Tuesday, September 22, 2015

US general in Afghanistan hits back at allegations over sex abuse

America's top general in Afghanistan has hit back at reports revolving around allegations of child sex crimes by Afghan troops.

A New York Times article published this week claimed US soldiers were ordered to ignore the alleged abuse of boys.

But General John Campbell has denied US personnel were told not to intervene.

Our US correspondent Steve Mort reports.

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VW boss says won’t he step down

Volkswagen's CEO said he won't resign despite a widening scandal involving emissions test cheating that could have impacted 11 million vehicles. 

The German carmaker's apparent deception has led to calls by European governments for more scrutiny.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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'GINGER EXTREMIST' CONVICTED OF TERROR PLOT

A Neo-Nazi who had fantasised about killing Britain's Prince Charles has been found guilty of plotting a terror attack.

Mark Colborne had compared himself to Anders Breivik who carried out mass murder in Norway in 2011.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Goldman Sachs CEO Has ‘Curable’ Form Of Lymphoma

The Chief Executive of the Goldman Sachs group has announced he has what he calls a 'highly curable' form of lymphoma.

Lloyd Blankfein said in a statement on the bank's website that he'll be able to work substantially as normal during his treatment.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.


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Volkswagen “screwed up” over emissions

The boss of Volkswagen in the United States has admitted his company
"screwed up" over an emission scandal that could cost the company up
to $18 billion.

According to several media outlets the US Department of Justice is now
opening an investigation after the world's leading car seller
apologized for using software to manipulate emission tests.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Pope Francis set to arrive in USA after Cuba visit

Pope Francis arrives in the United States later today after wrapping up a visit to Cuba that included a meeting with former President Fidel Castro.


In America, unprecedented levels of security are in place ahead of the Papal arrival.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Research into linking China-UK stock markets announced

The British Chancellor George Osborne has announced the launch of a new study, which will look into the possibility of linking up the stock markets of the UK and China.


It comes during a visit by Mr Osborne to China and the pledge was made during a speech at the Shanghai Stock Exchange.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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US VW BOSS: 'WE SCREWED UP'

South Korea is launching an investigation into whether Volkswagen cheated emissions tests in the country.

It follows an admission by VW that it was dishonest with US regulators, leading to it being forced to recall half a million vehicles.

Volkswagen shares have again been falling in Tuesday trading in Frankfurt, after slumping nearly 20% on Monday.

France's Finance Minister is calling for an EU investigation.

The US boss of Volkswagen, Michael Horn, admitted the firm has behaved badly.

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EU interior ministers meet to discuss refugee crisis

European Union interior ministers are meeting for a second time in two weeks to try to reach an agreement on how to resettle 120,000 refugees.

But Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic remain opposed to the mandatory quota scheme proposed by the EU and championed by Germany, which has called for more shared solidarity.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Former Russian tycoon launches $10 billion claim against the Kremlin

Russian tycoon Sergei Pugachev filed a $10 billion suit against Russia. He claims the allies of the Kremlin carved up his business empire when he fell out of favor with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The former oligarch turned Russia's critic fled the country in 2011 amidst accusations of embezzlement, the charges he denied. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

 

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EU leaders meet for emergency summit on refugee/migrant crisis

European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss ways to resolve the ongoing refugee and migrant crisis.

EU interior ministers agreed a plan Tuesday to impose a voluntary quota system to relocate 120 thousand people across the bloc, but many eastern member states say they will not take part in the plan.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Pope Francis to arrive in US

Pope Francis will arrive in the US later (Tuesday) for his first visit to the country as Pontiff. 
He'll meet President Obama at the White House and become the first Pope to address the US Congress. 
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Chinese President Xi Begins US Tour

Chinese President Xi Jinping is kicking off his first state visit to the United States with a stopover in Seattle.
Hacking and the internet are expected to be hot topics throughout Xi’s 6 day tour. 
Rachel Silverman reports from Seattle. 

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Monday, September 21, 2015

Former Frontrunner Scott Walker To Pull Out of US Presidential Race

One of the Republican party’s contenders for the US Presidential nomination, Scott Walker, is pulling out of the race.

It comes after the governor of Wisconsin failed to make a breakthrough in the recent debate last week.

Our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports.

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US unclear on intentions behind Russia's military build-up in Syria

The US says it is unclear what the intentions are behind Russia's continued military buildup in Syria.

As the Obama administration repeated its position that it wants Russia to join the U.S. and partners in the fight against ISIS, it once again condemned any support given by Moscow to the Assad regime.

On Monday the US State department said it was unable to verify a Reuters news agency report that Russia had begun flying drone surveillance missions in Syria.

Spokesperson John Kirby said military communication between the US and Russia was still needed to address concerns over Syria...  

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US "deeply concerned" about reports of child abuse by Afghan armed forces

The White House says it's encouraging the Afghan government to take action to stem child abuse by members of the country's armed forces.

The move follows claims that members of the US Marine Corps were ordered to ignore the abuse of Afghan boys that took place on American military bases.

Our Washington Correspondent Malcolm Brown reports.

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters the US is taking the claims seriously.

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Cyber-security concerns persist ahead of Chinese Pres. US tour

On the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping's US visit the White House says sticking points between the two powers remain.

After meeting with heads of tech and aerospace in Seattle, the Chinese leader will travel to Washington on Thursday.

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Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin discuss Syria in Moscow

LEAD: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Russia's president Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday to discuss the latest developments in Syria and the Middle East. The talks come after US officials have released pictures of Russian fighter jets and helicopters in Syria. Anya Ardayeva reports from the Russian capital.

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Biden casts fresh doubts on Presidential bid

US Vice President Joe Biden has cast fresh doubt on his readiness to seek the Presidency.


He's told an American religious magazine that his family's grief following the death of his son earlier this year may not make a Presidential bid "feasible".


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Mr. Biden told "America" magazine that the death of his son Beau from brain cancer continues to take an emotional toll on his family.


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The Beatles' first ever record contract sold for $93,750 at New York auction

The Beatle's first-ever recording contract sold for more than $93,000
at a New York auction over the weekend.

Late Beatles historian, Uwe Blashke owned the contract until his death in 2010.

Mimi Chiahemen has more from New York

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