Sunday, January 31, 2016

Russia's Defence Ministry Denies Turkish Airspace Violation

Russia's Defense Ministry denied that a Russian military jet had violated Turkish airspace, after the Turkish authorities claimed that the violation has taken place. Turkey's president Recep Erdogan has expressed a willingness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the tensions between the two countries continue to rise.
Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.

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Veteran British broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan dies

The veteran British broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has died at the age of 77...

In a statement his family said he passed after a "short but brave battle with cancer".

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Friday, January 29, 2016

US welcomes opposition to Syrian talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry is welcoming the decision by the Syrian opposition to join the negotiations in Geneva.

Earlier, the High Negotiations Committee of the Syrian opposition said they would not paricipate because basic demands are not being met.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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One of three escaped California inmates arrested

One of the inmates who escaped from a southern California jail last week has been arrested. Two other inmates remain at large.  Arash Ghadishah reports from Los Angeles.

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New email revelations might damage Clinton presidential bid

The American government has admitted for the first time that top secret information was held on the private email server of former secretary of state Hillary Clinton.

The revelation is at odds to Mrs Clinton's claims about her personal email, and as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, it could be used against her as she tries to become the next president.

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UN commences intra-Syrian peace talks in Geneva

UN-brokered peace talks to resolve the conflict in Syria have begun in
Geneva after an initial delay earlier this week. The UN's special
envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, plans to meet with representatives
of all Syrian parties as they try to agree on a roadmap to democracy.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN Headquarters in New York

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Leaked Documents: US and UK Monitored Secret Israeli Airforce Communications

According to documents attributed to leaks by the former American intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, British and American Intelligence agencies have monitored secret communications by the Israeli Air Force. 


The information, published in the online publication the Intercept and in the German newsmagazine Der Spiegel shows the hacking operation dates back to 1998. 


US correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 


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Kremlin responds to U.S. government accusations of corruption

The Kremlin has responded to recent statements by the U.S. treasury which claimed that Russia's president was corrupt. The Kremlin said such statements were unacceptable and aimed at discrediting Vladimir Putin during the upcoming 2018 presidential elections.
Albina Kovalyova has more from Moscow

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UN: Children In CAR Abused by EU Troops

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has said he's 'extremely alarmed' about allegations of sexual abuse of minors by members of foreign peacekeeping forces in the Central African Republic.


The UN says a number of teenage girls have alleged they were raped by Georgian members of the EU operation in the country.


From UN Headquarters in New York, here's Lorna Shaddick.


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Oregon standoff continues as FBI releases video

Four protestors remain at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, saying they will not leave without guarantees they won't be arrested.

The FBI has now released the video of the confrontation that left one demonstrator dead.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US Economic Growth Slows

Growth of the United States economy slowed to just point-7 percent in the end of 2015.

Because that's down from two percent growth in the fall, some are now questioning if the US economy has lost it's momentum.

Our US Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Washington.


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Russia’s Swine Flu Epidemic Deaths reach 126

Russia's Swine Flu epidemic has reached 126 deaths this year according to the Russian Health Ministry, amid concern that infections will rise. Albina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.

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Cecil Rhodes statue will not fall in Oxford

INTRO: Oriel College at Oxford University has decided the statue of Cecil Rhodes will not be taken down from the front of its building, amid a campaign to have it removed...

It's reported the decision was made as threats that millions of dollars in donations to the college from wealthy alumni are under threat because of the campaign.

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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David Cameron may be close to a deal on EU migration

British Prime Minister David Cameron is in Brussels on Friday for
talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker - aiming
to reach a compromise on Britain's demand it be allowed to restrict
the number of EU citizens moving to the UK.
British newspapers are reporting a deal is in sight.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas has more.

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UK 'CLOSE TO REFORM DEAL' WITH EU

Britain is reportedly edging towards a deal on reform of its relationship with the European Union.

It's understood London and Brussels are close to agreeing a so-called 'emergency brake' that could allow it to stop some benefit payments to migrants.

But to activate this emergency brake, Britain would need approval from other member states.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron is visiting Brussels for talks on EU reform, ahead of an in-out referendum on Britain's membership which could be held this year.

Conservative MEP and leading eurosceptic Daniel Hannan says the mooted deal does not go far enough.

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Australia belted from top to bottom, by bushfire, flooding and impending cyclones

It's a continent of contrasts in Australia as the nation struggles with bushfires, massive rainstorms and the possibility of a cyclone. All at the same time.
Arthur Stevens has more.

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Germany to tighten asylum rules

Germany's governing coalition has agreed on new measures to limit the influx of asylum seekers. Chancellor 

Angela Merkel has been under intense pressure this year over her refugee policy.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Flu Epidemic in Russia Claims Over 100 Lives

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More than one hundred people have died in Russia since a flu epidemic was announced in early January, according to the Russian Health Minister.  Among the 107 victims are eight children and four pregnant women. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow

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Donald Trump boycotts debate, raises millions

The leading Republican candidate for president in the U.S., Donald Trump, has boycotted the latest debate - opting instead to host his own televised event, a fundraiser for military veterans.
This comes as the top candidates have gathered in Des Moines, Iowa ahead of the caucus there next Monday.
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Republican debate goes on without Trump

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

The decision came after Trump entered into a feud with the debate's TV
host, Fox News.

US correspondent William Denselow reports

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