Wednesday, May 13, 2015

EU announcing migration agenda

The European Commission is announcing its plans for a migration agenda to tackle to growing crisis in the Mediterranean.

Over 1800 people are known to have died this year already when attempting to cross the sea in flimsy boats.

But the proposal will have to be agreed by the EU's national governments which is looking increasingly problematic.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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FIVE DEAD IN TRAIN DERAILMENT

At least five people have been killed by a train derailment in the US city of Philadelphia.

The Washington to New York passenger service came off the tracks with over 240 people on board.

Emergency services have been at the scene searching for passengers who could be trapped in the wreckage.

This man was nearby when the train derailed.

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CHARLES 'BLACK SPIDER MEMOS' TO BE RELEASED

So-called 'black spider memos' written by Britain's Prince Charles will be published later after a long legal battle.

The secret letters from Charles to Labour government ministers in 2004 and 2005 will be released with some redactions.

The Guardian newspaper campaigned for a decade for their publication, and the Supreme Court ruled in March that the government had been wrong to block their release.

Critics of the Prince insist the next in line to the throne should not be intervening on policy matters.

Eleanor Noakes has more.

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UK LABOUR PARTY BEGINS LEADERSHIP PROCESS

Britain's opposition Labour Party is drawing up a schedule for the race to take over as leader.

Ed Miliband quit as Labour leader after the party was roundly beaten by the Conservatives in last week's UK general election.

High-profile figures like Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna and Shadow Care Minister Liz Kendall have already announced their intention to stand.

The party is divided over how best to respond to its lack of appeal at the ballot box in Scotland - but also in large parts of England.

Labour MP Debbie Abrahams says she's looking for distinct qualities.

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CAMERON SETS OUT NEW RADICALISATION PLANS

British Prime Minister David Cameron is setting out new laws to tackle radicalisation, in response to the rise of the Islamic State and the flow of young Britons heading to join the group.

He's using the first meeting of the government's National Security Council since Britain's general election to set out proposals for the upcoming Parliament.

Simon Conway reports.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

US helicopter missing in Nepal

A U.S. Marine helicoper has gone missing in Nepal while delivering aid.

A second major earthquake, this one measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale, has killed dozens more as the region struggles to recover from an earlier tremblor.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Kerry meets with Putin, Lavrov

US Secretary of State John Kerry has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Sochi, Russia, in his first visit to the country since the start of the Ukraine crisis in early 2014.

The leaders held a wide ranging discussion on issues including the situations in Ukraine, Iran and Syria, as well as the Islamic State group.

Mr Kerry thanked the president and prime minister for taking the time for face to face discussions during what he called an important visit at an important time.

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Obama Trade Bill Blocked By His Own Party

A critical vote on President Obama's trade agenda has failed in the US Senate, after members of his own party announced they would vote against even opening debate on the bill. 

The legislation would have approved so called 'Trade Promotion Authority' or TPA, which would allow the president to fast-track trade deals through Congress on a simple yes or no vote, without lawmakers adding any amendments. 

Lorna Shaddick in Washington says it's an embarrassment for the White House:

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Lorna Shaddick in Washington says this could now cause problems for the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement or TPP:

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Violence continued ahead of humanitarian pause in Yemen

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Violence has continued in Yemen just hours ahead of a scheduled 5-day ceasefire meant to open the way for humanitarian aid.

A series of airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition early Tuesday reportedly killed dozens and injured hundreds more, and comes as the new United Nations envoy arrives in the capital city of Sanaa.

Liling Tan reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Chelsea Clinton - future First Lady of USA?

Bill and Hillary Clinton's daughter Chelsea is being touted a possible future First Lady of the United States if her mother wins the Presidency next year.


The idea has been floated in Washington, where there's much speculation over the role Bill Clinton would play in his wife's administration.


Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Second large Nepali earthquake causes dozens of deaths, panic in Kathmandu

A second, major earthquake has hit Nepal killing at least 42 people and injuring more than 1,000 others.  


