Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Rising birth rates show economic confidence

A possible new measure of economic health has been identified – the number of babies being born. As John Clarke reports from Washington, American birth rates are up for the first time since the economic recession started in 2007.

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Human Rights Watch speak out against SA decision to let Bashir leave: SOTS

Human rights groups are speaking out against the South African
government's decision to allow Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir to leave
the country. A decision made despite a ruling by the South African
High Court that stated the government was legally required to arrest
him.

While disappointed, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch Ken Roth
says at least the world is now once again focused on the crimes Bashir
has allegedly committed.

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While disappointed, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch Ken Roth
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Fitbit prepares for IPO

The wearable health-tracking maker Fitbit is set to launch its initial
public offering after the close of trading on Wall Street Wednesday.

The company is valued at nearly $3.7 billion but faces stiff
competition from the likes of the Apple Watch and Samsung gear.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Fresh coalition airstrikes on ISIS

The United States and its coalition partners carried out 11 air strikes in Syria and Iraq on Tuesday against Islamic State militants- that's according to Pentagon officials.

The news comes amid fresh warnings from the UN that new fighting in Syria has forced more than 20,000 refugees to flee to Turkey.

Nina-Maria Potts reports from Washington:

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NYC student 'planned bomb' for Islamic State


Authorities in the US have arrested a college student who plotted to detonate a pressure cooker bomb in New York city on behalf of the Islamic State terror group.

The 20 year old was studying at a private aviation and engineering college and told a government informant of his plans.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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Pregnant woman loses baby after "vile attack"

A pregnant woman from London has lost her baby after being repeatedly kicked in the stomach in what police describe as a "truly abhorrent and vile attack"...

Two men wearing motorbike crash helmets approached the 21-year-old woman on Monday evening, before pushing her to the ground...

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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ONE OF MISSING UK SISTERS 'IN SYRIA'

Police say at least one of three UK sisters who went missing with their nine children may already be in Syria.

One of the women is thought to have contacted her family, indicating that she has crossed into the country.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Russia accuses NATO of encroaching its borders

Russia is accusing NATO of encroaching its borders and seeking to change the strategic balance of power. In comments made on Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said that this forced Moscow to take steps to protect its interests and security. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Bank of Greece pleads with Athens to secure a deal with creditors

The Bank of Greece has pleaded with Athens and its international lenders to strike a deal, or risk an uncontrollable crisis.


It comes ahead of a meeting between Eurogroup finance ministers on Thursday, which is seen as Greece's last chance to unlock the next tranche of its bailout money, or risk default.


Our Correspondent Natalie Powell reports from Brussels



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UK "stepping up" preparations of Greece EU exit

A spokeswoman for the UK Prime Minister David Cameron says Britain is "stepping up" preparations for a Greece EU exit...

It comes as Greece's central bank has warned for the first time it could be on a "painful course" towards a default...

Dan Whitehead reports...

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Swiss Attorney General says banks were suspicious of FIFA accounts


Switzerland's Attorney General says banks in the country reported suspicious activity around bank accounts held by Fifa, world football's governing body. 

Michael Lauber says his office is investigating a huge amount of data that has been seized from Fifa amid allegations of corruption.  This could potentially lead to the re-opening of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 


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GREECE, CREDITORS EXPRESS ANGER AT NEGOTIATION PROGRESS

Relations between Greece and its international creditors appear to be at a new low ahead of a crunch summit for the country's chances of avoiding default.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has accused Greece's government of misleading voters about its bailout proposals.

This after Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accused the creditors of trying to 'humiliate' the Greek people and insisted the IMF bears 'criminal responsibility' for recession-deepening austerity measures.

Greece needs creditors to approve reforms in exchange for the release of bailout cash.

On Thursday European finance ministers meet in Brussels to attempt to head off a default.

Dr Theo Papadopolous of the University of Bath - who's researched the impact of austerity in Greece - believes bankruptcy is less imminent than some observers fear.

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UK OFFICIALS SEARCH FOR LOCATION OF MISSING 'SYRIA SISTERS'

British security officials continue to attempt to trace three UK sisters feared to have crossed into Syria with their nine children.

Their husbands have made tearful appeals for them to return home to Bradford in West Yorkshire.

They haven't made contact since last week, en route home from pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia with their children aged 3 to 15.

Their brother is thought to have been fighting in the region with the Islamic State.

Dr David Lowe, former counter-terror police officer says if they are in Syria it's not necessarily the case they'll want to stay there.

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Australian PM Abbott foolish for support of coal - former colleague

A former Australian politician has called the Prime Minister foolish for his support for the coal industry.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Legendary Australian track star Ron Clarke dead at 78

Australia has lost a sporting legend with the death of champion runner Ron Clarke aged 78.
Arthur Stevens has more

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CAMERON IN ITALY FOR EU, MIGRANT TALKS

British Prime Minister David Cameron is visiting Italy on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on Europe's migrant crisis, and EU reform.

It comes after European Union ministers failed to agree a plan to distribute asylum seekers more equally across the bloc's member states.

Italy has warned it will adopt a 'plan B' that will 'hurt' Europe, if the EU can't reach agreement on the issue.

David Cameron is also using the trip to continue to push for a renegotiation of Britain's membership of the EU ahead of a referendum he'll hold by the end of 2017, according to political correspondent Theo Usherwood.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

6 students killed in California balcony collapse named

Six students who lost their lives when a balcony collapsed during a birthday party in California have been named.


Five of them were from Ireland, and were in the early 20s….another 7 people are being treated in hospital for their injuries.


From Washington, Simon Marks reports.


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US agency defends its hack attack strategy

The head of the Office of Personnel Management defended her agency's actions to a Congressional committee, answering questions about how the personal information of some four million current and former U.S. government employees was hacked, possibly by China.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Nato condemns Putin's nuclear comments

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Nato has condemned Russia's move to strengthen its nuclear arsenal, saying it amounted to 'nuclear sabre-rattling'.  It said the move was 'unjustified' and 'dangerous'.  Julia Lyubova has more.


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Chris Evans to re-launch Top Gear

British TV presenter Chris Evans has been announced as the new host of the BBC's motoring show Top Gear.

The program has been off-air since former presenter Top Gear was sacked after punching a producer while on location.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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