Wednesday, December 30, 2015

NY officials ramp up security for New Year's Eve Times Square celebrations

Manhattan's New Year's Eve celebrations at Times Square will be the safest place in the world, say New York City officials. 

The assurance comes as authorities amp up security measures around the city's biggest event, expected to draw a million revelers to ring in the new year.

Here's correspondent Liling Tan in New York.

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Chicago Mayor calls for police to carry tasers


Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is expected to announce changes in tactics and training for the city's police force.  

The plan is expected to include teaching officers ways to de-escalate potential conflicts and standoffs. 

FSN's US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports....

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Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault

Pennsylvania authorities announced sexual assault charges on Wednesday against Bill Cosby, stemming from a woman's accusation that he drugged and abused her at his home in 2004.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles. 

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Cosby charged with sexual assault in Pennsylvania

The entertainer Bill Cosby is facing criminal charges over an alleged sexual assault that took place in Pennsylvania in 2004.

He's been charged with aggravated indecent assault and is expected to appear in court later today.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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The charges were announced by Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele.

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Mongomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele outlined the allegations the entertainer is facing.

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Iranian rockets fired near US aircraft carrier

There's tension between the US and Iran after the Iranian military fired rockets in a busy international waterway near an American aircraft carrier.
As our North American correspondent John Clarke reports, Washington has accused Tehran of breaking international law.

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Bill Cosby facing criminal charges

Prosecutors in the US state of Pennsylvania have filed criminal charges against comedian Bill Cosby for the alleged drugging and sexual assault of a woman in 2004.

Originally, prosecutors did not have enough evidence to press forward with the case- but that's now changed after dozens of women have come forward saying they were raped and abused by Cosby.

Bill Cosby is expected to be arraigned in court later today in Pennsylvania.

Montgomery County Assistant District Attorney Kevin Steele says the charges stem from a sexual assault that took place at Cosby's home. 

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STORM FRANK BRINGS FRESH DISRUPTION TO UK

Hundreds of homes have been evacuated in the UK as Storm Frank batters the country, bringing fresh flooding.

Thousands of people have been left without power in northern England and parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Rising Mississippi Causes Concern in America's Heartland

Seventeen Million Americans are under a flood warning as rivers in the US heartland continue to rise.
Now there's fear hundreds of homes in Illinois and Missouri could be threatened if parts of the Mississippi River overflow.
Our US Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports.

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Couple jailed for life for London terror plot

A British couple have been jailed for life after being found guilty of plotting a terrorist attack in central London...

 25-year-old Mohammed Rehman had stockpiled explosives at his home and had asked his twitter users for advice on whether to attack a major shopping centre or the London Underground.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Russia begins supplies of advanced anti-missile system to Iran

Russia started supplying its advanced S-300 anti-missile system to Iran. The delivery, expected to be finalized in late 2016, raised concerns of many world powers and regional that the weapon was meant to protect Iran's dubious nuclear facilities. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Gunmen shoot tourists at fortress in south Russia

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A gunman opened fire on a group of tourists visiting a historic fortress in Dagestan in southern Russia on Tuesday evening.  One person was killed and 11 were injured in the attack. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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STORM FRANK BATTERS UK

Parts of northern England and Scotland are being battered by heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Frank.

There are a series of flood warnings in place - many for areas which have already been severely flooded in previous storms in December.

Thousands of people in Scotland and Northern Ireland have been left without power.

Julie Wilby manages a community centre in a town in Yorkshire.

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SENIOR CONSERVATIVE IN RACISM ROW

British Prime Minister David Cameron's policy chief is caught up in a racism row with a newly-released memo containing controversial comments about black communities.

Oliver Letwin blamed rioting at Broadwater Farm in London in 1985 on 'bad moral attitudes' and also suggested plans to boost black entrepreneurs would see them opting for the 'disco and drug trade'.

Mr Letwin, then an advisor to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has apologised 'unreservedly' for any offence and says his comments were 'badly worded and wrong'.

Labour MP Simon Danczuk says Oliver Letwin has more explaining to do.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Missouri Gov. deploys National Guard following deadly floods

The Governor of Missouri is activating the National Guard as widespread flooding there continues.  

Jay Nixon made the decision after at least 13 people died in the US state after days of torrential rainfall.

Our north America correspondent Kevin McAleese reports

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ISIS aims to launch cyber attacks on U.S.

US Officials say ISIS is pursuing the capability to launch cyberattacks against U.S. government and civilian targets.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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Syria, France deadliest countries for journalists in 2015, CPJ finds


Syria and France were the two deadliest countries for journalists this year, according to a new report from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Islamic militants were responsible for nearly half of the 69 journalists killed.

Liling Tan has the details from New York.

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Police Say ‘Affluenza’ Teen Held Farewell Party Before Getaway

Police in the US say a teenager who went on the run to Mexico after a fatal drink driving crash held a farewell party before he fled.

Authorities in Texas say 18 year old Ethan Crouch planned his escape with his mother.

As our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports, he avoided jail for his crimes by blaming his privileged upbringing.

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The Sheriff of Tarrant County in Texas, Dee Anderson, says he hopes the teen will soon be extradited back to Fort Worth, after having fled the country:

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'SILENT BOMBER' AND WIFE CONVICTED OF UK TERROR PLOT

A husband and wife have been convicted of plotting a terror attack in the UK to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the 2005 London bombings.


The Old Bailey heard the London Underground system and a shopping mall in the British capital were the targets.


The couple are due to be sentenced on Wednesday.


UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.


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Chicago Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering African American Teenager

The Chicago police officer who shot and killed a black teenager 16 times has pled not guilty to murder.
The officer…Jason Van Dyke is facing six counts of murder.
Our US Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Washington, DC.

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PENTAGON: ISIS leaders linked to Paris attacks killed in air strikes

The US Pentagon says an ISIS militant with direct links to Paris attack ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud has been killed in Syria.

US Colonel Steven Warren, speaking from Baghdad, said Charaffe Al-Mouadan was hit by an air strike on Dec 24th.

In Washington Kevin McAleese reports...

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