Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba is being sued by Gucci, Yves Saint
Lauren, and other luxury brands for enabling the purchase of
counterfeit models.
Kering Group, the French owner of the fashion retailers have filed a
lawsuit through a New York federal court.
Mimi Chiahemen reports
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Monday, May 18, 2015
US: Fall of Ramadi to ISIS a 'setback'
The U.S. State department has described the fall of the Iraqi city of Ramadi to the Islamic State, as a 'setback'.
The Iraqi government has scrambled to reinforce its positions, in a bid to fend off the ISIS assault.
But the loss of a strategic city- just 70 miles [110 kilometers] west of Baghdad- has dealt a significant blow to US and Iraqi efforts to battle the group's territorial gains.
U.S. State department spokesman Jeff Rathke:
IN: " We've...
OUT: Ramadi.."
DUR: 14 seconds
The Iraqi government has scrambled to reinforce its positions, in a bid to fend off the ISIS assault.
But the loss of a strategic city- just 70 miles [110 kilometers] west of Baghdad- has dealt a significant blow to US and Iraqi efforts to battle the group's territorial gains.
U.S. State department spokesman Jeff Rathke:
IN: " We've...
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DUR: 14 seconds
British navy dismisses allegations about nuclear sub security
In Britain, a Royal Navy technician says he will hand himself in to police after he criticized safety procedures surrounding the country's fleet of nuclear submarines.
William McNeilly says the Trident nuclear submarines anchored in Scotland are a "disaster waiting to happen".
He's been on the run since publishing an online article alleging serious security irregularities.
The Director General of Britain's Ministry of Defence, Rear Admiral Chris Parry, has gone public to say the allegations are nonsense.
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200 arrests made after Texas shootout leaves 9 dead
Nearly 200 people have been arrested in Texas after a shootout between rival motorbike gangs killed 9 people and inured 18 others.
At least one person has been charged with murder, and the authorities in Texas say more arrests will soon be made.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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FIFA SEEKS ANSWERS OVER BBC DETENTIONS IN QATAR
Football's governing body FIFA says it is looking into the arrest of a BBC news team reporting on migrant workers involved in preparations for the 2022 World Cup.
The four-strong BBC crew was interrogated and jailed for two days before being released without charge.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.
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Police in Texas step up security after deadly biker gang gun battle
Police in the US state of Texas are warning biker gangs against heading to the scene of a bloody shootout, which left nine people dead.
Nearly two hundred arrests were made following the violent melee, which began at a restaurant packed with members of rival gangs.
As Malcolm Brown reports, local authorities are now trying to head off any further escalation.
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DUR: 43 seconds
Obama limiting supply of military-grade equipment to local police
US President Barack Obama is banning the U.S. government from providing some military-grade equipment to local police departments, in a bid to improve community relations.
The White House wants tighter controls on some weapons as well, that have been so far been distributed to law enforcement agencies.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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DUR: 45 seconds
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
The chairman of one of the UK's largest construction equipment companies, JCB, says Britain could exist on its own if it left the European Union...
The issue of the UK's EU membership is high on the agenda since the general election, with the Prime Minister promising to hold a referendum on the issue.
Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...
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The issue of the UK's EU membership is high on the agenda since the general election, with the Prime Minister promising to hold a referendum on the issue.
Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...
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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.
IN: "Anything….
OUT: ...this point."
DUR: 21 seconds
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.
IN: "Cairo's decision….
OUT: SOC
DUR: 42 seconds
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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OUT: SOC
DUR: 37 secs
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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OUT: ...applies."
DUR: 25 seconds
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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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OUT: ...reduce it."
DUR: 25 seconds
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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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OUT: ...regulation."
DUR: 24 seconds
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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OUT: "…Lone Star State"
DUR: 28 seconds
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
Russia and China are holding joint military drills in the Mediterranean Sea. The first joint military exercises by the two countries in the region come amid a freeze in relations between Russia and the West over the war in Ukraine. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.
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US to host next round of Cuba talks
Washington is set to host the next round of talks aimed at improving U.S.-Cuba relations.
The U.S. State Department will welcome osefina Vidal, Director General of the U.S. Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (on May 21).
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:
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The U.S. State Department will welcome osefina Vidal, Director General of the U.S. Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (on May 21).
Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:
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