Friday, March 18, 2016

North Korea defies new US sanctions with missile test

North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea off
the country's east coast, according to US defense officials.

The launch comes just two days after President Obama announced tough
new sanctions against the totalitarian state.

Our Washington correspondent Kevin McAleese has the details...

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Threatening mail sent to Trump’s son

The New York Police Department and FBI are investigating a threatening
piece of mail sent to the son of Republican Presidential hopeful
Donald Trump.

The letter is believed to have contained a white powder and was opened
by the wife of Eric Trump.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Paris attacker's DNA found in Brussels flat

Fingerprints and DNA traces from the escaped Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam have been found by Belgian police in the flat where a terrorist suspect was killed in a shootout with police on Tuesday.
Abdeslam has been on the run since the attacks on November 13th. 
Elena Casas reports from Brussels. 


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It's really bad - American ISIS fighter talks to Kurdish TV

The American who defected to the Kurdish peshmerga after fighting with the Islamic State is describing the situation as really bad.

So far, American officials have not had a chance to meet with 26-year-old Mohamad Jamal Khweis

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla 

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Russians Celebrate Two Year Crimea Anniversary

Russians are celebrating the two-year anniversary since Crimea became part of Russia, following the peninsula's annexation by Russia from Ukraine. At the same time Brussels has called on UN member countries to impose sanctions against Russia.
Alina Kovalyova reports from Moscow.
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EU leaders meet with Turkish PM to try to reach a deal on the refugee crisis

European Union leaders are meeting with the Turkish Prime Minister in Brussels to try to agree a controversial deal to tackle Europe's refugee and migrant crisis.

Turkey's PM Ahmet Davutoglu says their goal is to help the refugees and deepen Turkish-EU relations.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Far right Dutch politician on trial for inciting racial hatred

Far right Dutch politician Geert Wilders goes on trial on Friday for inciting racial hatred.
Wilders' Freedom party currently holds a lead in Dutch opinion polls - but has never been in power.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports.

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Britain's tallest mountain taller than previously thought

Britain's tallest mountain - Ben Nevis - is taller than originally thought.

New official measurements show the Scottish peak is one metre higher than before, standing at 1-thousand three hundred and forty five metres tall.

Dan Whitehead reports...

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MIGRANT 'DEAL' PUT TO TURKEY

EU leaders have agreed a proposal to put to Turkey as part of efforts to ease Europe's migrant crisis.

Under the suggested deal, all migrants travelling to Greece from Turkey would be sent back.

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is in Brussels for talks on the proposals.

But EU correspondent Jack Parrock says Turkey is being offered a package in return for agreeing to the migrant plans.

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Landmines used by both government and rebel forces in eastern Ukraine - media report

The Ukrainian military has revealed it is deploying anti-personnel mines in the restive region of Donbass in the East of the country. The practice, reportedly used by both the government troops and the pro-Russia rebels, is a setback to decades of international efforts to prohibit the use of explosive devices targeting civilians. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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EU Continues to Negotiate with Turkey For Refugee Deal

The leaders of the 28 European Union member states have met, and Friday in Brussels EU negotiators will take take their wishes to Turkey's Prime Minister. 

Most EU leaders hope they'll be able to strike a deal with Turkey in order for the country to take back future refugees and migrants who arrive in Greece.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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New Yorker Sentenced to Over 22 Years In Prison For IS Recruitment

A 32 year old man from the US state of New York has been sentenced to over 22 years in prison for attempting to recruit members and raise funds for the Islamic State group.

Mufid Elfgeeh, from Rochester, was the first American accused of such a crime.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Disney’s Zootopia setting Chinese box office records

Disney's new animated film Zootopia is a huge success at the Chinese box office.  The movie is on record pace and may become China's most successful animated movie.  Arash Ghadishah has more from Los Angeles.

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US theme park SeaWorld to phase out breeding orcas in captivity

The US theme park SeaWorld announced it will end breeding of orca
whales, marking the last generation of putting these animals in
captivity. SeaWorld has come under heavy fire from activists over the
last few years for their treatment of their killer whales.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Congressional Panel angry over Flint, Michigan water contamination

The governor of Michigan and the EPA administrator faced tough questioning over how so many people now have lead poisoning thanks to drinking the public water in Flint, Michigan.

The city of Flint changed the source of it's water, but did not follow proper procedures to make sure lead and other contaminants didn't pollute the public drinking water.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Brazilian judge block appointment of Lula as chief of staff

A Brazilian federal judge has moved to block the appointment of former president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva as current President Dilma Rousseff's Chief of Staff. 

The injunction came just hours after Lula da Silva was sworn into the Cabinet among a heated controversy and massive protests. 

Andrea Arenas reports.

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Hospitals Recommend Testing after Alleged Syringe Swap

Health officials in four western US states are warning patients they may have been infected with HIV and hepatitis B and C.
The warnings come after a surgical tech was indicted on charges that involve swapping syringes. 
Rachel Silverman reports from San Francisco. 


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ROLF HARRIS DENIES ASSAULTS

Former TV star and entertainer Rolf Harris has pleaded not guilty to a series of indecent assault charges.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US Imposes Wide-Reaching Sanctions on N. Korea

President Barack Obama has imposed a raft of wide-reaching sanctions targeting North Korea.

His  executive order is designed to increase international pressure over the North's recent nuclear and ballistic missile tests.

From Washington  Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Brazilians protests Lula as chief of staff

Massive protests sprung up across Brazil, after Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff appointed former president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva as her chief of staff.

The appointment cams as Lula da Silva is currently being investigated on allegations of corruption. 

Andrea Arenas reports.

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