Tuesday, March 15, 2016

US eases restrictions on Cuba ahead of Obama visit

Just days ahead of President Obama's historic visit to Cuba, the White House has announced a series of steps it will take to further ease restrictions on the island. 

The announcement includes relaxing travel limits and granting Cuban people greater access to U.S. financial institutions. 

Andrea Arenas reports from Washington. 

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Russia pledges to keep fighting IS despite withdrawal

As first Russian war jets arrive to their home base in Voronezh, Russian Defense Ministry says it will continue fighting the Islamic State and other terrorist groups in Syria. Moscow intends to keep its advanced S-400 missile systems in place to ensure security of air and naval bases in Syria. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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First Russian warplanes leave Syrain airbase

First group of Russian warplanes has left Russia's Hmeimim airbase in Syria on Tuesday following Russian President Vladimir Putin's order to start pulling out main part of Russia's forces from the country. Moscow says its intervention has largely achieved its objectives. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian Capital.

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Norwegian mass murderer makes nazi salute in court as he claims violations against his human rights

The killer of 77 people in Norway in 2011, Anders Behring Breivik, has given a nazi salute as he appeared in court once more.

The mass murderer has raised a case against the Norwegian government saying his human rights are being violated.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports. 

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Australian journalist and cameraman released in Malaysia

Two staff members for Australian TV network ABC's Four Corners program have left Malaysia after avoiding charges over an alleged run-in with the country's prime minister.
Arthur Stevens has the update

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Australian senators throw out their own marriage equality bill

In one of the strangest moves in a long time in the Australian Parliament, the Greens party has shot down debate and a possible vote in the Senate on an issue which is close to their heart, and in fact their own bill, marriage equality.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Monday, March 14, 2016

White House: Obama and Putin Talk 'Next Steps' in Syria

In a surprise announcement Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the withdrawal of most Russian troops from Syria beginning immediately, less than six months after Moscow's planes began bombarding forces fighting the Syrian government. The move prompted a call between US President Barack Obama and President Putin, who discussed next steps to implementing a ceasefire in the war-torn country.

Update: The president of the U.N. Security Council reports all 15 members view Russia's announcement that it is withdrawing most of its troops from Syria as "positive."

Our US Correspondent Patrice Howard reports.

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Insurgents lead US politics ahead of Mega Tuesday

Establishment politicians are struggling going into the key Mega Tuesday nominating votes in the U.S.

Americans in five states are set to make their picks for nominees - Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Obama Ends Trade Row with South Africa

President Barack Obama has withdrawn an ended a long-running trade dispute with South Africa.

He's withdrawn an order which would have suspended South Africa from duty-free agricultural exports.

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Vladimir Putin orders start of Russian forces' withdrawal from Syria

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Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military to start the withdrawal of the main part of Russia's forces from Syria, saying that the military intervention had largely achieved its objectives. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Millions in US could face flooding due to rising sea levels

Rising sea levels could threaten millions of Americans with flooding by the end of the century, according to a new study.  Arash Ghadishah has more from Los Angeles.

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California Researchers Highlight 'Flawed Conviction' Costs

Researchers in California tallied the total cost of wrongful convictions to taxpayers in the state. Their study looks into incarcerations dating back to 1989, and has found nearly 700 people who were convicted of felonies but whose cases were later dismissed, costing California taxpayers over 280 million US dollars.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Iran Calls US 9/11 Compensation Court Order ‘Ridiculous’

A spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry has called a US court ruling, ordering the country to pay compensation for the 9/11 attacks, 'ridiculous'.

Last week, a court in New York ordered Tehran to pay seven and a half billion dollars to victims of the September 11th attacks, after ruling that Iran had failed to prove it didn't help the bombers.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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UN seeks to prosecute North Korea leader

The United Nations says North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un should be prosecuted for committing crimes against humanity.

The UN human rights investigator says the country has prioritized producing weapons over feeding its citizens.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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US courts told stop trapping the poor in poverty

America's court system has been criticized by its own government for being used as a revenue-generating system which keeps the poor trapped in poverty.
The Obama administration wants to end this debt cycle, which is blamed as one of the causes of racial conflict in America.
John Clarke reports from Washington.

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UN: Syria talks restart in Genveva after cessation of hostilities

The UN brokered Syria talks have restarted in Geneva. The talks will
be the first after major world powers brokered a cessation of
hostilities just last month.

Laura Cantekin reports from UN headquarters in New York

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Oil prices fall as production cut hopes fade

The price of Brent crude fell below $40 a barrel on Monday as it seems
unlikely that oil producing nations will reach a deal to freeze
production.

Oil prices have been rising in recent days on the hopes of a deal but
Iran has announced it's unwilling to curb output levels.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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German government to maintain refugee policy after elections

The German government will continue its policies towards refugees despite regional elections which saw gains by an anti-foreigner party.

Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling CDU party lost in two of the three state elections.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin

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Virginia man defects from Islamic State - CBS News

A man originally from Virginia has reportedly left the Islamic State and turned himself into the Kurdish peshmerga, CBS News reports.

Kurdish TV showed images of the man's driver's license and bank cards as evidence of his American citizenship.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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US Presidential hopefuls get ready for 'Super Tuesday 3'


Presidential hopefuls are delivering their final pitches to US voters ahead of Tuesday's 5-state voting contest as the country's  nomination process continues.

Hundreds of delegates are up for grabs for both republican and democrat candidates in Florida, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina and Missouri. 

In Washington, here's Kevin McAleese

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