Wednesday, March 16, 2016

UK Chancellor Delivers Budget

The British Chancellor, George Osborne, has announced his eighth Budget.


In it, ha has set out plans to cut public spending and invest in infrastructure.


There were stark warnings however of external factors which are likely to have an impact, such as turbulence in financial markets and a slowdown in China.


However, Mr Osborne ensured that Britain would be prepared


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US to keep Russia under sanctions until Ukraine regains Crimea

US State Department reaffirmed it will keep sanctions introduced against Russia after it annexed the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea until Ukraine regains control over the "occupied" territory. On the second anniversary of the annexation Ukraine declared Russia's aggression a key threat to national security.  Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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UK Government says no plans to send troops to Libya

The British Government has denied that it is planning to deploy UK troops to Libya to provide security for the country's newly appointed unity government.


It comes after reports that the UK had been preparing to send around 1,000 military personnel as part of an international force.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports…


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Man killed in Brussels terror raids named by Belgian prosector

The man shot by Belgian police during anti-terror raids has been identified as an Algerian illegally living in Belgium.
 
36 year old Mohamed Belkahid (Bell-key-ad) was killed following a shootout in Brussels on Tuesday. 

Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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LSE, DEUTSCHE BOERSE AGREE MERGER

The London Stock Exchange Group and Deutsche Boerse are to merge to create one of the largest exchange companies in the world.

The LSE already owns Milan-based Borsa Italiana and LSE chief executive Xavier Rolet has described this latest merger as an "industry-defining combination".

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports.

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EU-Turkey refugee deal on the rocks

A major European summit on Thursday aims to seal a deal that could send tens of thousands of migrants and refugees back to Turkey - but officials admit the plan could collapse, with several countries set against it.
Cyprus, France, Austria and Spain all have major objections.
Elena Casas reports from Brussels.


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German far-right party compares itself to holocaust victims

A branch of Germany's far-right AfD party compared itself to Jews under the Nazi regime after facing hostility from a German welfare organization.

The party recently made large gains in regional elections.

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Belgian Police Continue to Search for Those Connected to Anti-Terror Raid

Belgian police continue to search for people connected to Tuesday's terror raid that led to a shoot out.

Police did shoot and kill a person armed with a Kalashnikov, who has yet to be identified.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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US Secretary of State John Kerry To Visit Moscow Next Week

US Secretary of State John Kerry has announced he will visit the Russian capital next week for talks on Syria. This follows Russia's partial withdraw of troops and equipment from the war-torn country after a six month air campaign. Albina Kovalyova reports.

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Big Wins For Trump And Clinton In US Presidential Race (WRAP)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton extended her lead over Bernie Sanders after primary votes in five US states on Tuesday night.

Republican Donald Trump won an important victory in Florida, which drove rival Marco Rubio to drop out of the race.

But Trump failed to win the key state of Ohio - which, our correspondent Lorna Shaddick says, could complicate the race.

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Marco Rubio Drops Out of US Presidential Race

Marco Rubio has dropped out of the race for the Republican Party's presidential nomination, after a big loss to Donald Trump in Florida's primary on Tuesday.

Our correspondent in Florida, Steve Mort, says the Senator just couldn't do enough to win his home state.

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To Increase Diversity, Hollywood's Academy Expands Leadership

Hollywood's Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences followed through
with their promise to diversify their leadership Tuesday, by adding
nine new members who will focus on integrating fresh voices and points
of view to the award nomination process. The group came under fire for
only recognizing white actors at this year's Academy Awards show.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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Trump Wins Big on 'Mini Super Tuesday' But Loses Key State of Ohio

Donald Trump has been celebrating winning US Republican primary votes in Florida, Illinois and North Carolina.

The New York property tycoon dealt a death blow to the campaign of rival Marco Rubio, who dropped out of the race on Tuesday night. 

But he himself was beaten by John Kasich in Ohio, preventing Donald Trump sweeping the board and potentially increasing the chances of a contested convention in July. 

Speaking to supporters in Florida, Mr. Trump said his campaign is drawing new people into the Republican party: 

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Speaking in Palm Beach, Florida, Donald Trump said he wanted the US to start being successful again: 

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Meanwhile, Ohio Governor John Kasich has been celebrating his win in his home state - saying he's proud of running an honourable campaign: 

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Ohio Governor John Kasich said he'll be back there in November to run as the Republican nominee: 

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Hillary Clinton Wins Primaries in Ohio And Florida

Hillary Clinton has won the US Democratic primaries in two key states, Ohio and Florida.

The former Secretary of State beat her rival, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, by clear margins in both contests on Tuesday.  

Mr. Sanders had hoped to pull off an upset in Ohio, which is close to Michigan where he unexpectedly beat Mrs. Clinton last week. 

Speaking in West Palm Beach, she said her campaign is getting closer to securing the nomination.

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Marco Rubio Suspends US Presidential Campaign After Loss in Florida

Florida Senator Marco Rubio has suspended his presidential campaign after a big loss to Donald Trump in the Florida Republican primary.

 Mr. Rubio said that although his campaign was, as he put it, 'on the right side', this year, it would not be 'on the winning side'.

 Our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

5 US States Go To the Polls in 'Little Super Tuesday'

Voters in 5 US states have been casting ballots this Tuesday as the race to decide who will run for the White House reaches a crucial point.

Republicans and Democrats in Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio have all been going to the polls, with Donald Trump hoping for a clean sweep that would put his nomination beyond doubt. 

Hillary Clinton's also hoping to strengthen her lead over Bernie Sanders on the Democratic side. 

And speaking in North Carolina, the former Secretary of State said she's ready to take on Donald Trump too: 

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Meanwhile, Ohio Governor John Kasich, a Republican candidate, has to win in his home state if he's to stay in the race - he says he didn't want to use negative campaign tactics:

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At a St. Patrick's Day reception for the Irish Prime Minister in Washington DC, President Obama said he's concerned at how ugly the campaign has become:

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Rubio hopes for Florida upset

It's another important day in the US Presidential race.

Several of the biggest states to vote to so far in the Republican and Democratic primary contests are up for grabs on Tuesday.

On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton is leading in the polls in both Ohio and Florida.

On the Republican side, John Kasich is looking to chalk up his first win by taking Ohio.

And our correspondent Steve Mort in Orlando says Senator Marco Rubio is hoping to salvage his campaign by upsetting favorite Donald Trump in Florida.

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Los Angeles has worst traffic in America


Driving in Los Angeles requires a lot of patience, according to a new report, which has named LA the worst traffic city in America.  Arash Ghadishah has more from gridlocked Los Angeles.

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Update: Brussels Police Search Winding Down

Belgian media outlets are reporting the intense police search for suspects following a shootout is now winding down.

The exchange of gunfire erupted as Belgian and French police were carrying out an anti-terror raid just outside of Brussels connected to last years Paris attacks.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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White House defends offshore drilling decision

The Obama administration is changing course and will not allow offshore oil drilling on the Atlantic coast. 

The decision comes during a period of record-low oil prices and strong local opposition to the activity.

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese has more...

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