Friday, November 27, 2015

Sixth Person Arrested in Belgium in Connection to Paris Attacks

A sixth person in Belgium has been arrested and charged in connection with the Paris attacks.

Meanwhile security in Brussels remains high even though the terror alert level has been lowered.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.

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Film maker Roman Polanski avoids extradition to the US

Film maker Roman Polanski has won another victory in his battle against facing rape charges in the United States. 
Poland has decided not to extradite Mr Polanski to California, and as our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, US authorities are now running out of options

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Queen Elizabeth II opens Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting

Queen Elizabeth II has opened a Commonwealth leaders summit in Malta, which is expected to focus on climate change and security issues.


The 53 members of the Commonwealth are in attendance, with the Queen announcing the importance of the Commonwealth in tackling global issues.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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US Air Force hires civilians to fly drones

The U.S. Air Force has launched a program to hire civilian contractors to fly Reaper drones.

The military says these flights only gather intelligence, but the L.A. Times reports,  the program has been met with criticism, that civilians are inching their way toward a combat role.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Six More Children Drown in the Aegean

Six more children perished in the Aegean Sea as thousands of migrants and refugees continue to make the dangerous journey from Turkey to Greece.

And the fear is drownings could rise the weather worsens because of winter.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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Russia's Lavrov says Turkey "crossed the line" in jet downing

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said Turkey "crossed the
line" by shooting down a Russian jet earlier this week.

His comments came as he welcomed his Syrian counterpart for a meeting in Moscow.

Nick Harper reports from the Russian capital.

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Russia accepts athletics ban over doping scandal

Russia has accepted a full ban from international athletes over
allegations of "state-sponsored doping" of athletes.

The International Association of Athletics Federations says Russia did
not contest the charges.

Nick Harper reports form Moscow.

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Germany arrests two in suspected terror plot

German security forces have arrested two men in Berlin on suspicion of planning a terror attack. 

The country has been on heightened alert since attacks in France killed at least one hundred thirty people.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Erdogan: Russia's using S-400 against Turkish jets would be agression

Turkish President President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said if Russian S-400 air defense system hits Turkish war jets on Syrian border it would be an aggression against the country's sovereignty. Moscow has deployed its ultra modern anti-aircraft missile systems in Syria promising to use it against any targets that threaten Russian military jets bombing the Islamic terrorists there. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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France Holds National Memorial Two Weeks After Attacks

France is set to hold a national memorial service to honor the 130 people killed in the simultaneous terror attacks.

The service is being held two weeks after the attacks shook the city of Paris.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Germany to step up military role in Syria

Germany will expand its role militarily fighting ISIS, in response to France's request for assistance. 

The German defense minister announced the news a day after a meeting between the leaders of the two countries.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Russian PM threatens sanctions against Turkey

Russia has threatened sanctions against Turkey following the downing
of a Russian jet earlier this week.

The Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has outlined possible
measures intended to hurt the country.

Nick Harper reports from Moscow.

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Terror Alert Level Lowered in Brussels

The Belgian government has lowered the terror threat level for the capital of Brussels.

But still Brussels remains on edge as a white powder scare leads to the evacuation of a mosque.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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New York mum won't face charges for leaving baby in nativity scene


A woman who left her newborn baby in a Nativity scene inside a New York church will not face criminal charges. 

A custodian at Holy Child Jesus Catholic Church in Queens found the abandoned, crying baby on Monday. 

Our North America correspondent Kevin McAleese has this report

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CAMERON: SYRIA AIR STRIKES 'IN UK NATIONAL INTEREST'

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has set out his case in Parliament for British air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria.

At present the UK is only involved in military operations over Iraq.

David Cameron says there has to be a 'comprehensive strategy' for tackling IS which takes in diplomatic, economic and humanitarian issues as well as an extension of air strikes, as Olly Barratt reports from London.

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White Powder Prompts Mosque Evacuation in Brussels

The Grand Mosque in central Brussels has been evacuated after a suspicious white powder was found inside.

The security scare comes as Belgian's capital remains under a level four terror alert.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.

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CAMERON SETS OUT CASE FOR SYRIA AIR STRIKES

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has set out his case in Parliament for British air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria.

At present the UK is only involved in military operations over Iraq.

A vote on whether to extend this into Syria could take place next week.

David Cameron says there has to be a 'comprehensive strategy' for tackling IS which takes in diplomatic, economic and humanitarian issues as well as an extension of air strikes.

And he insists it's in Britain's national interest to act in Syria.

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George Nepia's All Blacks jerseys ready for UK Auction

Two Jerseys won my George Nepia in the 1920s are going on sale on Friday at an auction house in Cardiff, Wales.


The All Blacks were undefeated on the 1924-25 tour, with Nepia giving a stand out performance.


However the Nepia family who have only recently found out about the auction are currently in a race agains time to raise the funds needed to bring the memorabilia home.


Auctioneer Ben Rogers-Jones gives details about what is going on sale.


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Auctioneer Ben Rogers-Jones explains how these jerseys ended up at an auction house in Wales.


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Auctioneer Ben Rogers-Jones however says that the jerseys are not likely to fetch a great deal more than asking price.


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Cost of American Thanksgiving dinner steady

The cost of an American Thanksgiving dinner is remaining steady.

Shopping for turkey, potatoes and pumpkin pie for the traditional holiday meal has only gone up a few cents.

As our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports, that means inflation remains under control:

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Putin and Hollande due to meet as Russia imposes Turkish trade controls

The leaders of Russia and France are meeting in Moscow to discuss a
re-newed strategy for Syria.

But it comes as tensions escalate between Russia and Turkey, with
Moscow imposing new trade controls on Turkish imports.

Nick Harper reports from the Russian capital.

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