Thursday, August 20, 2015

UN warns of famine in Yemen

The United Nations is warning that Yemen is on the verge of famine.

The UN says that months of fighting have left 13 million people in
desperate need of help.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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Pope Francis held controversial Falklands sign

Pope Francis has been photographed holding a sign calling for a dialogue between Argentina and the UK on the controversial topic of the Falkland Islands. 

According to Vatican officials, the Pope was unaware of the message on the sign and did not endorse it.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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US President Jimmy Carter speaks openly about brain cancer diagnosis

Former US President Jimmy Carter has spoken publicly about his health for the first time since his recent cancer diagnosis.

He told a packed press conference that following a biopsy on his liver, doctors discovered the cancer had spread to his brain.

Speaking at the headquarters of the not-for-profit organization The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, The 90-year old appeared optimistic as he detailed the treatment he would undergo immediately.

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Speaking at the headquarters of the not-for-profit organization The Carter Center in Atalnta, Georgia, the 90-year old said he had led a blessed life...

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Speaking at the headquarters of the not-for-profit organization The Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, the 90-year old said president's past and present were among well wishers...

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UN Expert Slams China's Lack of Transparency After Tianjin Disaster

The United Nations top expert on human rights and hazardous materials
criticized China for a lack of transparency after the Tianjin
explosion last week. UN Special Rapporteur Baskut Tuncak suggested
more timely information from officials could have prevented the blast
which killed more than 114 people at a warehouse storing hazardous
chemicals.

Patrice Howard reports from UN Headquarters in NY.

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Jimmy Carter discloses brain cancer diagnosis, will begin immediate treatment

The former US President Jimmy Carter says cancer has spread to his brain, and he's beginning immediate radiation treatments in a bid to overcome it.


But he told reporters that he expects the disease could spread further, and called himself "perfectly at ease with whatever comes".


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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New security measures for Calais announced

The UK and France have agreed a raft of new measures to tackle the growing migrant crisis in the French town of Calais...

A new command and control centre will be set up, jointly run by French and British police officers, aimed at clamping down on criminal gangs smuggling migrants into the UK. 

Extra fencing, CCTV and infrared technology will be rolled out - as well as an increase in police and 24/7 freight checks. 

British Home Secretary Theresa May says those who require help will still get it...

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Police deploy tear gas and arrest 9 in St Louis protest

Police have arrested at least nine people and deployed tear gas in the US city of St. Louis, Missouri during protests following the death of a black 18-year-old who was shot by police after he pointed a gun at them.
Police say the suspect, in his early 20s, was fleeing from officers serving a search warrant in a crime-ridden neighbourhood.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Cell Block H star jailed for sexual assault of a minor

Star of the 1980's Australian television series Prisoner: Cell Block H, Maggie Kirkpatrick has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a troubled teenage fan.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Greece repays crucial debt to European Central Bank

Greece has repaid a crucial debt installment to the European Central Bank after receiving the first slice of its third bailout fund.

Although the deadline has passed relatively calmly, a default by Greece would have forced the country to exit the single currency euro.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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New Calais command centre will tackle gangs smuggling migrants

A new command and control centre, jointly run by the British and French, is to be set up in Calais to help tackle the growing migrant crisis...

It will be focussed on finding and disrupting organised criminals attempting to smuggle migrants illegally into France and across the Channel into the UK.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Russia and China hold largest-ever joint military exercises

Lead-in:

A second stage of joint Russian/Chinese military exercises has got underway on Thursday.  The 'Joint Sea 2015' drills are taking place in the Sea of Japan and off the coast near Vladivostok. Julia Lyubova has more.


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New joint Calais command centre to tackle migrant crisis

A new command and control centre is to be built in Calais as part of a joint operation between British and French governments to tackle to growing migrant crisis...

The centre will focus on targeting gangs who try to smuggle people across the Channel and into the UK.

British Home Secretary Theresa May will join her French counterpart for a tour of the Euro Tunnel site later....

Shadow Home Office Minister Jack Dromey says The UK government must do more...

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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Greece due its first slice of bailout cash

Athens is due to receive ( / has received ) the first tranche of its rescue fund from eurozone countries on Thursday morning.

After successful votes and intense debates on the bailout in The Netherlands and Germany, Greece will use the initial 13 billion euros in aid to help repay loans including a 3 billion euro bill to the European Central Bank this week.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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Iran allowed to inspect its own alleged nuclear sites

In an unusual arrangement agreed to by the United Nation's
International Atomic Energy Agency- Iran will be allowed to use its
own experts to investigate a site allegedly used to develop nuclear
weapons.

This is according to documents obtained by the Associated Press and is
likely to evoke a strong reaction from critics of the July 14 nuclear
deal.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Evidence of the Plague Found at Yosemite National Park

U.S. health officials have closed two campgrounds at Yosemite National Park in California, after finding evidence of the plague. 

Two recent visitors to the park have been diagnosed with the plague, and the park service has found the carcasses of two squirrels that died of the disease.  

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.

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UN reports new rape allegations by peacekeepers in CAR

New allegations of rape by United Nations peacekeepers, again involving the organization's "blue helmets" deployed to the Central African Republic.


The UN said on Wednesday its troops operating under the UN mission allegedly raped three young women some time in the past few weeks.


UN Correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York.


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US condemns ISIS-execution of 83-year old archaeologist

An expert on antiquities in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra is the latest victim of an ISIS execution.

The extremist group beheaded Kalid al-Asaad in the city's public square yesterday.

The 83 year old was a university professor and the former general manager for antiquities and museums in the city.

State department spokesperson John Kirby said the US condemned his barbaric death and recognised his immense contribution to preserving Syria's heritage...

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Bolivia clashes

In Bolivia, policemen have clashed with protesters who were being evicted from a gold mine north of the capital city La Paz.

One policeman died, after falling some 200 meters into a canyon. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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UK and France to agree deal on Calais migrant crisis

The UK and French governments will announce a deal on Thursday in Calais aimed at tackling the migrant crisis in the French port...

Thousands of migrants live in the so called 'jungle' close to the port and entrance to the Channel Tunnel train which links the two countries.

Our UK correspondant Dan Whitehead reports...

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BNY Mellon pays settlement over intern bribery claims

Bank of New York Mellon has agreed to pay almost $15 million to settle
charges it gave internships to wealthy Middle Eastern clients.

US anti-bribery laws ban the influencing of foreign clients to try and
retain business.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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