Tuesday, October 27, 2015

US Votes Against UN Cuba Resolution


The US has voted against a resolution at the United Nations condemning the American trade embargo on Cuba, the only member country to do so apart from Israel.

Washington usually does vote down the annual measure, but following Barack Obama and Raul Castro's recent moves towards normalising relations, it was thought it may abstain this year.

Lorna Shaddick reports from the UN in New York.

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EU refugee crisis deepens

European Union leaders are warning member states the refugee crisis threatens the cohesion of the EU. 

More than 700,000 refugees have crossed EU borders this year according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees as European leaders continue to seek a united response.  

Our Europe correspondent Anna Brugmann reports.

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US Defense Secretary Commits to More US Raids Against ISIS

The US Defense Secretary has laid out changes in the US strategy to counter the Islamic State organization, on battlefields in Iraq and Syria.

He's told a US Congressional committee says it will include intensified airstrikes and special forces raids.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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EU ends mobile phone roaming charges

The European Parliament has voted through measures to end data roaming charges for mobile phone users within the European Union.

Mobile phone operators have opposed the plan over fears of major losses of revenue.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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China brands US warship's passage "illegal"

A US warship which passed close to disputed Islands in the South China sea has been branded 'illegal' by Chinese officials.

The USS Lassen, a guided-missile destroyer, sailed within 12 nautical miles of the islands in the Spratly archipelago where China has been building several artificially created reefs.

In Washington Kate Fisher reports...

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Alibaba beat Wall St. estimates

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has posted it's earnings for the
second quarter with revenue beating Wall Street estimates.

It's welcome news for the company that has seen it's stock fall over
25% so far this year.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Church of Scientology goes on trial in Belgium

Belgium's branch of the Church of Scientology is in court for charges of fraud, extortion and running a criminal organization. 

If found guilty, the church faces a ban in Belgium.  

Our Europe correspondent Anna Brugmann reports

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Greece told to speed up reform measures under bailout deal from creditors

The European Union is warning the Greek government there is no time to lose in bringing in reforms demanded in the country's recent bailout.

Greece's 86 billion euro bailout plan is receiving its first review by the creditors with senior officials meeting in Athens.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Russia publishes fresh Syria airstrike video

Russia's Defense Ministry has published fresh video of air strikes in Syria purporting the missiles hitting the Islamic State infrastructure.

The US claims Russia mainly targets the opponents of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Yet there are indications Moscow and Washington may continue talks on political resolution for the Syrian conflict later this week.

Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital...

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BRICS Global Uni summit underway in Moscow

The Brics global university summit is underway in Moscow...

More than 400 representatives from leading Brics universities will discuss issues concerning education in Brics countries.

Julia Lyubova reports...

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"No time for mayday" in Canada whale watching tragedy

It's reported the Canadian operator of a whale-watching boat which sank says the vessel went down so quickly there was no time to send a mayday call...

Five British nationals died and an Australian citizen remains missing.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Monday, October 26, 2015

US Plans to Warship Sailing Close to Chinese Artificial Islands

The US Navy is planning to send a destroyer ship to some artificial islands built by China.

The USS Lassen will sail within 12 nautical miles of a reclaimed area of the South China Sea, a direct challenge to China's territorial cliams. 

The islands have been built on in the archipelago known as the Spratleys.

US State Department Spokesman John Kirby wouldn't comment on the plan, but maintained the US position on freedom of navigation.

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Russia carries out more strikes in Syria as Lavrov and Kerry discuss political settlement

LEAD: Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov discussed Syria with US Secretary of state John Kerry on Monday in a phone call. This comes as Russia's Defense ministry said its air force carried out more than 164 sorties in the last three days. Anya Ardayeva reports from Moscow.

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Over 100 killed in south-Asia earthquake

The death toll is climbing after a powerful earthquake shook Afghanistan and Pakistan along with parts of India, with over 100 people now reported dead.  

The magnitude 7.5 quake was centered in northeastern Afghanistan. 

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5 Britons confirmed dead after Canadian boat incident

Britain's foreign office has confirmed that five UK citizens were killed after a whale-watching boat sank off the west Canadian coast.


21 out of the 27 people on board were rescued, one person was still missing.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Guatemala elects a former comedian as president

According to preliminary results, Jimmy Morales, a comedian turned politician may become Guatemala's next President. 

According to election officials, Morales won over 69% of votes, with results from more than 93% of polling stations counted. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Suspect in custody after attack in Belgium

A suspect is in custody in connection with an attack at a Belgian army base in the town of Flawinne near the city of Namur. 

A masked man ran his car into the gates of an army barracks and later fled the scene. 

Our Europe correspondent Anna Brugmann reports

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World Health Organization warns of cancer risks of processed meat

The World Health Organization has ruled that processed meats can cause cancer.

The UN health body says eating products like bacon, sausages and ham
increases the chance of developing cancer.

Nick Harper reports from the UN headquarters in New York.

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5 British whale-watchers killed in Canada disaster

The British government says 5 Britons died when a whale-watching boat sank off Canada's western coast.


The Leviathan II made mayday calls in waters 8 miles off Vancouver Island on Sunday afternoon.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Concern about reported Russian activity near undersea cables

There's reportedly concern in Washington that Russian ships and submarines might be looking for ways to interfere with the undersea cables vital to the modern internet economy.

The ultimate fear is that Russia might be scouting for places to cut the fibre-optic lines in some future crisis.

As North America correspondent Malcolm Brown reports, the reported activity feeds into a broader disquiet within the US government about Russian intentions. 

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