Thursday, December 31, 2015

EUROPE ON TERROR ALERT

European capitals are on high alert ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations, after Brussels cancelled its fire works display.

Belgian officials made the decision based on intelligence, and following arrests of two men suspected of plotting terror attacks in Brussels for New Year's Eve.

Olly Barratt reports from London, where security is raised.

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In London 3000 police will be on duty.

Reporter Olly Barratt says other European capitals are also raising security.

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Ukraine and Russia in debt standoff

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A deadline for Ukraine to re-pay its $3billion eurobond debt to Russia expires on 31st December.  Kiev was meant to pay back the loan on 20th December and had a 10 day grace period. Earlier in December Kiev has put a moratorium on the debt, which mean it is likely to default on it. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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EXTRA ARMED POLICE DRAFTED IN FOR LONDON NYE

In London, extra armed police have been drafted in for New Year's Eve celebrations amid warnings terrorists could be planning attacks in Europe.

London's official fireworks display on the banks of the River Thames is completely sold out.

3000 police officers will be on duty in the British capital.

But superintendent Jo Edwards says it's a precautionary measure.

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EUROPEAN CAPITALS ON SECURITY ALERT

European capitals are on high alert ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations, after Brussels cancelled its fire works display.

Belgian officials made the decision based on intelligence, and following arrests of two men suspected of plotting terror attacks in Brussels for New Year's Eve.

In London, extra armed police are being put on duty as part of a 3000-strong policing force for festivities.

Superintendent Jo Edwards says there is no specific intelligence relating to an attack in the British capital.

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CONTROVERSY OVER UK HONOURS LIST

In the UK, Prime Minister David Cameron is under fire for the award of a knighthood to an Australian adviser who helped the Conservative Party win May's general election.

Opposition Labour say Lynton Crosby's recognition in the Queen's New Year's honours list is 'outrageous' and undermines the integrity of the system.

Elsewhere, actor Idris Elba has been awarded an OBE, as has two-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome.

UK correspondent Ros Unwin says plenty of others are also on the list.

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Russian government outlines details of extended Turkey sanctions

Russian government unveiled a detailed list of activities that Turkish-owned companies will be forced to cease to perform as of January 1, 2016. The move is a further buildup of sanctions introduced by Moscow against Ankara since November following the incident with a Russian war jet downed by Turkey over border with Syria. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

U.S. reportedly preparing fresh sanctions against Iran

The U.S. is preparing new sanctions against nearly a dozen companies in Iran, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, for their alleged links to Iran's missile program- that's according to the Wall Street Journal.

The sanctions targeting companies and individuals for their alleged role, would be represent the first action since Tehran came to a nuclear deal with the international community in July.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault

Comedian Bill Cosby was in a Pennsylvania courthouse Wednesday facing criminal charges for the first time.  He was charged with sexual assault relating to an incident from 2004.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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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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