Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Russia to build new military divisions in Western flank

Russia is to build three new military divisions near its Western borders, the country's Defence minister announced.

The military expansion will also induce the activation of five new missile regiments.

Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.

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New York To Hold Bowie Memorial Concert

New York City's Carnegie Hall will play host to a David Bowie tribute concert at the end of March.

The British musician died of cancer on Monday, at the age of 69, and tickets for the event have already sold out.

Lorna Shaddick reports.

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Venezuela's Supreme Court halts National Assembly

Venezuela's Supreme Court has ruled that all actions taken by the opposition-led National Assembly are null and void until it removes three legislators who the court had suspended after the December Parliamentary elections. 

The Supreme Court says there were allegations of irregularities in the appointments of these lawmakers.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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REPORTS: US air strike destroys 'ISIS bank'

A US-led coalition air strike has destroyed a cash storage facility used by Islamic State extremists in the Iraqi city of Mosul, according to US defense officials.

Unnamed US military sources said some civilians may also have been caught up in Sunday's dawn operation.

From Washington Kevin McAleese reports...

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Pres. Obama's final State of the Union address

A vision for the future America and setting the direction for his legacy are expected to be the top two themes of U.S. President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address.

He's been invited by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to give this annual speech before a divided U.S. Congress. (tonight in Washington at 9pm Easter / 0200GMT)

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has a preview:

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Most Istanbul blast victims said to be German

The Turkish government has said that most of the people who died in a suicide bomb attack in Istanbul are from Germany. 

At least 10 people were killed and another 15 injured in the blast.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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BP TO CUT THOUSANDS OF JOBS

Oil firm BP has announced it will cut 4000 jobs worldwide.

It follows a slump in oil prices.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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ICC trial of Kenyan deputy president William Ruto resumes

The trial of Kenya's deputy president William Ruto and journalist William Sang has resumed at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

William Ruto's defense team are pushing for a ruling of "no case to answer" saying the prosecution has not presented enough evidence to convict them of crimes against humanity.

Jack Parrock reports from The Hague.

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Russia's Foreign Minister criticises Washington over Korea missile defence

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticised the United States for pursuing anti-missile defence for South Korea.  Washington made the move after North Korea said it tested a hydrogen bomb. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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Rupert Murdoch and model Jerry Hall to marry

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is to marry model Jerry Hall...

The pair announced their engagement in the births, marriages and deaths section of Murdoch's own Times newspaper.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Alleged people smuggler on trial in Italy

A Tunisian is to go on trial in Sicily today - accused of being the captain of a migrant ship that capsized last year, killing up to 800 people.
It's the first case of its kind to be brought since the current migration crisis began.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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Russia reportedly hit a US humanitarian mission’s field office in Syria

A US humanitarian mission in Syria claimed Russian jets bombed its field office in the rebel-held province of Idlib. The claim follows previous media reports that Russian air strikes target forces opposing the Bashar al Assad's regime and occasionally also hit civilians. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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TOYOTA 'TO STAY IN UK' IF THERE IS BREXIT

The boss of Toyota says the carmaker will keep its British plants, even if the UK leaves the EU.

Chief executive Akio Toyoda says his firm is actually planning on 'deepening' its ties with Britain, where it employs 3400 staff.

It comes as British Prime Minister David Cameron attempts to win EU reforms so he can then campaign for the UK to remain a member of the bloc.

Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says it's a significant pledge from Mr Toyoda.

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JUNIOR DOCTORS STRIKE IN ENGLAND

In the UK, thousands of junior doctors have gone on strike in England, for the first time in 40 years.

Hospitals face major disruption, with thousands of operations, treatments and appointments having to be postponed.

It's over a row about a proposed new contract.

National Health Service bosses say plans are in place to protect patients.

Charlotte Wright is outside London's Royal Free Hospital.

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Detroit Car Show unveils latest models with plug-ins leading

Electric vehicles are taking pole position at this year's Detroit Auto
Show where car companies are unveiling their latest technology.

But the new plug-in vehicles still have a long way to go.

Nick Harper reports from Detroit.

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Monday, January 11, 2016

Bowie Tributes Laid Outside New York Home

New Yorkers have been paying tribute to David Bowie, who has died of cancer at the age of 69.

The legendary British singer had called Manhattan's SoHo neighbourhood home since 1999, when he bought two penthouses on Lafayette Street with his wife Iman.

Flowers and candles are being laid outside the building, and these locals, coming to pay their respects, said Bowie's music and lifestyle had been a source of inspiration.

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US wants more aid for starving Syrians

The United Nations has confirmed the first convoy of food aid has finally reached Madaya, the first trucks to deliver basic supplies since October.

Medicins sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) has described the situation in these beseiged towns as horrific, with many images of starving Syrians on social media.

At the U.S. State Department, spokesman John Kirby says the U.S. wants to see the aid flow freely.

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US condemns attack on Baghdad mall

The U.S. is condemning the attack on the Baghdad mall which has left at least 18 dead.

Gunmen with the Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which included a car bomb.

U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby confirmed that information is still being gathered on the attack.

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Volkswagen sales rise in US and Europe, despite scandal

German automaker Volkswagen has announced that annual sales were up in both the US and Western Europe in 2015, despite the emissions cheating scandal that has rocked the brand since last September.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:

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International aid arrives in besieged Syrian towns of Madaya, Foua, Kefraya

As the United Nations Security Council convenes in New York on Syria's humanitarian crisis, in Syria's besieged towns of Madaya, Foua and Kefraya, the first shipments of urgently needed humanitarian aid have finally arrived.


For months, tens of thousands of Syrian have been trapped in the areas under siege, and dozens have reportedly died from starvation.


UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York.


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