Friday, August 21, 2015

UNSG calls for calm as tensions rise between North and South Korea

The United Nations Secretary General is calling on North and South Korea to calm down, as escalating tensions this week led to an exchange of fire between both countries, and a threat of war from the North.


Our correspondent Liling Tan has the story from UN headquarters in New York.


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US military pauses military exercises with South Korea


The U.S. military has put it's military exercises with South Korea on hold, citing increasing tensions in the region.

North Korea's ruler Kim Jong Un has put his troops on a level of a 'quasi-state of war' - after firing artillery shells over the border.

Our Washington correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Wall St drops amid global concerns

US markets are in free fall with the Dow Jones falling more than 350 points.

It follows the worst drop in 18 months on Thursday, with global fears
about China and Greece continuing to drive down the markets.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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First female soldiers graduate from 'elite' US Army training


Two female soldiers have become the first women to graduate from US Army Ranger School

The achievement of Captain Kristen Griest and 1st Lieutenant. Shaye Haver and 94 men was honored at a ceremony at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Kevin McAleese has the story...

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Peru's Congress Approves Aerial Interdiction


Peru's Congress has unanimously passed a bill allowing the country's air force to shoot down small airplanes believed to be carrying illegal drugs. 

The move, also known as aerial interdiction, is practiced in other South American countries. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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NZ and Australian crews join fight against western US fires

Firefighters from New Zealand and Australia are travelling to the western United States to help tackle dozens of out-of-control forest fires. As our US correspondent John Clarke reports, US emergency services are struggling with the scale of the raging fires.

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US-trained "Moderate" Syrian Rebel Group to be Deployed

A second group of American-trained rebel fighters could be deployed to Syria within weeks, according to the Reuters news agency.

The US and Turkey are planning to provide air cover for the group, regarded by the US as moderate fighters.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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British Peer says PM could 'pull plug' on Chilcot Inquiry

A leading peer in Britain's House of Lords has said that the Prime Minister could 'pull the plug' on the Chilcot inquiry into the the Iraq War.


The independent investigation was set up in 2009 and its findings were expected to be published in 2011, but its chairman told the Prime Minster David Cameron that he could not set a timetable for the report.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Obama pens letter pledging military options remain open on Iran

U.S. President Barack Obama has been forced to pledge that military options remain on the table, in a bid to push an international deal on Iran through Congress.

In a letter addressed to leading New York democratic lawmaker Jerrold Nadlier, the president said that if Iran pursues building a nuclear weapon, all options- including military- remain open.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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FYR Macedonia police clash with migrants

Police in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have reportedly used tear gas to stop thousands of migrants trying to cross the border from Greece.

The Balkan nation has declared a state of emergency in two of its southern regions with more than 40,000 migrants traveling through the country in the last month alone.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Syriza rebels to form new party ahead of Greek elections

Greek MPs from the ruling Syriza party are reportedly breaking off to form their own group, according to local media.

The move comes after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras resigned on Thursday and called for new elections.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports:

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Russian top art galleries condemn Orthodox raid on Sidur exhibition

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Russia's top art gallery directors have written an open letter condemning recent vandalism actions by Orthodox Christian activists.  The God's Will group attacked an art exhibition by Soviet-era artist Vadim Sidur on 14 August. Julia Lyubova has more.


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North Korea appeal to UN over military drill

North Korea has sent a letter to the United Nations requesting the
Security Council to discuss military drills between the United States
and South Korea.

This comes amid rising tension in the region after North and South
Korea exchanged artillery fire on Thursday.

William Denselow reports from the United Nations in New York.

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NASA Says No Truth to Rumors of "Impending Apocalypse"

Internet rumors that a large space rock is going to slam into the Earth in September have gained enough traction that NASA has put out a statement denying the world is about to end.

According to the space agency, there’s not a shred of evidence to back up the rumors. 

Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco.
 
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Thursday, August 20, 2015

UN tallies 13 cases of sex abuse allegations in CAR in less than a year

In response to multiple sexual allegations against its peacekeepers, the deputy chief of the United Nations mission in the Central African Republic on Thursday spoke with reporters in New York.


Her remarks follow new accusations this week that UN peacekeepers in the African country had raped three young women, including a minor.


UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.


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Doubts Raised Over Surgery for Early Stage Cancer

Surgical treatment of a very early stage breast cancer makes no difference to the likelihood of dying from cancer.

That's according to research in the US JAMA Oncology journal, tracking outcomes for one hundred thousand women.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Greek PM Tsipras to resign causing fresh elections

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras is resigning from his position calling snap elections in September according to Greek state TV.

Mr Tsipras has seen deep divisions erupt within his left-wing Syriza party after he agreed an 86 billion euro bailout deal with eurozone lenders.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Maker of newly-approved female libido drug sold for $1 bn

Sprout Pharmaceuticals, makers of a newly approved female libido
enhancing drug has been bought for $1 billion.

Valeant will acquire Sprout, just two days after the United States
Food and Drug Administration approved Addyi — the "first and only"
drug of its kind to get federal approval.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York.

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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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