The quake had a magnitude of 7.3 and its epicenter was 50 miles east of Kathmandu, near the Nepli border with China.


Less than 3 weeks ago, 8000 people died when a 7.8 magnitude quake struck.


Charity worker Holly Miller from Action Aid says panic ensued when the tremors occurred.


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Charity worker Holly Miller from Action Aid was in a Kathmandu cafe when the quake occurred.


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Darren Hanniffy, regional director with the aid organization Goal in Kathmandu says the latest earthquake will only add to the country's problems.


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Picasso painting sells for record-breaking $179 m

Pablo Picasso's Women of Algiers painting is now the most expensive
painting sold at an auction

The piece sold for $160 million to an anonymous buyer at Christie's
auction house in New York.
Mimi Chiahemen reports

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PIETERSEN 'WON'T PLAY FOR ENGLAND THIS SUMMER'

Kevin Pietersen has been told - again - that he won't play cricket for England this summer, despite scoring 355 not out for his county, Surrey.

Pietersen returned to the county game having been told he would need to score runs at that level to be considered for England, after being sacked by the national side in 2014.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Large earthquake takes at least 42 more lives in Nepal

A second, major earthquake has hit Nepal killing at least 42 people and injuring more than 1,000 others.  

The quake had a magnitude of 7.3, and caused widespread panic.

Less than 3 weeks ago, 8000 people died when a 7.8 magnitude quake struck.

Britain's defense attache in Kathmandu, Col. Andrew Mills, says the recovery operation will now be even more complex.

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Holly Miller from the British charity Action Aid was in a cafe in Kathmandu when the latest quake struck.

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Hollande meets Fidel Castro during Havana visit

French President Francois Hollande has held a surprise meeting with Fidel Castro during a visit to Havana.


He said the 88 year-old leader of the Cuban revolution is a "man who made history".


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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Debate on Controversial Trade Bill Kicks Off On Capitol Hill

The centrepiece of Barack Obama's trade agenda faces a key vote in the US Senate on Tuesday, as members of the President's own party move to block legislation that would grant him so-called 'fast track' authority on an important Pacific trade deal.

The bill would pave the way for the sweeping 12-nation Trans Pacific Partnership, but liberals are worried it could get rid of American jobs, while some Republicans aren't keen to hand the President a victory.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington.

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Verizon to buy AOL for $4 billion

Verizon, the huge American telecommunications firm, is set to buy Washington-based AOL, the digital media conglomerate in a deal valued at more than $4 billion U.S.

It's the end of a long story for AOL which was once America's fastest growing digital and online media company.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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CAMERON HOLDS FIRST CABINET

British Prime Minister David Cameron has held the first all-Conservative cabinet meeting at Downing Street in 18 years.

Mr Cameron won an unexpected parliamentary majority in Thursday's general election after five years leading a coalition government.

He promised a government that would focus on the lives of working people.

But many expect his second term in office to be dominated by the issues of Scottish nationalism and Britain's membership of the European Union.

David Cameron instructed his newly-formed cabinet where their attentions should be.

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Meanwhile, one of the favourites to take over as leader of the Labour Party after Ed Miliband resigned, has officially announced his intention to stand.

Chuka Umunna (PRO: CH-OO-KER  AH-MOON-ER) says the party can't kid itself that it only needs to win support back from nationalists in Scotland.

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Our correspondent Natalie Powell is outside Downing Street and says much of the cabinet discussion will have revolved around the legislative programme due to be revealed during the Queen's Speech on 27th May. 

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NEW QUAKE STRIKES NEPAL

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck Nepal - just over a fortnight after a quake which killed more than 8000 people in the country.

Several people are known to have died in the latest quake which struck near Mount Everest.

It comes as the relief effort continues for the first earthquake which devastated in Nepal.

In the capital Kathmandu, these people say the latest quake was scary.

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EasyJet Half Year Profit

The Budget airline EasyJet has reported a half-year profit of 7 million pounds, which it says was helped by cheaper fuels and a decent end to the ski season.


It comes after the company lost 53 million pounds the previous year.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports….


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