Monday, April 27, 2015

Pepsi, Chipotle announce moves to make US products healthier

Two major food companies in the United States are taking moves to improve the ingredients they use in their products.


Pepsi Cola has says it will no longer use the artificial sweetener "aspartame" (PRON:  As-Par-Tame) in its diet soft drink in the United States.


And the Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle is abandoning the use of GMOs in its offerings.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Over 4000 dead in Nepal earthquake, intl. rescue efforts underway


The number of people killed in this weekend's Nepalese earthquake has risen to over 4000.

At least 6 and half thousand have been injured.

An international aid response is underway with the death count expected to grow.

Grishma Raj Aryal, from Care International, in the Nepalese Capital Katmandu and says people 
are worried another earthquake could soon strike...

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Tom Mitchell, head of climate and environment for the Overseas Development Institute, says the rescue operation is
incredibly challenging...

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Top U.S. and Iranian officials to meet at U.N. anti-nuclear weapons conference

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is set to meet with Iran's Foreign
Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at the United Nations as they continue
to work towards a lasting atomic deal.

An outline for an agreement was reached in Lausanne Switzerland on
April 2nd but the U.S. and five other nations have set a deadline for
June 30th to reach a final deal with Iran.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Greek people will compromise to remain in the eurozone

The Greek people are willing for the government to accept compromises on austerity in order to remain within the euro according to recent polls.

Greece is floundering to pay pensioners and employees this week and must also stump up a 200 million euro repayment to the Intenational Monetary Fund Friday.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Japanese military expected to expand role around the world

The Japanese military could expand its role around the world under new U.S./Japan defence guidelines that are expected to be released on Monday.

The revisions to the defence cooperation guidelines will be a centerpiece of Japanese Prime Minister's Shinzo Abe's visit to the U.S. this week and may cause unease in China.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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TEN DAYS TO GO ON UK ELECTION CAMPAIGN TRAIL

It's ten days until the UK votes in a general election still too close to call.

As the opposition Labour Party unveils proposals aimed at helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder, Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron has been trying to inject some personal passion into a campaign his critics say has been lacklustre so far.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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EU-Ukraine summit in Kiev

The European Union is in Kiev for talks about violations of a truce between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian rebels.

The so-called 'Minsk agreement' signed in February by both sides has led to a decrease in fighting in East Ukraine but ongoing attacks have drawn international criticism. 

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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Countdown to execution of convicted Australian drug smugglers enters second day.

An Australian lawyer for convicted Bali nine ringleaders Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan says only the Indonesian president or attorney-general can stop their execution going ahead.
A 72 hour countdown has entered it's second day in the lead up to their being executed by firing squad.
Arthur Stevens reports

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UK ELECTION FOCUSES ON PROPERTY, SNP DEALS, TEN DAYS OUT

It's ten days until the UK votes in a general election still too close to call.

The opposition Labour Party has unveiled a pledge to exempt most first-time buyers from the stamp duty property tax in an effort to help people onto the property ladder.

Polls continue to show Labour neck and neck with the coalition-leading Conservatives - suggesting a high probability of a hung parliament after May 7th's vote.

And Scottish nationalists the SNP say they can play a crucial role in helping Labour form a government - although Labour rule this out.

Political reporter Theo Usherwood says the Labour Party believes promising action on property is a vote winner.

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Magnus Linklater of The Times of London, says Ed Miliband has to stick to his line on deals with the SNP.

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3300 confirmed dead after Nepal earthquake

Over 3300 people are now confirmed dead after the earthquake which hit Nepal on Saturday.

Nepal's National Emergency Operation Centre says more than 6500 people have been injured.

The 7.8 magnitude quake caused serious damage to the capital Kathmandu.

But aid agencies warn the scale of the crisis in remote mountainous areas is still not yet clear.

Tens of thousands are sheltering in tents in Kathmandu and surrounding areas.

Tanya Baron of charity Plan UK is in Nepal and says the reality on the ground is dire.

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Kazakh President wins fifth consecutive five year term in criticised election

Kazakhstan's President Nursultan Nazarbayev has won an election with 97.7% of the vote, early state results say.


The result will give Mr Nazarbayev his fifth consecutive five year term in office.


Tom Barton reports.


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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Batman shooter trial set to begin

Opening arguments are set to begin on Monday in the Batman shooter trial in the U.S. state of Colorado.

The trial comes over two-and-a-half years after a gunmen walked into a midnight premiere of Batman: The Dark Knight Rises and opened fire, killing 12 people and injuring 70.

Mary MacCarthy reports from Denver:

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US mulls changes to ransom policy

The Obama administration is considering significant changes to its policy on never providing ransoms to kidnappers

The reconsideration comes after it was learned American Warren Weinstein was killed in a drone missile strike in northern Pakistan and three years ago his family had paid $250000 in an attempt to win his release

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Nigeria recalls South African ambassador after xenophobic attacks

INTRO:  South Africa's foreign ministry has criticized Nigeria's decision to recall its ambassador back to Abuja. The Nigerian government cites the lack of action by the South African government against attacks on African nationals as the reason for the recall. At least seven people were killed in two cities in South Africa earlier this month, when locals attacked foreign nationals. But South Africa diplomats believe there may be other motives behind the recall. Gary Alfonso reports ... 

  

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Russian hackers "read Obama's E-mail"

Russian computer hackers are reported to have accessed President Obama's unclassified e-mail.


The New York Times reports a security breach last year was far more intrusive than the US government had previously disclosed.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Kazakhs vote in Presidential election

Millions of Kazakhs are casting their ballots on Sunday in a presidential election that is likely to re-elect Kazakhstan's long-time leader Nursultan Nazarbayev, who has ruled the Central Asian country for over two decades. If he wins, Nazarbayev will have to deal with economy-related challenges his country is currently facing. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Wall Street wait for GDP & Fed

GDP figures and a Federal Reserve meeting will dominate US markets in the week ahead. 

But both could dampen Wall Street after a strong close to last week. 

Nick Harper reports from New York. 

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Humanitarian relief underway in Nepal

Aid experts from around the world have arrived in Nepal to assess the damage following Saturday's earthquake which killed nearly 2-thousand people...

On Sunday, a number of powerful aftershocks hit the area, felt in Nepal, India and Bangladesh.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Japanese PM Arrives in US For Week Long Visit


Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is arriving in the US for a week long trip, as the two former enemies prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. 

Mr. Abe will visit Boston, San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as Washington DC, where he'll hold talks with President Obama. 

Lorna Shaddick reports from the US capital. 

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Saturday, April 25, 2015

Indonesia's death row prisoners given 72 hour notice to face firing squad

Australia's convicted Bali 9 ringleaders Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan will face the firing squad on Tuesday unless Indonesia's president has a last-minute change of heart.
Arthur Stevens reports

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