Monday, October 19, 2015

Rampant speculation about VP Biden joining Election 2016 race

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is close to finally announcing his decision on whether he will join the race to become the Democrats' nominee to run for the White House.

Despite not participating in the first Democratic candidates debate, the Vice President wins 18 percent of voter support in the latest CNN poll. Bernie Sanders gained some support while Hillary Clinton stayed level, despite many positive reviews of her performance.

At the White House, spokesman Josh Earnest acknowledged the Vice President needs to make a decision.

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US wants summit to prevent destruction of Syria


Countries involved in the Syrian conflict might meet soon to try to prevent a complete destruction of the country.

US Secretary of State John Kerry has announced the plan during a stopover in Madrid. As a our US correspondent John Clarke reports, the move is an attempt to control an increasingly chaotic situation in the country.


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Chinese hackers target US companies despite Xi's pledge

Chinese government hackers have tried to penetrate the computer networks of US companies, despite a pledge by China's president that they would not do so.
The hacking has been reported by CrowdStrike, a private firm that helps companies track and prevent intrusions.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Refugees sleep in the open in the Balkans as borders close up

Hundreds of refugees and migrants are strand at borders in the western Balkans after Hungary closed its border with Croatia.

Conditions are reported to be extremely difficult with young children and babies spending the night sleeping in the open.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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UK unveils new anti-extremism measures

Britain's Home Secretary has outlined new curbs on people who spread hate speech.  

Theresa May has vowed to what she called systematically confront and challenge extremist ideology after the country has seen many young people and families leave the country to join the Islamic State in Syria.   Catherine Drew reports from London. 

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MOSCOW CONSIDERS SYRIA TALKS

Moscow is considering a proposal from US Secretary of State John Kerry for talks over Syria.

Mr Kerry insists these discussions can take place within days.

Olly Barratt reports from Moscow.

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Sec. Kerry talks clarity as Israeli policeman killed

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is calling for clarity on key issues dividing the Israelis and Palestinians as violence continues in the region.

In southern Israel, a Bedouin opened fire at a bus station, killing an Israeli policeman. In the mayhem, a security guard shot and killed an Eritrean bystander.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Chinese President on State Visit to UK

The President of China, Xi Jinping is making his first state visit to the UK, which comes 10 years after the last official visit by a Chinese Premier.


High on the agenda will be bilateral relations, but it threatens to be overshadowed with opposition about China's human rights record.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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NATO begins biggest drills in over a decade

The NATO military alliance is starting three weeks of maneuvers described as its biggest military exercises since 2002.


They will take place in Spain, Italy and Portugal and are to test NATO's land, sea and air capabilities.


Our NATO correspondent Anna Brugmann reports. 


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Terror threat in Australia high still from IS and Al-Qaeda

Australia's peak security agency ASIO has warned that while Islamic State is the focus of the present terror threat, al-Qaeda continues to identify Australia as a "legitimate target".
Arthur Stevens has more

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Terror threat in Australia high still from IS and Al-Qaeda

Australia's peak security agency ASIO has warned that while Islamic State is the focus of the present terror threat, al-Qaeda continues to identify Australia as a "legitimate target".
Arthur Stevens has more

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EU adopts framework to ease sanctions against Iran

The European Union has formally adopted a framework to ease crippling sanctions against Iran following a historic deal between Iran and 6 major world powers over Tehran's nuclear program.

The United States has also approved conditional waivers to ease sanctions which have crippled Iran's economy since the mid-nineteen nineties. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports 

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Russia may increase Syrian air strikes to 300 per day

Russian air mission in Syria may intensify, sources close to operation told the British Sunday Times newspaper. Moscow claims it's targeting the Islamic State infrastructure while local monitors accuse it of mainly hitting anti-government rebel groups. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital. 


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New UK terror law allows confiscation of under 16's passports

The British Prime Minister is to extend powers allowing parents to ask for their children's passports to be confiscated if they fear they are at risk of radicalisation...

New rules will also ban people with a conviction for extremist activity from working with children or the vulnerable.

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Chinese Pres Xi Jinping to start UK state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has praised Britain for what he has described as a visionary choice to embrace China, ahead of a state visit to the UK this week.

The Chinese leader and his wife will stay at Buckingham Palace as guests of Queen Elizabeth the Second during their four day state visit.  From London, Catherine Drew reports.

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Sunday, October 18, 2015

Kerry Middle East meetings amid another Israeli death

An Israeli solider has been killed in a gun attack in the southern
city of Beersheva - the latest killing as tensions escalate beyond
Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Later this week US Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to meet
the Israeli and Palestinian leaders.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Iran nuclear deal comes into force

The focus is moving to the implementation of the Iran nuclear day on the Adoption Day for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

U-S President Barack Obama says he is confident the deal will have extraordinary benefits for American national security and global peace.

Our U-S correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:

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US politicans clash ahead of Clinton Benghazi testimony

An American Democrat lawmaker is accusing Republicans of using the Benghazi attack in which four Americans died for political gains.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to testify before Congress about the 2012 attack on Thursday.  

Republicans have long-blamed the Democrats of misleading the public and trying to cover up key information about the incident in which American Ambassador to Libya died.

Congressman Elijah Cummings said on CBS the Republicans are using the hearings for political gain. 

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Democrat Congressman Adam Schiff told CBS the Republicans are trying to harm Hillary Clinton's chances in the Presidential race.

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On CBS the chair of the committee investigating the Benghazi attacks, Republican Trey Gowdy, denied it was a personal attack against Hillary Clinton.

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Wall Street Looks Ahead To A Big Week Of Earnings

Traders on Wall Street will be hoping to build on last week's gains and confirm whether the recent rally can hold out or not.

As Lorna Shaddick reports from New York, there's positive housing US data expected on Tuesday, and a slew of company quarterly earnings reports to come this week. 

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Thousand of refugees arrive in Slovenia after Hungary closes Croatian border

Thousands of asylum seekers trying to reach the European Union have now started entering Slovenia after Hungary closed its border with Croatia.

The Hungarian government says it has no other option after EU leaders failed to find consensus on how to tackle the large numbers of refugees and migrants arriving at its borders.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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