Thursday, October 15, 2015

Obama's wish to end war in Afghanistan suffers blow with announcement of extension of US military presence

US President Barack Obama's wish to end the Afghanistan war has suffered a blow today with the announcement that 5500 US troops will stay in the country beyond 2016.
The president had planned to reduce the number to just a 1000 by the time he leaves office in 2017 but the US military says more troops will be needed to help Afghan forces counter a growing Taliban threat.
Washington correspondent Simon Marks says this is not a decision President Obama would have taken lightly

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Afghanistan likely to become 2016 presidential campaign issue

The war in Afghanistan is likely to become a campaign issue in the 2016 US presidential election after the US announced it would be extending its military presence in the country.
US President Barack Obama had planned to withdraw all but 1000 troops but now he's expected to keep 5,500 troops in the country, when he leaves office in 2017, prolonging the American role in a war that has now stretched fourteen years.
Washington correspondent Simon Marks says it thrusts Afghanistan on to the agenda in the 2016 presidential race

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Burberry hit by slump in Asia

Luxury British retailer Burberry has reported a drop in revenue from Asia, but says its earnings would be in line with average forecasts.


The brand has been hit by weak consumer spending in the world's second largest economy, China.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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US to extend military presence in Afghanistan

US President Obama is to announce that the United States is to extend its military presence in Afghanistan beyond 2016.
He's expected to keep 5,500 troops in the country when he leaves office in 2017, prolonging the American role in a war that has now stretched fourteen years.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Volkswagen ordered to recall 2.4 million cars in Germany

German's automotive watchdog has ordered Volkswagen to recall 2.4
million vehicles that were part of a diesel emissions scandal.

According to media reports, German authorities rejected an earlier
voluntary recall plan the carmaker had submitted.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Two charged in Sydney over Parramatta killing

A Sydney man will be charged with helping teenager Farhad Jabar murder New South Wales police accountant Curtis Cheng earlier this month.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Two charged in Sydney over Parramatta killing

A Sydney man will be charged with helping teenager Farhad Jabar murder New South Wales police accountant Curtis Cheng earlier this month.
Arthur Stevens has more

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US, Russia close to agreeing on air safety deal for Syria

US and Russia are getting closer to agreeing on a deal to guarantee air safety for American and Russian jets carrying out military missions in Syria. The announcement came after a third round of talks between the military officials of both countries following a "near miss" in the sky over Syria. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

 

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NETFLIX SUBSCRIBER GROWTH DISAPPOINTS

Netflix added fewer new subscribers than expected during July and September, disappointing investors.

The online tv company signed up 3.62 million new customers in the period, to take its total base to just under 70 million.

Revenue was also up to $1.74 billion, but Netflix admits it is seeing a slowdown in subscriber growth.

Danny Cox from stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdowne says it has been a less successful quarter than predicted.

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UK NURSE REMAINS 'CRITICALLY ILL' WITH EBOLA

A British nurse remains critically ill in hospital in London after Ebola was discovered to be still present in her body.

Pauline Cafferkey contracted Ebola while working in Sierra Leone in 2014 treating other victims of the virus.

She's now being treated again at an isolation unit at London's Royal Free Hospital for complications related to the infection.

UK correspondent Tom Swarbrick reports from the Royal Free Hospital.

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Sydney Police lay charges over terror attack in Parramatta

Sydney Police have advised that a 22-year-old man will be charged with supplying the gun in the terror-related murder of Australian police employee Curtis Cheng earlier this month.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione (SKIPPY-OH-NEE) told a press conference an 18-year-old Wentworthville man, who's spent more than a week in custody in connection to Mr Cheng's murder in Parramatta, will be charged with terrorism-related offences.

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EU leaders holding summit in Brussels amid refugee crisis

European leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss installing refugee processing centers in Turkey and strengthening the EU's external borders.

The measure is part of the EU's goal to cooperate with Turkey and other third states in a combined effort to respond to the refugee crisis. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Mother of condemned Saudi man appeals to US for help

The mother of a Saudi man sentenced to death for participating in an anti-government protest has appealed to President Barack Obama for help.  Arash Ghadishah has more from Los Angeles.

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The US and Russia are nearing completion of an agreement on air safety procedures above the skies of Syria. 

Manned combat aircraft flew within a few miles of each other last Saturday, raising concerns about new unintended risks.

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US State Dep: Dimona stabbing is "an act of terrorism", Kerry due to visit Middle East

The United States has confirmed that it qualifies the recent stabbing of four Palestinian men in the Israeli city of Dimona as an "act of terrorism".

State Department Spokesman John Kirby said the conclusion was reached after looking into the attack more deeply.

Kirby said the incident is proof that both sides bear responsibility for the wave of escalating violence that's impeding progress on a two-state solution.

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US Troops Sent To Cameroon

The White House has announced that US forces are heading to Cameroon to help stop the spread of Boko Haram and other violent extremist groups.

President Obama says 90 troops will be sent to Cameroon on Monday, and a total of 300 could ultimately be deployed.

Here's our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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US urges 'calm and restraint' as Israel violence continues

The United States is urging calm and restraint as deadly attacks in Israel continue.

During a Tuesday briefing, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the U.S. is deeply concerned about the escalation of violence and is in contact with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders. 

The US Secretary of State John Kerry is also expected to travel to the region in a bid to end the unrest.

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Dozens arrested for child sex trafficking in Operation Cross Country

The FBI has rescued 149 underage sex workers after breaking several sex trafficking networks across the United States. 

The youngest victim was 12 years old and more than 150 arrests were made

Our U.S. reporter Priscilla Huff reports: 

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US retail sales may pause interest rate rise

The latest figures for Retail Sales in the US suggest a slowing of
consumer spending.

It means the Federal Reserve may hold back in raising interest rates,
for the first time in nine years, when it meets later this month.

Our correspondent Nick Harper in New York says the results were below
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Troops deployed as Israel ramps up security amid ongoing violence


Israel has deployed soldiers and set-up checkpoints as part of security measures in the face of more violence in the country.

An escalation in attacks in recent weeks has left at least eight Israelis and more than two-dozen Palestinians dead.   

The unrest has been labelled by some a Palestinian Intifada or uprising. 

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