Thursday, January 28, 2016

US confirms discussion strategies for Libya with allies

The White House is confirming, it is discussing with Western allies how they might take the fight against the Islamic State to Libya.

Libya's defence minister said earlier if a unified government cannot be formed, Western powers are prepared to fight the Islamic State inside the country, even as the Islamic State increases attacks.

With a political vacuum inside Libya since the end of the Qaddafi regime nearly five years ago, White House spokesman Josh Earnest confirmed the talks.

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US officials downplay likelihood of Zika outbreak

U.S. officials are downplaying the likelihood of a major outbreak of the Zika virus in the United States, based on their experience with tropical diseases such as dengue and chikungunya."

The World Health Organization is warning of the potential for 4 million cases, and perhaps even a global pandemic.

At the White House, spokesman Josh Earnest said they are worried.

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest confirmed, the American response is focused on women.

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Barbie Gets A Makeover

The 57 year old iconic Barbie doll is getting a makeover. 
Toymaker Mattel is adding three new body types, in response to sinking sales and decades of criticism. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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Trump Gambles on Debate No-Show

Republican Donald Trump is shunning a televised debate just days before the first state voting to decide his party's candidate begins in Iowa.

Trump has entered into a feud with the debate's TV host,  Fox News.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Five arrested for aiding in California jail escape

Five people have been arrested on suspicion of aiding the escape of three inmates from a maximum security jail in Southern California last week.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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Over 30 Zika Virus cases confirmed in United States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the United States has 31 confirmed cases of the Zika virus in 11 states and in Washington DC.

The statistics come as the World Health Organization announced it will convene an emergency meeting to try to find ways to stop the transmission of the virus.

In the US capital here's Kevin McAleese...

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Armed man arrested at Disneyland Paris

A man has been arrested with two firearms at the entrance to a hotel
at Disneyland Paris, according to French media.
Reports say he's not known to security services.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas has more.

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European Commission could investigate Google UK tax deal

The European Commission may soon investigate Google's 190 million dollars in tax settlements with Britain.

 

Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager says she is willing to investigate if a complaint is made.


Ally Ross reports from Brussels 


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5 maintain Oregon standoff

Five protestors remain at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, after seven others were arrested, including the Bundy brothers of Nevada.

Since November, a group has insisted that the refuge must be returned to the local people, even though the people of Harney County say they want no part in the dispute.

Our north america correspondent Priscilla Huff....

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Russia refuses asylum to North Korean refugee

A North Korean Citizen has been refused temporary asylum status by Russia's migration authorities, despite the man claiming that his deportation may result in imprisonment of death. Albina Kovalyova reports.

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European Commission could investigate Google UK tax deal

The European Commission may soon investigate Google's £130 million tax settlement with Britain.

Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager says she is willing to investigate if a complaint is made.

Ally Ross reports from Brussels 



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NZ BROKER CLEARED OVER LIBOR RIGGING IN LONDON

A broker from New Zealand has been cleared of helping to rig the key Libor lending rate between banks.

The London jury had cleared five other defendants on Wednesday.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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UK promises to take in more unaccompanied child refugees

The British Government has said it will take in more unaccompanied child refugees, who are fleeing countries such as war-torn Syria.


However the government has received criticism from campaign groups, after being unable to specifiy the number of children it is willing to accept.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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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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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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