Tuesday, July 28, 2015

NATO stands in solidarity with Turkey

NATO allies meeting for emergency talks in Brussels say they support Turkey's war against ISIS and the global fight against terrorism in all its forms.

So-called article four consultations were invoked by Turkey's new security threats after recent terror attacks by Islamic State and the Kurdish PKK.

Turkey has been launching air strikes against the two groups - which it considers equal threats despite warnings from the EU that going after Kurdish militia could unravel a long-standing ceasefire with the Kurds.

Diplomats also discussed Turkey's creation of a safe zone with the United States, which would help push back ISIS from the border.

Bruno Lete from the German Marshall Fund says Turkey's new role in the war on ISIS made it necessary to hold the talks.

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But Turkey's campaign against the PKK complicates Washington's reliance on its affiliate Kurdish military group the YPG to fight ISIS in Syria.... according to Bruno Lete from the German Marshall Fund.

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OBAMA CALLS FOR MORE DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA

US President Barack Obama has called on African leaders to respect term limits, as he became the first American leader to address the African Union in Addis Ababa.

He praised those African countries which have made democratic progress but urged further respect for human rights in parts of the continent.

And President Obama insisted African economies need to be treated more like partners and less like aid recipients.

Addressing the 54 member-body in Ethiopia's capital, he said leaders need to follow the laws of their countries as he has to.

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Addressing the 54 member-body in Ethiopia's capital, he said leaders need to follow the laws of their countries as he has to.

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Kerry back on Capitol Hill to push for Iran deal

America's top diplomat and energy chief are back on Capitol Hill [Tuesday] in a fresh bid to persuade U.S. lawmakers to back an international deal with Iran.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, and Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, are making the case before the House foreign affairs committee- with seven weeks left to recruit support from lawmakers who remain unconvinced.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Britain's GDP back to pre-crash levels


An increase in oil and gas production has helped spur Britain's economic growth in the second quarter of the year. 

Official figures show the UK's economy grew by an estimated 0.7 per cent from April to June, in line with  forecasts and a jump on the previous quarter's 0.4 per cent growth.   It also brings the country's GDP back to pre-financial crash levels as Catherine Drew reports from London. 

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NATO talks on Turkey's war with ISIS

NATO is holding an emergency meeting on Turkey's request to discuss its new role in combating Islamic State and the Kurdish PKK.

Ambassadors meeting in Brussels to discuss Turkey's military strategy after it began air strikes last week against Islamic State and the PKK which it considers a terror group.

NATO has welcomed Turkey's new role in the fight against ISIS and the country is now cooperating with the US to build a so-called "safe zone" in northern Syria where Islamic State still occupies large stretches of land.

But security expert at Carnegie Europe - Marc Pierini - says NATO members are likely to warn Turkey about destabilising the Kurdish peace process.

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Security expert at Carnegie Europe - Marc Pierini - explains why Turkey is getting involved in the war against ISIS.

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Security expert at Carnegie Europe - Marc Pierini - explains why Turkey has been reluctant to get involved in the war against ISIS, until now.

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Security expert at Carnegie Europe - Marc Pierini - says Turkey may be stepping up its involvement against ISIS as a condition for stopping the advances of Kurdish forces in Syria.

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Security expert at Carnegie Europe - Marc Pierini - says Turkey has concerns about retaliatory attacks by ISIS in the country.

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UK PEER STEPS DOWN OVER 'DRUGS AND PROSTITUTES' PICTURES

A member of the UK's House of Lords has resigned after pictures emerged of him allegedly taking drugs with prostitutes.

Lord Sewel's apology comes after police confirmed they would investigate the footage printed by the Sun on Sunday newspaper.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Boy Scouts End Total Ban of Gay Leaders

The Boy Scouts of America on Monday said it would no longer ban gay adult leaders across the organization. The new policy, which takes effect immediately, will allow local Scout units to select adult leaders regardless of their sexual orientation. 

 Patrice Howard reports from New York.
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UN condemns Al Shabaab attack on Mogadishu hotel


Top officials from the United Nations have condemned Sunday's deadly car-bomb attack on the Jazeera Palace Hotel in Mogadishu. 


At least fifteen people were killed and dozens more injured in the blast in the Somali capital, at the hotel that housed diplomatic missions, including China's embassy. 


Liling Tan has more from UN headquarters in New York.


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Monday, July 27, 2015

Boston drop 2024 Olympic bid

The US city of Boston's has ended its bid for the 2024 Olympic games
because of a lack of support from residents.

