Friday, May 8, 2015

Security level increased at US military bases

The Pentagon has ordered an increase in security at all North American US military bases for the first time in four years, in part due to threats from the Islamic State group.

A spokesperson said the order is not due to any one specific threat, but due to an increasingly challenging security climate around the world.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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WFP struggling to feed survivors of Nepal earthquake, appeals for funding

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The World Food Programme is appealing for international help survivors of Nepals earthquake.


The UN agency says it is facing severe supply and logistics challenges in feeding nearly one and a half million people over the next three months.


Our United Nations correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York.


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Cameron returns to Downing Street, appoints Cabinet


In Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron has been appointing his  Cabinet after a shock election victory that handed his Conservative party a small majority in the House of Commons. 

The results saw three major party heads resign in the wake of their losses.  Ed Miliband stepped down from the Labour leadership, Nick Clegg will no longer lead the much-depleted Liberal Democrats and Nigel Farage has quit as head of the anti-immigration, anti-Europe UK Independence Party. 

On returning to Downing Street, David Cameron said he would work for the interests of the whole country. 


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On returning to Downing Street, David Cameron said he would work for the interests of the whole country. 


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Some analysts believe the shock result is down to a phenomena they call "Shy Tories," Tory being another word for Conservatives. Paul Osbourne is a political analyst.

 
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Washington marks 70th anniversary of V-E Day

Countries around the world are marking to the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe or V-E Day Friday, the day when the Allied parties formally accepted the surrender of Nazi Germany.

The agreement led to parties and celebrations in the streets in the US, UK, and elsewhere, as families celebrated the end of a six year war.

In Washington, President Obama paid tribute to the heroism of those  who took part in the war effort - on the front lines and at home.

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In Washington, President Obama said the fight for justice is not over yet.

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Speaking from the National Mall in Washington DC, National Security Advisor Susan Rice spoke said the US will continue to fight for justice.

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30,000 attend funeral of slain NYPD officer

30,000 mourners are gathered for the funeral of a New York police officer killed while on undercover duty.

This comes after months of tension between police officers and the African-American community

Mimi Chiahemen reports

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US justice chief launches probe into Baltimore police department

US Attorney General Loretta Lynch has ordered a federal investigation of the Baltimore Police department.

The move comes in response to alleged police brutality and discrimination, following the recent death of Freddie Gray, a young black man who died in police custody.

The US justice chief said relations between the community and the police was one of the most challenging issues in modern day America.

The probe was announced as Baltimore reported nine shootings in a 24 hour period on Thursday, including two that were fatal.

Loretta Lynch signaled that the investigation needs to get to the bottom of police treatment of blacks.

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Obama congratulates Cameron on UK election win

President Obama is congratulating David Cameron on his election win.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Law enforcement issues more warnings about possible attacks in US

Law enforcement agencies around the United States are stepping up warnings that the Islamic State is attempting to carry out attacks in America, the most recent targeting Detroit Michigan and its large Muslim population.

Just hours before the shooting outside a cartoon contest in Texas, the FBI warned Dallas-area police of a possible attack.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US unemployment rate drops, job gains rebound

The American jobs market made significant gains in the last month as
unemployment dropped to a seven-year low.

Better weather helped hiring after dismal data the month before.

Nick Harper reports form New York.

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Turkey and Russia agree date for Turkish Stream natural gas pipeline

Turkey and Russia have agreed to start pumping gas through a planned Turkish stream pipeline by the end of 2016.

The Russian president Vladimir Putin is also continuing to offer to extend the pipeline through cash-strapped Greece.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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CAMERON WINS MAJORITY FOR CONSERVATIVES

David Cameron has won a second term as UK Prime Minister after an unexpectedly convincing general election victory.

His Conservative Party has secured a parliamentary majority after polls had suggested the vote would lead to a second hung parliament in a row, and another coalition government.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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MILIBAND QUITS AS CONSERVATIVES WIN

Ed Miliband has quit as leader of Britain's Labour Party after a dismal general election result.

Labour trails far behind the Conservative Party, which has won an unexpected parliamentary majority.

Prime Minister David Cameron has been meeting with the Queen to be invited to form another government.

Unlike in 2010 he won't need a coalition partner to govern.

Ed Miliband says he is 'truly sorry' he didn't deliver electoral success for Labour, but suggests he won't leave politics.

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Australian business adviser claims climate change a UN conspiracy

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's chief business adviser has accused the United Nations of using climate change to impose a new world order under its control.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Counter-terrorism raids underway in Australia's Melbourne

In Australia, a Melbourne suburb has gone into lockdown, a car has been pulled apart, a house has been searched and at least one man has been taken away by police in what are believed to be police counter-terror raids.
Arthur Stevens has more

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CONSERVATIVES WIN UK ELECTION

The Conservative Party appears to be close to winning a majority in the UK's General Election.

Latest projections have the Conservatives winning as many as 329 seats - over the 326 required for a parliamentary majority.

Labour trail far behind - expected to secure around 233 seats.

As Olly Barratt reports from London, the results - which are still coming in - have shocked the UK.

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Russian spacecraft burns up in atmosphere

A Russian spacecraft that spun out of control trying to dock with the International Space Station has burnt up as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere, according to the country's space agency.


Control of the unmanned cargo ship was lost shortly after it's launch on the 28th of April.


Tom Barton reports.


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CONSERVATIVES EDGE TOWARDS UK MAJORITY

The Conservative Party appears to be close to winning a majority in the UK's General Election.

Some projections now have the Conservatives winning 325 seats in the House of Commons, an effective majority.

They are comfortably ahead of the opposition Labour Party which is being wiped out in Scotland.

The Scottish National Party is set to send dozens of MPs to Westminster.

Current coalition partners the Liberal Democrats have lost a series of seats, including those of senior cabinet ministers.

After a divisive campaign often focused on the threat of Scottish nationalists, Prime Minister David Cameron says he now wants to govern with Scotland's interests central to his thinking.

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After a divisive campaign often focused on the threat of Scottish nationalists, Prime Minister David Cameron says he now wants to govern with Scotland's interests central to his thinking.

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Disastrous night for Labour & Lib Dems as Conservatives soar

The Conservative Party is on course to secure the highest number of votes in the UK general election - as Labour suffers a major defeat to the Scottish nationalists...

An exit poll gave the Conservative Party an unexpected substantial lead over Labour, while the Liberal Democrats - one half of the coalition government - had a disastrous night...

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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CONSERVATIVES GAIN, LABOUR DEFEATED

The Conservative Party appears to be close to winning a majority in the UK's General Election.

Exit polling forecast them to win 316 seats - short of the 323 needed.

But they are comfortably ahead of the opposition Labour Party which is being wiped out in Scotland.

The Scottish National Party is set to send dozens of MPs to Westminster.

Current coalition partners the Liberal Democrats have lost a series of seats, including Business Secretary Vince Cable's.

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Boris Johnson - thought to be a future contender for the leadership of the Conservative Party - won his seat in Uxbridge for his second stint in the House of Commons.

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CONSERVATIVES HEAD BACK TO GOVERNMENT IN UK

The Conservative Party appears to be close to winning a majority in the UK's General Election.

Exit polling forecast them to win 316 seats - short of the 323 needed.

But they are comfortably ahead of the opposition Labour Party which is being wiped out in Scotland.

The Scottish National Party is set to send dozens of MPs to Westminster.

A coalition government remains a strong possibility, even potentially including the Liberal Democrats despite a grim night for the party.

Britons went to the polls on Thursday.

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