Friday, July 10, 2015

South Carolina lowers Confederate Flag over State Capitol

The Confederate flag no longer flies outside the South Carolina state capitol.

Huge crowds attended the lowering ceremony Friday morning, after State Governor Nikki Haley signed legislation authorizing the flag's removal. 

In Washington, here's Kevin McAleese:

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Trust in Greece thin - US Treasury Secretary

Global trust in Greece and its government's ability to handle the debt crisis is quite thin, says U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew.

He spoke to a New York event sponsored by the political news organization Politico

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UK advises against all but essential travel to Tunisia

The UK Foreign Secretary Phillip Hammond has urged all British tourists to leave Tunisia due to fears of another potential attack by Islamic state, alongside concerns that local authorities will not be able to provide adequate protection.

Concerns have grown for the Tunisian tourist industry which has been greatly wounded by the attacks.

Patrick Jones reports

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Greek proposals being considered by creditors

Greece's new bailout proposal is being considered in Athens by MPs before launching negotiations with creditors on Saturday.

The request for a 3 year debt program with the Eurozone's rescue fund the ESM is set to involve far tougher austerity measures amounting to 13 billion euros in spending cuts.

Eurozone finance ministers are meeting Saturday to determine whether there is a basis for further negotiations - though a deadline to reach a deal is on Sunday when EU leaders will meet in Brussels.

There have been mixed reactions from eurozone capitals as to whether the proposal, drafted in less than 48 hours, will be enough to convince creditors.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann says there are dividing lines in the eurozone over whether Greece should remain a member of the single currency.

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Greek Parliament to meet as bailout plan scrutinised

The Greek Parliament is set to vote on the new bailout proposal, as EU officials analyse the fine detail...

The plans were submitted two hours before the deadline on Thursday night.

Our correspondent in Athens, Dan Whitehead, reports...

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South Carolina prepares to remove confederate flag

South Carolina is due to remove the controversial confederate flag from its state house on Friday morning.

Governor Nikki Haley signed the order for its removal after South Carolina's House of Representatives voted to bring it down.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Thursday, July 9, 2015

Hackers Stole Sensitive Information on More than 20 Million Americans

The United States Office of Personnel Management has revealed sensitive information about more than 20 million people was stolen last year by hackers who intruded into its computer networks. 

The incident was separate from but related to a previous breach that compromised the personnel data of more than 4 million federal employees. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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FBI claims terrorist plots thwarted over July 4 weekend


The FBI in America says it foiled a number of potential terrorist attacks over the July 4 holiday weekend.
As John Clarke reports from Washington DC, the claim comes as the US government seeks more access to the personal information of Americans

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US's future military head names Russia as no. 1 threat

Russia poses the number one threat to the US's national security- that's according to the man in line to lead America's military.

Marine General Joseph Dunford said Moscow's recent actions are "nothing short of alarming," during his confirmation hearing to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Rebecca Foster reports from Washington.

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ISIS commanders in Afghanistan reported killed

Leading militants who had joined the so-called Islamic State in Afghanistan are reportedly among the dead in a series of US air strikes.

Afghan intelligence officials report that two ISIS commanders were killed in the east of Afghanistan.

The strikes - reportedly launched from drones - took place in a province where ISIS has been making inroads into the ranks of the Taliban. 

Malcolm Brown reports.

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IBM Announces Next Generation Chip

A consortium lead by IBM has announced it’s built a test processor that makes computer circuitry significantly more powerful. 

Analysts say the technology used could result in the ability to place more than 20 billion tiny switches on the chips that power everything from smartphones to spacecraft. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report. 


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United Nations calls for "unconditional pause" in Yemen conflict

The United Nations has called for an "unconditional pause" in Yemen's
conflict, beginning on Friday at midnight local time.

The humanitarian ceasefire is expected to last a week — through the
end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York

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Russia orders a reburial of its royal family

Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev has ordered to create a special working group to rebury the remains of Maria and Alexei Romanovs, children of Russia's last Tsar, Nicolas II. The Tsar and the royal family were executed by the communists in July of 1918, soon after the Bolshevik Revolution. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Greek government approves proposals to present to creditors

A senior MP from the ruling, Syriza party in Greece says the Greek government has approved a set of proposals they will present to creditors in Brussels.

They're tasked to submit them by a 2200 GMT deadline in preparation for 3 days of negations in Brussels to try to come to a deal.

From Athens, Jack Parrock reports.

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Britons urged to leave Tunisia

 Britons are being urged to leave the country, citing a further terror attack is highly likely.
 It comes after 38 people, including 30 British were killed after a gunman with links to the Islamic state launched an attack on the resort of Sousse.

Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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US may walk away from Iran talks - Sec. Kerry

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the talks on Irans nuclear programme cannot go on forever, that hard decisions must be made.

He spoke in Vienna as the clock ticked toward another deadline on reaching an agreement.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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U.S. Jobless Claims Hit Highest Level Since February

New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week to
their highest level since February, signaling a slowdown in the labor
market. The US Labor Department Thursday said applications for
government support rose by 15,000 for the week of July 4, but
economists say overall the labor market is firm.

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Ex-FIFA Official Chuck Blazer Banned From Football For Life

Football's world governing body FIFA has banned a former US member of its executive committee from soccer-related activities for life.

70 year old Chuck Blazer has pleaded guilty to widespread corruption charges.


Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.


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IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast for 2015

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global growth forecast for this year to 3.3%

The IMF says it's mainly due to a temporary slowdown in the US economy and warns of slower conditions in emerging markets.

Daniel Ryntjes reports from Washington...

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South Carolina votes for removal of Confederate Flag


The confederate flag that flies on Capitol Grounds in South Carolina could soon be lowered, after the State House of representatives voted for its removal.

It's presence became the subject of renewed controversy after photographs of a man accused of murdering several black people in a Charleston church last month, showed him brandishing the rebel flag.

Kevin Mcaleese has the latest. 

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