Tuesday, March 15, 2016

US wants to see how Russian withdrawal from Syria progresses

Russia will continue conducting air strikes in Syria, said Russian Deputy Defence Minister Nikolay Pankov, just one day after President Vladimir Putin announced some forces are coming home.

The news was welcomed by U.N. special envoy Staffan de Mistura, who is shepherding political talks in Geneva.

The U.S. remains skeptical, but U.S. State Department Spokesman John Kirby says the focus needs to be on bolstering political negotiations.

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U.S. State Department Spokesman John Kirby says the news of another day of Syria talks in Geneva is a good thing.

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US congratulates Myanmar on new president

The Obama administration is congratulating Myanmar on the selection of it's new president.

Htin Kyaw is a close associate of long-time democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyii.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has the reaction from Washington:

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One suspect neutralized in Brussels counter-terror raids

One suspect has been neutralized following counter-terror raids by Belgian and French police in a southern neighborhood of Brussels.
 
Authorities believe the suspects were linked to the Paris terror attacks in November that killed 130 people.

Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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Moscow's Syria drawdown, Geneva peace talks raise hopes for end to Syrian conflict

Russia's surprise withdrawal from Syria as intra-Syrian talks are under way in Geneva has raised hopes about the prospect of an end to the Syrian conflict.

The UN Special Envoy called Moscow's move a significant development, while the UN Secretary General said diplomacy is finally making a difference. 

Our UN Correspondent Liling Tan reports.

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Controversy Over Proposal to Resume Strikes Against Taliban

A senior American general has proposed resuming offensive strikes against the Taliban in Afghanistan. 
According to the Washington Post, senior Pentagon officials say General John F. Campbell forwarded his proposal directly to the White House, without the knowledge of the US Secretary of Defense. 
The controversy comes as Taliban forces are reclaiming some areas hard won during the U.S. troop surge. 

Rachel Silverman has more. 

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UK'S OSBORNE TO SET OUT BUDGET

UK finance minister George Osborne will set out his budget later (Wednesday), and it's expected to contain further austerity measures.

It's a political gamble for a man with ambitions to be Prime Minister.

As UK correspondent Olly Barratt reports.

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Make or Break Moment for the 'Stop Trump' Republican Rivals

Donald  Trump could move close to securing the Republican party's nomination in the US presidential race within the next few hours.

His rivals are desperately seeking to secure at least one of the five state races in order to slow his momentum.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Top NFL official acknowledges link between head trauma and American football

The National Football League's vice president of health and safety has
acknowledged the link between head trauma and American football.

Around 5,000 former players have sued the NFL on grounds that they
feel the league hid the risks of repeated head traumas.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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ISIS Minister of War confirmed dead

The Pentagon has confirmed a top Islamic State commander has been
killed following an airstrike in Syria.

Omar Shishani died after being wounded in the attack earlier this month.

Our US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Shootout after anti-terror raid in Brussels

A major police operation is underway after shots were fired in Brussels following an anti-terror raid leaving one police officer injured.

Belgium's federal prosecutor says the raids are linked to November's Paris attacks.

Reports on social media say 2 armed men may still be at large in the Belgian capital.

Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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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.

From Washington, Daniel  Ryntjes reports...

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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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