Thursday, April 16, 2015

White House: There's Still Unity Within P5+1

US President Barack Obama's spokesman, Josh Earnest, has insisted that there is still unity within the P5 plus 1 group of countries negotiating with Iran over its nuclear programme.

He was speaking after a member of the group, Russia, has announced it's to sell an advanced air defence system to Tehran, having lifted its own ban on the sale of such equipment earlier this week.

Mr. Earnest told reporters that the sale doesn't change Russia's commitment to the nuclear talks: 

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Mr. Earnest emphasised that meanwhile, US sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine are working, noting that could be behind the decision to sell the weapons system: 

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UN envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar resigns amidst deepening conflict

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The UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar, has resigned from his post as lead mediator in the Yemen conflict.


His departure comes amidst intensifying violence and criticism over his failure to broker peace.


UN Correspondent Liling Tan has the story.


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EU says it has no "silver bullet" to respond to migrant crisis

Fresh incidents on the mediterranean involving dangerous sea crossings by migrants have seen 40 people drown and 12 others thrown off their boat following a religious altercation. 

Police in Sicily have arrested 15 muslims for allegedly killing 12 migrants because they were Christian, according to the rescued survivors.

Meanwhile more than 40 migrants drowned off the coast of Sicily after boarding a small inflatable boat from the Libyan capital Tripoli.

These fresh disasters are the latest in a growing trend of migrant journeys from North African countries to Italy, with more than 500 people having died this year alone.

The Italian authorities have issued fresh complaints against the EU for not helping enough, but Nathasha Bertaud, a spokeswoman for the EU Commission, said the EU does not have a "silver bullet" solution to respond to the crisis.

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40 migrants drowned, 12 killed in religious tussle on boat in mediterranean

12 Christian migrants have been killed by Muslim attackers aboard a boat in the mediterranean, according to Italian police.

In a separate incident, 40 migrants drowned after another vessel capsized off the coast of Sicily.

Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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Teargas and rubber bullets used to stop attacks on foreigners in South Africa

Police in Johannesburg have used rubber bullets and stun grenades to prevent South African residents from attacking immigrant shop owners.

Five people have died and more than 80 people have been arrested since a new wave of attacks against foreigners started in the cities of Durban and Johannesburg.

The Chairperson of the African Union, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, has called the attacks unacceptable.

Gary Alfonso reports ...

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Forty migrants die off Sicilian coast

More than 40 people are believed to have drowned off the coast of Sicily in the latest incident involving the deaths of migrants in the mediterranean. 

Reports suggest there may have been a tussle onboard the vessel which saw 9 Christian passengers killed. 

Police in Palermo say a Muslim perpetrator has been arrested.

The incident comes as Italy calls for more help from the European Union to handle a growing migrant crisis.

In recent days more than 10,000 migrants from countries like Syria and Libya have been rescued trying to make the nearly 500 kilometer journey by boat. 

Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni says EU aid of three million euro a month for sea patrol has not been enough to save lives.

On Thursday an EU spokesperson said there is "no silver bullet" to fix the migrant crisis and that its up to EU countries to pledge more funding.

Italy has proposed that the EU set up external asylum centers in countries where migrants are departing for Europe. 

International Organisation for Migration regional director Eugenio Ambrosi says the EU should show more solidarity.

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Iverna McGowan from Amnesty International says the migrant crisis is only set to get worse.

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Pro-Russia journalist killed in Kiev

Lead-in:

A pro-Russian journalist has been shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital Kiev.


It comes a day after a pro-Russian lawmaker was found dead in Kiev.


Nina-Maria Potts reports.


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US, Japan, South Korea hold talks in Washington

Talks are underway in Washington between the US, South Korea and Japan as the Obama administration seeks to help Tokyo and Seoul repair fractured ties.


Deputy US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says he believes the two countries are making progress resolving disagreements over Japan's use of so-called "comfort women" during World War Two and a host of other issues.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the US hopes improved relations between South Korea and Japan will help further America's foreign policy aims in the region.


