Thursday, April 28, 2016

Costa Concordia crash captain seeks to overturn conviction at appeal trial

An appeal trial is getting underway in Italy for the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship which capsized killing 32 people in 2012.

Francesco Shettino is seeking to overturn his conviction for manslaughter, causing a maritime accident and abandoning ship.

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Port Arthur massacre remembered 20 years on

In Australia Twenty years since the Port Arthur massacre, a solemn commemorative service has been held for the 35 people that were killed and 23 that were wounded at the Tasmanian historic site.
Arthur Stevens has more

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The Tasmanian Governor kate Warner told the crowd at the historic site the nation stands with all involved.

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The State Premier Will Hodgman says the commemoration marks a very solemn day for the nation.

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Deutsche Bank posts surprise profit

Deutsche Bank recorded a net profit for the first quarter of the year beating many analysts' expectations. 

Germany's biggest bank is in the midst of a major restructuring.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berlin. 

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After Delay, Russia Launches Rocket from New Cosmodrome

Russia has launched the first rocket from its new Vostochny cosmodrome - after a 24 hour delay.

The new launchpad is already years behind schedule and has been hit by a series of corruption allegations.

Elena Casas reports from Moscow.


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UK MEDICS CALL FOR VAPING PROMOTION

In the UK, a leading medical body says e-cigarettes should be offered to smokers to help them quit.

The Royal College of Physicians says the evidence is now resounding that so-called 'vaping' is safer than smoking cigarettes.

It's released a new report suggesting the lives of millions of people could be improved if electronic cigarettes were encouraged for smokers.

This despite concerns about the unknown long-term health impacts of vaping.

As Charlotte Wright reports from London.

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EU Leader Urges Ministers to Resume Greece Bailout Talks

The European Union is rejecting Greece's wish to hold an emergency summit as Greece tries to unlock more money from a bailout fund.

Talks of unlocking that money have temporarily stalled as Greece fighters further austerity measures.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels. 


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Manus Island detainees no chance of settling in Australia - Turnbull

The Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has dashed any hope of asylum seekers being held at soon to be closed Papua New Guinea operated Manus Island detention centre being resettled in Australia.
Arthur Stevens has more

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feline rescue requires crowd funding - the ultimate cat up a tree story.

And now for something completely different.
It's taken an internet crowdfunding campaign and a little over 30 hours to rescue a cat from a Melbourne tree.
Arthur Stevens has his claws into the story

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

13-year-old with replica gun shot in Baltimore

A 13-year-old boy carrying a replica gun has been shot by police in Baltimore.

Police commisioner Kevin Davis said the boy should survive the shooting.

Harry Horton has more.

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Ted Cruz Names Carly Fiorina As Running Mate

US Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz  says Carly Fiorina will be his running mate, if he wins the Republican nomination. 
Typically candidates do not name vice presidential picks until after they are the presumptive nominee and soon before the convention. 
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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U.S. Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged

America's central bankers have decided to leave key interest rates alone for now, despite observing that the U.S. economy is improving moderately.

They also did not give a hint of whether they might raise rates at their next meeting in June.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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120 Charged in NYC Drug Gang Takedown

Over 100 people have been charged with being a part of murderous drugs gangs in New York, in what authorities say is the largest gang takedown in the city's history.

U.S. Attorneys announced that 120 members of two competing groups in the Bronx were arrested in raids on Wednesday morning, after a several-year investigation.

Here's our New York correspondent Lorna Shaddick.

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Trump's foreign policy: "America first"

America comes first- that's the message from Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, who laid out his prospective foreign policy plans in an address Wednesday.

In a wide-ranging speech, Mr Trump said US foreign policy under President Obama has been disastrous, and has left the US needing to rebuild internally and regain respect around the world.

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The controversial candidate warned that America's allies in Europe and Asia may find themselves without US support if they do not start contributing more economically and militarily to the partnership.

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Trump touts 'America First' foreign policy vision

Donald Trump has laid out his foreign policy aspirations in a speech in Washington, branding his strategy " America First".

The Republican presidential frontrunner attacked the Obama administration, saying both friends and enemies have lost respect for the United States.

Nina-Maria Potts reports from Washington:

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United States Will Reportedly Revamp Counter-Espionage Prosecutions

The United States Justice Department is reportedly revamping the way it does counter espionage prosecutions. 
According to the New York Times, the new rules give prosecutors in Washington greater oversight and control over national security cases.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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UNESCO: Despite Palmyra damage, archeological site retains part of integrity

A UNESCO mission to the ancient Syrian city Palmyra has found that the archaeological site retains much of its integrity and authenticity, despite considerable damage by the so-called Islamic State group.


Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details on their findings.


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SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE CHIEF SUSPENDED

A UK police chief has been suspended following inquests into the Hillsborough disaster of 1989 that left 96 Liverpool football supporters dead.

South Yorkshire Police chief constable David Crompton's suspension comes over what the force's Police and Crime Commissioner calls an 'erosion of trust'.

After 27 years, the jury at new inquests into the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans decided they were 'unlawfully killed' in a stadium crush at an FA Cup semi-final.

The jury also blamed police and emergency service failures for what happened.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the suspension will be welcome news to many victims' families.

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US F-22 fighter jets land in Lithuania amid growing Russia tension

Two American fighter jets have landed in Lithuania for the first time,
in a show of support for a region on edge over increasing Russian
military engagement.

There had been several close calls recently between Russian and
American warships and warplanes in the Baltic region.

US correspondent Radmilla Suleymanova reports.

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African Union envoy warns UN expulsions threaten Western Sahara stability

A clash between the United Nations and the Morroccan government —
over recent comments by Secretary General Ban Ki Moon - could
threaten stability in a region of the Western Sahara.

That's according to an African Union envoy, who warned that the
disagreement could fracture the UN peace deal between Morocco and the
indigenous Saharawi people.

From the UN headquarters in New York, Mimi Chiahemen reports

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Iran says US lifted sanctions 'only on paper'

Iran's supreme leader has accused the United States of scaring businesses away from Tehran and undermining a deal to lift international sanctions.

In a speech to workers, Ayatollah Khamenei [eye-ah-toh-LAH hah-mehn-a-EE] said the America was creating 'Iranophobia'.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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