Monday, February 1, 2016

Hillary email questions cause political woes

Republicans continue to attack Hillary Clinton for her use of private email instead of a government email address.

With less than 72 hours before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses, the U.S. State Department released another tranche of emails from when she was Secretary of State, but this time, retained 22 as they are now marked classified.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

China issues stern warning after US Navy ship sails near disputed island

The Chinese defense ministry is warning the sailing of the U.S. navy destroyer Curtis Wilbur was a severe violation of the law.

Just last week, the chief of the U.S. Pacific command confirmed that additional freedom of navigation operations for the South China Sea were in the works.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Kerry: "real and present" opportunity at Syrian talks in Geneva


US Secretary of State John Kerry says there is a “real and present” opportunity for talks about the future of Syria to make progress this week in Geneva.

He was speaking just hours after at least 50 people were killed in blasts that targeted a Shia Muslim shrine south of Damascus.

The attack was claimed by Islamic State, and EU foreign policy chief Federiga Mogherini said the blasts were “clearly aimed” at disrupting the process in Geneva.

But speaking in Washington, Mr. Kerry urged all sides to embrace the opportunity to begin talks, and start the process of bringing Syria’s crisis to an end. 

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Representatives of the Syrian government and opposition groups are now in Geneva, although the opposition says the government must agree to key humanitarian demands before face-to-face talks can get underway.

Speaking in Washington, Mr Kerry said there is no military solution to the Syrian conflict.

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Beloved British broadcaster Terry Wogan dead at 77


One of Britain’s most beloved broadcasters, Sir Terry Wogan, has died at the age of 77.

His family say he waged a short battle with cancer.

He was known globally for his role as the host of the Eurovision Song Contest, and for overseeing the launch of Britain’s “Children in Need” charity which raised millions for the under-privileged.

Born in Ireland, Terry Wogan became a household name in Britain where he had a 50 year career on BBC radio and television.

One of his most memorable broadcasts was in December 2009 when he signed off as breakfast-time host on BBC Radio 2.

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Broadcaster and journalist Paul Gambaccini says Terry Wogan was a master of the electronic media.
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Entertainer Lionel Blair appeared many times on Terry Wogan’s radio and television programs.

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3 arrested over death of British pilot in Tanzania

Tanzanian officials are telling AFP (Agence France-presse) that three have been arrested for their role in the death of Roger Gower, a British national who was working as a pilot for a conservation fund.

A spokesman for Tanzania's national parks said the person who shot down the helicopter was clearly on a poaching spree, as three elephants were also found shot dead.

In an interview with Sky television, our correspondent Lucy Taylor in Dar-Es-Salaam describes what Roger Gower was doing when he was shot down.

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50 dead in attack on Syrian shrine

At least 50 are dead following a series of explosions at a Shi'a muslim shrine south of Damascus.

The attacks come as representatives from the Assad regime, opposition groups and the international community gather in Geneva for proximity talks.

Back in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sent a special video message urging all sides to take advantage of the opportunity.

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At the talks, representatives from the Assad government indicated they are considering delineating humanitarian corridors.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said starving the people of Syria is just wrong.

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United Nations Secretary General urged the negotiators to think of the millions of innocent Syrian civilians.

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Repeating the Obama administration postion that a military solution is not possible in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the fastest way to defeat the Islamic State is to craft a peaceful political solution.

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Obama administration officials often substitute the Arabic term Daesh for the Islamic State.

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Iowa caucuses to winnow US Presidential field

Republicans and Democrats in the American state of Iowa are preparing to vote in elections that will help decide which candidates battle it out in the race to succeed Barack Obama in the Oval Office.

The Iowa Caucuses represent the first votes cast in the US Presidential election, and analysts are waiting to see whether Donald Trump can hold on to the lead he’s established in opinion polls when Republicans cast their ballots.

On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton is under enormous pressure from Senator Bernie Sanders, a socialist from the state of Vermont.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the results of Monday’s Iowa caucuses are keenly awaited.

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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the Republican Party especially faces an interesting day ahead.

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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says for Hillary Clinton, Iowa could be a crucial test.

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Final Poll: Trump Leads In Iowa, Clinton Sanders Nearly Tied

With just one day to go until the Iowa caucuses, final poll numbers show Republican frontrunner Donald Trump with a five-point lead over Texas Senator Ted Cruz while Hillary Clinton and rival Bernie Sanders are virtually tied.

Patrice Howard reports from Des Moines, Iowa.

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Final day of campaigning before Iowa Caucuses

The first votes which count are set to be cast in the 2016 U.S. presidential race in Iowa.

Caucuses are essentially community meetings where towns get together to decide which candidate they would back at the eventual nominating convention, this year in July in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jeremy Mayer of  George Mason University explains that while Iowa is a small state with  small number of delegates, it's political process holds a unique role.

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Polls have indicated that Donald Trump is in the lead on the Republican side, while Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are in a virtual tie on the Democrat side.

But with a winter storm bearing down on Iowa, the question is whether their supporters will actually show up for the caucuses in their towns.

Joe Abbey, an political analyst with Purple Strategies, says the American presidential race will make a lot more sense after the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries next week.

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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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