Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Greek PM says demands for pension cuts by international creditors remain a red line.

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is saying a deal may be done on his country's debt if international creditors drop their demands for pension cuts.

In an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera (corr-ee-air-ah del-ah sera), he reiterated his feeling that an agreement is close, but officials across the eurozone are warning time is running out.

Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Australia's Treasurer declares easy way to buy a home - get a job that pays well.

Australia's Treasurer Joe Hockey been ridiculed after he offered advice to solve the nation's extreme housing affordability problem, build more homes and get a good job that pays well.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Russia's Foreign Ministry blames Ukraine for recent fighting.

Russia's Foreign Minister says that the G7 group of countries have been held hostage by Ukraine.


It comes as the G7 issues a firm statement condemning Russia's, "illegal," annexation of Crimea and tying further sanctions to Russia adherence to the conditions of the latest ceasefire, which has been shaken by a recent spike in fighting.


Tom Barton reports.


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HSBC TO CUT 10% OF WORKFORCE

Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, has announced plans to cut as many as 25 000 jobs worldwide and increase its focus on Asia.

The cost-cutting proposals come as HSBC continues to consider whether to move its headquarters away from the UK, with speculation it may relocate to Hong Kong.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Apple Music Is "One More Thing" at WWDC

Apple’s Worldwide Development Conference is underway in San Francisco. 

CEO Tim Cook announced updates to mobile and computer operating systems saved the but the big news was about Apple Music. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 

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Monday, June 8, 2015

US cracks ISIS intel as airstrikes continue

The U.S. has been exploiting intelligence gathered in a U.S. special forces raid on last month in eastern Syria.

The U.S. military is confirming coalition jets have completed nearly two dozen airstrikes against Islamic State related targets in Syria and Iraq.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Family of Yemen drone victims sue the US

The relatives of two men killed during an American airstrike on Yemen have filed a lawsuit against the US, claiming the hit "violated the laws of war".

The drone strike, conducted in August 2012, targeted three suspected terrorists; Salem bin Ali Jaber and Waleed bin Ali Jaber were bystanders.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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FIFA movie flops on US release


If you thought the reputation of the international footballing body FIFA couldn't get any lower, think again.

A big-budget film about the organisation has been released to miserable reviews and even worse box-office takings.

As our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, it's an embarrassment to FIFA and to actors including Gerard Depardieu and Tim Roth.

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Day 3 of manhunt for escaped New York convicts

The manhunt continues for convicted killers Richard Matt and David
Sweat, who escaped from a prison in upstate New York over the weekend.

The two, who were first discovered missing early Saturday morning, are
believed to have orchestrated their escape using power tools to penetrate the prison walls.

Mimi Chiahemen reports

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Study Shows Middle East Peace Could Add Over $170 billion To Region's Economies


A new report from a Washington DC thinktank has said the Israeli and Palestinian economies could gain around 173 billion dollars in ten years, if a peace deal were struck that led to an independent Palestine.

The RAND corporation estimates that such an agreement would translate to an average income increase of a thousand dollars for each Palestinian, and over two thousand dollars for each Israeli.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Washington.

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Mexico elections: Ruling party to retain power


Mexico's ruling party is set to retain power following Sunday's election, according to the country's electoral body.

The day was marked by violent protests, with election materials burned and political offices ransacked.

Andrea Arenas reports.

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Escaped New York murderers "could be anywhere"

Officials in New York are questioning a prison officer following the dramatic escape of two murderers from a maximum security jail over the weekend.


Police say Richard Matt and David Sweat "could be anywhere".


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UN Report Details 'Human Rights Violations' in Eritrea

The United Nations has accused Eritrea of crimes against humanity, in
a new report detailing human rights violations in the East African
state. UN investigators said in a statement the human rights abuses
were happening on a "scale seldom witnessed elsewhere," and that up to
5,000 people a month are risking death to escape the country. Patrice
Howard reports.

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Islamic State, cyber security, FIFA on G7 agenda

U.S. President Barack Obama says significant progress has been made against the Islamic State, but more needs to be done.

He and coalition partners are reviewing their strategy, but following his meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Abadi, says Baghdad has more to do as well.

President Obama told reporters, in addition to a military solution, a political solution is needed for a complete strategy.

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Another issue remains the flow of foreign fighters into the battlezone.

President Obama did not address the recent Turkish elections directly, but did make it clear that the flow of foreign fighters to the Islamic State tranisting through Turkey will be a key issue for the international community and the next Turkish government.

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Last week the information on some 4 million current and former U.S. government employees was stolen by a hack attack, with some American officials indicating China is to blame.

U.S. President Barack Obama refused to lay blame, but he did tell reporters that cyber attacks are a growing problem.

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While refusing to comment directly on the expanding investigations into FIFA, U.S. President Barack Obama said soccer / football is not just a game.

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Ukraine, ISIS, FIFA top G7 agenda

Ukraine dominated a wide-ranging agenda for the G7 summit, now wrapped up in Krun, Germany.

The leaders from the world's largest economies also discussed the expansion of the Islamic State, the Greek debt deal and even the FIFA scandal.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. President Barack Obama directly accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of violating Ukraine's sovereignty

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UK Prime Minister says he hasn't given MPs Ultimatum on EU

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has denied that he has given his ministers an 'ultimatum' on the EU referendum, saying his comments were misinterpreted.


Downing Street has denied that comments made at the G7 summit in Germany meant that Mr Cameron had ordered his party to back him on staying in a reformed European union, or leave the government.


As Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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Cameron attempts to clarify BREXIT comments at G7 Summit

World leaders are in Germany for the second day of the G7 summit - with terrorism and climate change among topics being discussed...

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is hosting the summit, attending by leaders of the US, UK, Japan, France, Canada and Italy.

Leaders of Nigeria, Tunisia and Iraq also attended to discuss the threat of radical extremism.

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TURKEY UNCERTAINTY AFTER ELECTION

Uncertainty remains in Turkey following Sunday's inconclusive election.

For the first time in 13 years the country's ruling AK Party failed to
win a parliamentary majority and now Turkey's president is pushing for
a combined government to be formed.

Nick Harper reports from Istanbul.

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3,500 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean over the weekend

European navel forces rescued 3 thousand 5 hundred migrants in total from traffickers boats in the mediterranean sea over the weekend.

It's thought to have been one of the busiest weekends of the year with the number of migrants boarding the boats increasing during the summer due to the calmer waters.

Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Manchester United most valuable world club

Manchester United has replaced Bayern Munich as the world's most valuable football brand, according to a report from consultancy Brand Finance...

It values the side at 1.2 billion dollars - with six of the top ten clubs in the table being English.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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