Sunday, November 22, 2015

Terror alert extended in Brussels

The Prime Minister of Belgium has extended a terror alert, saying there is a "serious and imminent" threat of an attack on the capital Brussels.


The city was locked down all weekend, and its educational institutions and public transport system will remain closed for at least another 24 hours.


The Radisson Blu hotel in Brussels was locked down amid a security operation - it's the sister hotel of the one attacked in Mali last week.


Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel, speaking here through an interpreter, says the threat to Brussels is very real.


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Reporter Teri Schultz in Brussels says Belgian officials plan to evaluate the security situation again on Monday.


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Trump ramps up rhetoric over Muslims in America

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U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump has ratcheted up the rhetoric over Muslims in America, saying if he becomes president, he would put select mosques under surveillance and bring back waterboarding as an interrogation method.

The controversial businessman said he would also put refugees on a watch list.

Speaking to American television network ABC's 'This Week', the Republican presidential front-runner said he wants to introduce a database of Syrian refugees and monitor mosques:

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Donald Trump said it was necessary to re-introduce the controversial interrogation method of waterboarding:

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Pentagon inquiry intensifies into doctored Iraq assessments

The Pentagon says it's widening an inquiry into whether senior figures at US Central Command altered intelligence assessments detailing the weakness of Iraq's armed forces.


President Obama says he wants the inquiry to "get to the bottom" of whether he was provided with misleading intelligence reports.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Obama under fire from top Democrats over Syria strategy

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Top Democrats have been lining up to criticize U.S. President Barack Obama over his strategy for defeating ISIS.

Leading Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Dianne Feinstein, sharply criticized the administration calling for more aggressive action, including adding special operations in Syria.

Speaking on US television netowkr CBS' "Face the Nation " the U.S. lawmaker set the tone of a deepening gulf on Capitol Hill within the Democratic Party over the White House's strategy.

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Obama questions Russia's commitment to global anti-ISIS coalition

U.S. President Barack Obama has questioned whether Russia is prepared to make the strategic shift necessary, to join a global coaltion against  ISIS.

Wrapping up a series of regional summits in Malaysia, President Obama vowed to hunt down the terrorist group.

But how far Russia and the U.S. are ready to work together towards that goal, remains unclear.

President Obama is preparing to host French President Francois Hollande in Washington on Tuesday, in the aftermath of the Paris attacks.

Mr Hollande then meets his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow on Thursday.

President Obama has vowed to defeat ISIS, insiting it's an achievable goal.

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Iran sentences Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian to jail indefinitely

Iran says it has sentenced Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian to prison indefinitely for spying.

Jason Rezaian was convicted last month over charges including espionage, believed to carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in jail.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Islamic State, violent extremism top American agenda

U. S.  President Barack Obama is set to meet with French President Francois Hollande with violent extremism and specifically the Islamic State topping their agenda .

At the same time, U. S.  Secretary of State John Kerry is set to travel to the Middle East for associated talks .

Our U. S.  correspondent Priscilla Huff has the preview from Washington:

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Brussels remains on highest terror alert through Monday with schools, restaurants and the metro closed

The Belgian government has kept the capital city Brussels on the highest terror alert over concerns about a Paris style attack.

The city's metro and schools will remain closed through Monday with a special committee set to reassess the situation Monday afternoon.

Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Angela Merkel marks 10 years in office

Germany's head of state Angela Merkel celebrates 10 years as chancellor on Sunday. 

The first-ever female holder of the office may face her biggest challenge yet with this year's refugee crisis.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Wall Street hopeful for stronger GDP figure

New data out this week is likely to show the US economy growing at a
fastest pace than originally thought.

That stronger GDP reading could mean the Federal Reserve view
conditions as favourable enough to raise interest rates next month.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Brussels remains of highest terror alert for second day

The Belgian capital Brussels is on its second day of lockdown as the government says there is a major risk of a terror attack on multiple locations.

Authorities in Belgium are hunting for Salah Abdeslam - a 26 year old who was involved in the Paris attacks.

Our Europe Correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Saturday, November 21, 2015

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Olly Barratt reported from the OPEC meeting earlier this year

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Terror Threat Level Raised to Highest Level in Brussels

Brussels is on high alert as Belgium's crisis center warns the threat of a terrorist attack is serious and potentially imminent.

But despite the warning, Belgium officials are telling the public to remain calm.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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UN Security Council unanimously adopts anti-ISIL resolution

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution that calls on members to take all necessary steps to fight ISIL.

The vote, drafted by France, comes exactly a week to the day since the Paris attacks.

UN correspondent Liling Tan explains why this marks a new direction for the Security Council.

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Friday, November 20, 2015

Gyro-copter pilot pleads guilty to Washington DC stunt

A Florida man is pleading guilty after he was charged over landing a gyro-copter on Capitol Hill last year.  

Douglas Hughes agreed to a reduced charge of operating an aircraft without the proper certificate.  

From Washington Kevin McAleese has more

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US ANTI-ISIS ENVOY: 'we must shock and collapse ISIS terror network'

The US president's special envoy to the global coalition to combat ISIS briefed journalists in Washington Friday on the Obama administration's ongoing strategy to defeat extremists in the Middle East.

Brett McGurk said in the wake of the Paris attacks the anti-ISIS coalition can be galvanized against the threat...

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Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Mali hotel attack

Al Qaeda has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Radisson hotel in Bamako, Mali.

The death toll is rising as authorities search the hotel for survivors and victims.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Volvo And Microsoft Team Up To Make Driverless Cars

Volvo has struck a deal with Microsoft to develop driverless vehicles,
and to give potential cary buyers an interactive shopping experience
using a virtual reality headset. The firms announced Friday they would
make details of their plan public soon, but confirmed the focus of the
partnership was to modernize the car buying process.

Patrice Howard reports.

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US forces join efforts to end Mali hotel seige

The U.S. military is confirming some troops are assisting in ending the seige at the Radisson in Bamako, Mali.

The U.S. State Department is investigating reports there are a few Americans among the 130 or so hostages still inside the hotel.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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Apology for women tricked into long-term relationships by undercover police

London's Met Police Service has issued an "unreserved apology" for what is describes as the "totally unacceptable" behaviour of a number of undercover police officers who tricked women into long term relationships...

Seven women have received compensation - with the MET saying they were deceived, "pure and simple."

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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