Monday, December 14, 2015

ASSANGE TO BE QUESTIONED AT ECUADOR EMBASSY

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange could be questioned by Swedish authorities at the Ecuadorian embassy in London within weeks, after an agreement between Sweden and Ecuador.

He's been holed up in the London embassy for three years to avoid extradition to face charges of sexual assault that he denies.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Merkel: Goal is to “tangibly reduce” number of refugees

German chancellor Angela Merkel addressed a congress of her own party,
saying that the goal is to "tangibly reduce" the number of refugees
the country admits.

Germany expects to receive at least one million seekers this year.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Russia claims help to Free Syrian Army

The Kremlin said Russia is supporting the Free Syrian Army's offensive on the ground against the extremists of the the Islamic State terrorist organization in Syria. Russian General Staff confirms it is backing the FSA's push against terrorists in several provinces with airstrikes. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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French preschool teacher stabbed in suspected terror attacks

A teacher in a French preschool in a northern suburb of Paris has been stabbed by someone shouting "this is for the Islamic State."

France remains on high terror alert after a string of attacks on November 13th which killed 130 people.

Jack Parrock reports.

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European Leaders Continue to Push for Syria Solution

European Union Foreign Ministers are meeting in Brussels to try and tackle a whole host of issues impacting the EU and the entire world.

High on the agenda is continuing to push for a diplomatic solution to end the war in Syria.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels/


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Merkel: Germany wants to “drastically decrease” refugee count

German chancellor Angela Merkel said she wants to drastically decrease the number of refugees coming to the country. 

She has been under increasing pressure over the migrant crisis from her own party in recent months.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Melbourne teenager pleads guilty to terror charge in adult court

In Australia, a radicalised Melbourne teenager who had bomb-making materials under his bed has admitted preparing for a terrorist act.
Police say they found manuals titled "Pressure Cooker Backpack Bomb with Switch Detonator" and "Make a Bomb in the Kitchen of your Mom" on encrypted computer software owned by the 17-year-old.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Australian court orders some Nurofen products off the shelf

The Australian Federal Court has ruled that the company that makes Nurofen painkillers misled consumers by claiming that identical products were each formulated to treat specific types of pain.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne

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Fire at mental hospital kills 23 in Russia

A fire of a mental hospital has left 23 people dead in the Voronezh region, in western Russia.

The fire began on Saturday night.

Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.


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Sunday, December 13, 2015

World Powers Back Libya Unity Government Ahead Of Planned Peace Deal

A coalition of world powers has urged Libya's warring factions to back a new national unity government, under a UN peace plan set to be signed this coming Wednesday.

US Secretary of State John Kerry was among the ministers and officials from 17 nations who gathered at a conference in Rome on Sunday to call for an immediate ceasefire.

Lorna Shaddick reports.

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French far-right Front National suffer loss in regional elections

France's far right Front National party has been unable to secure the control of any regions in local elections.

The party, lead by Marine le Pen, had been ranked in first place after the first round of the vote.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Trump Stands Firm On US Muslim Ban, Criticises Clinton

US Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he stands by his call to ban Muslims from entering the US.

Speaking to CNN's 'State of the Union', the property tycoon said Islamic extremism is a problem no one was addressing, and polls showing that the majority of Americans reject his stance are inaccurate.

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Donald Trump has also said that the rise of the so-called Islamic State can be blamed on Hillary Clinton.

Speaking to Fox News Sunday, the Republican frontrunner blamed the former Secretary of State for the conflict in Syria and the rise of the terror group. 

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Donald Trump also attacked one of his biggest Republican rivals, Ted Cruz.

The Texas Senator is now leading Mr. Trump in the polls in the key state of Iowa, but speaking to Fox News Sunday, the property tycoon went on the attack, criticising Ted Cruz's record in the Senate.

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Climate Deal Hailed As Turning Point By World Leaders

A new deal on climate change, secured at a summit in Paris, has been
hailed as a turning point by global leaders.

 The Paris agreement is seen by many as the best chance for the planet's future.
Our correspondent Natalie Powell, who has been attending COP21, has more.

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 Meanwhile, US Secretary of State John Kerry has been defending the climate deal reached in Paris.

Speaking to Fox News Sunday, he said the agreement reaches new standards in energy independence.

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Russia Fires Warning Shots At Turkish Boat

Russia has fired warning shots at a Turkish boat in the Aegean sea.

The incident comes amid tense relations between the two countries following the downing of a Russian jet by Turkey in November.

Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.

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Guantanamo detainee calls for Jihadis to "get hell out" of Britain

The last British detainee to be held at Guantanamo Bay says Jihadis must "get the hell out of Britain"...

48-year-old Shaker Aamer was held at the prison for 14 years without charge and returned to the UK in October.

Our UK Correspodnent Dan Whitehead reports...

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US Federal Reserve set to meet

All eyes are on Washington, as the global markets anticipate the meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, the group that sets key interest rates.

Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen will convene the meeting (Tuesday) in Washington.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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GOP 2016 candidates get ready for Las Vegas debate


Next week Republican hopefuls will line up in Las Vegas for the latest TV debate to decide who the GOP's presidential nominee will be for 2016.

Dominating the process is businessman Donald Trump whose controversial policy proposal to temporarily ban Muslims from entering US hasn't affected his lead in the polls.

Senior Vice President with Washington DC's Council on Foreign Relations James M. Lindsay says one subject will loom large...

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Senior Vice President with Washington DC's, Council on Foreign Relations James M. Lindsay says the candidates will use the platform to go after the current US administration

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Saturday, December 12, 2015

Historic Climate Change Deal Agreed In Paris

A deal has been reached after marathon talks at the UN climate change conference in Paris.

The more than 185 countries involved have committed to limiting global warming to at least 2 degrees Celsius this century.

Jack Parrock reports from Paris.

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Friday, December 11, 2015

US and Cuba to resume postal service for firs time since 1963

US and Cuba plan to resume mail service between the two countries for
the first time since 1963. The move would give Cuba access to imports
of consumer products it has been missing in the last half century.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Oil prices drop to lowest level since 2008

Oil prices have dropped to lows not seen since 2008.

The cost has continued to fall after new reports show that the surplus
of oil is only growing.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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