Thursday, December 24, 2015

Russian government trading information with Taliban

Russian government officials say they are sharing information with the international terrorist group - the Taliban.

Russia says it is doing so to fight another top terrorist organsation - the Islamic State.

Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.


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Obama administration reportedly gearing up for deportations

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is preparing to deport hundreds of families who entered the country illegally from Central America, where they were fleeing war and violence.

That's according to the Washington Post, which says the Obama administration is targeting families already earmarked for removal.

The nationwide campaign could reportedly begin as early as January.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Christmas security alert for foreigners in Beijing

Security has been tightened in Beijing following threats against foreigners over the Christmas period.
The US government issued a warning for its citizens in the Chinese capital, and as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, other countries have followed.

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7 dead in US tornadoes

At least seven Americans are dead, including a small boy, after a wild weather pattern produced violent tornadoes across the middle of the United States.

Temperature records are being shattered up and down the east coast, thanks in part to El Nino.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Warmest Christmas Eve On Record For New York City

This December 24th is officially the hottest in New York City's recorded history.

With cloudy skies and an expected high of 74 Fahrenheit [23 celcius], it's putting the previous record of 63 Fahrenheit [17 celcius] in 1996 to shame.

Lorna Shaddick reports from the Big (Baked) Apple.

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Coalition Airstrikes Hit Remaining ISIS Fighters in Ramadi

The US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group has intensified airstrikes in Ramadi. 

They are supporting Iraqi troops seeking to re-take a final section of the city. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.
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156 PIECES OF IVORY SEIZED IN TANZANIA

Tanzanian authorities have seized tusks from 45 elephants and arrested two suspects in the country's commercial capital Dar es Salaam. 

The country is fighting what it calls 'a war' against poaching, after losing 60% of its elephants in the last five years. Dan Ashby sent this report from Dar es Salaam. 

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US airstrikes target Afghan province

The United States has carried out two air strikes in the Afghan
district of Sangin in support of the government's fight against the
Taliban.

The district was overrun this week but Afghan officials say they've
killed 50 fighters and a local Taliban commander.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Indian PM Narendra Modi to hold talks with Vladimir Putin

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues his visit to Russia and is set to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday.  Their talks will focus on defence an nuclear energy cooperation.


From Moscow, Julia Lyubova reports. 


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Former Australian PM Abbott enters Rhodes statue controversy

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has urged Oxford University not to remove a statue of the 19th century colonialist Cecil Rhodes.  

The controversy follows a successful student-led campaign in South Africa to remove a prominent Rhodes statue from the University of Cape Town.

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SHARM EL SHEIKH FLIGHT SUSPENSION EXTENDED

British tour operator Thomas Cook has extended its cancellation of flights to Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt until March 23rd.

It follows the crash of a Russian passenger jet from the resort in November, in a suspected bombing which killed 224 people.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK and US issue threat warnings to their citizens in Beijing

The British and US Government have issued warnings of possible threats to their citizens living in the Chinese capital Beijing around the Christmas period. 

The threats against westerners is thought to apply to the popular bar and shopping neighbourhood of Sanlitun which has seen occasional anti-foreigner violence in the past.  From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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NORTHERN ENGLAND BRACES FOR FURTHER FLOODING

The north of England is braced for fresh severe flooding over the Christmas period.

Storm Eva is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to some areas of Cumbria which have been flooded three times in a month.

Several rivers have burst their banks again, and the army is being used to provide support ahead of further rainfall.

Mary Dhonau of the National Flood Forum says homeowners do need to protect themselves rather than just relying on local flood defences.

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BURMESE PAIR SENTENCED TO DEATH OVER UK BACKPACKERS' MURDERS

Two Burmese men have been sentenced to death for the murder of two British tourists in Thailand last year.

Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo were found guilty of the murders of 23 year-old Hannah Witheridge and 24 year-old David Miller.

Their bodies were found on a beach on Koh Tao island.

The backpackers were beaten to death by the two bar workers, both migrants from Myanmar.

David's brother Michael spoke outside court.

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Russia says Turkey planned attack on its war jet in Syria

Russian officials claim Turkey had planned the attack on its war jet
downed in November in Syria. Moscow says Ankara had access to
information and intelligence about Russian military activities that it
shared with Washington. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian
capital.
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National Basketball Association Lends its Name and Stars to U.S. Gun Debate


The National Basketball Association is the newest player in the heated debate over guns in the United States.

It’s partnering in an advertising campaign with one of the nation’s most aggressive advocates of stricter limits on firearm sales. 

U. S. Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story.  

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Trump, Clinton lead in the polls

In one of the last public opinion surveys of American voters before the New Year, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are comfortably in the lead.

The first votes which actually count for the U.S. presidential nomination races will be cast at the Iowa Caucuses in early February.

Our U.S correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US prisoners released early by software bug

Washington state has accidentally released thousands of inmates from jail before their sentences were fully served.  The mistake which went on for more than a decade was caused by a software glitch.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

UN Security Council backs Libya power-sharing deal

The United Nations Security Council has officially endorsed an agreement reached between Libya's warring parties to form a unity government. The 15-member body on Wednesday unanimously adopted a U-N resolution backing the deal they hope would help end the civil war. Our UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.


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More Iraqi forces sent to Ramadi battle

The Iraqi military is sending in reinforcements to the battle to retake Ramadi from the Islamic State.

At the same time, accusations are flying about who can take credit for the advances.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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