Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Syrian Opposition Groups Demand Humanitarian Measures Ahead of UN Talks

Syrian opposition groups announced that they will refuse to take part
in UN-led peace talks if certain humanitarian measures aren't
implemented beforehand.

The dialogue, currently set to be held at the end of January, aims to
move the Syrian political process forward after the Security Council's
latest resolution.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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El Chapo's lawyer says actor Sean Penn lied about trafficking links

The lawyer for infamous drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman says that actor Sean Penn made up quotes about his client's links to drug trafficking. 

The quotes are featured in an profile of El Chapo Sean Penn wrote for Rolling Stone.

Andrea Arenas reports. 

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Water Emergency Declared in Flint, Michigan

The National Guard has been tasked with handing out bottled water in Flint, Michigan after tests show children had high levels of lead in their blood.

Because of the water crisis there, a state of emergency has been declared.

Our US Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Washington.


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Americans Await Record Powerball Lottery Draw

Americans are waiting to find out if anyone will win the world's biggest ever lottery prize. 

The 'Powerball' jackpot has now reached 1.5 billion dollars, after 19 straight draws without a winner.

Customers are hoping to defy the odds of 292.2 million to one to win the payout, which even after tax would make the winner wealthier than Beyonce and Lionel Messi.

These people, queuing at a newstand in New York City, say they know there are long odds, but are nonetheless thinking about what they'd do with the cash: 

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John Kerry Comments on Release of US Navy Sailors

US Secretary of State John Kerry extended his thanks to Iranian officials for the quick release of 10 US Navy sailors.

The sailors who were aboard two Navy vessels traveled into Iranian waters whole moving from Kuwait to Bahrain. 

During an address at the National Defense University in Washington, Kerry said he appreciated the service of the 10 sailors and all men and women in the US military.


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During an address at the National Defense University in Washington, Kerry expressed his gratitude to Tehran.


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During an address at the National Defense University in Washington, Kerry said a new era of dialogue between the US and Iran in the wake of the nuclear deal made for a swift end to the story.


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Iran Releases American Sailors

Iran has released ten U.S. sailors Wednesday after detaining them overnight for allegedly entering Iranian territorial waters by mistake. The incident comes days ahead of the expected implementation of a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

Patrice Howard reports.

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Lego ends restrictions on bulk buying after pressure following Ai Weiwei dispute

Danish toymaker Lego is ending limitations on large orders of its product after coming under fire for preventing the artist Ai Weiwei from purchasing thousands of bricks.

Ai Weiwei {pron: eye way way} is famous for his works which criticise the human rights record in China.
 
Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Russian Foreign Ministry confirms detention of 3 Russians in Turkey

Russia's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement on the detention of three Russian nationals in Turkey, on suspicion of terrorism. This follows Tuesday's deadly blast in Istanbul which left 10 people dead and a dozen injured. Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.
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German Interior Minister visits Istanbul blast site

Germany's Interior Minister visited the site of a suicide bomb in Istanbul that killed ten German citizens. 

The Turkish government has accused ISIS of planning the attack on the city's main tourist district.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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Jerome Valcke sacked from FIFA

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has been dismissed with immediate effect.
He's been suspended since September 17th, as an ethics investigation considered several alleged offences. 
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.


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Hackers take down Thai websites to protest verdicts over tourists murders

The international hacking group Anonymous claims to have attacked websites operated by the Thai government to protest the death sentences given to two migrant workers found guilty of the murder of two British tourists. 

This is the second time the group of cyber activists have attacked Thai websites as Catherine Drew reports from London. 

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German victims of Istanbul blast were on package holiday

The eight Germans killed in a suicide bomb in Istanbul were part of an organized tour group. 

The Turkish government has said it believes ISIS is responsible for the attack that killed ten and wounded fifteen others.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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MPs to vote on English national anthem

British MPs will vote later on whether England should have its own national anthem...

The UK's national anthem - God Save the Queen - is currently used at most sporting events, but campaigners say as England participates in sports as its own country it should have its own anthem.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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EU discusses Polish media crackdown

Top European Union officials are holding talks in Brussels to discuss new Polish laws which are cracking down on the media in the country.

All 28 European Commissioners will attend the meeting to decide whether the European Union should take action against the Polish government.  

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Denmark to confiscate refugees' valuables to pay for housing costs

The Danish Parliament is expected to pass a law on Wednesday that will severely limit the rights of refugees - and force them to hand over valuables to pay for their accommodation.
The law has been toned down since an earlier version caused controversy - but it's still very stringent.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.


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Top US, Russia diplomats meet UN Envoy for Syria for talks

Representatives of the UN, the US and Russia are set to meet in Geneva, Swtzerland for trilateral talks on Syria.  The meeting is to lay ground for a U.N.-brokered conference on political settlement for Syria's four-year-long conflict scheduled later this month. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Moscow confirms Russians detained in Turkey over ISIS links

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Russia's Consulate General in Turkish city of Antalya confirmed that three Russian nationals had been detained over suspected connection to the so-called Islamic State. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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OBAMA OPTIMISTIC IN FINAL STATE OF THE UNION

US President Barack Obama has delivered an upbeat final State of the Union address, defending his legacy in the White House.

He spoke of America's strengths and the achievements during his time in office - while attempting to calm fears about terrorism.

Republicans criticised his speech as unsubstantive, and mocked his presidential record.

But Washington correspondent Kate Fisher says President Obama was keen to lay out some of his successes.

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Canadian helicopter pilot dies working in Antarctica

The Australian Government says the death of a Canadian helicopter pilot in Antarctica highlights the icy continent's risks, as investigations into how he died get under way.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne

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Dutch tourist survives five days lost in remote Australian bush

In Australia, a Dutch bushwalker has survived days lost in remote bushland by stuffing tree moss in her clothes and drinking creek water.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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KILOMETRE VERSION

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