Thursday, January 28, 2016

Former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo denies charges of crimes against humanity at the ICC

Former president of Cote d'Ivoire Laurent Gbagbo has plead not guilty to four counts of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

His co-accused, youth leader, Charles Ble Goude also denies the charges.

Jack Parrock reports from the ICC.

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FACEBOOK BEATS EXPECTATIONS WITH PROFITS

Facebook more than doubled its profits in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Mobile advertising was a particularly lucrative growth area for the social media site during that period.

Revenue for the full year also jumped to $17.9 billion.

The results - yet again - beat market expectations.

Danny Cox of stockbroker Hargreaves Lansdown says the numbers have surprised many analysts.

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UK TO ACCEPT 'MORE' CHILD REFUGEES

The UK says it will take in extra unaccompanied child refugees from Syria and other warzones.

Campaigners have been calling for Britain to accept at least 3000 children who have reached Europe.

The UK will ask the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to help it identify cases in which children should come to Britain from camps in and around Syria.

It is also committing around $15m in funding to help child refugees in Europe.

Tim Farron is the leader of the Liberal Democrats - he wants the government to go further.

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Robina Qureshi from Positive Action in Housing, which helps to house refugees, is highly sceptical about the announcement.

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Russia blames Ukraine for ignoring Minsk peace deal

A top Russian official, longtime associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin, blamed Kiev for ignoring the conditions of the Minks peace accord brokered by France and Germany last year that outlined a roadmap for resolution of the civil convict in eastern Ukraine.  Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Sweden says it will deport failed asylum seekers

Sweden says it may expel up to 80,000 failed asylum seekers - as
attitudes toughen towards migrants in Europe.
The announcement comes after the EU gave Greece three months to
establish tougher border controls.
Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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Berlin refugee death declared a hoax

German police have said a report that a 24 year-old Syrian refugee died while waiting in line at the Berlin asylum office was a hoax. 

The apparent death had sparked an outpouring of grief and anger.

Our correspondent Ira Spitzer reports from the German capital.

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Trial of former Ivorian president Laurent begins at the ICC

The trial of former president of Cote d'Ivoire Laurent Gbagbo is starting at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

Laurent Gbagbo and his co-accused Charles Ble Goude face four counts of crimes against humanity.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.
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US weighs military action in Libya


The U.S. is considering military action in Libya, in order to prevent the so-called Islamic-State from gaining a stronger foothold there. 


US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports: 


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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Australian cancer breakthrough hailed.

A group of researchers in Melbourne have hailed a single tablet that kills cancer cells in people suffering from an advanced form of leukaemia, as a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer.
Arthur Stevens reports from Melbourne

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Facebook Smashes Wall Street Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Facebook has easily topped Wall Street's estimates for its revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter of 2015.

The social networking firm said its revenue was nearly 18 billion dollars for the full year of 2015 -a 44 per cent increase from 2014.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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Computer Beats Human Champion at Game of Go

An artificial intelligence program has beaten a top ranked human at the board game Go. 

Experts say the ancient Chinese game is a much tougher challenge for computers than chess because there are many more ways a Go match can play out. 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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US urges all parties to head to Geneva for Syria talks

The U.S. wants to urge all interested parties to head to Geneva to participate in talks aimed at starting a political process to resolve the nearly five year long Syrian crisis.

Opposition groups have said they might not show up unless the United Nations takes seriously their demands for a complete halt on attacks against civilians.

U.S. State Department deputy spokesman Mark Toner says Washington does take all concerns seriously but does not want any more preconditions to possibly delay a political solution.

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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".

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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.

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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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