Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Navalny publishes investigation into corruption of Russia's General Prosecutor

Russia's opposition politician and blogger Alexei Navally has published an investigation into the income of the country's general prosecutor.

The investigation found large-scale corruption schemes.


Albina Kovalyova has more from Moscow.


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Russia holds funeral for pilot shot down by Turkey

The funeral is being held of the Russian pilot shot down when his
plane entered Turkish airspace last week.

Lieutenant Colonel Oleg Peshkov will receive full military honors and
a posthumous award.

Nick Harper reports from Moscow.

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Australia "disappointed" at Japanese decision to resume whaling

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been urged by the Australian Senate to confront his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, over the dispatch of whaling ships to the Southern Ocean.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Zuckerbergs Announce Baby's Birth and Pledge Facebook Fortune


The co-founder and CEO of Facebook has announced he and his wife will give most of their Facebook fortune to charity.

The pledge was made alongside a post announcing the arrival of the couple’s first child.  

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report:


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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

NATO Pledges Support for Turkey and Afghanistan

NATO continues to show its solidarity with Turkey as the diplomatic row between Ankara and Moscow continues.

As the NATO foreign ministers meeting continues in Brussels, the 28 member country alliance also is vowing to keep thousands of troops in Afghanistan to help bring stability and security to the country.

Our NATO Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from NATO Headquarters. 

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Zuckerbergs celebrate daughter's birth with huge charitable give-away

The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is now a father.


Along with his wife Priscilla Chan, he's announced the birth of a baby girl called "Max".


Marking their new arrival, the couple also say they plan to donate nearly all their shares in Facebook to charity.


Our Washington Correpsondent Simon Marks reports.


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US sanctions two Boko Haram leaders

The United States has put sanctions on two leaders of terrorist group Boko Haram.

The US Treasury says Mohammed Nur and Mustapha Chad have both been closely involved in deadly attacks in Nigeria.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Cuba reinstates travel restrictions on doctors

Cuba has reinstated travel restrictions on doctors who want to leave the island, in an effort to stop medical professionals from choosing to work in the US.

Doctors will now have to apply for a special permit before going abroad.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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New York City's salty food warning now in effect


In a city known for waging public health battles on soda, trans-fat and smoking, 

the New York City health department now has its sights set on... salt.


Under a new city-wide law, large restaurant chains are now required to notify diners if a menu item contains more than the recommended daily sodium intake of 2,300 milligrams.


Liling Tan reports from New York.


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Chicago Mayor Dismisses Police Chief

The mayor of Chicago has dismissed the city’s police chief, following outcry over how authorities responded to the fatal shooting of a black teenager by a white Chicago police office last year. 

Rachel Silverman reports.


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VW sales down 25% in US

Car sales in the United States for the month of November are up and
point to a possible record-breaking year for the US auto industry.

Success wasn't seen across the board though with Volkswagen's sales
down some 25% as the company continues to reel from it's emission
scandal.

William Denselow is in New York with more.

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US arrests dozens for ties to Islamic State

56 have been arrested in the United States in 2015 for suspected collaboration with the Islamic State.

A new report from George Washington University tries to paint a picture of militant recruiting in America.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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On World Aids Day, UN Makes Efforts to Reach 2030 Goal

December first marks World AIDS Day and this year it comes on the heels of the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit. One of the commitments shared by world leaders is to eliminate HIV/AIDS entirely in the next 15 years.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.
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US Marine jailed over killing of transgender woman

A U.S. Marine has been convicted over the death of a transgender woman in the Philippines.  

A court in the country's capital found Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton guilty of killing the woman last year outside a U.S. Navy base near Manila.  

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington

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Lawyers for Boston Marathon Bomber Urge New Trial

Lawyers for the Boston marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have urged a judge to grant him a new trial.

Appearing at Boston's district court on Tuesday, they argued that the original case against the 22 year old wasn't fairly presented.

Here's our US Correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Syrian family resettles in NJ against Governor’s wishes

A Syrian family of seven has resettled in the US state of New Jersey
against the wishes of Governor Chris Christie.

Christie is among 30 governors to oppose President Obama's
resettlement policy and has threatened to withhold financial support
for Syrian refugees.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK MPs TO VOTE ON SYRIA AIR STRIKES

UK lawmakers will vote later (Wednesday) on whether to carry out air strikes in Syria against Islamic State targets.

Prime Minister David Cameron renewed his calls for British military action to be extended from Iraq into Syria in the wake of the Paris attacks.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Scientists Debate Human Gene Editing in Washington

Hundreds of scientists and policy makers are gathering in Washington for a international summit on genetic engineering. There's growing controversy around a new tool scientists are using that can spot and change gene defects in human embryos. Ellen Scott reports from Washington. 

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US expands operations in Iraq and Syria


The U.S. is expanding its special operations force in Iraq to help Iraqi and Kurdish forces fight so-called Islamic State militants.

US defence secretary Ashton Carter says a specialized expeditionary force will conduct raids, free hostages, gather intelligence, and capture IS leaders in Iraq and Syria.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Russia restricts imports of Turkish meat, fruit and veg

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Russia has expanded its sanctions against Turkey, restricting imports of Turkish fruit, vegetables and other food items in response to the downing of its jet.  Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has revealed the full list of banned items on Tuesday. Julia Lyubova has the details.


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