Friday, April 22, 2016

UN urges countries to act on climate change

A record number of countries are signing the climate change agreement
at the United Nations.

Over 170 nations are inking the deal - the largest number to sign an
international treaty in a single day.

But those countries will then need to ratify the agreement, a process
that could take months.

At the opening ceremony, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said
countries should act as quickly as possible.

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At the opening ceremony, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said this
agreement was crucial for future generations.

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At the opening ceremony, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the
climate was rapidly changing.

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16-year-old Gertrude Clement from Tanzania made the first speech of the day.

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Teenager Gertrude Clement from Tanzania told the General Assembly
children around the world were looking to world leaders for change.

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Donald Trump 'promises to change image'

Donald Trump has promised to change his image in a bid to appeal to more American voters. A recording from a private meeting revealved that senior campaign aides said that Mr Trump will moderate his tone from now on. From Washington, John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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US set to purchase Iran's excess heavy water

The U.S. has agreed to purchase 32 tons of heavy water, a key component of the nuclear cycle.

The deal was reached in order to keep the Iran nuclear sanctions agreement in line.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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UN Human Rights Boss Urges Thailand to Curb Military’s Power

A top human rights official from the United Nations has called on Thailand to suspend what he called the military's 'dangerously sweeping' powers.

In his statement, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein also encouraged dialogue on a new draft constitution.

Lorna Shaddick reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Record Turnout At UN For Climate Deal Ceremony

Diplomats from over 170 countries are gathering in New York to sign the climate accord reached in December in Paris. 

At the opening ceremony, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon said although there are record number of ministers present for the ceremony, the planet is also undergoing record temperatures, and is in a race against time.

Naomi Ages is a lawyer for Greenpeace USA. She says it's significant that the deal calls for all signatories to work to prevent temperatures rising by more than 1 and a half degrees celcius: 

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Naomi Ages from Greenpeace USA says this agreement builds on the 1994 Kyoto agreement:

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OUT: ...extreme weather events 
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Naomi Ages, a lawyer at Greenpeace USA, says the deal is a good start but isn't enough alone:

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Naomi Ages, from Greenpeace USA, says the agreement will come into force in the US no matter which party controls Congress: 

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160 countries sign Paris Climate Change agreement

Around 160 countries are at the United Nations to officially sign the
Paris climate change agreement.

It's being hailed as an historic event. But environmentalists are
already saying the agreement needs to go further, to better reduce
carbon emissions.

Our correspondent at the UN, Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Our correspondent at the UN in New York, Nick Harper says there's
still much work to be done after the signing.

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Brussels Suicide Bomber Previously Held Foreigners Hostage in Syria

One of the suicide bombers behind the Brussels attacks has been identified as a former holder of foreign hostages in Syria.

The confirmation came from French journalists who were once held by the Islamic State.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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Council of Europe pressures Russia over jailed Ukrainian pilot

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe voted for fresh anti-Russian sanctions. Moscow slammed the unfriendly move saying it shows Europe's "double standards" in dealing with Russians captured by Ukrainian forces in the east of the country. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Germany critical of ECB monetary policy

The head of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, has had to defend his monetary policy of printing money and keeping borrowing costs low, after heavy criticism from Germany.


Politicians, banks, savers and fund managers in Germany are becoming increasingly vocal about the impact of low rates.


Our Correspondent in Berlin, Natalie Powell reports…


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OBAMA URGES 'BREMAIN'

US President Barack Obama is urging Britain to remain inside the European Union, as he visits the UK.

President Obama is meeting the Queen to celebrate her 90th birthday, as well as the younger royals.

The agenda for talks at Downing Street includes fighting terrorism, the Islamic State, and pushing for stability in Libya.

But President Obama's visit comes ahead of Britain's EU referendum in June and he has written in the Telegraph newspaper that the UK is stronger as a member.

UK reporter Theo Usherwood says the President has made himself very clear.

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UK reporter Theo Usherwood says the President is attracting criticism from those who believe Britain should leave the EU.

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Belgian Minister Under Fire for Anti-Muslim Comment

Belgian's Interior Minister Jam Jambon is being heavily criticized for saying a significant part of the Muslim community danced after the Brussels attacks.

The minister made the statement to a newspaper—but now is backtracking on part of his claim. 

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek reports from Brussels.


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Thursday, April 21, 2016

US officials concerned of Russian military assistance to Syria during UN peace talks

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US officials are concerned over reports of a new wave of Russian
military assistance to the Syrian government.

Although Russia has not confirmed this - the move could seriously
threaten ongoing peace talks in Geneva.

UN Correspondent Laura Cantekin reports.

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Boko Haram Talks

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is due to hold talks today with America's ambassador to UN. Samantha Power is in Abuja as part of a tour of West African countries, and ISIL-affiliated group Boko Haram is top of the agenda.

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Tributes to Prince

Tributes have been pouring in after the death of music icon Prince. President Obama called him 'one of the most gifted and prolific musicians of our time'. From Washington, John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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EU referendum central to Obama's UK visit

US President Barack Obama will meet with UK Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday - and is expected to weigh in on the up-coming EU referendum...

Barack Obama is in London for two days, and will meet with young people, politicians and royals.

Our correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Central to his visit will be any comments the President makes on the UK's future in the European Union ahead of the referendum this June. 

Our UK correspondent Dan Whitehead reports...

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Fans mourn passing of Prince

Fans across the world are mourning following the death of music giant Prince.

He died suddenly at the age of 57 in his home state of Minnesota.

Prince sold over 100 million albums worldwide during his career, which spanned decades and crossed genres.

These fans in New York are feeling the loss.

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DJ Michael Holtz, who worked at Prince's Paisley Park studios just last week, says the news is a shock.

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DJ Michael Holtz, who worked at Prince's Paisley Park studios just last week, says the singer seemed in good health.

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Dayna Frank, owner of the First Avenue bar where Prince launched his career, told Fox News it's a major loss to the music industry.

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Dayna Frank, owner of the First Avenue bar where Prince launched his career, told Fox News Prince was well respected in the music community.

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Todd Meseck of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame says Prince was a musical genius.

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U.S. questions China’s goals in South China Sea

A top U.S. official has questioned China's intentions in the South China Sea, saying its land reclamation and militarization of the location is raising tension.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Volkswagen to Buy Back U. S. Cars in Diesel Emissions Deal

Volkswagen will offer substantial compensation and car buy back deals in the US as part of a settlement in the diesel emissions scandal. 

A federal judge in San Francisco had given VW  and regulators until today to reach a deal in principle.

Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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Legendary American musician Prince dead at age 57

Known as the purple one, Prince, the legendary American guitarist and singer has died at age 57.

He sold over 100 million records world-wide and won a a slew of awards, including seven Grammys and an Oscar.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff:

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OBAMA VISITS UK TO MAKE EU CASE



US President Barack Obama arrives in the UK later (Thursday 2100G approx) / has arrived in the UK (amend as required) and is expected to make the case for Britain staying in the European Union.

British Prime Minister David Cameron hopes President Obama will help swing undecided voters towards the REMAIN camp, but those in favour of BREXIT are angry at the prospect of a US intervention.

President Obama will also lunch with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and be entertained later by Princes William and Harry along with the Duchess of Cambridge.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt is at Downing Street and says it’s an important visit for the President.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt is at Downing Street and President Obama will need to be careful how he makes the argument for European Union membership.

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