Friday, January 22, 2016

Race on for UK PM to secure backing for EU reforms

UK Prime Minister David Cameron will meet with Czech leaders in Prague on Friday as he tries to secure a deal to reform the EU...

Mr Cameron has promised an in-out referendum for the British public by the end of 2017 and is on a mission to gather support from fellow EU leaders.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Turkish Prime Minister visits Berlin

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu visits Berlin Friday for talks with the German chancellor Angela Merkel. 

Both countries play a major role in the global migrant crisis.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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ASIAN SHARES MOVE HIGHER

Asian stock markets have rallied at the end of the trading week.

The move higher for Asian shares came after a slight rebound in oil prices, and hints that the European Central Bank may act to stimulate the eurozone economy.

European indices have also opened higher.

It follows a slump in stock markets earlier in the week on concerns about oil, China's economy, and global growth.

Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown, says the ECB's chief has played a role in boosting stocks.

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Hollande seeks to extend state of emergency

The French Parliament is set to vote on Friday on extending the state
of emergency for another three months.
It's been in place since the terror attacks of November 13th - and
gives police vastly extended powers.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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OSBORNE WARNS DAVOS OF 'COCKTAIL OF RISKS'

A 'dangerous cocktail of risks' faces the global economy, is the warning UK finance minister George Osborne is delivering (Friday) at Davos.

His message to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland also contains a call for countries to work together on global economic reform.

It comes with oil prices having hit 12 year lows this week, and ongoing concerns about the state of the world economy. 

Sacha Nauta of The Economist is in Davos - she says Beijing's plans are central to Mr Osborne's warnings.

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Chief suspect in the Litvinenko murder says MI6 tried to recruit him

The chief suspect in the murder of Alexander Litvinenko, and who was also found guilty of his murder by the UK public inquiry published on Thursday, said MI6 tried to recruit him.

Mr. Litvinenko was poisoned in London in 2006.  Albina Kovalyova reports

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Washington & US East Coast brace for major storm

Forecasters expect millions of people on America's East Coast to be impacted by a winter storm taking aim at the Mid-Atlantic this weekend.
The National Weather Service says the heaviest snow will start falling on Friday afternoon.
A blizzard warning has been issued for Washington, from where Kate Fisher reports

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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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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.

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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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