Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Poland to buy US surface to air missiles against Russia threat

Poland has announced a deal to buy US patriot surface-to-air missiles amid growing concerns about Russian aggression in eastern Europe.


The patriot missile system is intended to defend against aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles.


Tom Barton reports.


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EU announces competition charges against Gazprom

The European Union has announced legal proceedings against Russian, gas giant Gazprom.

It's the result of a three year investigation into accusations the company ties its gas price to the price of oil and prevents some countries where it is dominant from reexporting the gas they've purchased. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Search and Rescue underway north of Sydney after car washed away in flash flooding

There are fears for two people missing after a car was swept away by floodwaters near Maitland in the Hunter Valley north of Sydney as storms continued to batter the region on Wednesday.
Arthur Stevens has more

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UK trader facing extradition over US Flash Crash

A financial trader living in London is facing extradition to the US over his alleged involvement in the 2010 Wall Street "Flash Crash"...

Navinder Singh Sarao is wanted by America on charges of market manipulation, wire and commodities fraud.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports from Westminster Magistrates Court in London...

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Three drown and two more missing as flash flooding continues near Sydney

The town of Dungog in the Hunter Valley north of Sydney resembles a war zone after flash flooding split the town on Tuesday leaving three people dead.
Arthur Stevens reports

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TESCO REPORTS BIGGEST EVER LOSS

British supermarket giant Tesco has reported the worst annual pre-tax loss in its history of £6.4bn ($9.5bn).

No UK retailer has ever reported bigger losses.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Poland to buy U.S. missiles

Poland has announced a deal to buy Patriot surface-to-air missiles from the United States as part of a modernization of the country's military. 

The news comes amidst rising regional tensions with Russia.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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TESCO POSTS BIGGEST LOSS IN ITS HISTORY

British supermarket giant Tesco has reported the worst annual pre-tax loss in its history of £6.4bn ($9.5bn).

Tesco Chief Executive Dave Lewis says it has been a 'very difficult year'.

The loss is worse than expected and is partly due to Tesco writing down the property value of its physical stores.

But the supermarket insists efforts to win back customers are beginning to work - with transaction numbers beginning to rise for the first time since 2012.

Richard Troue of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says Tesco has a series of challenges.

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Brand expert Rita Clifton says there are reasons for optimism.

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Brand expert Rita Clifton says Tesco needs to reinvigorate its relationship with its customers.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

US Agency chief loses job after "sex parties" scandal

The head of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has resigned following revelations about sex parties.

The U.S. Justice Department's Inspector General reported that DEA agents accepted gifts from Colombian cartel members and had parties with prostitutes.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Start-up Plans to "Democratize" Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer

A Silicon Valley start-up with big-name backers has announced plans to make cost  a virtual non-issue for women who want to get genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer.

The company plans to charge less than one tenth the price of  tests currently on the market. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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White House plays down US warship build-up near Yemen

The ramped-up US Navy presence near Yemen is aimed at helping ensure the "free flow of commerce" and the "freedom of navigation" in the area - the latest line from the White House as instability in the region continues.

Speaking on Tuesday Josh Earnest swerved questions about whether U.S. warships would intercept Iranian arms shipments to Yemeni rebels.

However, he did stress that any such arms supply would violate a UN resolution. 

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U.S. bishop resigns after having shielded pedophile priest

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a bishop in the U.S. state of Missouri who was found guilty of failing to report a suspected pedophile priest.

He was the the first U.S. bishop to have been convicted in a criminal court in such a case.

Mary MacCarthy reports:

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New York Supreme Court grants two chimpanzees personhood

A New York Supreme Court judge has granted two chimpanzees legal personhood.

The ruling allows animal rights activists to represent the chimpanzees
in a hearing to contest their confinement at a university research
centre.

Mimi Chiahemen reports

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Jury considers death penalty for Boston Bomber

In the United States, the second phase of the Boston Marathon bombing
trial has started.

Over the next few weeks the jury will decide whether convicted bomber
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should be executed.

Nick Harper reports.

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Gazprom head in Greece as possible legal challenge forming from EU

The Head of Russia's energy giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, is in Greece and may be discussing advancing funds to cash strapped Athens in return for a natural gas pipeline deal.


It comes as the EU charges Gazprom of abusing its position as an energy supplier by overcharging buyers in eastern Europe.


Tom Barton reports.


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Over 5 Million Hens Killed in Iowa Over Avian Flu Spread

Over five million hens in the US state of Iowa are being killed after tests confirmed an outbreak of avian flu.

Scientists believe the virulent influenza strain is being spread by migratory birds.

Our US Correspondent Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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Ex-Nazi guard asks for forgiveness at trial

A former guard at the Auschwitz concentration camp, asked for forgiveness at the opening of his trial in Germany. 

At 93 years old, Oskar Groening [GROONING] may be one of the last suspected Nazis to face punishment for war crimes.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Prince Williams starts leave ahead of royal baby number 2

Prince William has finished his first phrase of training as an air ambulance helicopter pilot in time for the birth of his second child...

His wife Kate is expected to give birth any day now - with preparations being made at the central London hospital for the inevitable media attention from around the world.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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MORSI SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS

An Egyptian court has sentenced former President Mohammed Morsi to 20 years in prison.

The former leader of the Muslim Brotherhood was convicted over the killing of protesters while he was in power in 2012.

Morsi faces several other upcoming trials.

He was ousted by the army in 2013 and authorities have since banned the Muslim Brotherhood.

Journalist Bel Trew in Cairo says the other cases against him could well see further years added to his time in prison - or worse.

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Trial of Nazi Guard Begins in Germany

A former guard at the Auschwitz Concentration Camp is on trial in Germany as an accessory to over 300,000 counts of murder. 

At 93 years old, Oskar Groening [GROONING] may be one of the last Nazis to face punishment for war crimes.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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