Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Yemen civilian casualties topping 8,100 amid airstrikes, shelling and clashes, says UN


More than eight thousand civilians in Yemen have been killed or injured in the past nine months, amid Saudi-led coalition airstrikes and shelling by Houthi rebels.


The latest numbers from the United Nations come as the international body struggles to get a peace process under way, and as opposing sides continue to violate a ceasefire.


Our UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.


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Obama announces executive action on gun control

US President Barack Obama has announced a series of measures to address gun violence.

The executive orders, which bypass Congress, will widen background checks on buyers of firearms.

Announcing the move, President Obama accused Republican lawmakers of undermining previous efforts to crack down on gun violence:

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Obama announces executive action on gun control

US President Barack Obama has announced a series of measures to address gun violence.

The executive orders, which bypass Congress, will widen background checks on buyers of firearms.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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CES tech convention gets underway

Tech industry innovators and insiders are talking shop in Las Vegas this week, at the International Consumer Electronics Show called CES.

The event officially kicks off Wednesday, but our correspondent Patrice Howard shares a sneak peek of what trends are already emerging at the global trade show.

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US forces killed and wounded in Taliban attack

An American serviceman has died and several others have been wounded after being attacked in Southern Afghanistan.
As our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, the attack comes as the Taliban increases its activity across the country.

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US Closed Drone Base in Ethiopia

The US Defense Department has closed a drone base in Ethiopia.

The base provided aerial surveillance of militants in neighboring Somalia.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Venezuela's new National Assembly sworn in amid tensions

Venezuela's newly elected opposition-led Congress has been sworn in, shortly after President Nicholas Maduro took measures to curb Congress' power.

This came as protesters on both sides of the political divide took to the streets, accusing the other side of subverting democracy. 

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Russia Announces 2017 as Environmental Year

Russia's president Vladimir Putin announced that 2017 would be a year of the environment for Russia.


This follows a breakthrough U.N. agreement on climate issues late last year.


Alina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.


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FIFA committee recommends 9 year ban for Valcke

A FIFA ethics committee has recommended a 9 year ban for Jerome Valcke, the suspended secretary general.
He was hit with a 90 day suspension in September which was due to expire today.
Elena Casas reports from Brussels.
 
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CAMERON TO ALLOW EU 'OUT' CAMPAIGNING

British Prime Minister David Cameron will allow his ministers to campaign on either side when the UK holds its referendum on membership of the EU.

Mr Cameron has pledged to win reform of the UK's membership of the European Union and then campaign to stay in the bloc.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Oregon standoff continues, US federal government monitors

Local residents of Harney County, Oregon, want the anti-government protestors to leave, but so far, representatives from the U.S. federal government are quietly monitoring the situation.

The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, known for its bird-watching opportunities, is closed until further notice.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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New Year's Eve sexual assaults rock Germany

Dozens of women reported being sexually assaulted during New Year's Eve celebrations in the German city of Cologne. The alleged foreign background of many of the perpetrators has raised tensions in the country.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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IS frontman reported to be British

It's reported the frontman in the latest video from so-called Islamic State was a British man who had previously been arrested in the UK under terrorism offences...

The identity of the man is yet to be confirmed, but it is believed to be 32-year-old Abu Ramaysah.

The supposed family of the young boy in the video have also come forward.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Russia calls for dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia

Russia's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement with regards to the diplomatic conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

This follows the rift in diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Albina Kovalyova has more from Moscow.


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Cricketer Chris Gayle fined for flirting with reporter live on national TV

A controversial sideline interview between West Indian Cricket star Chris Gayle and Australian Network Ten reporter Mel Mclaughlin, in which he flirted on air with the woman has cost the cricketer 10 thousand Australian dollars (almost 5 thousand pounds, over 7 thousand US Dollars).
Arthur Stevens has more

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Zinedine Zidane named Real Madrid manager

There's been a major shake up in European football - as Real Madrid sacked coach Rafael Benitez and replaced him with former France star Zinedine Zidane. 
Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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Polish media crackdown condemned by press freedom groups

A joint complaint has been launched by a coalition of press freedom groups against new reforms to clamp down on the media in Poland.

The Polish government rushed through a series of laws at the end of December which remove the guarantees for independence of public TV and radio stations.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Turkey to appeal Russian sanctions at WTO

Turkish government says it will bring its objections against Russian economic sanctions imposed on the country to the World Trade Organisation. Russia introduced visa and travel restrictions as well as limitations on Turkish companies' activities in the country after Turkey downed Russian military jet near Syrian border last November. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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UK URGED TO ACCEPT CHILD REFUGEES

The UK should offer to settle 3000 child refugees who are stranded in Europe, according to an influential group of MPs.

The International Development Committee is backing a call from charities for Britain to take in more unaccompanied minors.

So far Britain has accepted 1000 refugees as part of a 20 000 five year target, amid Europe's migrant crisis.

Kirsty McNeil from Save the Children says there are minors who need urgent assistance.

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I.S. VIDEO SUSPECTS NAMED IN UK

British media have begun to identify a suspect and a boy in the latest propaganda video from the Islamic State.

A man who warns UK Prime Minister David Cameron of attacks on Britain is being named as possibly being Siddhartha Dhar, who fled London in 2014.

A young boy has reportedly been identified by his grandfather as Isa Dare, who was taken to Syria by his mother Grace.

The I.S. video claims to show the murder of five men accused of spying for Britain.

UK reporter Tom Swarbrick says the young boy is also thought to be from the British capital.

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