Monday, April 4, 2016

Singapore man charged in conspiracy case

Steven Lim of Singapore has appeared in U.S. federal court on charges he illegally re-exported American products which ended up in IEDs in Iraq.

The five charges allege that he lied about the final destination of the wireless components.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Cruz and Sanders set for Wisconsin wins

Ted Cruz looks set to win the Wisconsin primary on Tuesday, delivering a setback to Donald Trump's hopes of becoming the Republican nominee.

In the latest round of votes in the US presidential election, Bernie Sanders is also expected to triumph in the midwestern state.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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US Department of Justice investigates Panama Papers

The United States Justice Department says it is reviewing the leaked documents of Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca.

The DOJ will investigate whether the 11 million papers contain evidence of corruption that could potentially be prosecuted in the U.S.

Andrea Arenas reports from Washington. 

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New York Brings In New Minimum Wage Increase (WRAP)

The governor of New York has signed off on an increase in the state's minimum wage, setting a higher 15 dollar per hour limit for New York City and its surrounding districts, and a lower legal minimum for less costly areas.

Andrew Cuomo celebrated the move at a rally with Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, as our New York correspondent Lorna Shaddick reports.

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Taliban Pashto App Removed from Google's Play Store

An app for Android phones created by the Taliban has been removed from Google’s Play Store. 

The Taliban blamed technical issues, but international media are reporting the app was taken down by Google. 

Silicon Valley Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 


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California Raises Minimum Wage

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into a law a bill that will raise California's minimum wage to $15 an hour by the year 2023. California is the first state to raise minimum pay to that level.  Arash Ghadishah has more from Los Angeles.

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Two Libyan Guantanamo inmates resettled

Two Libyan nationals held for years at the US military prison at Guantanamo bay have been flown to Senegal for resettlement.

The departures come as part of President Barack Obama's final push to close the controversial detention facility.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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North Korea Calls for Dialogue with the United States

North Korea is calling for talks with the United States after conducting a series of nuclear and missile  tests.

The isolated Communist country is facing a raft of newly imposed international sanctions.

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Alaska Air to Buy Virgin America for $2.6 BN

Alaska Air Group is set to buy Virgin America for more than $2 BN
cash, the company announced on Monday.

It's the latest in a series of US airline mergers in the past decade,
that saw JetBlue Airways ultimately outbid by the Alaska Air.

Mimi Chiahemen reports from New York

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Second refugee plane arrives in Germany under new EU deal

Two planes each carrying 16 Syrian refugees have landed in Germany, the first to arrive in Europe under a new agreement between Turkey and the European Union.

The agreement has faced criticism over human rights concerns.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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CHELSEA HIRE CONTE

Antonio Conte has been announced as the new manager of English Premier League side Chelsea.

The 46 year-old Italian will take over at Stamford Bridge after this summer's Euro 2016 tournament.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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IMF chief denies they're trying to push Greece to default

The International Monetary Fund has denied claims they are trying to press Greece towards a default on their international alone agreements.

It comes after a leaked transcript revealed how some IMF senior officials say only a crisis would bring about a delayed agreement between the fund and Athens.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Two Arrested at Gatwick Airport on Suspicion of Syria-Related Terrorism Offences

Two people have been arrested at Gatwick Airport in London on on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.


The pair in their twenties are being detained by police in the West Midlands.


Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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First refugees arrive in Germany under new EU-Turkey deal

A plane with sixteen Syrian refugees has landed in Germany, the first to arrive in Europe under a new agreement between Turkey and the European Union.

Another 18 Syrians are expected to arrive in Germany later on Monday.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin.

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Top Russian officials named in massive media leak

Top Russian officials, including the Russian President, his spokesperson and many government members are listed in the so-called "Panama papers", the biggest leak in the history of data journalism. The secret documents from a Panamanian bank published by the International Center for Investigative Journalism and Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project suggest hundreds of officials across the globe may be involved in high level offshore corruption.

 

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Controversial EU Migrant Relocation Program Now Underway

With boats carrying migrants now setting sail from Greece to Turkey, a controversial European Union relocation plan is underway. 

The plan is aimed at crippling the human smuggling business and slowing the massive exodus of refugees and migrants to Europe.

But as our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels, many still have serious doubts about this plan. 


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Melbourne property owner charged with neglect after leaving 40 or more horses to die

Residents were alerted to something being seriously wrong at a property on the outskirts of Melbourne after a foul smell wafted across the district on Sunday.

Police found more than 40 horses decomposing or dying, and whilst a property owner has been charged with animal cruelty, there are suggestions the problem could go much deeper.

Arthur Stevens has more.


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Close races ahead of Wisconsin Primaries

The Republican and Democrat races are close heading into the Wisconsin Primaries (Tuesday, April 5).

The front-runners on both sides of the aisle could be damaged by a loss.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Sunday, April 3, 2016

US retaliates for death of Marine in Iraq

The U.S. believes it has killed the Islamic State militant responsible for the death of the second U.S. soldier in Iraq.

Last month, U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Louis Cardin was killed in a rocket attack as he and his brigade were supporting Iraqi forces near Mosul.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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Vladimir Putin's fortune at center of Panama banking leak

The origins of some of Russian President Vladimir Putin's enormous fortune have been revealed in a massive leak of documents from a Panamanian bank.

Someone gave the International Center for Investigative Journalism and it's media partners 11 million documents revealing all sorts of records on off-shore banking deals.

Our Moscow correspondent Julia Lyubova reports:

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