Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Fighting terror is top priority - Pres. Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama is reassuring Americans and the world that fighting terrorism  and the Islamic state is his top priority.

He's faced criticism for attending an exhibition baseball game instead of focusing on the response to the attacks on Brussels.

President Obama told reporters in Buenos Aires, Argentina, there is no higher priority.

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U.S. President Barack Obama says the fight against terrorists, such as those who carried out the suicide bombings in Brussels, is not easy.

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On the question of attending the baseball game in Cuba, U.S. President Barack Obama said one of the most important things everyone can do is say that they will not change their lives and liberty due to terrorism.

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Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has said that Muslim neighborhoods in America need to be closely monitored by law enforcement.

U.S. President Barack Obama says that's nonsense, the Senator is contradicting his own life story.

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Israeli mobile company reportedly helping FBI investigate San Bernadino shooting

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has reportedly enlisted the
help of Israeli mobile company Cellebrite, to unlock an iPhone used by
one of the San Bernadino California shooters in November.

That's according to reports from Israeli media — and could mean the
end of the Bureau's legal battle with Apple.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York.

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US President Obama visits Argentina

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U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Argentina on Wednesday, in a
visit that will aim to repair commercial and diplomatic relations
between Washington and Buenos Aires. He's the first sitting American
president to visit Argentina in over a decade.

Our US correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Donald Trump continues march towards Republican presidential nomination

Billionaire Donald Trump remains the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination despite a growing push by the mainstream of the party to derail his campaign.

Former hopeful Jeb Bush has endorsed Trump's major challenger, Ted Cruz, but as our Washington correspondent John Clarke reports, Mr Trump still has the momentum.






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Jeb Bush Endorses Ted Cruz in Republican Primary Race

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush has endorsed Ted Cruz in the Republican race for the Presidential nomination.

Mr. Bush left the Presidential race after the South Carolina primary, and his backing comes as the Texas Senator has been courting high profile supporters.

Lorna Shaddick reports from New York.

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UK Home Secretary says security significantly strengthened

British Home Secretary Theresa May says there has been a significant strengthening of security in the UK.

Mrs May told the Commons the UK Government has been working on special measures in response to terror threats since 2010.

Following the attacks in Belgium precautionary steps were taken to keep people in the UK safe. But Mrs May says further long term measures are in place.


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Raids ongoing in Brussels, as daily life resumes

Raids are ongoing in Brussels, as police continue to hunt for a suspect involved in the deadly airport and metro station bombings.

Two other men who perpetrated the attacks have been named as brothers Khalid and Brahim el-Bakraoui, who died detonating the blasts.

Over thirty people lost their lives in the explosions.

But, as our correspondent Olly Barratt says, life is slowly beginning to return to normal in Brussels.

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REPORTS:Dozens of Al Qaeda militants killed in US drone Strike on Yemen


A U.S. air strike has killed at least 50 militants in southern Yemen, according to local officials.

The targets were said to be queuing for food at an al Qaeda training camp when the attack took place.  

Our Washington correspondent Kevin McAleese has more...

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David Cameron says more steps to be taken to increase UK security

British Prime Minister David Cameron says more steps will be taken to increase security in the UK. 

Mr Cameron spoke in the Commons for the first time since the attacks in Brussels.

The Prime Minister said measures such as increased police presence have already been taken in the UK, but that more will be done. 



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Cameron chairs second COBRA meeting

British Prime Minister David Cameron has chaired a second emergency COBRA meeting, in response to the Brussels attacks.


The purpose of the meeting is to determine the UK's response to yesterday's bombings in the Belgain capital. 

Our UK correspondent Martha Holeyman reports.



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Laachraoui reportedly arrested in Brussels

Belgian media is reporting that a main suspect in the Brussels Airport attack has been arrested by police.


Two other attackers, pictured with the captured man on CCTV footage taken at the airport, have been named in media reports as brothers Khalid and Brahim el-Bakraoui.


34 people are thought to have lost their lives in attacks at an airport and metro station in Brussels.


Olly Barratt reports



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Suspected Brussels attacker reportedly caught,

Belgian authorities are believed to have captured a suspect who escaped from the Brussels attacks claimed by the Islamic State group.

2 bomb blasts at Brussels international airport and at a metro station in the EU district of the city have left at least 34 people dead and more than 200 seriously injured.

Jack Parrock reports.

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Kerry in Russia to discuss Syria, Ukraine

The US Secretary of State arrives in Russia for a three-day visit. John Kerry hopes to discuss Syria and Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit may contribute to thaw in Russia-US relations that have been marked by mutual accusations and cold-war rhetoric in the past two years. Prior to Kerry's arrival Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing hope that the visit will help to bring bilateral ties back to normal. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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Refugees save German far-right politician from car wreck

Two Syrian refugees provided first aid to a far-right politician in Germany after a car accident, winning unusual praise from his party.

The NPD is one of the country's most extreme anti-immigrant parties.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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BROTHERS 'IDENTIFIED' AS BRUSSELS ATTACKERS

Belgium has started three days of official mourning after the attacks on Brussels which killed over 30 people. Belgian media have named two suicide bombers who attacked the city's international airport. It's reported they were known to authorities, which will raise further questions over Belgian security.

Reporter Olly Barratt is in Brussels - he says the pair are thought to have detonated bombs at the airport which were in suitcases.
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BROTHERS 'IDENTIFIED' AS BRUSSELS ATTACKERS

Belgium has started three days of official mourning after the attacks on Brussels which killed over 30 people.


Belgian media have named two suicide bombers who attacked the city's international airport.


It's reported they were known to authorities, which will raise further questions over Belgian security.


Reporter Olly Barratt is in Brussels - he says the pair are thought to have detonated bombs at the airport which were in suitcases.


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Protests in Dili over Australia's unfair advantage in oil and gas distribution

Thousands of East Timorese have rallied outside Australia's embassy in Dili calling for a fairer deal on maritime boundaries and a carve-up of oil and gas reserves.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Sydney schoolgirl terror fundraiser aiming for bail

The arrest of a Sydney schoolgirl accused of helping raise money for Islamic State has reignited concerns about the number of young people with links to terrorist groups.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Trump, Clinton both win Arizona

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have won, respectively, the primary nominating contests for the Republicans and Democrats in Arizona.

Already the attention has moved onto the upcoming contests, as the votes continued to be counted in Utah and Idaho.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Clinton wins Arizona, Sanders vows to continue

Hillary Clinton easily won the Arizona primary, and added to her delegate total, with another 75.

Her campaign is pivoting toward general election themes and a focus on how she is different than her Republican rivals.

In the wake of controversial comments by Donald Trump and Ted Cruz after the terror attacks on Brussels, Hillary Clinton told voters that a steady hand is needed to keep Democrat policies going

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Bernie Sanders continues to focus on domestic and economic issues, and he continues to attract large crowds as his campaign continues, despite being dismissed at teh start

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