Wednesday, January 27, 2016

US scientists warn long wait for Zika vaccine

American scientists are warning, it could be a decade before a Zika vaccine is developed.

In the past year, the virus has exploded, with the latest case confirmed in Arlington, Virginia, just outside the American capital city.

Scientists are worried about the rising rate of micro-cephaly among pregnant women, possible sexual transmission and the upcoming Olympic Games in Brazil, where the majority of the infections are.

U.S. State Department deputy spokesman Mark Toner says they are working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to keep travelling Americans informed.

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Authorities Urge Remaining Armed Oregon Protesters to Leave Refuge

US authorities are urging a group of armed men occupying a wildlife refuge in Oregon to abandon their protest.

It comes a day after the spokesman was killed and several others were arrested, including leader Ammon Bundy.

They have been demanding the right to graze cattle on federal land.

State police and the FBI have imposed additional security around the site and said those who remain are "free to leave".

FBI Special Agent in Charge Greg Bretzing has a blunt message for the group...

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Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward is urging an end to the protest.

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US Fed leaves rates unchanged

The US Federal Reserve has voted to leave interest rates unchanged,
noting that economic growth has "slowed" in the last month.

It comes amid global stock market volatility, falling oil prices and a
weakening economy in China.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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US President Barack Obama is calling for a rapid focus on tests, vaccines and treatments to fight the Zika virus.

The spreading mosquito-born virus has been linked to brain damage found in newborns.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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FIVE CLEARED OVER HELPING TO RIG LIBOR

Five brokers accused of helping to rig the key Libor lending rate between banks have been cleared by a British jury.

The jury has been asked to consider a majority verdict on the sixth defendant, who's from New Zealand.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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China & US say new UN resolution needed against North Korea but disagree over sanctions

The US and China say a new UN resolution against North Korea is needed following it's claim that it had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb earlier this month.
But China has said it won't support the US call for sanctions on Pyongyang.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Oregon standoff continues following FBI arrests

The standoff at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon is continuing following the arrest of eight protestors and the death of one.

The demonstrators insist they are in a constitutional dispute over who owns the land and they've occupied the refuge for 7 weeks.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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ICC opens investigation into 2008 Georgia conflict

The International Criminal Court is has given the green light to for its prosecutor to open an investigation into war crimes and crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Georgia.

It will be the first investigation opened outside of the African continent.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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EU Commission threatens Greece over migrant registration

The European Commission has released a draft report saying Greece is
seriously neglecting its border control obligations.
The Commission has repeatedly suggested it will recommend Greece's
neighbours introduce border controls if the situation does not improve
soon.
Elena Casas reports from Brussels

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Donald Trump 'refuses to attend' Fox News Debate

Billionaire mogul Donald Trump has pulled out of the final republican TV debate ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

The GOP frontrunner's campaign manager told reporters yesterday that Mr Trump is "definitely not participating" in the debate hosted by Fox News.

Our Washington correspondent Kevin McAleese has the details

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Warning of Islamic State kidnappings for Russian tourists in Turkey

Russia's authorities have issued a travel warning for Russians in Turkey, saying their is a threat that they can be kidnapped by members of the terrorist organisation Islamic State. Albina Kovalyova has more from Moscow.
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French justice minister resigns

French justice minister Christiane Taubira has resigned in protest at
the government's plan to change the constitution.
Taubira, along with a number of left wing MPs in the ruling Socialist
party, objects to prime minister Manuel Valls' plan to enshrine the
current state of emergency in the constitution.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.


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Former Australian PM Abbott to speak at anti-gay marriage group

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has defended the right of his predecessor Tony Abbott to speak at an event being organised by a conservative US pro-Christian group.
Arthur Stevens reports

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US's EUCOM names Russia as one of main concerns in Europe

The U.S. European Command issued an updated military strategy stating deterring Russia's aggression as one of its top priorities. Russia is destabilizing Europe, the document says, by opposing NATO in Ukraine and Syria and violating international law. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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SHOOTING AT SEATTLE HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT

Two people have been killed and at least three more have been wounded in a shooting at a homeless camp in the US city of Seattle.

The incident took place at an encampment, known locally as 'the Jungle'.

Seattle's Mayor has asked people to stay away from the area until suspects are apprehended.

Robert Merner is Seattle Assistant Police Chief.

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Protests in Germany over alleged child rape

The alleged rape of a 13-year-old Russian girl in Berlin has sparked protests in Germany and anger from the Russian government. 

But some think the Moscow may be using the case to stir up trouble.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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French taxi strike against Uber goes into second day

French taxi drivers are on strike for a second day - after 24 people
were arrested on Tuesday in sometimes violent clashes with police.
Taxi drivers are furious over Uber and other unregulated taxi apps -
and want them banned.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Apple reports slowing iPhone sales

Apple's latest quarterly earnings show a slowdown in iPhone sales, the
slowest growth since its launch more than eight years ago.

But the company beat earnings expectations.

Our correspondent in New York, Nick Harper says the data suggests
iPhone sales are slowing.

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Our correspondent in New York, Nick Harper has the details of the last
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Israel Prime Minister accuses UN Secretary General of inciting terror with Palestine comments

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu, has criticized the UN
Secretary General Ban-Ki-Moon for inciting terror with his comments
about "illegal"Israeli settlements

This comes a day after Israel's defense ministry approved plans to
build 153 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank.

Mimi Chiahemen has more from the United Nations headquarters in New York.

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No Evidence of Shooting at San Diego Naval Medical Center

 
Investigators in San Diego say they have found no evidence of a shooting at the Naval Medical Center there.
The facility was on lockdown for hours, after a report of gunshots. 

Rachel Silverman reports from California. 


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