Thursday, January 21, 2016

Charity chief pleads guilty in bribery case involving former UN official

The head of a New York foundation has pleaded guilty to bribing the
former UN General Assembly President. Sheri Yan is implicated in a
bribery ring which allegedly made illegal payments of over $1.3
million dollars to the UN's John Ashe.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Two arrested in connection with Paris attacks

Two men suspected of connections to November's Islamic State attacks in Paris have been arrested in Brussels, Belgian police say.

One is a Belgian and one a Moroccan national. 

Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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Will Smith to boycott Oscars as diversity row intensifies

Hollywood star Will Smith says that he boycott the Oscars amid a growing controversy over the lack of diversity among award nominees.


His wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, had already announced plans to stay away from the awards ceremony next month.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Will Smith, star of the new film "Concussion", told ABC News he's joining his wife in the boycott.


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US Expected To Restrict European Travelers over Terrorism Concerns

The US is expected to announce stricter entry requirements for European travelers connected with Iraq, Iran, Syria and Sudan.

The move is aimed at trying to prevent the entry of individuals who may be connected with terrorist entities, including the Islamic State group.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Pentagon accused of wasting millions on Afghan projects

The Pentagon has been accused of squandering millions of dollars on
failed projects in Afghanistan.

A US government watchdog listed re-construction projects totaling $800
million, including a scheme to import Italian goats.

US Correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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UK SUMMONS RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR OVER SPY MURDER

The British Home Secretary Theresa May says the murder of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko was a "blatant and unacceptable breach of international law"...

The UK has summoned the Russian ambassador to demand Moscow co-operates with the ongoing investigation.

It follows the publication of a long awaited British report which concluded Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably" approved his 2006 murder. 

Russia says the report was "politicised" and "not transparent".

The 43-year-old died three weeks after consuming tea laced with radioactive polonium-210 at a London hotel. Two Russian men accused of the murder deny involvement.

Alan Cowell, author of a book about Alexander Litvinenko, believes the murder showed the West what Moscow was capable of.

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Alan Cowell, author of a book about Alexander Litvinenko, believes the murder showed the West what Moscow was capable of.

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Litvinenko murder a "blatant and unacceptable breach of international law"

The British Home Secretary Theresa May says the murder of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko was a "blatant and unacceptable breach of international law"...

It follows the publication of a long awaited British report which concluded Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably" approved his murder.

Russia says the report was "politicised" and "not transparent".

The 43-year-old died three weeks after consuming tea laced with radioactive polonium-210 at a London hotel. Two Russian men accused of the murder deny involvement.

Addressing MPs, Mrs May said likely state involvement was deeply shocking...

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Russia downplays UK probe into Litvinenko's death, Lugovoy calls accusations "absurd'

Russia played down the results of the British inquiry into the assassination of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko poisoned in London in 2006 as "biased and opaque". The Kremlin said the results of the investigation are of no interest to it, while one of the key suspects, Russian national Andrey Lugovoy, brushed off accusations as "absurd". Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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LITVINENKO MURDER 'PROBABLY' APPROVED BY PUTIN

The assassination of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko was 'probably' approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a UK inquiry.

The official report has concluded that elements of the Russian state were involved in the murder.

Two Russian men have denied killing Mr Litvinenko.

He was poisoned in London in 2006 - with radioactive polonium 210 thought to have been ingested in a cup of tea.

Catherine Drew reports from the Royal Courts of Justice where the report was released.

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PUTIN 'PROBABLY' APPROVED LITVINENKO MURDER

The assassination of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko was 'probably' approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a UK inquiry.

The official report has concluded that elements of the Russian state were involved in the murder.

Two Russian men have denied killing Mr Litvinenko.

He was poisoned in London in 2006 - with radioactive polonium 210 thought to have been ingested in a cup of tea.

Olly Barratt says Britain's public inquiry has conclusions with potentially far-reaching consequences.

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LRA commander Dominic Ongwen in the ICC dock in The Hague

Former LRA commander Dominic Ongwen is appearing before pre-trial judges at the International Criminal Court. 

The ICC is set to confirm the charges of 70 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes against him. 

The LRA is accused of atrocities across East and Central Africa as Jack Parrock reports.

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Border controls could cripple German economy

European border controls could cost the Germany economy about 10 billion euros a year says a leading industry association. 

The continent's border-free rules are in danger because of the large influx of migrants.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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BARCLAYS 'TO CUT 1000 JOBS'

Barclays is reportedly set to cut around 1000 jobs worldwide as it scales back its international operations.

Many of the posts will go in Asia as the British bank reviews its strategy and attempts to become more profitable.

Olly Barratt has details from London.

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LITVINENKO REPORT DUE

A public inquiry into the killing of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko is releasing its findings (on Thursday).

The report is expected to conclude whether elements of the Russian state were involved in his murder.

Two Russian men have denied killing him.

Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned in London in 2006 - with radioactive polonium 210 thought to have been ingested in a cup of tea.

Reporter Charlotte Wright is outside the Royal Courts of Justice where the report is being released.

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Russia’s ruble plunges to new recent historic low

Russia's ruble fell to the value of 83 against the dollar on Thursday and over 90 against the euro.
The Russian economy is struggling as the global oil prices continue to fall. Albina Kovalyova reports.
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South Australian Premier apologises to a gay brit refused next of kin status when husband died

Britain has thanked South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill after his apology to a gay British man who was refused next-of-kin status when his husband died in Adelaide.
Chris Jay reports from Adelaide.

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Steve Irwin's tiger mauls keeper at Australia Zoo

An animal keeper at the zoo established by Australia's Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin has been mauled by a tiger.
Arthur Stevens reports

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

American Airlines hit with racial discrimination lawsuit

4 New York residents of South Asian and Arab descent are filing a 9
million dollar federal lawsuit
against American Airlines for racial discrimination.

The claimants say they were removed from a flight and told that the
crew were uneasy with their appearance.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Researchers Report Evidence of Ninth Planet

Researchers at the California Institute of Technology are reporting evidence of a giant planet in the far reaches of the solar system. 
If confirmed, this would be the solar system’s ninth planet….an honor given to Pluto until it was demoted to dwarf planet status 10 years ago. 
FSN’s Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Wall St retreats as oil plummets

Global markets tumbled on Wednesday as concerns over China's economy
and plummeting oil prices pushed shares lower.

Wall Street staged a late rally with the Dow closing down almost 250
points, or 1.5%.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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