Thursday, July 23, 2015

Kerry strongly defends Iran nuclear deal

America's top diplomat has mounted a robust defense of the nuclear deal with Iran.

US Secretary of State John Kerry and two cabinet colleagues appeared before US lawmakers for a hearing on the agreement.

It's part of a major push by the Obama administration to prevent the congress from scuppering the agreement as it undertakes a 60-day review.

Malcolm Brown reports.

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Palestinian and Israel support for two-state solution fading, warns UN envoy

Palestinian and Israeli support for a two-state solution to the conflict is fading away, warned a key United Nations official on Thursday.

Briefing the U-N Security Council, the envoy for the Middle East Nickolay Mladenov said unilateral activities in the West Bank -- including settlement construction, so-called legalisation of outposts, demolitions and evictions -- must stop.

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The UN envoy also warned that fading prospects for a two-state solution pose a greater threat to the region.

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Palestine's ambassador Riyad Mansour called for a timeframe to end the Israeli occupation.

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Israel's Ambassador Ron Prosor defended Israel's actions, citing a recent Israeli report that blames Hamas for atrocities in Gaza.

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Islamic State more worrying than al Qaeda - FBI Dir. Comey

The Islamic State organization poses a greater threat to the United States and its allies than al Qaeda does.

That's what FBI Director James Comey told a think tank audience in Washington about what keeps him up at night.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Minimum wage hike for New York fast-food workers (WRAP)

The US state of New York has moved to raise the minimum wage for
fast-food workers up 70% to $15 an hour over the next few years.

Describing the city as a trend-setter, New York's governor Andrew
Cuomo calls the move an important step for thousands of workers that
struggle to make ends meet.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US unemployment claims fall to four-decade low

American unemployment claims have fallen to the lowest they've been in
over four decades — according to a report by the Labor Department on
Thursday.

The report indicates a strengthening labor market, but economists say
jobs numbers are volatile in the summer months.

Mimi Chiahemen has more from New York.

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US negotiators grilled over Iran nuclear deal

US negotiators allowed themselves to be 'fleeced' by Iran in the Vienna nuclear talks, according a leading US lawmaker.

The criticism was directed at Secretary of State John Kerry during a congressional hearing about the recent deal.

In his opening, the Republican chairman of the US Senate's Foreign Relations committee Bob Corker was highly critical of the agreement with Iran.  

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The top Democrat on the committee, Senator Ben Cardin, welcomed elements of the deal, but said he hadn't reached an overall conclusion.

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When his turn to testify came, John Kerry pushed back against the critics.

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Family of hanged African American motorist reject mental health claims by authorities

The mystery surrounding the death of a Texas woman in a police cell continues, with new questions about her mental state.

As our US correspondent John Clarke reports, the Sandra Bland case is the latest in a series of incidents in which African Americans have died after interactions with white police officers.

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EU accuses hollywood studios of monopolising pay-tv

The European Union has accused the UK's Sky TV and six major Hollywood studios of breaking EU competition rules by blocking access to movie content in EU countries.

An 18-month investigation is now beginning into licensing agreements between the film studios and Sky, as well as other European broadcasters.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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Nikkei announces agreement to buy Financial Times

The Japanese media group Nikkei has announced it will buy the UK's Financial Times from publishers Pearson PLC.


The offer has been made for 160 billion yen, the equivalent to 1.30 billion dollars.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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US Defense Chief makes unscheduled Iraq stop for ISIS update

U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has made an unannounced visit to Baghdad on Thursday.

Carter was in the Iraqi capital for a progress report on the army's fight against the self-described Islamic State.

In Washington Kevin McAleees reports

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PEARSON IN TALKS OVER FT SALE

Publisher Pearson has confirmed it is in advanced talks to sell the Financial Times newspaper.

Pearson shares have jumped in London trading (<< update as required), with the FT itself reporting German media group Axel Springer is favourite to clinch a deal.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Anzac Day Terror Plot : 15 year old boy pleads

A 15 year old boy in Britain has pleaded guilty to inciting terrorism at Australia's Anzac Day parade.


The charge involved encouraging the murder of police officers during the event in Melbourne in April, no attack ever took place.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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MI5 letter to government refers to 'embarrassment' over child abuse claims

Police in the UK are examining new material surrounding child abuse claims - which includes a letter from MI5 warning the government of the risk of "political embarrassment"...

The note - dated 1986 - followed warnings an MP had a "penchant for small boys".

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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US MacArthur Foundation leaves Russia citing pressure from authorities

The US based civil society organisation The MacArthur Foundation says it is closing its Moscow office after Russia's government put it on a list of undesirable organisations.


Russia has forced foreign funded non-governmental organisations that engage in what it terms, "political activity," to register as, "foreign agents," and the upper house of parliament has approved a, "patriotic stop-list," of undesirable groups.


Tom Barton reports.



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Greek parliament approves reform package - moves closer to receiving bailout

The Greek parliament has approved a second bailout reform package despite another rebellion inside the ruling Syriza party.

The bill, passed by a wide margin will allow negotiations to begin with creditors who are ready to disburse 89 billion euros in aid to Greece.

Jack Parrock reports.

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Donald Trump To Visit Texas Border Town

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who recently came under fire for making inflammatory comments on illegal immigration, is making a trip to the Texas-Mexico Border. The billionaire businessman will stop in Laredo, Thursday to greet the border patrol and law enforcement officials. Patrice Howard reports.

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LABOUR LEADERSHIP WARNING FROM MANDELSON

Britain's opposition Labour Party is in danger of not being a viable party of government, according to one of its own former cabinet ministers.

Lord Mandelson has followed his old boss, former Prime Minister Tony Blair, in warning that Labour's ongoing leadership battle could destroy the party's electoral chances.

Labour is in the process of choosing a new leader after a crushing defeat in May's general election - and left-wing candidate Jeremy Corbyn is front-runner according to some polling.

Stefan Stern of the Financial Times says the party's big beasts are weighing in as they feel the danger of a leftist leader growing.

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Asylum seeker boat turnbacks expected to be adopted by Australian opposition party

Australia's Labor Party Opposition is expected to ratify it's policy on asylum seekers to adopt the current government's "turn back the boats" policy at its annual conference this weekend.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Obama administration to push Iran deal on Capitol Hill

Key US cabinet officials will press their case for the Iran nuclear deal to American lawmakers later.

 Senior figures in the Obama administration, including Secretary of State John Kerry, are due to testify before a senate panel.

 As North America correspondent Malcolm Brown reports, they’re likely to face some strong skepticism and outright opposition.  

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Obama visits Kenya (preview)

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President Obama is travelling to Kenya/has arrived in Kenya (travels Thursday evening, arrives Friday EST) for a four day trip Africa.

It's the first time he's visited his father's homeland since taking office and is likely to be the last time he visits the continent as president.

He will be attending the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi, before going to Ethiopia, as our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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