Sunday, February 21, 2016

Asian Americans protest Peter Liang conviction

More than 30 American cities witnessed protests by the Asian American community over the conviction of New York City police officer Peter Liang on charges of second degree murder.

His defence maintains, the death of  Akai Gurley, an African American civilian, was an accident...and the Asian American community say Peter Liang is a scape goat for deeper problems.

Our U.S. correspondent Liling Tan reports from New York:

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Bernie Sanders flies to South Carolina after Nevada Caucuses loss

Bernie Sanders couldn't quite overcome a 25-point deficit, narrowing losing to Hillary Clinton in the Nevada Democratic Caucuses.

Support for the Senator from Vermont remains especially strong among young people, but he's also won over some Latino voters.

Bernie Sanders thanked supporters, saying his campaign is the one to beat.

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Bernie Sanders is convinced the future is bright, despite the loss in Nevada:

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Hillary Clinton wins Nevada Caucuses

Hillary Clinton has won the Nevada Caucuses by a narrow margin over rival Bernie Sanders.

She is trying to emphasize that she knows what help the average and middle class American needs, even stealing a page from rival Bernie Sanders to appeal to young people.

Hillary Clinton thanked voters before flying to Texas for another rally.

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Political experts are already commenting on how Hillary Clinton is changing her speeches - from many "I" statements about her experience to "we" statements about a vision for the future.

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Museveni wins Uganda's Election


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President Yoweri Museveni has been declared winner of Uganda's elections for a fifth term.


The elections have been marred by violence and the European Union observer mission says it was full of intimidation.


Isabel Nakirya reports.






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Yoweri Museveni won Uganda's election by a 60% majority. 


Main Opposition candidate Kiiza Besigye followed with 35%.


Besigye was under house arrest when the results were being announced. 


The police says it was a measure to stop him from protesting the results.


There were no celebrations on the streets of the capital Kampala after Museveni's win was announced. 


Tension remains high in Kampala with the military and the police deployed…. 


On the streets, some Ugandans said the elections were fraudulent. 


Hours of delays during the the polling exercise left many frustrated leading to chaos in some parts of the city.


The European Union says the elections lacked transparency.


Museveni's in gives him a 5th term, making him one of the longest serving leaders in Africa. 

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CAMERON ANNOUNCES UK EU VOTE

British Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed the UK will hold a referendum on EU membership in June this year.

It follows his securing of a reform deal at the European Union after marathon talks in Brussels.

Mr Cameron insists Britain's future lies within the EU, but eurosceptics are now beginning their campaign for a BREXIT.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Mr Cameron has the date he wanted.

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Friday, February 19, 2016

UK Prime Minister on his EU Reform Package

UK Prime Minister David Cameron is returning to London with his EU reform package approved by the European Council.

The package includes cutting welfare benefits to EU migrants and a guarantee that the UK does not have to further integrate into the EU.

After the heads of state of all 28 countries came to a consensus, Prime Minister Cameron explained the reforms.


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Prime Minister David Cameron explained how this reform package cuts some of the UK's ties to the EU.


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UK Prime Minister Gets EU Reform Package

After two days at the negotiating table,  UK Prime Minister David Cameron has struck a deal on European Union reforms at the EU Summit.
Now he'll leave Brussels and present the reform package to the British people.
Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has the latest from Brussels.

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UN agencies deliver aid to thousands more in Syria

Thousands more Syrian civilians have received food aid, according to
the United Nations.

Officials from the UN's World Food Programme said the agency
successfully reached people in the besieged town of Moadamiyeh.

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

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US Justice Department Pushes Apple to Comply with FBI iPhone

The US Justice Department is trying to force Apple to unlock the encryption system on its iPhone device.

It's filed the motion to assist the FBI in the investigations into the San Bernadino terrorist attack. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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California Senator Wants Harsh Punishment for Hackers

A California hospital paid 17,000 US dollars ransom to a hacker who
seized control of the facility's computer systems, blocking patient
records and communication between staff. The recent attack has
prompted a California state senator to call for harsher punishments
for those leading similar hacking schemes. Patrice Howard reports from
Los Angeles.

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CAMERON WAITS FOR DEAL

UK Prime Minister David Cameron's attempts to win an EU reform deal at a summit in Brussels have hit delays.

He'd hoped to be back in London on Friday selling the deal to his colleagues and the country.

Mr Cameron wants to change Britain's relationship with the EU and then campaign to stay a member of the bloc in an in-out referendum which could be held in June.

But in Brussels, he's run into opposition for some of his proposals.

London correspondent Olly Barratt says it hasn't gone according to plan for Mr Cameron.

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US claims Islamic State cell targeted in Libya posed threat to national security interests

The Pentagon has confirmed that it launched a military strike in Libya aimed at killing the architect of two Islamic State attacks in Tunisia last year.

It says the Islamic State cell targeted in the air strike posed an active threat to US national security interests.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Pentagon Spokesman Peter Cook told reporters the site had been monitored for several weeks, until officials concluded the cell posed an active terrorist threat.

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Pentagon Spokesman Peter Cook said the military action demonstrated the the US will pursue Islamic State fighters wherever it finds them.

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South Carolina, Nevada set to hold key events in Election 2016

Voters in Nevada will caucus and attend primary elections in South Carolina, as the prospects grow for a narrowing of the candidates lists in the race for the White House.

Just the Democrats will caucus in Nevada while Republicans vote in South Carolina, with the alternate party holding similar events later in the week.

John Samples of the Cato Institute explains why these early events matter:

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PENTAGON: US warplanes target ISIS training camp, wanted terrorist in Libya

The US is reported to have killed more than 40 people in an air strike on Islamic State fighters in Libya

The operation targeted a suspect linked to two deadly attacks carried out in neighbouring Tunisia last year.

Our Washington Correspondent Kevin McAleese reports.

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Author of "To Kill a Mockingbird" Dead at 89

Harper Lee, the author of one of America's most classic novels, "To Kill a Mockingbird" has died at age 89.

Despite her fame, she wrote little that was published until "Go Set a Watchman" was published last year.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Turkish President to Complain to Obama over Supplies to Kurdish Militia



Turkey's President is expected to complain directly by phone to President Barack Obama over US weapons supplies to a Kurdish militia group.

President Erdogan also blames the YPG  for a suicide bombing attack in Ankara this week which killed 28 people. 

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes.

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Islamic State utilizes many child soldiers - US report

The Islamic State is accelerating it's recruitment and deployment of child soldiers.

American researchers at Georgia State University are alarmed by the results of their work,  saying it appears the use of child soldiers is not just for propaganda, but strategically important to the organization.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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More than 30 killed in "US airstrike on IS" in Libya

The US is reported to have killed more than 30 people in an air strike on Islamic State fighters in Libya


Intelligence agencies say that target was a key figure in two bomb attacks in Tunisia last year.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Police say Paris attacker hid in Brussels for 20 days

Belgian police say the escaped Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam successfully hid in Brussels for 20 days after the November 13th attacks.
They believe he's now in Syria.
Elena Casas reports from Brussels.

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PM Cameron Heads in for Day 2 of EU Summit

UK Prime Minister David Cameron is trying to push his European Union reform package for a second day in Brussels.
He wasn't able to strike a deal during day one of the EU summit, even though negotiations continued on into the early morning hours of Friday.
Cutting welfare benefits to EU migrants and cutting down regulatory power are some of the reforms the prime minister wants.
Here's what the Prime Minister Cameron said as he headed into day two of the summit:

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The Estonian Prime Minister insisted they are doing everything they can to get David Cameron the deal he needs as he entered the second day of the summit.

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