Boston had been selected as the designated host city for the United
States but fears grew that taxpayers would have to cover any cost
overruns for the games.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US confirms plan for ISIS-free zone in Syria

The United States has confirmed that it's talking with Turkey about creating an ISIS-free area in northern Syria.

The two governments are discussing the creation of a 'safe zone' in a strip along the Turkish border.

The US says the effort will not involve the creation of a no-fly zone: something Ankara has pushed for.

Malcolm Brown reports from Washington.

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Cover Story Featuring Cosby Accusers Attacked by Hacker

Thirty five women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault appear  in a cover story in the current issue of New York Magazine.

Hours after the article was posted, the magazine’s website crashed…reportedly attacked by a hacker.

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.


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Boston’s Olympic bid in doubt

The US city of Boston's bid for the 2024 Olympics has suffered a blow
after the mayor said taxpayer money would not be used for budgetary
shortfalls in connection with the games.

Boston has been selected as the designated host city for the United
States but must agree to cover any cost overruns before an official
bid is submitted.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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President Obama says Republican comments comparing him to the Nazis are ridiculous

American President Barack Obama has criticized the level of political debate in his home country,  after highly controversial comments by a Republican Presidential candidate.
As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, Mr Obama, who is on an African visit, described the comparison of his policies to that of the Nazis, as ridiculous.

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Major US corporations sign onto climate change pledge

Major American corporations including Apple, General Motors and Wal Mart, have signed onto the White House pledge to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

While some continue to contend that climate change does not exist, President Obama has said this is theissue that will define the rest of the 21st century.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Malaysia Upgraded in US Human Trafficking Report

The United States has upgraded Malaysia and Cuba in its annual report on human trafficking.

Thailand has remained on lowest ranking of countries failing to tackle issues which include child sex trafficking.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports... 

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US Secretary of State John Kerry says that the $150 billion global industry is also prevalent in the United States...

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US Secretary of State John Kerry says traffickers target those most in need of protection.

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Fiat Chrysler hit with record fine for safety defects

Car maker Fiat Chrysler has been hit with a record fine of more than a
hundred million dollars for mishandling vehicle safety recalls.

As our US correspondent Mimi Chiahemen reports, the fine is an
embarrassment to the company, but also follows the failure of other
car companies to deal adequately with safety problems.

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UK Labour peer urged to step down from House of Lords


A British Labour party peer, is being urged to resign after footage surfaced of him allegedly taking drugs with prostituted.


Lord Sewel has quit his role as the Deputy Speaker of the Lords and has been suspended by his party however has indicated that he will not quite his role as peer.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…



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U.S. State department human trafficking report has activists up in arms

The U.S. State Department is releasing [has released] its 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) after a four-week delay. [10 am EST- NB editors, please update lead]

The annual report scrutinizes some 188 countries' efforts to comply with minimum standards in the crackdown of human trafficking.

The report rates each country according to a Tier system- Tier 1 being most compliant, and Tier 3 being the worst.

As Nina-Maria Potts reports, one of the most controversial countries under scrutiny is Malaysia:

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Thailand, Malaysia, Venezuela and Gambia dropped from the Tier 2 Watch List to join 20 other nations on Tier 3 in 2014. The upgrading of Malaysia this year, has upset human rights activists.

Some accuse the Obama adminsitration of selling out, as Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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KOVTUN GIVEN TUESDAY DEADLINE TO START LITVINENKO EVIDENCE

A key suspect in the London inquiry into the murder of a former Russian spy has been given a Tuesday deadline to give evidence.

Dmitry Kovtun had been expected to start testifying via videolink from Russia on Monday, at the probe into the death of Alexander Litvinenko in the British capital in 2006.

But he says he hasn't been able to obtain permission from Russian officials to do so.

Mr Litvinenko was poisoned by radioactive substance Polonium 210 after having tea at a London hotel with Dmitry Kovtun and another Russian man, Alexander Lugovoi.

British authorities believe the two Russian agents murdered Mr Litvinenko, but both deny involvement.

Dan Whitehead is outside London's High Court and says Mr Kovtun's evidence could be pivotal to the inquiry.

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Dan Whitehead is outside London's High Court and says  is Mr Kovtun doesn't end up giving evidence at all, it will mean the inquiry misses some key testimony.

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RUSSIAN WITNESS PULLS OUT OF LITVINENKO MURDER INQUIRY

Key evidence in the London inquiry into the murder of a Russian spy in 2006 won't be heard this week as planned after a Russian witness pulled out.

Dmitri Kovtun is thought to have been involved in the murder of Alexander Litvinenko in London, and was due to give evidence (starting on Monday) via videolink from Russia.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says his decision not to give evidence deprives the inquiry of crucial testimony.

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