Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Russia says “highly probable” ISIS uses chemical weapons against civilians

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says the Islamic State terrorists may have used the prohibited weapons in attacks in Syria and Iraq. Russia has confirmed the claims saying it is "highly probable" that ISIS has access to the deadly gases. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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NORTH KOREA CLAIMS HYDROGEN BOMB TEST

North Korea claims it has successfully tested a hydrogen nuclear bomb.

If confirmed, it would be the country's fourth nuclear test since 2006.

The announcement on state television came after an earthquake had been detected in the north east of North Korea.

The claims from Pyongyang have led to condemnation from world powers, with North Korea already facing stringent sanctions over its nuclear programme.

Donald Kirk is a North Korea expert and writer - he says the country's leader had warned he had this capability.

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Donald Kirk is a North Korea expert and writer - he says the international community may struggle to come up with a meaningful response.

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Sweden, Denmark and Germany in emergency talks in Brussels over border closures

Ministers from Sweden, Denmark and Germany are holding emergency talks in Brussels after they reimposed border checks between one another to try to control the refugee and migrant crisis. 

The European Union called the talks as it fights to protect its passport-free zone. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Technology of the Future on Display in Las Vegas

Many of the world’s biggest tech companies, and some of the world’s smallest and most ambitious are showing off their innovations this week at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. 
More than a hundred thousand people are expected to attend. 
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman reports.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Republicans vow to overturn Obama's gun proposals

Republican leaders in the United States are vowing to overturn any changes Barack Obama makes to the country's gun laws.


The President wept at the White House when he unveiled his proposals to curb an epidemic of gun violence.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

            The Pentagon says it's still trying to gather details on a firefight in Afghanistan that left a US special operations soldier dead.

            The firefight erupted in Marja in Helmond Province in southern Afghanistan.

            Pentagon Officials say two medic helicopters responded but one couldn't land because of incoming fire and the second couldn't take off after landing because it was damaged.

            Two other US Special Operations soldiers were wounded as well as a number of Afghan special operations soldiers.

            Pentagon Spokesman Peter Cook says despite a Taliban resurgence in Helmond Province, Afghan troops will be able to secure the country with the help of the US.

 

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UN Peackeepers face new allegations of sexual abuse and in the Central African Republic

The UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic is
investigating new sexual abuse allegations involving UN peacekeepers.

UN correspondent Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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US Car sales could be best ever

New figures suggest 2015 was the best year on record for the US car industry.

Strong sales in December helped to give car companies a year-end
boost, which is expected to roll over into 2016.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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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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