Monday, September 7, 2015

CAMERON SETS OUT REFUGEE PLAN

British Prime Minister David Cameron is setting out more detail to his plans to take in thousands of extra Syrian refugees.


Mr Cameron's government also wants to extend British air strikes against the Islamic State into Syria - currently the UK is only engaged in military operation inside Iraq.


But political reporter Theo Usherwood says the Conservative Prime Minister doesn't want to put it to a parliamentary vote until he is sure he would win.


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Tens of thousands in Moldova demand President's resignation

Tens of thousands of people flooded the central streets of Chisinau, the capital of Moldova on Sunday demanding the resignation of the government and the President Nicolae Timofti over a $1 billion bank fraud. The protesters have set up a tent city outside the government building calling for early elections and constitutional reforms. 

Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital. 


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MIGRANTS CONTINUE TO ARRIVE IN MUNICH

Migrants and refugees continue to arrive at Munich station in Germany.

Authorities there have laid on special measures to deal with the influx of thousands of arrivals.

It comes with German Chancellor Angela Merkel under pressure over the openness of the country's borders amid the European migrant crisis.

Georgina Prodhan of Reuters is in Munich - she says the process is being handled efficiently.

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Sunday, September 6, 2015

US Congress to vote on Iran deal

Votes to approve or disapprove the international agreement with Iran on it's nuclear program top the agenda for the US Congress which returns to work after the five-week August recess (Tuesday September 8)

Ahead of those key votes - the deal won support from a top Democrat in the U-S House of Representatives

Our US correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Austrians and Germans drive private cars to pick up refugees in Hungary

Private individuals from Austira and Germany have driven a convoy of cars across the Hungarian border to pick up refugees who want to make it to western Europe.

Austria has seen thousands of people pass through on their way to Germany since Hungary decided to allow the refugees to leave on Friday.

Most are fleeing conflict and poverty in countries like Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Eritrea.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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MPs to debate changes to assisted dying law

The leader of the Church of England says the UK risks "dehumanising society for ever" if the government changes the law over assisted dying...

MPs will debate reforms to the Bill on Friday, which could allow doctors to help some terminally ill patients die.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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CAMERON TO SET OUT REFUGEE PLANS

UK Prime Minister David Cameron will later (Monday) set out more detail on how many extra refugees Britain will take in amid Europe's migrant crisis.

He'll make a statement to the UK Parliament, as the government also continues to push the case for more action against Islamic State militants in Syria.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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United Flight 93 Tribute Center To Open Day Before 9/11 Anniversary

Nearly 14 years to the day of the Sept. 11 terror attacks on America, the National Park Service will open a visitor center on the site where United Flight 93 crashed outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania, killing 40 people including four hijackers. Homeland Security Secretary Jey Johnson, Pennsylvania’s Governor Tom Wolf and victims' family members will speak at a ceremony Thursday, which will include the dedication of a permanent exhibit honoring the passengers and crew lost.

Patrice Howard has more.

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Wall St aims for stability ahead of Fed rate decision

Wall Street is hoping for a better week ahead along with some stability after two weeks of turbulence for global markets.

It’s also the week before the US Federal Reserve decides whether to raise interest rates for the first time in nine years.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Edward Snowden criticizes Russia over internet freedom, gay rights

The former US intelligence employee Edward Snowden has criticized the Kremlin over its gay rights and internet freedom policies. The former spy wanted back home for leaking classified documents revealing the government's mass surveillance program was granted asylum in Russia in August 2013.
Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Friday, September 4, 2015

Hillary Clinton acknowledges voter trust issues - MSNBC interview

Former First Lady and former U.S. Secretary of State has acknowledged that the questions about her use of a private email server have contributed to growing questions about whether American voters can trust her.

In recent weeks, she's been losing ground in the polls to Bernie Sanders and even to U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, who openly says he is not sure and has not made a decision to run for the Democratic nomination to run for the White House.

In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Andrea Mitchell, Hillary Clinton apologized for the confusions over her email and she made a poor choice.

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Humanitarian crises top agenda for Pres. Obama, King Salman meeting

Horrifiic humanitarian crises topped the agenda for the Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and Kind Salman of Saudi Arabia.

The two men were also emphasizing their deep relationship at a time when U.S. and Saudi interests diverge.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Pres. Obama hosts Saudi King Salman

U.S. President Barack Obama greeted Saudi Arabia's King Salman  bin Abd alAziz at the door of the West Wing.

The two men have a wide range of issues to discuss, including the Iranian nuclear deal, the Syrian crisis and Yemen.

Our Washignton correspondent Nina-Maria Potts says, the visit was much anticipated.

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Our Washignton correspondent Nina-Maria Potts says the White House meetings are about repairing relations between the Obama administration and the Saudi king's new approach.

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Gay Kentucky couple get marriage license after local official imprisoned

There's been a major victory for same-sex marriage supporters in the United States. 
A gay Kentucky couple have finally got their marriage license after the courts stepped in and imprisoned a local official who had refused to issue it.
As our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, the case made national and international headlines.

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UN urges EU to accept more refugees in migrant crisis

The United Nations has waded into the migrant crisis, urging Europe to
accept up to 200,000 refugees.

The head of the UN refugee agency says EU nations must work together
to help people fleeing violence.

Nick Harper reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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US Adds 173,000 jobs in August, As Unemployment Hits 7 Year Low

The U.S. economy added a modest 173,000 new jobs in August to mark the
smallest gain in five months, but employment dropped to near a 7/12
year low of 5.1%. The Labor Department's monthly jobs report released
Friday could tip the balance for the Federal Reserve, as policy makers
weigh whether to raise interest rates later this month.

Patrice Howard reports.

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UK TO ACCEPT MORE SYRIAN REFUGEES

Britain is to accept thousands more Syrian refugees as Europe's migrant crisis continues to grow.

Prime Minister David Cameron announced the move after domestic and international criticism about the amount of refugees Britain has been taking in.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Chinese warships entered US territorial waters - Pentagon

The U.S. military is confirming Chinese navy ships did enter U.S. territorial waters in the Bering Sea off Alaska.

The ships are now on their way home, but the incursion and the timing have raised eyebrows.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US VP Biden still mulling joining Election 2016

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told an audience in Atlanta that he frankly has not decided whether he wants to run for the White House.

He's been meeting with key Democratic donors during a multi-state trip, while analysts note, if he did join the race, he'd have hardly any time to get a campaign put together.

For Vice President Biden, the decision is about emotion and energy.

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David Cameron announces UK will take more Syrian refugees

The British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced the UK will take in more refugees from Syrian camps...

It comes after mounting pressure from the British public and his European counterparts for Britain to do more to help.

Speaking in Lisbon, Mr Cameron did not give any firm numbers but said further details would be announced next week...

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