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Monday, May 18, 2015

Moscow denies troops in Ukraine again after Kyiv says Russian soldiers captured

The Kremlin has repeated its denial that there are any Russian troops in eastern Ukraine.

The statement comes after Kyiv said its forces had captured two Russian soldiers near the front line between Russian backed militants and Ukrainian forces.

Tom Barton reports.

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Construction boss says UK could exist out of EU

UK Government on NHS Promises

It's the first official day of parliament since Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party won the UK General elections.

In his first major speech since the victory, Mr Cameron is expected to announce plans to transform hospital and doctor surgery care in Britain.

Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…

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RAMADI IN ISLAMIC STATE HANDS AS SHIA MILITIA SENT TO CITY

Iraq's government has reportedly sent Iran-backed Shia militias to attempt to recapture the city of Ramadi from the Islamic State.

Ramadi was seized by militants at the weekend after Iraqi forces fled their positions.

The city is the capital of Anbar province and only 110km west of Baghad.

US Secretary of State John Kerry says he is 'convinced' Ramadi will be recaptured.

But terrorism expert Natasha Underhill says it's an important moment in the struggle against IS.

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CRITICISM GROWS OF EGYPT DEATH SENTENCES

The EU's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says Egypt's decision to execute Mr. Morsi and more than a 100 of his Muslim Brotherhood supporters, is not in line with international law.

Egypt's first elected President is being accused of organising a mass jail break in 201.

International criticism has been growing, including from the Palestinian movement Hamas, The United States and Turkey.

Our correspondent Sandra Gathmann in Istanbul says Turkey's leadership is criticising Western nations for failing to rebuke Egypt.

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Mission to destroy migrants traffickers boats set to be approved by EU ministers

European Union foreign and defense ministers meeting in Brussels are set to approve a plan to use military force to destroy migrants traffickers boats in the Mediterranean sea.

The controversial proposal is part of a wider EU agenda to tackle to growing migrants crisis as tens of thousands of people board flimsy boats hoping to reach EU shores.

Nearly 2000 have drowned this year already.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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JCB BOSS: UK SHOULD LEAVE EU

One of Britain's top business leaders says he believes the country should leave the European Union.

Lord Bamford, chairman of the construction equipment giant JCB, says the UK would exist 'peacefully and sensibly' on its own and wouldn't be seriously damaged by leaving the EU.

Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a referendum on EU membership by 2017.

Sir John Mills of eurosceptic group Business for Britain says warnings of economic catastrophe in the event of a 'Brexit' are scare stories.

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Sir John Mills of eurosceptic group Business for Britain says Brussels has become a burden for UK firms.

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Lucy Thomas of Business For New Europe says leaving wouldn't solve the issues eurosceptics complain about.

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Kyiv says it has captured two Russian soldiers in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine's military says it has captured two Russian soldiers fighting with separatist militants in eastern Ukraine.

The troops were seized near the front line between the two forces.

Tom Barton reports.

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Police: Waco shootout that left 9 dead was "worst" in city's history

A shootout between rival biker gangs in Texas has left 9 people dead.

A brawl began in a restaurant in the city of Waco, and spilled into the car park outside.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Shootout between biker gangs in Texas leaves 9 dead

A shootout between rival biker gangs in Texas has left 9 people dead.

A brawl began in a restaurant in the city of Waco, and spilled into the car park outside.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Sunday, May 17, 2015

Ramadi falls to IS presenting new challenge for Obama administration

The Iraqi city of Ramadi has completely fallen into the control of Islamic State after the Iraqi army fled to escape the advancing extremists.

There have been reports of widespread executions on the streets of the city and Iraq's Prime Minister is now asking Shi'ite fighters - backed by Iran - to try and recapture the city.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says Ramadi's fall is a devastating blow for the Obama administration.

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Russia and China hold military drills in Mediterranean

US to host next round of Cuba talks

EU foreign ministers to agree new anti-migrant-trafficking mission

Foreign Ministers of the European Union meeting in Brussels on Monday are expected to sign off a naval mission to destroy boats used by migrant traffickers.

But early plans for intelligence gathering and the seizure of ships in Libyan waters, could come into effect before a United Nations resolution is voted through.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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Three die in Kabul Taliban attack

The UK Foreign Office has confirmed a British national was among three people who were killed following a car bomb attack close to Afghanistan's main airport in Kabul...

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack, which left 18 others injured.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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CALLS FOR 2016 UK EU REFERENDUM GROW

Pressure is growing on UK Prime Minister David Cameron to hold an EU referendum in 2016.

He has promised an in-out referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union by 2017.

But Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has urged him to hold it as soon as possible to remove uncertainty for businesses.

And now Andy Burnham, Shadow Health Secretary and one of the front-runners in the race to become the opposition Labour Party's new leader, also says the vote should be held next year.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the Prime Minister will be aware of the potential trap being set for him by Labour.

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Wall Street eyes housing and consumer data

Wall Street will be eyeing housing and consumer data in the week ahead.

After a turbulent last 5-days, where the markets saw several days of drops, investors are hoping for strong data to give the markets a boost.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Russia loses another space rocket

US Senate Faces Battle Over PATRIOT Act Renewal

With just days left until the US PATRIOT Act is set to expire, Republicans in the Senate are still deeply divided about its future.

The Act, brought in after 9/11, includes a controversial provision allowing spy agencies to collect the metadata of Americans' phone conversations - first revealed by Edward Snowden.

Our Washington correspondent Lorna Shaddick says Senators don't agree on whether to keep that programme.

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Saturday, May 16, 2015

US forces kill IS commander, capture wife in raid on Eastern Syria

US Special Forces have captured the wife of a senior Islamic State commander….but her husband died in the operation to apprehend them.

The Pentagon says the operation took place in eastern Syria.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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