Monday, April 27, 2015

UN report: Israeli Actions Killed 44 Palestinians at UN Shelters

A United Nations inquiry has found that "Israeli actions" left at
least 44 Palestinians dead and 227 injured during last year's war in
Gaza.

The victims had taken shelter at UN schools.

Mimi Chiahemen reports

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Police injured in Baltimore riots

Riots have broken out on the streets of Baltimore after the funeral of a 25 year old man who died in police custody from unexplained spinal injuries.


At least 7 police officers have been injured, after rival gangs in the city threatened to unite in confronting the city's force.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Opening arguments begin in James Holmes trial

Opening arguments have begun in the trial of an American man accused of killing 12 and injuring 70 others after he opened fire in a movie theater in the state of Colorado in 2012.

27 year old James Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

The victims' loved ones have waited years for the trial to finally begin, as our correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports from the Colorado courthouse.

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As Mary MacCarthy reports from the courthouse in Colorado, the insanity plea has complicated the trial.

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Boston Bomber's Defense Hopes to Avoid Death Penalty

The life of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is on the line,
as his lawyers return to federal court to make their case that he
should be spared the death penalty. The defense will once again work
to paint Tsarnaev as a teen influenced by a radical older brother,
while the jury considers if he should pay for his crime with life in
prison or death.

Patrice Howard reports.

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EU rejects request to send armed peacekeepers into East Ukraine

European Union leaders have declined a request from Ukraine to send military peacekeepers to monitor a ceasefire as fighting continues between government forces and pro-Russian rebels in the East.

The remark made by the EU's Council President Donald Tusk follows a summit of leaders in Kiev to discuss ongoing violations of the so-called Minsk Agreement.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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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
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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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