Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Downing Street denies vote plan for Syria air assault

The office of Prime Minister David Cameron has denied a report he will seek a parliamentary vote on Syrian air-strikes in the next few weeks. 

On Tuesday the British leader promised a "comprehensive strategy" in dealing with Islamic State in light of the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris.  

From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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Australia's Grand Mufti clarifies his reaction to Paris attacks

Australia's Grand Mufti Ibrahim Abu Mohammed has attempted to clarify his initial reaction to the Paris attacks after initially suggesting racism and Islamophobia were partly to blame.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Four dead in bushfires in Western Australia

Bushfires in Australia's west have killed four people in their cars as they tried to outrun the flames.
The fires have been burning in the south of Western Australia near the beachside town of Esperance.
Arthur Stevens has more

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PARIS RAID ONGOING, SUSPECT HOLED UP

Several people are reported killed and several arrested as French police raid a flat in a northern Paris suburb.


The operation by armed police in Saint Denis is thought to be targeting Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the alleged mastermind of Friday's Paris attacks.


French media report three people have been killed, including a woman who blew herself up.


Explosions and gunfire have been heard at the scene and residents in the area have been told to stay indoors.


Olly Barratt has more, with prosecutors confirming at least one death.


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No bomb found in German stadium threat


Authorities in the German city of Hanover said no arrests had been made and no bomb found after they cancelled an international friendly football match between Germany and the Netherlands. 

Authorities have been on high alert in the wake of the attacks in Paris that killed at least one hundred twenty nine people.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Russia, France to coordinate action against the Islamic State

Russia has intensified its airstrikes campaign in Syria after it was made public that it was a bomb that brought down its passenger jet in Egypt last month killing all 224 people on board. Moscow and Paris, despite their difference on Syria, took steps towards coordinating their bombing campaigns in Syria.
Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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EU Gives France Approval to Spend on Security

European Union leaders are telling France the country will now have leeway with deficit spending rules, in the wake of the terrorist attacks.

The EU says the security of the French public is top priority.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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SEVERAL KILLED, ARRESTED IN PARIS RAID

Several people have been killed and several arrested as French police raid a flat in a northern Paris suburb.

The operation by armed police in Saint Denis is thought to be targeting Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the alleged mastermind of Friday's Paris attacks.

French media report at least two people have been killed, including a woman who blew herself up.

Explosions and gunfire have been heard at the scene and residents in the area have been told to stay indoors.

Olly Barratt has more.

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'TWO KILLED' IN PARIS RAID

Two suspects have reportedly been killed as French police raid a flat in a northern Paris suburb.


The operation by armed police in Saint Denis is thought to be targeting Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the alleged mastermind of Friday's Paris attacks.


French media report at least two people have been killed, including a woman who blew herself up.


Explosions and gunfire have been heard at the scene.


Three people have reportedly been arrested.


Olly Barratt has more.


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ARMED OPERATION IN PARIS SUBURB

Explosions and shots have been heard as French police raid a flat in a northern Paris suburb.


The operation by armed police in Saint Denis is thought to be targeting Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the alleged mastermind of Friday's Paris attacks.


French media report two terrorist suspects have been killed.


Olly Barratt has more.


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Spotlight on Africa's relationship with the International Criminal Court

The political body of the International Criminal Court will meet in The Hague from Wednesday - as tensions grow over the court's relationship with Africa...

Kenya is sending a large delegation of MPs to lobby for changes to how the court works, while South Africa is likely to raise its desire to leave the ICC.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead is at the Assembly of States Parties in The Hague...

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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Chinese Soldiers Training on US Army Base

Soldiers from the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army have arrived in the US state of Washington.
They’re participating in a disaster management exchange, working with US soldiers at the US Army’s Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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Rachel Silverman reports. 
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German football match cancelled after bomb scare [update]

Authorities in the German city of Hannover have cancelled an international friendly football match between Germany and the Netherlands after receiving reports of a bomb threat at the stadium.

The news comes just four days after the deadly attacks in Paris.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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US state dept: Syrian refugee vetting process 'stringent, lengthy process'


The resettlement of Syrian refugees continues to be a major political issue for the US.

26 States and counting have now said they will refuse the entry of Syrian immigrants in light of the recent Paris terror attacks.

The Obama Administration had already pledged to open the door to 10'000 Syrians this year and criticised the anti-refugee response sweeping America.

However, according to US state department spokesman Mark Toner, while in theory states cannot turn refugees away, they can refuse federal funding for those being resettled...

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However, according to US state department spokesman Mark Toner, the concerns terrorists can pass through the refugee vetting process are misplaced...

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German football match cancelled after bomb scare

Authorities in the German city of Hannover have cancelled an international friendly football match between Germany and the Netherlands after receiving reports of a bomb threat at the stadium.

The news comes just four days after the deadly attacks in Paris.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Boston: Passenger held by police after flight crew interference

A British Airways passenger was restrained Tuesday on board flight 213 while en route from London to Boston. Authorities said she had tried to open an exit door. She was taken into custody at Boston's Logan International Airport.
Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Pentagon: No Civilian Casualties as US Hits Oil Tankers in Syria

The US Defense Department says there were no civilian casualties during the bombing of 116 oil tankers in Syria being directed by the Islamic State organization. 

Prior to the attack the US dropped leaflets warning the tanker drivers to abandon their vehicles.

The Monday offensive represented an intensifying campaign to cut off the sources of funding for the terrorist group.

Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook says there has been considerable internal discussion about how to target the oil infrastructure...

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Suspects detained in Egypt following Russia's confirmation that bomb brought down plane

Authorities in Egypt detain airport employees for questioning over the downing of a Russian plane on October 31.

Meanwhile Russia intensifies airstrikes against IS targets in Syria.

Albina Kovalyova has more from Moscow.



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Doctors announce world's most extensive face transplant

Doctors in the US say they have carried out the world's most extensive
face transplant.

Plastic surgeons performed a 26-hour operation to give 41-year-old
volunteer firefighter Patrick Hardison a new face.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN agencies warn against refugee backlash, playing into hands of ISIL


The United Nations has expressed concern over the anti-refugee backlash following the Paris attacks, and stressed that refugees should not be turned into scapegoats.

Last Friday's attacks have intensified anti-refugee sentiment in Europe and the United States, at a time when the region is facing the biggest refugee crisis since World War Two.

Our Correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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