Tuesday, August 25, 2015

US condemns Russian terror sentence for Ukraine film director

The United States has condemned the sentencing by Russia of an acclaimed Ukrainian film director.

Oleg Sentsov has been given 20 years at a maximum security prison in Southern Russia.

Kevin Mcaleese has the details

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UN Urges EU Members To Organize Migrant Response

The United Nations expects up to 3,000 migrants to cross into Macedonia daily in the coming months, many of them refugees fleeing war-torn countries like Syria. The UN refugee agency is asking EU members states to work together, organize and redistribute desperate families seeking asylum in the bloc. Patrice Howard reports.

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Venezuela-Colombian border tensions

Tensions are escalating on the border between Colombia and Venezuela, after an attack by Colombian smugglers left three Venezuelan soldiers and a civilian injured.

In response, the Venezuelan government has expelled some 1,000 Colombians who were living illegally in the country.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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US markets surge as China cut rates

China's stock market plummeted again on Tuesday posting losses of
7.6%. But despite another day of heavy losses for the world's second
largest economy- the US markets opened in positive territory with the
major indexes up over 2% in the first 30 minutes of trading.

This comes as the People's Bank of China announced it's cutting
interest rates and reducing its reserve requirement ratio.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Russia sentences Ukrainian film maker to 20 years in jail

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A military court in Russia has sentenced Ukrainian film maker, Oleg Sentsov, to 20 years in prison. He is charged with plotting terrorism acts in Crimea. Julia Lyubova has more.

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Shoreham Airshow Crash - death toll could rise to 11

Rescue workers are continuing their efforts in the British town of Shoreham, after a Hawker Hunter jet crashed during an Air Show.


Police believe the final death toll could be 11, while over 200 people have reported missing friends or relatives since the crash.


Our UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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China cuts interest rate in bid to boost economy

China's central bank has cut its main interest rate in a bid to boost its economy...

Following huge losses on Monday and continuing falls during Tuesday trading, The People's Bank of China has cut the main interest rate by 0.25 per cent to 4.6 per cent.

It says the reduction is aimed at reducing "the social cost of financing to promote and support the sustainable and healthy developments of the real economy".

FT Beijing bureau chief Jamil Anderlini explains that the lack of a clear strategy from China is what is unsettling markets...

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US leery of emerging Syrian force

The Obama administration is leery of working with a rebel force emerging in Syria as the primary group to fight the Islamic State and engage with the West.

The New York Times reports, the group calls itself the Free Men of Syria and maintains ties to al Qaeda, a significant problem for the White House.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Update: UK confirms 4 British dead in Canada plane crash

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The British Foreign Office has confirmed that four British nationals are among six people who have died in a plane crash in Canada...

The seaplane crashed in a wooded area in Quebec on Sunday.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Four British people feared dead in Canada plane crash

The British Foreign Office says it is "urgently working" with Canadian officials to find out whether British nationals are among six people who have died in a plane crash...

The seaplane crashed in a wooded area in Quebec on Sunday.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Spain and Morocco arrest 14 ISIS recruiters

Spain and Morocco have arrested 14 suspected recruiters working for ISIS. 

The joint operation involved arrests in Madrid and various Moroccan cities and comes after a Morocan man who'd lived in Spain attempted a shooting on a high speed train last weekend.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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Russia ordered to pay damages over Arctic Sunrise case

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An international court says Moscow must compensate the Netherlands over its seizure of a Greenpeace ship protesting against oil drilling.  The court in the Hague said the amount Russia must pay would be decided later. Julia Lyubova has more.

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European markets up as China stocks continue to fall

European markets have opened higher despite further falls in Asia after China's so-called 'Black Monday'...

It comes after huge losses during trading on Monday  over concerns about the stability of China's economy.

The FTSE100 in London opened around 1.5% up, with the Dax in Germany and the CAC40 in Paris also starting higher.

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Monday, August 24, 2015

Wall St tumbles on China fears

US stocks took a tumble, as the ripple effect of China's Black Monday
was felt on Wall Street.

The Dow Jones index had its worst trading day in 4 years. While the
S&P finished in correction territory.

Our US correspondent in New York Nick Harper says it was a tough day
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Korean deal to reduce tension

South and North Korea have reached a deal aimed at de-escalating
tension on the Korean peninsula.

The United Nations has welcomed the news following a series of
cross-border confrontations.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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UN Security Council hears from gay Syrian refugee in first-ever meeting on LGBT rights

Accounts of a gay Syrian refugee's escape from the Islamic State group, and the continued persecution of the gay community in Syria, held the Security Council's attention Monday.

In the first-ever meeting on gay rights convened by the council, Syrian refugee Subhi Nahas told the story of his struggle to escape from I-S, to call attention to the plight of so many caught in the conflict.

UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.

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Russia's FM says Washington sends signals it wants to mend ties

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Russia's Foreign Minister says that Washington has been signaling that it wants to mend relations with Moscow, soured over the conflict in Ukraine.  Sergey Lavrov spoke at a youth meeting, saying that Moscow was open for a dialogue but would not 'beg' for an improvement in ties. Julia Lyubova has more.

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Wall Street crash prompts recession fears in US

Stocks on Wall Street plummeted in value when trading began in New York on Monday.


They're slowly recovering, but the initial crash is being described as a "full blown panic" by market analysts.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US markets dive in early trading

The US stock market has started the trading week substantially lower
with the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all posting heavy losses.

This comes as European and Asian markets also plunged following
another dismal day for the Chinese economy.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US and Turkey Close to Launching Anti-ISIL Front in Syria

Turkey's foreign minister is planning to launch a joint military operation with the United States in northern Syria.

The two nations are planning to provide air cover for a group of newly trained fighters. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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