Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Refugees uncertain about route on Macedonian border

Refugees making their way into the European Union are uncertain about which route to take after Hungary closed its border with Serbia.

Protests have erupted there as asylum seekers from Syria, Iraq and across the middle east camp out trying to cross into the EU.

As Jack Parrock reports from the border between the Serbia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, many people say they intend to continue on to Hungary.

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Federal Reserve Officials Begin Two Day Policy Meeting


Officials at the US Federal Reserve have begun a two day meeting to consider whether to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade.


The decision will be announced on Thursday - any rate hike would end the monetary stimulus policy the Fed began after the financial crisis of 2008.  


Lorna Shaddick reports. 

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Survivor of live television shooting gives her first interview

The woman who survived a horrific massacre on live television says she thought she was going to die.
Virginia chamber of commerce official Vicki Gardner was being interviewed on a morning news program last month when Vester Lee Flanagan opened fire killing his former colleagues - reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward.
Vicki Gardener was shot in the back and lost a kidney.

Speaking on Fox News in her first interview after the attack, she said she thought she'd been shot in the head. 

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Speaking on Fox News in her first interview after the attack, Vicki Gardner said she accepted that she was going to die. 

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Speaking on Fox News in her first interview after the attack, Vicki Gardner said she played dead at first. 

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Speaking on Fox News in her first interview after the attack, Vicki Gardner said she doesn't understand why she survived the shooting. 

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Republican candidates set to debate

The 16 remaining candidates who want to be the Republican nominee to run for the White House are set for their second debate.

The expectation is this will be all about Donald Trump (the main debate is 8pm Eastern on CNN)

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US Firefighters fight for 9/11 compensation

Hundreds of firefighters are expected in America's capital to campaign
for extra compensation to pay for medical conditions they have as a
result of the 9/11 attacks on America.

Many have cancer which they claim is due to exposure at Ground Zero in
New York, the site where the World Trade Center towers collapsed.

Firefighters want to extend a Compensation Act which is due to expire
next month.

The President of the Fire Department of New York's Firefighters
Association, James Lemonda says it's a critical issue.

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The President of the Fire Department of New York's Firefighters
Association, James Lemonda says the compensation act has helped
thousands of first responders.

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UN seeks Sri Lankan war crimes trials

The United Nations has ordered the creation of a court to try alleged
war crimes from Sri Lanka's conflict with the Tamil Tigers.

The UN estimates 40,000 Tamils were killed in the final months of the
conflict in 2009.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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UK's newly elected opposition leader in first debate with Prime Minister

Britain was promised Prime Minister's Questions with a difference on Wednesday, with a new leader of the opposition Labour party making his debut.


Jeremy Corbyn, who was elected on the weekend decided to read out questions from the British public and said there would be less 'theatre' at the weekly debate in parliament.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Assad blames West for refugee crisis, won't step down under pressure

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said the West is to blame for the refugee crisis as it has been supporting and continues to cover up terrorism in the Middle East. He added he may step down only if the Syrian people decide so, regardless of international pressure. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.


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New UK Opposition leader's first PMQs

Britain's new leader of the opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, has made his debut at Prime Minister's Questions, after being voted in to lead the Labour party on the weekend.


Mr Corbyn promised a 'rather different' approach to the much anticipated weekly debate in parliament. 


He was received by a large cheer.



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He was received by a large cheer before explaining what that different approach would be


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Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed Mr Corbyn's appointment as Labour leader.


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Croatia to allow "safe passage" as refugees find new EU route

More than 150 refugees have arrived in Croatia - a day after Hungary shut its border with Serbia. 

New border controls in Hungary, Germany and Austria have prompted thousands of mainly Syrian asylum seekers to find new routes to Northern Europe.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports

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German leaders meet on refugee crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with the leaders of the country's states to discuss the refugee crisis. 

Local authorities are seeking assistance from the federal government to manage the influx.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Australian Prime Minister in full stride on day 2

Australia's new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has set about clearing for PM Tony Abbott's policy in-tray, with deals on disability funding and the introduction of the China free trade deal laws.
Arthur Stevens has more

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US presses Russia on military build-up in Syria

The White House warned Russia against building up its military presence in Syria. US Secretary of State called his Russian counterpart to stress that Moscow's help to Damascus "risks exacerbating" the civil conflict in the country. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.


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Australia confirms it has completed bombing raids over Syria

The Australian government has confirmed it was part of the air strike force that hit targets in Syria this week.
The strikes were made on Monday in conjunction with the UK, United Arab Emirates, Canada and France.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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REFUGEES ARRIVE AT SERBIA/CROATIA BORDER

Refugees have begun arriving at Serbia's border with Croatia, after Hungary closed off its Serbian border crossing to stop the flow of people.

This as Syrian President Bashar al Assad blames Europe's refugee crisis on the continent's leaders.

Olly Barratt reports from Brussels.

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Homeland Security Websites Vaulnerable to Cyber Crimes

The U.S. department responsible for protecting government computers needs to increase security for its own information systems. A Department of Homeland Security audit released Tuesday revealed lapses in internal systems used by the US Secret Service, Customs Enforcement and Immigration. Patrice Howard reports from New York. 

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Facebook to Try "Dislike"Button

Facebook has plans to add a “dislike” button to its social network. 
Company founder Mark Zuckerberg says the point of the button is for people to be able to express empathy. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 


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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

UN warns that clashes in Jerusalem could have wide-reaching effects

The conflict in Jerusalem could have wide-reaching effects, according
to the United Nations.

As protesters continue to clash with Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa
mosque compound, the UN's top Middle East Special Envoy is urging
restraint from all sides.

Mimi Chiahemen has more from the United Nations headquarters in New York

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US warns North Korea not to develop more nuclear weapons

The United States says it will not accept North Korea developing more nuclear weapons.
Pyongyang has announced that it has restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor.
As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the announcement is raising tension, especially with Pyongyang saying it will conduct more rocket launches.

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Professor Charles Armstrong at New York's Columbia University says Pyongyang has deliberately timed this latest announcement:
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Professor Charles Armstrong at New York's Columbia University says it's not clear exactly how much nuclear material North Korea has:

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North Korea's announcement also comes just as the UN's 70th General Assembly opens in New York - Professor Charles Armstrong says its nuclear activity will certainly be discussed there: 

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UN General Assembly Begins in New York


The 70th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly is getting underway in the New York City this Tuesday.

The annual gathering of hundreds of heads of state and government will last until the 6th October, and will feature addresses from leaders including Pope Francis.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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