Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Bury the Cold War hachet - Pres. Obama in Cuba

U.S. President Barack Obama hopes his historic trip to Cuba marks the final end of any vestiges of the Cold War, between Soviet communism and American-style democracy.

Barack Obama was the first American president to travel to Havana in nearly 90 years.

Our correspondent in Havana, Steve Mort, says President Obama was inspired by Nelson Mandela to find a way forward with Cuban President Raul Castro.

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The two men clearly had disagreements during their meetings, but our correspondent in Havana, Steve Mort says, President Obama tried to emphasize natural rights.

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From Havana, Steve Mort says that expectations for change in Cuba are low.

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US travel warning for Europe

The U.S. State Department has issued a fresh travel warning for Europe following the deadly attacks on Brussels.

The warning says additional attacks may be in the works.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports from Washington:

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Manhunt continues in Brussels following attacks

The manhunt is continuing for the suspect in the white jacket, seen on closed-circuit television at the Brussels airport just moments before their bombs went off.

At least 34 are dead in a pair of attacks - two bombs exploded at the airport and a third at a subway station near the European Union complex.

Our correspondent Olly Barratt is reporting from Brussels:

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Our correspondent Olly Barratt is reporting from Brussels about how Belgians want to know what their law enforcement services knew about potential terror attacks:

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US Pres. Obama heads to Argentina

U.S. President Barack Obama is now in Argentina, having completed an historic trip to Havana, Cuba.

He spoke to the Cuban people about the basic values of human rights and attended a baseball game, among other events.

Our correspondent in Havana, Steve Mort reports:

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Six Americans hurt in Brussels attacks

A member of the U.S. air force, his family and Mormon missionaries are among the many injured during the attacks on Brussels.

The six Americans were hurt at the Brussels airport.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Police raids ongoing after Brussels terror attacks

In Brussels, police are hunting for a suspect caught on CCTV camera after fatal bomb attacks at an airport and train station.

Two other men who were seen with the suspect are believed to have died during the attacks, which killed over thirty people.

Police say they may have detonated suicide bomb devices.

Our correspondent Jack Parrock reports from Brussels.

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Ted Cruz Calls for Police to ‘Secure’ US Muslim Neighbourhoods

US Republican Presidential candidate Ted Cruz has called for law enforcement to 'patrol and secure' Muslim neighbourhoods, in the wake of the deadly bomb attacks in Brussels.

Mr Cruz, who's currently second to Donald Trump in the race for the Republican nomination, has already called for the US to stop admitting refugees from areas with an Islamic State or Al Qaeda presence.

Our US correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports.

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US Airports and Transit Systems Step Up Security

Airports and transit systems in the United States are taking on new security measures in reaction to the attacks in Brussels.  
Officials are renewing appeals that passengers be vigilant and report any suspicious behavior to authorities. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 

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UN Syria envoy: Brussels attack underscores need to end Syria war, focus fight on IS

The U.N. special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said Tuesday that the attacks in Brussels highlight the need to end the war in Syria, so focus can turn to tackling the Islamic State group.

UN Correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York.


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Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford dies of cancer

The former Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford has died.  The scandal prone politician had battled cancer since 2014.  Our North America correspondent Arash Ghadishah has more.
 
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Clinton, Sanders Campaign in California

US Presidential Candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are
campaigning this week in California, a state that is a major source of
campaign funds and for the first time in years a state whose upcoming
June primary could make a difference in the ongoing election.

Patrice Howard reports from Los Angeles.

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FIFA investigating 2006 German World Cup bid

FIFA's ethics committee has opened an investigation into six German soccer officials in connection to the country's successful 2006 World Cup bid.

A mysterious ten million dollar payment has raised new questions about the bidding process.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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3 American Mormon Missionaries Injured in Brussels Attacks

3 American Mormon missionaries are among the injured in the deadly
bomb blasts that hit Brussels this Tuesday. The Mormon church said in
a press statement, the missionaries were 3 men, ages 19, 20, and 66.

Laura Cantekin reports from New York.

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Obama addresses Brussels attacks as Cuban visit continues

President Obama says it is time to "bury the last remnant of the Cold War in the Americas."  

Speaking to Cubans in Havana, the President applauded the normalization of relations between the U.S. and the communist Island. 

However, as FSNs Simon Marks reports from the Cuban capital, Mr Obama's highly anticipated speech opened by condemning Tuesday's deadly terror attacks in Brussels...

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Obama condemns Brussels attack in Havana speech

President Obama has condemned the attacks in Brussels and called for the world to unite in rejecting terrorism.

He spoke in Cuba where he's wrapping his historic visit to Havana.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Belgium announces 3 days of mourning

Belgium has announced 3 days of mourning following a series of deadly terror attacks on the capital Brussels.   At least 34 people have died in the attacks and many more have been injured.   Belgium has now raised its terror threat level to the highest point amid concerns that further attacks might be planned.   

From Brussels, Jack Parrock has the latest. 


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US President joins codemnation of Brussels terror attacks

US President Barack Obama has called for unity in the face of the Brussels terror attacks.

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Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko given 22-year sentence

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A Russian court sentenced Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko to 22 years in jail after finding her guilty of complicity in the killing of two Russian journalists during the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine.  Savchenko denies all the charges and her case has received international criticism.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


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Hillary Clinton responds to Brussels terror attacks, calls for 'honest reckoning'

'Today's attacks will only strengthen our resolve to stand together as allies and defeat terrorism and radical jihadism around the world' - the response from Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to Tuesday's terrorist Attacks in Brussels.

She added that American continued to stand in solidarity with its European allies.

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New York steps up security presence after Brussels attacks

In the wake of the Brussels attacks security has been stepped up in
the United States.

The New York Police Department says it's monitoring developments in
Europe closely and has deployed counterterrorism units across the
city.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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