Sunday, June 7, 2015

Leaders meet for the G7 summit

U.S. President Barack Obama is joining leaders from Canada, France, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, for the G7 summit hosted by Germany.

Russia's agression toward Ukraine tops the agenda, but there's much to discuss in a short period of time.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview of the packed agenda:

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New Dinosaur Species Discovered in Alberta, Canada

A new species of dinosaur as been discovered in Alberta, Canada.

The remains of the horned creature were uncovered along a riverbank, where it had been encrusted for 68 million years.

The discovery gives scientists new clues about the ancient animals.

Zach Huskins reports.

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Turkey goes to the polls

Turks are going to the polls in parliamentary elections and the vote is being seen as a referendum on President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The poll comes at a critical time for Turkey's relations, especially with the West.

There are lots of questions about how Turkey views the broader Middle East and its relationship with the Islamic State.

Robert Pearson is a former Foreign Service Officer who served as United States Ambassador to Turkey from 2000–2003.

He says the key challenge is to maintain Turkey as a Western-style democracy:

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Ambassador Robert Pearson says no matter the outcome, Turkey is critical to the future of the Middle East, thanks in part to its location at the cross roads of Europe and Asia.

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Apple Developer Conference Kicks Off in San Francisco


Apple's 2015 Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off this week.

Thousands of developers are expected at the event in San Francisco, to get a look at what’s to come for iPhones, iPads, and the Apple Watch. 

Rachel Silverman has a preview.

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Friday, June 5, 2015

White House wont confirm China involvement in massive data theft


One of the biggest data hacks in US history - that's how some experts have described the intrusion into the personal info of at least 4 million federal employees.

The White House Friday says no conclusions about who carried out the data theft had been reached and that an FBI investigation as underway.

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US, Russia trade barbs at emergency UN meeting on new violence in Ukraine

As Ukraine says it has ousted rebels from the town of Maryinka -- the site of new fighting between government and rebel forces -- Moscow and the West traded accusations at the United Nations over who is to blame.

The bickering occurred during an emergency Security Council meeting on the Maryinka clashes that killed 28 people on Wednesday.

U-N Correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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Edward Snowden claims victory in NY Times op-ed

Whistleblower, Edward Snowden, is claiming victory in his battle
against the unlimited surveillance powers of the National Security
Agency.

A former contractor for the NSA, Snowden was charged with espionage in
2013 for leaking evidence that the Agency was collecting millions of
ordinary Americans' phone records.

Mimi Chiahemen reports

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Hack of US government computer networks becomes diplomatic row with China


A massive security breach of sensitive American government personnel information has become a diplomaticrow between Washington and Beijing.
The hacking of information about four million government workers is the biggest ever breach of US government computer networks. As John Clarke reports, it raises serious questions about computer security in the United States

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Republicans vote to keep travel restrictions to Cuba

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives has rejected proposals that would have allowed regular scheduled flights to Cuba.

They also voted to keep a rule requiring Americans to get a special license before traveling to the island.

Andrea Arenas reports.

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U.S. adds 280,000 jobs

The U.S. Labor Department is reporting the American economy created 280,000 jobs in May, but the unemployment rate ticked up a little bit to 5.5 percent.

The news is being welcomed by the Obama administration, but Wall Street is a little hesitant.

Our U.S. Correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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OPEC maintain oil production levels

Oil production by OPEC member states will be maintained at current levels despite low prices, a summit in Vienna has agreed.

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries meeting in the Austrian capital has concluded amid divisions in the grouping about strategy.

Olly Barratt reports from Vienna.

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Greece could face fresh elections if creditors don't compromise on debt deal

Far left factions within the Greek government say early elections could be called in the country's international creditors persist with their hard line in debt renegotiations.

Athens has postponed a 300 million euro repayment to the International Monetary Fund choosing to bundle 4 payments into one scheduled now for June 30th.

Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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68 immigrants locked inside shipping container

Sixty-eight immigrants have been found locked inside a container at a port in the UK...

Officials say the seven have been taken to hospital - including two pregnant women.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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OPEC TO HOLD PRODUCTION LEVELS

OPEC member states are set to maintain production at current levels, despite low oil prices.

As the grouping of oil exporting countries meet in Vienna, some members have been calling for steps to be taken to limit output to boost prices.

But as our correspondent Olly Barratt reports from OPEC's summit in the Austrian capital - those calls are expected to go unheeded.

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Inflation in Russia slows

Inflation in Russia has slowed in May for the second month and prices for key foodstuffs have eased off amid hopes a spike in inflation may have passed.


But consumer prices remain much higher than a year before as Russia's economic downturn continues.


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Chinese deny US government hack

Hackers have accessed the personal data of four million government workers in America. Officials suspect the cyber attack came from China. 
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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China-based hackers are suspected of stealing the personal data of at least 4 million government workers in America.
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Turkey on eve of crucial Parliamentary elections

The stage is set for crucial elections in Turkey this weekend that will determine whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins a chance to expand his powers.


He's hoping that his Justice and Development Party wins a large enough majority to rewrite the Constitution and redefine the role of the Presidency.


From Istanbul, Simon Marks reports.


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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Boston terror suspect originally targeted controversial activist Pamela Geller

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A terror suspect shot dead in Boston by law enforcement officers had wanted to behead conservative American activist and blogger Pamela Geller, according to US media.

Geller was the woman who sponsored the highly controversial drawing contest of the Prophet Mohammed in Garland, Texas, last month.

Liling Tan has more from New York.

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Miss Piggy Wins Feminist Award

Screen and TV icon, former farm house diva and beloved Muppet -- Miss Piggy -- is being recognized for her contributions to society with a feminist award at the Brooklyn Museum in New York on Thursday.

The ceremony honoring the candid pig will be held by the prestigious Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art and will look back on Miss Piggy's inspirational career, both as an entertainer and a role model for young girls.

Zach Huskins has more from New York.

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US gov't workers data breached by Chinese hackers

U.S. officials are confirming that Chinese hackers got access to information on as many as four million former and current American government employees.

The attack is thought to be the second major intrusion on the Office of Personnel Management.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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