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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the issue of North Korea will be on the agenda as well.


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UK LORD WON'T FACE TRIAL OVER CHILD SEX ABUSE CLAIMS

A member of the UK's House of Lords will not face trial over child sex abuse allegations because he has dementia.

The decision is now likely to face a legal challenge after condemnation from police who investigated a series of claims about Labour peer Lord Janner.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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World finance ministers in Washington for IMF/World Bank meetings

The world's finance ministers have gathered in Washington for the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.


The IMF says risks of volatility in the global economy have intensified after the dollar strengthened and the US Federal Reserve warned of interest rate rises ahead.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says finance chiefs believe that sustained global economic recovery is still elusive.


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Russian President says Russia will return to growth in 2 years despite sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that he doesn't expect western sanction on Russia to be lifted soon but that he expects the country to return to growth with two years.


He was holding his annual phone-in with the nation in which he answers questions from all over the country.


Tom Barton reports.



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S & P downgrades Greece's credit rating

The ratings agency S&P has downgraded Greece's long term credit rating to triple C.

Meanwhile Germany's finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has warned there may be delays to reaching a rescue deal between Greece and international creditors.

Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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German Finance Minister not optimistic on Greece deal

The German Finance Minister has said he doesn't expect an agreement between the Greek government and its creditors at a meeting next week. 

Without an agreement, Greece's financial situation may soon become unsustainable.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Further calls for collective EU effort to tackle growing migrant crisis in the Mediterranean

Further calls for a Europe-wide response to the growing migrant crisis in Mediterranean are being made after around 400 people died when their boat capsized.

With 175 thousand migrants making the crossing in 2014, the Italian foreign minister Paolo Gentolini says entry countries like Italy, Greece and Malta need more support from their European Union partners.

Jack Parrock reports.  

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IMF AT ODDS WITH UK OVER FINANCES

The International Monetary Fund has cast doubt on the speed with which the UK's finances are being returned to health.

In a blow to UK finance minister George Osborne as he campaigns in a general election on his economic record - the IMF predicts Britain will still face a budget deficit in 2019-2020.

Mr Osborne has played up independent forecasts which suggest the UK will have a $10bn surplus by that point thanks to government spending cuts.

Laith Khalaf of stockbroker Hargeaves Lansdown says the IMF isn't only in disagreement with the UK Chancellor.

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UK OPPOSITION LEADERS IN ELECTION DEBATE

Britain's opposition leaders face off later in an election debate.

The debate will include the leaders of the Labour Party as well as the Greens, Scottish Nationalists the SNP, the UK Independence Party and Plaid Cymru ((PL - EYE - D   CUM - REE )) of Wales.

Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats won't take part - so the event is being seen as a potential risk for Labour leader Ed Miliband, but also a potential opportunity to appear Prime Ministerial.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood report.

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Ukrainian ally of ex-President Yanukovych found dead

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A former ally of deposed Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich has been found shot to death in his home in Kiev. Oleg Kalashnikov is the latest ally of the former government to have died in suspicious circumstances.  An investigation into his death has been launched. Julia Lyubova has the details.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Chopper pilot detained after landing near US Congress

The pilot of a small helicopter has been arrested in Washington after landing on the lawn of the US Congressional building and causing a security alert.


A bomb disposal team was brought in to inspect the chopper.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US defends Cuba terror list decision

The US State Department is defending President Obama's decision to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism. 

A State Department spokesperson said Cuba has given the U.S. specific, written assurances that it is not doing anything to support terrorism around the world.

On Tuesday, the White House announced President Obama would ask Congress to removed Cuba from the list as part of an ongoing effort to normalize relations between the two nations.

State Department spokesperson Jeff Rathke said the world is a different place now than when Cuba was originally placed on the list.

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Helicopter protest sparks security alert at US Congress

In Washington, the US Congress has been locked down in a security alert after a protestor landed a small helicopter on the grounds of the Capitol building.


The incident comes just days after a protestor committed suicide on the steps of the building.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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