Friday, September 18, 2015

US repatriates Chinese businessman on corruption charges

The United States has handed over to China an expatriate businessman accused of corruption.
The repatriation comes just days before the arrival in the US of Chinese President Xi Jinping.  As our US correspondent John Clarke reports, China is demanding the repatriation of even more of its expatriates living in America.

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US talks with Russia over Syria role expected to happen 'shortly'

The United States is soon expected to begin military talks with Russia over the ongoing Syrian war and the role the two sides are now playing there.

Speaking on Friday during his visit to London, US Secretary of State John Kerry said a meeting between Moscow and Washington would be an 'important next step'.

From the US capitol Kevin McAleese reports...

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Mexican authorities arrest gang leader over missing students


The Mexican government has arrested a cartel leader they believe to have been a key figure in the controversial disappearance of 43 student teachers from the town of Iguala last year. 

Authorities say Giraldo Lopez Astudillo gave the order to have the students killed.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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RUGBY WORLD CUP KICKS OFF

The most important date on the international rugby Calendar begins today, with host nation England taking on Fiji (1900 BST).

It's expected to be one of the most highly contested tournament in its history, with all sides hoping to get a place in the final on the 31st October

Out UK correspondent Natalie Powell is in one of the host cities, Brighton.

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US, Russia to told military-to-military talks on Syria

US and Russian military officials are to hold talks over the deepening crisis in Syria.


The move was announced in London by US Secretary of State John Kerry.


But there's no indication of a face-to-face meeting between Vladimir Putin and President Obama on the issue.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Donald Trump attacked over anti-Muslim questioner

Republican US Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has come under
fire for failing to correct a man who said President Obama was a
Muslim and "not even an American".

It's the latest embarrassing incident for the candidate who took a
battering from his challengers in Wednesday's televised debate.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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GREEKS PREPARE TO VOTE

Greek politicians are engaged in their last formal day of campaigning before a general election on Sunday that is too close to call.

Some polls suggest a narrow victory for the conservative New Democracy party over the leftist Syriza Party led by former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras - but a close enough result to ensure a coalition government of some sort.

Dan Whitehead reports from Athens.

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REFUGEE DIES AT CHANNEL TUNNEL

A refugee trying to get from France to the UK has died after being electrocuted at the Eurotunnel entrance at Calais.

French police believe he was Syrian.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Australia's ASIO says IS supporters like pedophiles

Australia's National Security intelligence organisation ASIO has warned that Islamic State supporters are seducing Australian youth similar to the way pedophiles groom their victims.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Croatia seals its border with Serbia to stem refugee numbers

Croatia has closed most of its border crossings with Serbia after more than 11,000 refugees entered the country this week.

Officials say they have no choice but to stem the huge flows of people trying to reach Northern Europe, after Hungary sealed its border with Serbia.

Our Europe correspondent Sandra Gathmann reports.

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Syrain army started using new Russian weapons

The forces loyal to the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have started using new Russian weapons, a Syrian military source confirmed to an international news agency. Moscow claims its military support for Damascus is aimed at fighting terrorism while Washington and its Western allies call growing Russia's military presence in Syria alarming. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital. 


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UK 'ON BORROWED TIME'

Scotland's First Minister is using the first anniversary of an independence referendum to insist the UK is 'living on borrowed time'.

Nicola Sturgeon says government policies set in London mean independence is closer than ever, despite it being rejected in last year's vote.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron says 'Scotland's majority' clearly rejected breaking away.

Scotland reporter Corrie Martin says the Scottish National Party continues to campaign for independence one day.

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RWC TO KICK OFF IN ENGLAND

The Rugby World Cup kicks off later (1900 GMT) in London.

Hosts England get the tournament going against Fiji at Twickenham.

Nearly every one of 2.45 million tickets on offer for 48 games has already been sold.

New Zealand are defending champions and favorites.

Sport reporter John Cushing says the organisers hope it will be the best Rugby World Cup yet.

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Thursday, September 17, 2015

Swiss authorities approve extradition of former-FIFA vice president

A Uruguayan football official is facing extradition to the US on
charges of corruption. Swiss authorities arrested Eugenio Figueredo in
May along with six other officials from FIFA- football's governing
body.

Mimi Chiahemen has the latest from New York

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Wall Street Stocks Slip After Federal Reserve Rate Decision

Stock markets in New York had a choppy day on Thursday after the Federal Reserve announced its decision to leave interest rates unchanged.


The central bank held rates at around zero, amid concerns about the global economy and low inflation at home - but it left open the possibility that rates could still rise later this year, leaving investors uncertain.


Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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WH gives 'assessment' of GOP TV debate

The Obama administration has given it's response to the latest televised Republican debate.

11 GOP nominee hopefuls lined up with billionaire Donald Trump center stage.

The event at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California attracted a US audience of some 23 million, but left White House spokesperson Josh earnest less than impressed...

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US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates At Near Zero


The US Federal Reserve has announced it will NOT be raising interest rates.


The central bank's monetary policy officials will keep the benchmark rate at almost zero, unchanged for nearly a decade.


Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.


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Migrants stream into Croatia

Around 9,000 migrants have streamed into Croatia since Wednesday, as borders continue to close across Europe to stem the flow of asylum seekers. 

With the Serbian-Hungarian border now closed, migrants determined to reach the EU's visa-free zone are seeking alternate routes.

Our correspondent Jack Parrock reports from a refugee camp in Macedonia, where many migrants say they're hoping to travel through Croatia.

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US soldier faces military hearing over disappearance in Afghanistan

An American soldier who was held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for five years, is facing a military hearing over whether he'll be tried for desertion.
As our American correspondent John Clarke reports, the circumstances around the disappearance and eventual release of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl have been controversial, with criticism leveled at President Obama.

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Chile earthquake forces evacuations


The 8.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile has prompted the evacuation of about 1 million people and has triggered tsunami alerts as far away as California and Hawaii. 

The quake's epicenter was  46 kilometers (29 miles) west of the city of Illapel, and was felt all the way in São Paulo, Brazil, more than 2,100 miles away.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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