Wednesday, November 11, 2015

US launching new push on Syria

The Obama administration appears to be launching a fresh military and diplomatic push to find a solution to the Syria crisis.

But with plenty criticism available, and reluctant partners, many are unconvinced, that the White House has a fresh strategy.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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GOP Candidates attack, hoping to gain support

The fourth Republican candidates debate was marked by a lot of factual talk about the economy and taxes, and then they turned on each other.

Ben Carson and Donald Trump continue to lead in the polls, with many political experts baffled as to why the presumed front-runner Jeb Bush is doing so poorly.

In Milwaukee, Jeb Bush made it clear, he thinks Donald Trump doesn't know what he's talking about on foreign policy.

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For Marco Rubio, the real rival is Hillary Clinton.

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And Ted Cruz chimed in, expressing his opinion that Hillary Clinton has done a lot wrong.

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Republicans Debate in Milwaukee

Republican Candidates for President debated economic issues in Wisconsin on Tuesday.  Arash Ghadishah reports.

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Trade, defence on the agenda at fourth GOP debate

Trade deals and American defence spending got the Republican candidates going at their fourth debate, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The debate was hosted by the Wall Street Journal and Fox Business News, and focused primarily on economic issues, such as the minimum wage.

Donald Trump, leading in several polls, launched into a tirade about China's manipulation of it's currency and how the Trans Pacific Partnership does not address currency manipulation.

Rival Rand Paul pointed out his error:

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Earlier, Marco Rubio dismissed rival Rand Paul as a dyed in the wool isolationist.

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Rand Paul countered that America's nearly $19 trillion in federal debt is a weakness.

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Struggling candidates try to distinguish themselves in latest GOP debate

The Republican candidates race continues to take shape at the latest debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This debate is different in that some candidates failed to make the cut, while others, once very popular, were demoted to what's called the B-team or undercard debate.

But New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who has seen his support slip, reminded the audience who they really ought to be fighting against, the likely Democratic nominee.

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Plans to shutter Guantanamo Bay detention center blocked

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to sign the defense spending bill which includes provisions which will prevent the closure of the U.S. military's detention center at Guantanamo Bay Cuba.

Republican Congressmen strongly oppose the White House efforts to shut down the facility.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

South African president state visit to Berlin hailed a success

South African President Jacob Zuma is now looking forward to strengthening his country's ties with Germany after his meeting with the German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. 

The two heads of state discussed global issues such as climate change and Europe's refugee crisis, but trade topped the agenda.

Our Berlin Correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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El Nino Threatens Millions of Lives in Africa

Some eleven million children are at risk from hunger, disease and
drought in east and southern Africa due to the strengthening El Nino
weather phenomenon. With intense flooding in Somalia and extreme
drought in Ethiopia, The United Nations Children's Charity or UNICEF
says children's lives are at risk and it's time for world leaders to
act.

Patrice Howard reports from UN Headquarters in New York.

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Colombian FARC Rebel Sentenced for Taking US Hostages

A Colombian man has been sentenced in the US for holding three Americans hostage in the jungle for five years.

Diego Alfonso Navarrete Beltran was part of the Colombian rebel group known as FARC.

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REPORTS: 'Iran stops dismantling nuclear centrifuges'

Iran has stopped dismantling centrifuges from two of its nuclear enrichment facilities, according to state media.

Their removal was a key condition in the nuclear deal agreed between Iran the US and other world powers, and would see country qualify for an easing of international sanctions.

In Washington Kevin McAleese reports

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IOC asks for doping discipline


The International Olympic Committee has asked the athletics world governing body to start disciplinary proceedings against athletes accused of doping in a new report.

The World Anti Doping Agency study, conducted by an independent commission, recommended that Russia in particular by banned from athletics competitions for running what it called a 'state supported' doping programme.

Lorna Shaddick reports from Moscow.

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Three charged with "largest cyberattack in US history"

Two Israelis and an American have been charged in New York in connection with the largest cyberattack in US history.


Prosecutors say the personal data of 100 million people were accessed in the attack, which focussed on some of Wall Street's largest brokerage houses.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Republican Presidentials Promised "Substantive" Televised Fox Debate

Republican presidential hopefuls are gathering in Milwaukee for the latest televised debate.

Fox News is promising a more substantive debate on policy issues to contrast with recent mud-slinging.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes...

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US Sec. John Kerry 'Climate change is a threat to security of United States'


'Climate change is a threat to the security of the UNited States'. - The warning from the US Secretary of State during his speech at Old Dominion University in Virginia Tuesday.

Mr Kerry said that while the environmental challenge was immense it was not insurmountable if steps were taken now. 

America's top diplomat explained why he has made addressing climate change a priority during his time in office...

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Mr Kerry stressed the broad ranging threat posed by climate change

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Modigliani picture sells for $170.4 million

A painting by the artist Amedeo Modigliani has sold for $170.4 million
plus fees at an auction house in New York.

It's the second most expensive piece of art sold at auction and
becomes just the 10th to each nine figures under the hammer.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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BURUNDI WARNINGS WORSEN

The United Nations has warned that extra-judicial killings, torture and detentions are on the rise in Burundi, amid growing concerns that the East African country could descend into mass bloodshed and violence.

There have been more than 250 extra-judicial killings since April, with bodies appearing on the streets each week.

Dan Ashby has this report from neighbouring Tanzania.

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Former German Chancellor, Helmut Schmidt, dies

Helmut Schmidt, the former Chancellor of West Germany, has died at the age of 96 in Hamburg, Germany.

A prominent figure in German politics, he held the position of chancellor from 1974 to 1982 and saw Germany rise as a European and economic power and was an original supporter of the single currency euro.

Our Europe Correspondent Anna Brugmann reports.

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Court ruling puts Obama immigration plans on hold

Plans to protect five million undocumented immigrants from deportation
is on hold after a US appeals court ruled against the proposal.

The plan was one of US President Barack Obama's main immigration
initiatives which has been roundly criticized by the Republicans.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Easy Jet head calls for tighter security worldwide

The head of Britain's budget airline Easy Jet says airport security should be tightened around the world. 

Carolyn McCall says weak security at airports is a global issue that needs addressing urgently.  Her comments come after a Russian jet travelling from the Egyptian resort of  Sharm el-Sheikh is believed to have been brought down by a terrorist bomb.     From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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NIGERIA CORRUPTION CHIEF FIRED

The head of Nigeria's anti-corruption agency has been fired by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Ibrahim Lamorde (PRO: LAM-OR-DAY) had headed up Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for four years.

Sophia Adengo reports from Abuja.

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