 7th's General Election.

The Lib Dems are promising to spend more on education than any other party.

UKIP pledge a boost in defence spending and to employ thousands of former military veterans in security and policing posts.

Both parties are potential coalition partners for Labour or the Conservatives should they fail to secure a parliamentary majority next month.

Evan Harris, Liberal Democrat Federal Policy Committee, says he's aware the party was criticised in 2010 for allowing university tuition fees to be hiked when it became part of the coalition government.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Rubio condemns White House Cuba decision

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, newly announced candidate to run for the White House, is condemning White House decision to request the removal of Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism.

Senator Rubio serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee which would vote on the request and is a Cuban American Republican Senator from Florida.

He is criticizing the move:

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Hundreds of migrants feared drowned off Libyan coast

Around 400 would-be migrants are feared to have drowned off the coast of Libya.

The estimated death toll is based on the testimony of survivors who were picked up by the Italian coast guard.

Carlotta Bellini from Save the Children Italy says the survivors report capsizing 24-hours after departure.

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