Monday, January 25, 2016

I.S. VIDEO SHOWS ATTACKERS BEFORE PARIS

The Islamic State has posted a video online claiming to show nine of the suspected Paris attackers before the 13th November assault on the French capital.

It shows beheadings of prisoners by some of the men, and training being carried out in the Middle East.

The film also contains threats to the UK, and images of British lawmakers voting for air strikes on targets in Syria.

UK reporter Charlotte Wright says it is a long film.

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UK reporter Charlotte Wright says much of it is aimed at Britain.

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US's Kerry hopes for "clarity" on Syria talks within 48hrs

US Secretary of Sstate John Kerry expressed hope the date of the beginning of Syria peace talks will become clear in the next couple of days. The talks between the Syrian opposition and Damascus were scheduled to start on Monday, January 25 in Swiss Geneva. Preparations were marred by disputes between the sides on the list of participants and the format of future elections in Syria. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Washington starts to dig out from massive blizzard

The official total of snow for the city of Washington was 18 inches or 46 centimeters - but the surrounding areas reported totals of more than two feet - well over 60 centimeters of snow

The historic blizzard has essentially shut down the American capital city - with many wondering where are they going to put all this snow?

Our U-S correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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New York lifts travel ban after winter storm

A travel ban has been lifted in New York after a winter storm dumped a
near record breaking 26.8 inches of snow on Central Park.

The cleanup effort is now well underway but many along the East Coast
are still struggling with the sheer volume of snowfall.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Russia and the U.S. close to compromise over Syria

Russia and the Unite States edged closer to a compromise that may help
reach a peace deal in war-torn Syria, according to Western and United
Nations diplomats.

Russia and the U.S. have supported conflicting sides in the conflict,
with Russia backing Syria's president Bashar Al-Assad and U.S.
standing firmly behind some of the Syrian opposition.

Albina Kovalyova reports.


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UK plans to improve Ultra Low Emission Vehicle use

The British Government is expected to announce on Monday new funding for 8 cities to introduce rewards for Ultra Low Emission Vehicles, known ULEVs.


The UK is currently the second-largest European market for electric and hybrid vehicles and it is hoped that new schemes will help the country further establish itself as a leading market for low emission car and vans.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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US Fed unlikely to alter interest rates

The US Federal Reserve are unlikely to raise interest rates in the coming week, as global stock market volatility continues.

Data in the week ahead is also likely to show the US economy grew at a slower pace towards the end of last year.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Haitians head to the polls on Sunday

Haiti's President Michel Martelly said that the country's elections will go forward on Sunday, despite members of the opposition saying the vote is tainted with electoral fraud.

President Martelly told the Haitian press he believes that opposition leaders are trying to derail the vote so they can set up a transitional government they would dominate.

Andrea Arenas reports.

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Google Agrees to Pay Back Taxes in UK

Google has agreed to pay 130 million British pounds (185 million US dollars)  in back taxes after an open audit of its accounts by tax authorities in the United Kingdom. 
The company had been accused of not paying its fair share of tax. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Saturday, January 23, 2016

Academy Awards announce changes to diversify voting membership

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new requirements for future Oscar voters.  The move is aimed to address criticism that the Oscars overlook women and minority candidates for awards.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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Friday, January 22, 2016

Turkish Prime Minister agrees to help Germany curb refugee flows

The Turkish Prime Minister pledged to do everything possible to help curb the flow of refugees to Europe after meetings with the German government. 

The two countries have taken in millions of refugees fleeing the war in Syria.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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Russia says Syria talks could begin next week

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Internationally-brokered peace talks on the Syrian crisis between the government and the opposition could begin on 27 or 28 January.  Russia's Interfax news quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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US & Brazilian Health Officials Investigate Zika Virus Outbreak

US health officials are assisting their Brazilian counterparts over an outbreak of Zika virus.

They're trying to work out whether the mosquito-borne virus is also leading to a rare syndrome which causes paralysis.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Full refunds for hoverboards bought on Amazon

Amazon has announced it will offer full refunds for any hoverboards purchased recently.

The self-balancing skateboard style toy was supposed to be the most popular gift this holiday season, until some brands caught on fire.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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'OVER 40 MIGRANTS DEAD' AFTER BOATS SINK IN AEGEAN

Over 40 migrants are thought to have died after two boats sank off Greece.

At least 100 people are now thought to have died in the Aegean sea in 2016 as Europe's refugee crisis continues.

Europe reporter Elena Casas has more.

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US Braces for Massive Blizzard

What's being called a monster winter snow storm is causing fears of mass power outages and slick and dangerous roads across the American northeast.

Roughly 75 million Americans are in the blizzard's path.

Our US Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Washington.


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North Korea detains American student for "hostile act"

Authorities in North Korea say they have arrested an American student
for committing a "hostile act".

Otto Frederick Warmbier was on a Chinese-run tour.

Our US Correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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RHINO POACHING 'RECORD HIGH' IN AFRICA

2015 was the worst year on record for rhino poaching in Africa, according to the organisation Traffic. It said at least thirteen hundred rhinos were killed illegally last year. Lucy Taylor reports from Tanzania.


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Litvinenko testified against Russian security services months before his murder

The "Open Russia" Foundation, launched by Vladimir Putin's long-time rival former tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovksy published a testimony given by Alexander Litvinenko to Israeli investigators in April 2006. The former FSB agent claimed the Federal Security Service, or FSB, was behind the 1998 murder of a mayor of a Siberian town of Nefteyugansk. On Thursday a British public probe into Mr. Litvinenko's death revealed two Russian nationals were guilty of his poisoning and that Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably" sanctioned the assassination. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Four Syrian Refugees allowed to enter the UK

Four Syrian refugees from the migrant camp in Calais have been allowed to enter the UK and stay while their asylum applications were being processed.


They will live with relatives in Britain while their claims for asylum are considered.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.


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